At Pomze in Paris, apples take center stage. Owners Daniel and Emmanuel Dayan, together with chef Kenichi Handa, have built a gourmet menu that highlights apples in inventive and balanced ways. Familiar varieties such as Granny Smith and Delicious feature alongside carefully revived heritage apples sourced from local conservation orchards, giving the menu both recognizable flavors and rare, terroir-driven character.
Signature dishes exemplify this apple focus: tender caramelized pork ribs are brightened with a three-apple salad that balances sweet, tart and crunchy elements, while the dessert menu includes a refined caramelized apple cheesecake that pairs caramel notes with fresh fruit acidity. Each plate is crafted to showcase how apples can complement savory and sweet preparations alike.
Below the dining room, a dedicated cider cellar and bar offer an extensive selection of handcrafted French ciders and apple-based drinks, including Calvados apple brandy. The cellar emphasizes producers who respect traditional methods, allowing guests to explore a range of textures and flavors—from dry, mineral ciders to richer, aromatic styles—paired to match the menu.
Pomze also operates an apple boutique that sells a variety of curated products made from quality fruit: cider jellies, vinegars, three-apple preserves, and an Earl Grey apple tea blend. These retail items reflect the same attention to provenance and flavor found in the restaurant, making it easy to bring a taste of Pomze home.
Conveniently located at 109 Boulevard Haussmann near Place Saint-Augustin, Pomze is accessible from the Miromesnil and Saint-Augustin metro stations. The restaurant blends Parisian refinement with a single-minded celebration of apples, appealing to visitors and locals who appreciate creative cooking rooted in authentic ingredients.