SUSHI KAI
Faubourg Saint-Nicolas, Beaune
Restaurant in Beaune, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Beaune change-of-pace for diners who have already covered the Burgundy classics and want a lighter-feeling second meal. Choose it for a small, low-drama booking; choose Clos du Cèdre for a higher-spend modern dinner or Soul Kitchen when price matters more.
About SUSHI KAI
SUSHI KAI is a Beaune venue with a clear weekly schedule: it is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday and Monday. Beyond those basics, public detail is limited, so the safest way to plan is around the confirmed hours and a smart-casual dress code rather than assumptions about format, menu, pricing, or room style.
Use it as a practical Beaune option
The most reliable planning point is timing. SUSHI KAI is open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 12–2 PM and for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 7–10 PM. It is closed on Sunday and Monday, so it works well when your Beaune itinerary already falls within that midweek-to-Saturday window.
Because confirmed detail on format, pricing, seating, menu structure is not available here, this is not the place to over-plan around a specific counter experience, tasting structure, or service style. Treat it as a Beaune dining option where the facts are the opening days, service windows, smart-casual dress code.
Where it fits among other options to compare
If you are comparing meals for a Beaune trip, keep the decision simple and grounded: SUSHI KAI is one option to consider alongside Clos du Cèdre, Soul Kitchen, La Table du Square. Choose between them based on the confirmed details that matter for your plan, especially opening days, timing, the kind of evening you want.
SUSHI KAI is easiest to slot into a Beaune trip when you want to eat during its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner services. It is less suitable for plans that require confirmed information on price, menu format, seating, group capacity, or a highly specific occasion brief.
Consider it when the schedule fits, the group is comfortable with limited published detail, the smart-casual dress code suits the plan. Look elsewhere if you need a venue with extensive confirmed information before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 50 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Nicolas, 21200 Beaune, France
- Website
- sushi-kai.com
- Phone
- +33380240287
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Kai reads as a deliberate, elegant interruption in Beaune’s wine-dominated dining scene. The format centers on a small sushi counter that creates an intimate, serene experience—cozy and purposeful rather than loud or trend-driven. The room’s economy of space sharpens attention on high-quality nigiri, sashimi and tempura while the surrounding town’s sommelier culture provides a quietly distinctive backdrop. The result is a restrained, refined pocket of Japanese technique and focus planted amid Burgundian formality, appealing to diners who want a composed, close-up encounter with sushi service.
Best For
The restaurant is best suited to intimate evenings and special-occasion meals when guests want a focused culinary exchange rather than a sprawling multi-course Burgundian dinner. Its counter format also makes it appropriate for business dinners that benefit from attentive service and a composed setting. Because Beaune concentrates visitor demand during harvest and auction weekends, Sushi Kai particularly rewards advance planning: reservations during peak season are likely necessary. Small groups can enjoy it, but the space reads as most comfortable for two to a modest party gathered around the counter.
Ordering Tips
Booking logistics are a central consideration: the profile emphasizes a small counter-format and notes that reservation patterns in Beaune are compressed during harvest and auction season. Expect limited seating and make reservations well in advance, especially for autumn weekends. The town’s strong wine culture suggests asking about wine pairings or the sommelier’s recommendations to complement sushi and sashimi. Because detailed booking policy isn’t publicly documented in the description, confirm seat type (counter vs. table) and arrival time when you reserve to avoid surprises.
Venue details
Ambiance
Light, tranquil dining salon with a zen aesthetic; lovely presentation and refined atmosphere enhanced by garden views and summer terrace seating.
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Vibe
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Experience
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- sushi
- sashimi
- tempura
- miso soup
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
For a more defined occasion meal, cross-shop Clos du Cèdre; the €€€€ tier and modern-cuisine positioning make the decision cleaner for a planned splurge.
For lower spend, choose Soul Kitchen. For a middle-tier Beaune dinner with a clearer farm-to-table angle, choose La Table du Square.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Beaune
SUSHI KAI makes the most sense as the contrast booking in Beaune rather than the big-ticket anchor meal. Clos du Cèdre is the clearer splurge choice, with modern cuisine and a €€€€ tier; book that when budget and occasion matter more than variety across the trip.
For value, Soul Kitchen is easier to justify on price, with traditional cuisine at a € tier. La Table du Square sits in the middle: farm-to-table, €€, and better for diners who want a regional-feeling meal without the higher spend of Clos du Cèdre.
La Table Gourmande and Koki are worth cross-shopping when availability is the main constraint, but their public positioning is less clearly signposted here than Clos du Cèdre, Soul Kitchen, or La Table du Square. Use SUSHI KAI when the priority is variety within Beaune, not a trophy meal.
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Compare SUSHI KAI
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI KAI | Beaune | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Clos du Cèdre | Beaune | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| La Table Gourmande | Beaune | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Soul Kitchen | Beaune | Traditional Cuisine | € | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Table du Square | Beaune | Farm to table | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Koki | Beaune | ; | ; | 2025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #54 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with SUSHI KAI?
Other options to compare include Clos du Cèdre, La Table du Square, Soul Kitchen. Koki and La Table Gourmande may also be useful comparison points depending on your plans.
What should a first-timer know about SUSHI KAI?
Plan around the confirmed opening hours: lunch runs Tuesday to Saturday, 12–2 PM, dinner runs Tuesday to Saturday, 7–10 PM. SUSHI KAI is in Beaune, the dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at SUSHI KAI?
Both lunch and dinner are confirmed Tuesday to Saturday. Lunch runs 12–2 PM, while dinner runs 7–10 PM; choose the service that best fits your Beaune itinerary.
Is SUSHI KAI good for a special occasion?
It may work if the confirmed schedule and smart-casual dress code fit your occasion. For a more specific occasion plan, confirm details such as seating, menu format, capacity directly with the restaurant.
