Yatai Ramen, the Japanese ramen restaurant in the 8th arrondissement

We're off to 127 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in the 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Saint-Philippe du Roule metro station, to discover Yatai Ramen, a brand-new ramen restaurant that's sure to win you over.

This new eatery, which opened just a month ago, boasts a beautiful, well-cared-for décor with a Japanese feel. Light fixtures, wooden counters and fine tableware await us as we prepare for the forthcoming reopening of table service.

But you're free to opt for the terrace in front of the restaurant.

Yatai Ramen (which means "counter" in Japanese) is the story of James Shi, a chef with a diploma from the Paul Bocuse Institute and a background in Michelin-starred establishments (trained at the Ramen School Rajuku), and his sister Vanessa, a business school graduate who knows the restaurant business inside out after managing several French groups. Having both loved Japanese cuisine, particularly ramen, since childhood, they decided to set up their first restaurant together.

On the menu? 100% homemade cuisine for a quality culinary experience! The menu seems clear and short, typical of a home-made menu, so it's off to a good start.

On the menu, homemade pork or vegetarian gyozas served in packs of 5. Both crispy and tasty, beautifully presented with a crispy tuile, we love it!

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Next, we like the starter portion of donburi, marinated pork and daikon, which turns out to be quite filling all the same. Donburi is a traditional dish in Japanese cuisine, consisting of a large bowl of rice with a variety of toppings.

Next up is the ramen, of which there are two versions to choose from: the traditional pork ramen and the chicken ramen of the moment. As mentioned above, everything is homemade, from the noodles to the broth made from simmered Tonkotsu pork and seasoned with your choice of Guérande salt shio, reworked soy sauce or miso, the fermented soybean paste.

The traditional one is made with slices of chashu pork, marinated fresh organic egg, bamboo menma and nori leaf.

The Ramen of the moment was composed, as we passed, of slices of moist chicken and fresh asparagus.

Finally, we also discovered the desserts. For once, we're delighted to have real desserts that are a little different from the icy mochis you find everywhere. We love the matcha chocolate fondant with its flowing heart and the roasted pineapple, infused with vanilla and ginger and served with a crumble and Isigny cream. A perfect way to end the meal.

So why not try a good ramen in Paris?

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.