Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine? are you always on the lookout for good addresses in Paris that celebrate Japanese gastronomy? Then you've definitely come to the right place. In Paris, Japanese restaurants are legion and invite you on a tasty culinary journey, some would say "between tradition and modernity".
The inevitable sushi-maki-sashimi trio, comforting ramen , a variety of bento dishes, onigiri if you're feeling a bit peckish, udon and soba for noodle lovers, as well as vegetable and shrimp tempura, gyoza by the dozen, yakitori and other donburi... If the mere mention of these wonderful dishes makes your heart and taste buds flutter, then there's no doubt you're hooked on Japanese cuisine.
All year round and for every occasion, Japanese chefs are waiting to welcome you to the capital's restaurants, most of them in the Rue Sainte-Anne district but not limited to it, to help you discover the full diversity of this fine, delicate and generous gastronomy.
Let's take you on a one-way trip to the Land of the Rising Sun with these top Japanese restaurants in Paris!
Climb: Takayuki Nameura's gourmet fusion in 10 steps!
Sponsored - Enter the world of the gourmet restaurant with Montée, a veritable jewel in Paris's 14th arrondissement, where Japanese chef Takayuki Nameura offers an exceptional 6- or 10-course tasting menu, blending top-of-the-range French cuisine with Japanese refinement. A unique culinary experience not to be missed. [Read more]
Octant, the gourmet destination offering flavors from around the world in the 5th arrondissement
Sponsored - Octant invites you on a culinary world tour from Paris's 5th arrondissement, with seasonal fusion cuisine created by an inspired chef and a refined, cosmopolitan menu. [Read more]
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]
Asahi Restaurant: Traditional Japanese cuisine in the heart of Belleville
Sponsored - Located in the heart of Belleville for nearly 30 years, Asahi is an iconic address where Japanese authenticity meets culinary creativity at affordable prices.
Reinvented over the decades, this timeless place seduces with its refined atmosphere and varied menu, celebrating fresh produce and dishes prepared with precision and passion. [Read more]
Bar Omi, a hybrid restaurant between an izakaya and a wine bar where you can enjoy exceptional sushi in Paris
Bar Omi is the place where lovers of Japanese cuisine and wine connoisseurs meet. A cross between a wine bar and an izakaya, this restaurant treats us to exceptional sushi and lesser-known specialties. A beautiful, refined establishment near the Tuileries and Place Vendôme in Paris. Reservations are highly recommended. [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]
Zen, the Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Paris
Sponsored - It's in the Louvre district of Paris 1er that the Japanese restaurant ZEN has carved out a solid reputation. Founded in 2006 by Zen Okawa, the restaurant perpetuates the tradition of authentic Japanese cuisine, alternating between a Japanese canteen for lunch and a gourmet Izakaya for dinner. [Read more]
Onigami, the first Japanese onigirazus restaurant Paris 10th arrondissement
Head for Paris's 10th arrondissement to discover Onigami, the very first Parisian restaurant entirely dedicated to onigirazus. Open since July 2025, this new street food counter revisits the Japanese sandwich. We tested it and tell you all about it. [Read more]
UNI Paris, chef Akmal Anuar's chic Japanese restaurant
A very chic Japanese restaurant is about to open its doors this autumn, in the Golden Triangle: UNI Paris. [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]
Ayako, the Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant that puts on a show in Paris's 14th arrondissement
Looking for a great Teppanyaki address where the chefs put on a show, juggling with the food before treating us to their fiery cuisine? In the 14th arrondissement of Paris, Ayako Teppanyaki is sure to delight fans of Japanese cuisine, showcasing exceptional products to the delight of guests. [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]
Ojii Paris, an elegant Japanese restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and top-flight cuisine
This confidential address bridges the gap between Paris and Tokyo. Ojii is one of our favorite restaurants, transporting us into a chic, hushed world where we can savor refined Japanese cuisine. [Read more]
Honō, a string of Japanese yakitori cooked in binchotan in a pretty traditional setting
Honō aims to put Japanese yakitori back at the center of the plate, while immersing gourmets in a traditional, intimate and exotic setting. [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]
Hakuba, the Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant at Cheval Blanc Paris
Discover Hakuba, the Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris. The restaurant offers a unique immersion in the art of Japanese gastronomy, with Omakase menus carefully orchestrated by sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in collaboration with sauce master Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. A delicate experience that echoes Japanese tradition and the quest for authenticity. [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]
Kifuné: a genuine Japanese restaurant in Paris
Considered one of the capital's oldest Japanese restaurants, Kifuné is also one of the must-visit addresses promising a sensational and delicious trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, thanks to its rich menu and authentic recipes. [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]
Saint Laurent opens Sushi Park, an upscale Japanese restaurant in its Rive Droite boutique
