The spicy interview with Clément Torres

Meet Clément Torres, head chef at the Saba restaurant in Annecy. He tells us his best-kept secrets on camera.

Jérôme Peleyras et Lisa Marchal Published on 9/22/23 at 12:00 AM

Clément Torres, originally from Montpellier, is a great admirer of Japan and its cuisine. In fact, he named his restaurant in Annecy after "Saba", which means "mackerel" in French, one of the fetish fish of the cuisine he loves so much.

The chef was present at Maison&Objet 2023 to answer our questions. Among other things, he tells us about his favorite product and his finishing dish.
If you live in the region, his cuisine doesn't lack spice.

► Read also: our investigation of Saba restaurant.

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