Accented: the Lyon restaurant that elevates the art of spices

Born from a meeting in New Zealand, Accentué is the project of two passionate individuals: Ashwin, a globetrotting chef steeped in Asian influences, and Jennifer, hospitality expert. Together, they chose Lyon to open a restaurant where spices become a language, an emotion, a journey.

A story that begins on the other side of the world

It all starts in New Zealand, In Wellington, Ashwin, originally from India, learned to cook and absorbed the pervasive Asian influences in the region. It was there that he met Jennifer, who would become his life partner… and later, his business partner.

«"Together, their shared and complementary passions for cooking and hospitality take on a new dimension."»

After ten years of experience, they decided it was time: to open their own restaurant, a place that reflects who they are, a place where they cook with heart and welcome with generosity.

Why Lyon? Because the city inspires

Ashwin and Jennifer from the restaurant accentuated — Ashwin and Jennifer

Lyon is a natural choice: a capital of gastronomy, a city steeped in culinary traditions, but also a land of openness and experimentation. Ashwin and Jennifer want to bring a little piece of their travels to the city, a breath of fresh air from elsewhere. Their guiding principle? Spices. Not to burn the taste buds, but to reveal, to enhance, to tell a story.

Spices, their signature

An art of dosage and finesse.
Flavors from Asia, India, Oceania…
Total respect for the product.
A cuisine that tells a story.

Between tradition and intuition

Spices are not there to mask, but to reveal. Pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon… so many treasures that are part of French tradition as much as of world cuisines.

What is a spice? An invitation to travel

Spices come from the most aromatic parts of plants: seeds, roots, fruits, flowers, bark… They are at the heart of the great trade routes of yesterday and today, and constitute the soul of many culinary traditions. At Accentué, they are worked with delicacy: no fire, no harshness, but a build-up of flavors, a depth, an emotion.

What drives Accentué

Their mission

Sharing their passion for taste.
To receive generously.
To pass on their knowledge of spices.
To offer original and exotic cuisine.

For the curious

Accentué is for those who want to get off the beaten track, discover new flavors, and have a sincere and warm culinary experience.

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An immersion into the world of Accentué: spices, passion and inspired cuisine.

Why is Accentué worth a visit?

Because it's a restaurant with a soul. Because it tells a true, sincere, human story. Because it offers cuisine that takes you on a journey without ever betraying the ingredients. For members of I'm Visiting Lyon Together, It's the perfect place for an evening of discovery, a themed dinner around spices, or simply a warm moment among enthusiasts.