The sake bar guide

Shin Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant with the vibe of a bistro-tavern in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

At the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris lies a convivial restaurant, conceived in the spirit of a gourmet Japanese tavern, where you enjoy a bistro ambiance with tasty dishes to share—or not. We take you to Shin Izakaya.

Bar Omi, a hybrid restaurant between an izakaya and a wine bar where you can enjoy exceptional sushi in Paris

Bar Omi is the place where lovers of Japanese cuisine and wine connoisseurs meet. A cross between a wine bar and an izakaya, this restaurant treats us to exceptional sushi and lesser-known specialties. A beautiful, refined establishment near the Tuileries and Place Vendôme in Paris. Reservations are highly recommended.

Golden Promise, the speakeasy-style hidden bar at La Maison du Whisky

Hidden beneath the Maison du Whisky, Golden Promise is a speakeasy like no other. Under century-old vaulted ceilings, you can sip over 1,000 whisky references, 100 sake references, cocktails and mouth-watering Japanese finger food.

OMASAKE: the art of sake unveiled in a futuristic bar in Paris

As sake makes its way more and more frequently onto our tables, there's a place in Paris that's putting the spotlight on this famous traditional Japanese drink. The name? OMASAKE. Nestling on the first floor of the 27/4 building, the OMASAKE bar offers a rich journey to the land of the rising sun, to discover this alcoholic speciality whose secrets have been closely guarded for millennia.