Eating good ramen in Paris has become a real quest for those looking for flavorful broth, homemade noodles, and generous toppings. Each bowl contains ancestral know-how rooted in Japanese history, sometimes adapted to local tastes.
An iconic dish of Japanese cuisine, ramen is acomforting noodle soup that can be enjoyed hot or cold, in summer or winter. Originally, in the mid-19th century, ramen was eaten in Japanese trading ports, prepared by Chinese cooks and dockworkers. Later combined with dashi and soy sauce, ramen as we know it today has become a popular dish around the world.
There are countless ramen recipes, each with its own characteristics and flavors. Most of the time, this soupconsists of pork and soy-marinated eggs, green vegetables and seaweed, spices and condiments such as wasabi. The broth, a very important element in ramen, can be made from chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables, often flavored with miso or soy sauce. The noodles are usually made from wheat, but there are also variations with rice noodles or soba, buckwheat noodles.
Today, several neighborhoods in the capital, particularly thosearound the Opéra and Rue Sainte-Anne, are home to establishments specializing in this ultra-comforting soup. From tonkotsu ramen, famous for its rich pork bone broth, to shoyu ramen, which is lighter with its soy sauce, each restaurant offers its own variations and carefully guards its preparation secrets.
If you're looking for a complete and comforting meal, all you have to do is choose from these great places!
Ukiyo Ramen, the cozy spot serving homemade ramen in Pigalle, 9th arrondissement of Paris
Just a stone’s throw from Pigalle in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, UKIYO Ramen serves up bowls of ramen and donburi crafted with homemade noodles and flavorful broths we absolutely loved. Recently opened by the young duo Céline Li and Guillaume Lam, this vibrant eatery puts a creative twist on Japanese cuisine with style and sophistication. We went to try it out, and here’s what we discovered. [Read more]
Breathe, a 100% plant-based Japanese restaurant serving vegan maki and sushi
Are you vegan but can't imagine giving up sushi, maki, or even fried chicken? Head to the vegan restaurant Breathe in the Sentier district for 100% plant-based Japanese specialties! [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]
Ramen Wang, the 14th arrondissement ramen restaurant that awakens the taste buds
Looking for the best ramen restaurants in Paris? How about Ramen Wang? Head for the 14th arrondissement to discover this pretty nugget where you can slurp noodles in any weather. [Read more]
Izakaya Dassai, Yannick Alléno's traditional Japanese table at Beaupassage
Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno opens L'Izakaya Dassai in charming Beaupassage, a Japanese restaurant where he reveals his favorite Japanese specialties. [Read more]
Gaijin Ramen, the ramen restaurant where everything is homemade
Still looking for the best ramen in Paris? How about discovering Gaijin Ramen, this new gourmet restaurant in the 9ᵉ arrondissement of Paris that puts these Japanese noodles in the spotlight? [Read more]
TAKESAN Donabe Ramen, the 1st Donabe Ramen in France
Sponsored - This famous Japanese chain has just opened its first restaurant in France! TAKESAN's famous ramen, served in the traditional Donabe, a traditional Japanese earthenware pot, is now available near Opéra in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. This restaurant transports you straight to Nagano, Japan, with authentic, tasty ramen prepared with different types of broth (pork, halal and vegan chicken), 100% homemade noodles and artisanal miso. [Read more]
Ghido Ramen in Paris: an authentic Japanese gourmet address
Considered one of Japan's most popular dishes, ramen can now be enjoyed at several Parisian addresses, including Ghido Ramen, which opened this autumn in the capital's 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
Kiwamiya, Boulogne's excellent ramen
Ramen ta fraise! When the weather's cold, we dream of noodle soup, of course. We're off to discover Kiwamiya, a Japanese ramen restaurant recommended by word of mouth in Boulogne. [Read more]
Kodawari Ramen: Japan invites itself to the heart of Paris's Odeon district
For total Japanese immersion, head for Kodawari Ramen, nestled in Paris's Odeon district. What's on the menu? A unique atmosphere worthy of Tokyo's finest Yokocho, and delicious ramen cooked just like in the Land of the Rising Sun. We love it! [Read more]
Kodawari Tsukiji: the incredible restaurant dedicated to fish ramen in Paris
Some three years after the opening of the very first Kodawari Ramen in the Odéon district, a second address dedicated to ramen opens in the capital. The name? Kodawari Tsukiji. An opportunity to enjoy a new and incredible Japanese experience, both immersive and tasty. [Read more]
Isshin: the excellent Japanese ramen restaurant with immersive decor in Paris
Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board? [Read more]
Kibo No Ki, the Japanese ramen and pokebowl restaurant where you try on kimonos
Kibo No Ki is a good Japanese restaurant a stone's throw from the Madeleine in the 9th arrondissement, offering delicious ramen and poke bowls, as well as the opportunity to try on kimonos at the end of the meal. If you're looking to treat yourself and spend an original moment, here's a spot that's sure to win you over. [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]
Find the location of all these restaurants by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
