From the most delicate broths to generous tonkotsu, from thin noodles to thicker udon, the ramen craze has only just begun in Paris, whatever the recipe! When temperatures drop (or not), it’s always a good idea to treat yourself to a delicious and generous soup straight from the land of the rising sun. Here’s our guide to some of the capital’s most authentic ramen.
Hakata Choten
Now established across several Parisian addresses, Hakata Choten is a veritable benchmark for ramen in Paris. Its distinctive red bowls feature delicious tonkotsu recipes, a generous, umami pork-based broth, always accompanied by the finest ingredients. And to complete the experience, treat yourself to gyozas and their excellent red miso sauce.
📍Location: Hakata Choten – Several addresses in Paris
Higuma
Often busy in the evenings, Higuma has never lost its popularity over the years. With a wide range of recipes, including shio, miso and syoyu broths, it appeals to all palates, and is affordable too. In short, it ticks all the boxes of a good address!
📍Location: Higuma – 32bis, rue Saint-Anne, 75001
TonTon Ramen
This address in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement serves probably the richest broth in the capital. Generous and fatty without being indigestible, TonTon’s pork-based ramen attracts many gourmets, and rightly so.
📍Location: TonTon Ramen – 4, rue Chérubini, 75002
Kodawari Ramen
Probably the best-known ramen address in Paris, Kodawari’s ultra-immersive decor is reminiscent of Tokyo’s narrow alleys and fish markets. At the helm is a founder and chef whose many trips to the archipelago have inspired this universe. With an address based on chicken broths and another on fish broths, you’re sure to enjoy a delicious meal at this table.
📍Location: Kodawari Ramen – 29, rue Mazarine, 75006 and 12, rue de Richelieu, 75001
Yatai Ramen
Building on its success, Yatai Ramen has spread rapidly throughout Paris. Wherever you go, you’re sure to enjoy the company’s traditional recipes, including tonkotsu made with black garlic oil.
📍Location: Yatai Ramen – Several addresses in Paris
Takesan Donabe
Located in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, Takesan Donabe stands out as the first restaurant in France to serve donabe ramen, Japanese soups simmered and presented in a traditional earthenware pot. Always packed to the rafters, Takesan Donabe captivates with its handcrafted miso from Nagano and homemade recipes that are as comforting as they are authentic!
📍Location: Takesan Donabe Ramen – 20, rue de la Michodière, 75002
Ippudo
For the real thing, the Ippudo adventure began in a small 10-person room in Fukuoka, southern Japan, in 1985. Now an international chain, it has not lost any of its quality over the years. Just try it out to verify this statement!
📍Location: Ippudo – Several restaurants in Paris