Calling all travelers in search ofcreative and multicultural restaurants, fusion cuisine takes you on a journey to the crossroads of flavors from around the world. In Paris, many restaurantsoffer a combination of cuisines from several countries on a single plate.
There are no limits to freedom and creativity in the kitchen, and fusion cuisine is the perfect example. Combining on the same plate techniques, flavors, ingredients and cooking methods from different gastronomies and world cultures (which, at first glance, might seem incompatible!), fusion cuisine enjoyed its heyday in the late 70s.
In France, fusion cuisine was pioneered by top chefs such asAlain Senderens and Michel Guérard, two standard-bearers of nouvelle cuisine. Allegedly outdated over the last 15 years, this cuisine of improvisation, inventiveness and experimentation has made a comeback in Paris restaurants.
Nowadays, it's not surprising to find tables in the streets of the capital combining French and Japanese, French and Korean flavors, techniques and products; but also Italian-Japanese, Italian-Tunisian, Indo-Lebanese or even Japanese-Peruvian restaurants, the famous Nikkei cuisine born of the massive immigration of Japanese to Peru at the end of the 19th century.
Would you like to broaden your horizons and discover these surprising and delicious combinations? Here are the best addresses for fusion restaurants in Paris!
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]
Katsu Katsu: The New Japanese Eatery Specializing in Crispy Breading in Paris 2nd District
Katsu Katsu is the latest Japanese spot opening its doors in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, bringing a dedicated focus on authentic Japanese breading. This unique eatery celebrates tonkatsu and its crispy variations, from pork and shrimp to mushrooms and potato croquettes. We went to try it out and here's what we thought. [Read more]
Octant: a gourmet restaurant celebrating global flavors in the 5th arrondissement
Sponsored - Explore the five continents without leaving Paris: located in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Jardin des Plantes, Octant takes you on a unique culinary journey where global flavors and French craftsmanship come together with elegance. [Read more]
Kinágua: Asian and Portuguese fusion cocktail bar and tapas restaurant founded by a Koh-Lanta winner in Paris
Frédéric Khouvilay, winner of the 2023 edition of the TV show Koh-Lanta, is opening his own bar in Paris. Kinágua is coming to Paris's 2nd arrondissement, offering cocktails and fusion cuisine combining East Asian and Portuguese influences. [Read more]
Cherry, the Italian-American restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Italian-American marriage is very much in vogue in Paris at the moment, and Cherry, the new restaurant that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is proof of this. [Read more]
Felini, the bistro-style Franco-Italian restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Felini is a bistro-style restaurant serving refined cuisine in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Here, you'll discover sun-drenched gastronomy at the crossroads of Italian and French flavors. Seasonal dishes and inventive cuisine are on the menu at this spot that revisits traditions. [Read more]
Pantobaguette, an aesthete's haven combining Basque and Korean flavors in the 18th arrondissement
Pantobaguette, the culinary and musical counter in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes a new chef behind the stove. While founder Antonin Girard is never far away, Rodolphe Graffin now has carte blanche to infuse his inspirations, which range from the Basque Country to Korea. A most delicious marriage. [Read more]
Table Penja, chef Pierre Siewe's travel address in Africa
Chef Pierre Siewe takes his guests on an expedition through the African terroir, drawing on techniques and recipes from French cuisine. A subtle marriage to be discovered at Table Penja. [Read more]
Restaurant Alan Geaam, the chef's star-studded setting for gourmet cuisine with a soft Lebanese accent
In the heart of a hushed setting a stone's throw from Place de l'Etoile, chef Alan Geaam unveils a gourmet cuisine - crowned with a star - that honors his Lebanese roots while paying tribute to the savoir-faire of French haute gastronomy. [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]
Yora, the festive nikkei restaurant hidden away in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Sponsored - Restaurant Yora is one of the Pigalle district's finest addresses, open 7/7 for lunch and dinner! With its magnificent Art Deco stained glass windows, its incredible nikkei cuisine - a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors - and its DJ sets in 2 rooms with a trendy atmosphere, Yora will seduce you for your lunches and festive evenings! The restaurant is open all summer! [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]
GUIREN, the French bistro restaurant with Ecuadorian flair
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the lively rue de Montorgueil, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Ecuadorian chef Roberto Valladares has set up shop. At the GUIREN restaurant, he offers creative and resolutely gourmet French bistronomic cuisine with Ecuadorian and Japanese influences. [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]
Almas, when Lebanon, Iran and Russia come together in one restaurant
Three chefs of three different origins have come up with Almas, a restaurant on the borders of Lebanon, Iran and Russia. [Read more]
Aldehyde, Youssef Marzouk's Michelin-starred restaurant with a strong Tunisian flavour
What an overwhelming discovery Aldehyde is, the gourmet restaurant of chef Youssef Marzouk, lulled by memories of his childhood in Tunisia. [Read more]
Monsieur Claude, Danny Khezzar's offbeat restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison, unveils its identity
