Michel Roux, Jr.

Inheriting a famous culinary name is a heavy thing, and Michel Roux Jr. carried it with real dignity. Holding two Michelin stars at Le Gavroche, the London institution built by his father and uncle, meant living up to a legend every single service. I find that kind of sustained excellence more impressive than any single brilliant dish. The restaurant's closure in 2024 marked the end of an era, yet decades at the summit of French cooking cannot be undone. His easy, approachable manner on television only deepens my respect for him as a craftsman.

Name (English)

Michel Roux, Jr.

Name (Japanese)

ミシェル・ルー・ジュニア

Reading

みしぇる・るー・じゅにあ

Born

May 23, 1960 (age 66)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Gemini / Rat

Origin

Kent, United Kingdom

Occupation

chef

• Official sitehttp://www.michelroux.co.uk
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel%20Albert%20Roux
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12131824

Tags

• chef

Last updated

2026-06-21

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.