It was six years before he made a return - revolutionising the industry by opening a glossy diner in Tokyo with counter dining and no bookings. Since then, the concept has been rolled out around the world - including Paris, Las Vegas, Monaco, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore and, of course, London. It's the British capital that Robuchon calls the gastronomic capital of the world, and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon serves up some of the city's best cuisine in its sleek West End setting.