The Saké Weeks 2026 in Paris: a February of culinary explorations

In February 2026, Saké Weeks returns to Paris and beyond for their fifth flavorful edition celebrating umami, featuring 20 exceptional restaurants. Check out the list of participating venues!

Come February 2026, the fifth edition of the Sake Weeks will take over Paris and various regions across France, showcasing the delightful harmony between Japanese sake and French cuisine.

Through a network of around twenty partner restaurants and wine bars, this unique initiative offers a variety of food and sake pairings focusing on umami, the fifth taste that brings a true sense of harmony to the palate.

A must-attend sensory experience, hosted by JFOODO, designed to evoke a harmonious dialogue between two culinary traditions with finesse and depth.

A handpicked selection of exceptional restaurants in Paris and the surrounding region

For the 2026 edition, nearly 20 partner establishments are taking part in the event, including:

• Aké

• Trip Au Cœur's Archimède

• Le Boréal

• Cravan

• Christophe Hay

• ERH

• Épopée

• Helen

• Geoelia

• Le Paris-Brest by Christian Le Squer

• Le Pinceau

• Mâche

• Oyster Club

• Poison

• Sauvage

• Sola

• Vaisseau

• Vingt Vins d’Art

• Zostéra

• 228 Litres

Joining longstanding partners such as ERH, Paris-Brest, and the renowned Christophe Hay, establishments deeply familiar with saké, are also participating for the first time, alongside trendsetting new restaurants and bars that are committed and innovative. This year, the event features a curated selection of 20 enticing venues.

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A complete list will be updated on the official event website

An immersive experience celebrating umami and sake

Throughout this festive month, each venue will feature food and sake pairings crafted as true sensory conversations. The Japanese sake, known for its rich thanks to its slow fermentation of rice, water, and kōji, acts as a flavor enhancer. Unlike wine’s tannins or beer’s acidity, it extends and elevates the flavors on the palate, bringing ingredients together for a delightful and harmonious gastronomic experience.

An opening that champions warmth and accessibility

Big news for the 2026 edition: the introduction of wine bars and restaurants committed to artisanal principles. This push to make sake more accessible aims to introduce it to a wider audience, in venues where product ethics, origin, and connection to living ingredients are at the core of their practices.

Sake is no longer viewed as just an exotic curiosity but has become a genuine part of a shared culture, built on quality, connection, and the enjoyment of flavor.

A Japanese Tradition Recognized by UNESCO

It’s worth noting that the traditional craftsmanship of sake brewing was officially recognized in 2024 as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This slow, seasonal, and highly skilled process, carried out by master brewers known as tōji, weaves together the landscapes and timings: rice harvest in autumn, brewing in winter, and tasting in spring. Each batch reflects a unique combination of sensitivity, climate, and terroir.

The Sake Weeks 2026 are about more than just a drink: they celebrate a vibrant and creative tradition that welcomes a dialogue with France—in both the plate and the glass.

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