Saint Laurent inaugurates Sushi Park Paris, the iconic Los Angeles Japanese restaurant, in the basement of its Rive Droite boutique from February 21, 2025. This new address at the crossroads of Japanese gastronomy and fashion offers an exclusive omakase experience, imagined by chef Peter Park, from Tuesday to Saturday. [Read more]
Bloom, Christian Ventura's favorite vegan sushi restaurant in Paris
Bloom is the name of this vegan restaurant with Japanese accents, which has just opened in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Vegan sushi, already a trend on the other side of the Atlantic, is coming to Paris, and we love it! [Read more]
Kiku, the rebirth of Japanese izakaya on the Grands Boulevards
15 years after its success on rue Richer, Japanese izakaya Kiku is back in version 2.0, a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards. [Read more]
Pages, the delicate Michelin-starred address, bathed in gourmet Japanese touches
Gracefully blending French products and Japanese techniques, the Pages Michelin-starred restaurant hits the nail on the head, with a delicate touch. [Read more]
Takuto, the elegant hand-rolls restaurant of Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe
Takuto, the restaurant of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, invites you to eat his delicate fish handrolls standing up. The take-away offer is ideal for a bucolic picnic. [Read more]
Yujin: the 2nd arrondissement restaurant in Paris that fuses Japanese cuisine and street food
When four lifelong friends decide to join forces to create a place that's just like them, the result is Yujin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this friendly, gourmet eatery fuses Japanese cuisine and street food in a modern restaurant with a hip-hop soundtrack. [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]
Benihana, American stars' favourite teppanyaki restaurant in Paris
Benihana, America's favorite teppanyaki restaurant, has opened its doors in Paris. Get ready for a show! [Read more]
Marie Akaneya, the only Japanese restaurant in Paris to offer Matsusaka beef
Japanese restaurant Marie Akaneya and its chefs Chiho Murata and Ignasi Elias introduce Parisian gourmets to an exceptional product: Matsusaka beef, a meat as rare as it is tasty. And for dessert, another delicacy invites itself to the table: Japanese Crown Melon. [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]
Jinchan Yokocho, the Japanese curry den in Paris
Following the success of Jinchan Shokudo, Franco-Japanese couple Alban and Miyo Cacace are back at it again, opening a new izakaya, Jinchan Yokocho, where you can wolf down comforting Japanese curries. [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]
Restaurant Zakuro, a discreet and authentic Japanese restaurant in Paris
It's a small address with big flavors, but also a family affair where conviviality and authenticity reign. Zakuro is a discreet Japanese restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can discover gourmet, comforting Japanese cuisine. A neighborhood nugget not to be missed! [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]
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]
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]
EBIS: a restaurant where Taiwan and Japan meet
Sponsored - Discover Ebis, an Asian restaurant offering cuisine inspired by Taiwanese and Japanese specialties.
Reserve your table now to discover this restaurant in the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]
ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's elegant and refined Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké
Audacity, sensitivity and beauty are the watchwords of ERH, chef Ryuichi Utsumi's Japanese restaurant at La Maison du Saké. With, we hope, a star under its belt next year. [Read more]
Iné Paris, the right address for refined Japanese bentos in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
In the 9th arrondissement, not far from the Grands Boulevards, restaurant Iné invites lovers of Japanese gastronomy to savor generous, refined bentos for lunch. [Read more]
Yamato Grill, the Japanese barbecue that honors Wagyu beef at Les Halles
Yamato Grill is the name of the Japanese restaurant that opened its doors in the Halles district of Paris, a stone's throw from the Bourse du Commerce - Fondation Pinault. A Japanese barbecue that honors Wagyu beef with delicious Japanese dishes. [Read more]
Ponzu, the 16th arrondissement's Japanese cantine and its signature sushi
Not far from Place Victor Hugo, Ponzu is a well-known address for locals who come here to share a meal or dine on Japanese specialties. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Where to eat good sushi in Paris? Our top picks
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Looking for good ramen in Paris, those bowls of typical Japanese noodles? Here are some great places to go! [Read more]
Want to treat yourself and enjoy Wagyu beef in Paris? Here are some restaurants where you can discover this incomparable Japanese meat. [Read more]
Japanese snacks par excellence, onigiri can also be enjoyed at Japanese restaurants and counters in Paris. Here are our best addresses! [Read more]
Several Paris restaurants are now offering the sando, a famous Japanese sandwich with a variety of sweet and savoury ingredients between two slices of soft sandwich bread. Here are the best addresses! [Read more]
From Indian curry to Thai curry to Japanese curry, this spicy, simmered dish travels the world in an infinite number of variations. Red, green or yellow, each version has its own codes, flavors and history. Here are the places to eat curry in Paris! [Read more]
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