MatCha

MatCha is a small restaurant in Cucuron, France, run as a four-handed kitchen by two chefs who met during their training at École Ferrandi and returned to Charlotte’s native region to open the venue. For nearly eight years they offer dishes that celebrate local products and seasonal ingredients, with a menu that mixes contemporary techniques and flavors. The site highlights a three-course lunch formula and a variety of small plates that blend regional produce with global seasonings. MatCha also provides cooking classes, private chef-at-home events and tailored catering for celebrations. The restaurant is noted by the Michelin Guide under the category "Cuisine moderne" and is listed as Selected; its founding philosophy emphasizes sharing, locality and a collaborative kitchen led by the two founders. MatCha presents itself as a sharing-table restaurant, promoting communal dining under the concept "cuisine de partage" and served by the two chefs working together. The cuisine is modern and contemporary with a sharing philosophy and a clear focus on local, seasonal products; the menu blends regional ingredients with diverse seasonings and techniques. Specialties include herb potato croquettes with smoked cheese sauce; raw tuna with beetroot, blackberries, shiso and stracciatella; chestnut and mushroom cream with ras el hanout and pine nuts; braised veal stuffed cabbage; squash curry with lemongrass and ginger; and rice pudding with pistachio and kiwi.