If the words"sushi," "maki,""gyoza," "onigiri" , or"udon" make your mouth water and your taste buds tingle with delight, then our verdict is clear: you are in desperate need of Japanese cuisine. Butdon't panic, we have the solution!
As your stomach growls, it's time to decide which Japanese or Korean restaurant will have the honor of welcoming you for lunch or dinner, alone or in good company. And with a terrace as a bonus, the day will be even more beautiful!
So, dear lovers of Japanese cuisine, follow the guide and you're in for a treat. And to make it even more enjoyable, discover a few Korean restaurants that also offer bibimbap, Korean barbecue, and other banchanon their terraces. It's enough to take your taste buds on a journey without even leaving the capital!
The Fouquet's Paris Rooftop: the Japanese-inspired terrace of the Champs-Élysées palace
The rooftop at Fouquet's Paris gets a fresh look for the 2026 summer season, with hanami-inspired decor and a Franco-Japanese fusion menu. Perched atop the palace in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this intimate, suspended garden offers sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s rooftops. [Read more]
This one-of-a-kind Parisian rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower is now open!
We told you about Kinugawa, the perched restaurant at the Sax Hotel on the Left Bank, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Spread over two floors, it unfurls its vast rooftop terrace with a 360° panorama of Paname for sunny days. With the warm weather settling in, this is clearly the spot you’ll want. Japanese cuisine, cocktails and fresh dishes are on the menu for lunches, drinks and sun-kissed dinners. [Read more]
Nakatsu, a responsible Japanese fried chicken restaurant perched in the 18th
Perched on the heights of the 18th arrondissement, the Nakatsu restaurant specializes in karaage, the famous Japanese fried chicken, offered in burger and donburi. [Read more]
Vesper, the Japanese restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is reinventing itself as an izakaya-inspired spot
Just a stone's throw from the École Militaire, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Vesper transforms into a contemporary Japanese izakaya under the guidance of chef Roudy Petersen. This stylish spot from the Fitz Group offers a menu featuring sushi, caramelized black cod with miso, and refined cocktails—all served in an elegant setting where Tokyo meets Paris. Open now for both lunch and dinner. [Read more]
Soma Sando, the Japanese sandwich restaurant Paris 6th arrondissement
Looking for a good address to discover Japanese sandos in Paris? Sōma Sando, a kissaten (Japanese coffee shop) located near the Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement, offers generously garnished Japanese sandwiches. We tried them out during Korean Food Week and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées
Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour! [Read more]
Audass', the Japanese fusion izakaya restaurant in Asnières-sur-Seine
Audass' is Pierre Lambert's izakaya-style restaurant offering Japanese fusion dishes. We're off to Asnières-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine to discover this restaurant that's not short of flavor. [Read more]
Kinugawa Rive Gauche, the Franco-Japanese rooftop restaurant at Hôtel Sax, unveiled
A new restaurant with an exceptional terrace has opened its doors on the Rive Gauche side of Paris' 7th arrondissement. Kinugawa Rive Gauche offers refined Franco-Japanese cuisine in a restaurant overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and we take you on a tour of the restaurant. [Read more]
Kuma, comforting Japanese curries and donburis
For a dose of comfort, head to Kuma, which specializes in donburi and Japanese curry. [Read more]
Pink Koï Paris, the immersive and festive Japanese restaurant at Les Halles - video
Alerts, friends: we're unveiling an exclusive Japanese restaurant called Pink Koï Paris, which may well attract the whole of Paris. A huge, immersive, animated restaurant with different spaces, the first restaurant in Paris dedicated to Japanese robata (Japanese barbecue) with succulent yet accessible dishes, we're running. [Read more]
Sekitan Japanese Street Food, the Canal Saint-Martin's special kebab restaurant
Sekitan is the name of the new Japanese canteen that has just opened on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, in the 19ᵉ arrondissement. The spotlight is on yakitoris, the famous Japanese skewers that come in a variety of sauces and can also be taken along, to sit by the canal. [Read more]
Riviera Fuga, an Italian-Japanese restaurant floating on the Seine as beautiful as it is delicious
Barely open, the Riviera Fuga floating restaurant is already a firm fixture on the banks of the Seine, with its cuisine combining Italian and Japanese influences. [Read more]
Moemachi, small takoyaki shop in the Pathway
Why not take the time to discover takoyaki? Let's head for Moemachi, on the edge of the Sentier, to taste these little octopus dumplings prepared in a minute. [Read more]
Act II (formerly Au_Top): the secret rooftop in Paris for a high Japanese cuisine
Acte II (formerly Au_Top) is a gourmet rooftop restaurant hidden away in the heart of the capital, with a surprising 360° view. Jean Philippe de la Perle's restaurant offers a panoramic view over the rooftops of Paris, while Masahide Ikuta's dishes reveal a high Japanese gastronomy. [Read more]
Yatai Ramen, the Japanese ramen restaurant in the 8th arrondissement
Yatai Ramen is a good ramen restaurant in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, that's sure to please. A chef who graduated from the Institut Paul Bocuse and has worked in Michelin-starred establishments, a restaurant with a stunning decor for upcoming meals, and 100% home-cooked cuisine, it's sure to tantalize your taste buds. [Read more]
Ryukishin, the Japanese restaurant specializing in ramen
At Ryukishin, the star dish is ramen! Available in all shapes and flavors, it's sure to delight fans of authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. And even the most vegan of you, since Ryukishin even offers a vegan ramen! [Read more]
Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action
Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky. [Read more]
A Korean restaurant is hidden away in the heart of the Guimet Museum: Hanok.
You may not know it, but there is a discreet Korean restaurant hidden away inside the Guimet Museum. Open all year round and with a rooftop terrace in summer, we invite you to discover Hanok, a spot that smells of kimchi. [Read more]
Sukhothaï, the best Thai restaurant in the Buttes-aux-Cailles area of Paris 13th arrondissement
In the Butte-aux-Cailles district, the Sukhothaï restaurant offers authentic, generous Thai cuisine. Open every day, it offers homemade dishes to eat in or take away. [Read more]
Sam Sun, authentic Korean cuisine by chef Byungkuk OH
Sam Chic's little sister, Sam Sun focuses on authentic Korean cuisine, thanks to the talent behind the stoves of renowned Korean chef Byungkuk OH. [Read more]
Seoul Mama, Manoj Sharma and Sangmi Lee's Korean canteen at the Jardin du Luxembourg
Chef Manoj Sharma and his wife Sangmi Lee have just opened a second Seoul Mama in Paris, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. On the menu: naughty street-food, Korean-style cocktails and delightful dishes, the perfect link between France and Korea. [Read more]
La Bibimerie, the French-Korean version of bibimbap restaurant
La Bibimerie is the restaurant that awakens our taste buds in Paris's 10th arrondissement. The restaurant features the famous Korean dish Bibimbap, but with a French twist. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Japanese restaurants in Paris, our top picks
Looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Paris? From sushi and ramen to bento and tempura, we've got some great places to enjoy Japanese dishes. [Read more]
Dreaming of a bibimbap or a Korean barbecue to warm your soul? There's no denying it, Korean restaurants are on a roll, and here's a list of good places to try for all lovers of kimchi, grilled meats and other typical dishes, whether classic or original. [Read more]
So, which address did you opt for in the end? Japanese or Korean?
Japanese restaurants in Paris, our top picks
Korean restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