Monsieur Claude has opened its doors! The new Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant by Danny Khezzar, emblematic finalist in season 14 of Top Chef and Michelin-starred chef at Bayview, is located in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, just outside Paris. This unusual, supendu restaurant takes us back to the Roaring Twenties. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
We tested Granite, Yoshitaka Takayanagi's new Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant
Yoshitaka Takayanagi takes over from Tom Meyer at Granite! We're off to this discreet Michelin-starred restaurant in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement to discover the new direction of this gourmet table that's well worth the detour. [Read more]
Hokusai, the Japanese fusion restaurant, discreet and seductive - Paris 16e
We're off to Hokusai, this discreet Japanese restaurant, nestled within the Le Metropolitan hotel in Paris's 16ᵉ arrondissement. Like us, discover its fusion cuisine blending tradition and Latin influences. An elegant setting and a refined menu, this is sure to seduce. [Read more]
Tanguera, Paris' first Peruvian-Argentinian restaurant, in the 11th arrondissement
Since January 2025, Tanguera has been open on rue Alexandre Dumas: on the menu? A menu of Argentinian and Peruvian specialities. [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]
Mido Paris, the fine nikkei restaurant at the Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile
The Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile unveils its restaurant, a nikkei table called Mido Paris. As connoisseurs will have gathered, this is the little sister of a cult address on the Riviera. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]
Mojju, chef Thibault Sombardier's Franco-Korean restaurant
Chef Thibault Sombardier has launched Mojju, a Korean restaurant with a French twist. [Read more]
Restaurant Cellar: the neighborhood nugget for French cuisine with a Japanese accent
Addictive address! Just a stone's throw from the Cirque d'Hiver, the Cellar restaurant is a neighborhood nugget that holds big surprises in store for gourmets with the flair to stop in. Here, you'll find French gastronomy twisted with Japanese flavors in a convivial setting where good humor reigns. [Read more]
Bar-Restaurant Manigua, Cuban-style bistronomy in the 9th arrondissement of Paris
Manigua is an astonishing bar-restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offering dishes from the four corners of the globe revisited in Cuban style. A wonderful culinary experience! [Read more]
La Machine à Coudes, a Caribbean-inspired gourmet restaurant in Boulogne (92)
After 13 years in business, La Machine à Coudes, a well-known gourmet restaurant in Boulogne - Billancourt, is reinventing itself under the leadership of chef Rémi Braflan. From now on, you can enjoy a daring Caribbean-inspired gastronomy. Ready for an exotic culinary experience? [Read more]
The Fantaisie restaurant and its redesigned menu
In the dynamic Rue Cadet, Paris 9th, lies a large, leafy restaurant with a hidden terrace within the Hôtel Fantaisie. We're off to discover the new menu, which mixes French and international cuisine. [Read more]
Moon Fusion, amazing Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine by the Mugung team
The Mugung team opens a second address, Moon Fusion. This time, no Korean classics, but fusion cuisine that blends Italy and Japan. [Read more]
Jōyō, Asian-American fusion cuisine at Opéra
Jōyō unveils Asian-American fusion cuisine a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. [Read more]
Dos Almas, the Villa Marquis hotel's Spanish restaurant and its jazz evenings in the Golden Triangle
Dos Almas, the restaurant of the Villa Marquis hotel, invites you to escape to Iberian lands in the heart of the Golden Triangle. On the menu are colorful, elegant dishes that fuse Spanish passion with French culinary art, all in an explosion of gourmet, exotic flavors. And don't miss the live jazz evenings every Friday! [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]
Akabeko, the Franco-Japanese setting of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The new home of chef Yasuo Nanaumi in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Akabeko combines French and Japanese gastronomy with elegance. [Read more]
Tomahawk, the halal restaurant for exceptional meats in Courbevoie
Tomahawk is the good address for carnivores that awaits you in Courbevoie. Here, you will find a halal menu that honors matured and smoked meats, burgers and grilled meats through dishes that play on our favorite sins and that you can accompany with non-alcoholic cocktails. [Read more]
Perception, chef Sukwon Yong's delicate French-Korean cuisine
At Perception, chef Sukwon Yong creates bistronomic dishes rooted in French terroir, with delicate Korean notes. [Read more]
Ismaïl, colorful and tasty Indo-Lebanese cuisine
The Ismaïl restaurant offers a marriage of two gastronomies with many points in common. Indian and Lebanese cuisine come together in colorful, spicy and flavorful dishes. [Read more]
Uma Nota, Japanese-Brazilian cuisine, exotic cocktails and wild parties
What an original marriage! Uma Nota showcases Japanese-Brazilian cuisine, in a colorful setting where wild parties are held several evenings a week. [Read more]
Selva, the Peruvian bar restaurant nikkei
Selva is the name of this South American restaurant in Paris, with South American flavors. Let's go in the 5th district, in front of the Cluny Museum, to enjoy original Latin dishes that smell good the embers and the spices. [Read more]
Le Patio Opéra, impeccable Corsican-Italian cuisine on a private green patio
Private, green and gourmet, the Patio Opéra bends over backwards to seduce its guests. Enjoy impeccable Italian and Corsican-inspired cuisine in a timeless setting far from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]
Shiro, the fusion restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Who said fusion cuisine was dead, stuck in the 20th century? At Shiro, you'll discover a blend of French bistronomy and Japanese influences under the aegis of chef Hiroyuki Ushiro. [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 addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
