Japanese restaurants have experienced a spectacular boom in recent years in Paris, with a profusion of traditional and modern cuisines offered by talented chefs. If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine and looking to satisfy your taste buds with delicious dishes, here’s a list of the best Japanese restaurants in Paris.
Hakata Choten
The 1st and 2nd arrondissements are known for their high concentration of excellent Asian culinary spots. Between Rue Saint-Anne and Rue des Petits-Champs, Japanese restaurants are a showcase for the culture of the land of the rising sun, and everyone jealously guards their own favorite address. For our part, our favorite is Hakata Choten, an intimate and charming establishment that has made ramen and gyozas its specialty. We’d like you to discover it!
📍Location: 53, rue des Petits-Champs and 16, rue de la Grande Truanderie, 75001 Paris
Blueberry
In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a maki-bar pays homage to Japanese gastronomy with a menu inspired by the tradition of the best izakaya. Blueberry welcomes you to its chic den, where you can enjoy delicious Japanese specialities, from the most traditional to the most original!
📍Location: 6, rue du Sabot, 75006
Matsuri
This delicious Kaïten (revolving counter) restaurant serves up the capital’s craziest sushi. Here, traditional recipes are mixed with more daring, modern compositions. Sushi lovers will find the great classics, such as California salmon
avocado or extra-fresh salmon sushi. A special mention goes to the Sumo Box: a gigantic box of 62 generous and tasty pieces. Ideal for sharing with friends!
📍Location: 24 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris
Takesan Donabe
Nestled in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, Takesan is the first establishment in France to offer donabe ramen, soups served in a traditional earthenware pot. With a full house every day, the restaurant offers incomparable miso from Nagano and delicious recipes.
Location: 20, rue de la Michodière, 75002
Shinjuku
Shinjuku is a culinary treasure trove where Japanese home cooking takes center stage. Here, there are no set menus, no cheese skewers or cabbage salads, but a changing menu that explores the best traditional dishes of the Japanese archipelago. Come with us to discover this former Parisian bistro, transformed into a vibrant tribute to the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun.
📍Location: 52 rue Concorcet, 75009
Izumi
Renowned as the sushi bar par excellence, Izumi delights residents of Batignolles and beyond with its innovative concept and delicious sushi plates. With exceptionally fresh ingredients and the precision of our chefs, each dish is prepared in the purest respect for Japanese tradition! An address not to be missed, and one to be carefully noted in your diary!
📍Location: 55, boulevard des Batignolles, 75008 Paris
Ogata
Nestled in the Haut Marais district, Ogata is more than just a restaurant. It offers an immersive experience with an exhibition space, a craft store and a Japanese speakeasy. All in all, plenty of reasons to drop in if you’re a lover of Japanese culture!
📍Location: 16, rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris
Noori
It’s hard for us to miss restaurant Noori which recently opened in the heart of rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin. In this stall, decorated like an authentic Japanese tavern, you’ll be able to sample an astonishing dish commonly known as ” tacosushi “, an unusual fusion – you guessed it – between taco and sushi.
📍Location: 18-20, rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris
Kibo No Ki
In the heart of the 8th arrondissement and the Madeleine district, nestles the discreet storefront of Kibo No Ki. With its colorful decor, exotic setting and amusing concept, this address has many attributes that almost make us forget that it also serves some of the best ramen in the capital.
📍Location: 14, rue Vignon, 75009 Paris
Yasube
This restaurant, also located on Rue Sainte-Anne, is known for its traditional bentos. It’s a popular spot for Japanese living in Paris, a testament to its authenticity. So if you’re looking for good skewers, sushi, edamame or fried chicken on the same platter, you know where to go.
📍Location: 9, rue Sainte-Anne, 75001 Paris
Kodawari Ramen
Walking into this Japanese-style restaurant, you’d almost think Odéon was the next-door neighbor to Shibuya. Chef Jean-Baptiste Meunier, passionate about Japan, founded this ramen institution in the capital. The décor, based on Japanese yokocho (alleyways housing bars and small restaurants), promises an immersion in both flavour and ambience.
📍Locations: Kodawari Ramen – Yokocho, 29 Rue Mazarine, 75006 and Kodawari Ramen – Tsukiji, 12 Rue de Richelieu, 75001
Enni Udon
In Paris’s prestigious Golden Triangle nestles the highly authentic Enni Udon stall, whose fumes intoxicate the whole of Rue de la Renaissance. Specializing in udon, thick noodles made from soft wheat flour, this establishment welcomes you to its 8th arrondissement lair for a timeless gourmet experience.
📍Location: 6, rue de la Renaissance, 75008 Paris
Shinko
At the crossroads of all-you-can-eat and semi-gastronomic sushi, Shinko delights gourmets with its fine creations. Located in the heart of the Madeleine district, it appeals to local residents with its chic, uncluttered decor and, above all, the taste and finesse of its sushi and maki. An address not to be missed in the heart of the 8th arrondissement.
📍Location: 21, rue Vignon, 75008 Paris