SARKARA

Excellent restaurant, un plaisir de manger dans un étoilé végétarien !
Je pense que c’est le restaurant étoilé que j’ai préféré, des plats originaux qui vous feront découvrir des légumes que vous sous estimez toujours accompagné et épicé de façon surprenante et délicieuse.
Ainsi qu’une équipe en cuisine ( pâtissier, chef ..) qui sait totalement s’adapter à vos restrictions alimentaires ( allergies, ingrédients que vous n’aimez pas ).
Le service était top avec un personnel plus qu’adorable.
Le cadre est lui aussi magnifique.
Si vous êtes de passage à Courchevel je vous recommande.

Le Sarkara, Courchevel – A Bittersweet Experience of Luxury and Inconsistencies

Le Sarkara, a two-Michelin-star restaurant located within the prestigious K2 Palace in Courchevel, promises a unique gastronomic journey. However, my experience was a rollercoaster of contrasting sensations—at times grotesque and paradoxical.

Ambience and Welcome

The restaurant is meticulously designed, with a refined atmosphere that fits perfectly into Courchevel’s exclusive setting. The welcome was warm, and the staff initially displayed professionalism. However, some details were disappointing. The restrooms, for instance, were unclean and not up to the standard expected from a restaurant of this caliber.

Cocktails and Service

The experience began with cocktails, which, unfortunately, did not live up to expectations. Another major drawback was the service, which revealed serious shortcomings. We were a large group (18 people), and on multiple occasions, we were left without service for long minutes—to the point where I had to get up personally to fetch some water. An unforgivable lapse for a two-star Michelin restaurant.

Gastronomic Experience

The idea of a cuisine that explores the boundary between sweet and savory is intriguing, but in this case, it was taken to an extreme without a well-defined logic. The result? Unbalanced flavors, excessively sweet dishes, and temperature contrasts so sharp that they were almost unsettling. A play of oxymorons for the palate that often made little sense, leaving more confusion than amazement.

A Forced Theatrical Performance

Another curious aspect was the presentation of the dishes. The waiters—or rather, the “actors” of this restaurant—seemed to be reciting a script with an artificial emphasis. But even an actor must believe in what they are saying, and here, I got the distinct impression that this authenticity was missing. The result? A forced performance that made the experience both grotesque and amusing at the same time.

Conclusion

I have had the pleasure of dining at several Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, and I can confidently say that Le Sarkara does not make the list of those I would recommend or revisit. The experimental intent is interesting, but without a well-balanced execution, the risk is that it leaves diners with more perplexity than satisfaction. An experience that, despite its surreal charm, does not justify its price tag or the prestige it claims to uphold.

Avoid this restaurant! No one in our entire party enjoyed the food, it was extremely sweet throughout. Not sure how it achieved 2*...

Absolutely mesmerizing. The food was delightful. A true complex food experience.

Absolutely terrible experience! We ordered wine and two waitresses accidentally poured it on the table, one time on my sleeve, and no one apologized. We feel so glad not ordering the 8 dish set, the food is not like 2 star level. I went back to the hotel, puked that evening and cooked cup noodles.