On the gastronomic scene, Paris is recognized for its very diversified offer which makes us easily travel on our plate. If Japan is no exception, it even ranks among the most popular exotic 'destinations' of Parisians. As a result, we have selected 10 great restaurants for you to enjoy Japanese flavors… Follow the guide!
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The most fusion: The Thélème Stage
(District of Ternes)
Designed by Jean-Marie Gurné a few years ago, Scene Thelema is a beautiful address where meals and shows come together, in a pure spirit of creation andinnovation. This singular establishment, at the crossroads of culture and gastronomy, represents a trendy parisian spot where surprise and wonder continue even on the plates! If the cuisine offered here is not strictly speaking Japanese (but rather fusion) we still find flavors from the land of the rising sun, through spices or even flowers that the new chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi disseminates in its delicious dishes…
Whether it is the menu in 3, 4 or 5 acts, there is no doubt that the greatest gourmets will be satisfied here. As to theater lovers, remember to book your table in the small intimate room where the stage is located. Depending on the day and the schedule, you can admire a show while enjoying your meal!
Info & Reservations: Scene Thelema, 18 rue Troyon, 75017 Paris. 01 77 37 60 99
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Trendiest: Ponzu
(Star District)
Located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, a few steps from the Trocadero, Ponzu wants to be there trendy asian canteen neighborhood. In an elegantly decorated setting – on sunny days, the pretty terrace is really nice! – we discover a rich and varied menu : bao burgers, poke bowls, sushi and maki generously garnished… Everyone finds happiness there, including the vegetarians and vegans since dishes have been specially designed for them, such as fried tofu poke, vegetable gyozas, vegan rolls or just the Vegetarian spring rolls. Here, it is the quality that takes precedence and we feel the freshness products offered.
Must-try: maki signatures "tuna truffle", true odes to gluttony with their garnish made up of raw tuna, Thai chives, truffle oil and spicy mayonnaise sauce ! As a dessert, don't skip the frozen mochi, a real delight… The icing on the cake: the super competitive prices for this high-end Japanese cuisine!
Info & Reservations: Ponzu, 101 rue Lauriston, 75016 Paris. +01 (45)05 40 40 XNUMX XNUMX
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The most gourmet: Pages
(Iéna district)
Pages is the first restaurant in the japanese chef Ryuji Teshima alias Teshi, a clean and friendly space where you can admire the spectacle of the kitchens. For this first address, the chef has imagined a menu that changes with the seasons, honoring excellent quality products, exceptional meats and fish that he cuts meticulously. Sensitive and precise, his cuisine combines the best of French terroir and mixes French and Japanese techniques. Besides the delicious food, the establishment also stands out for its wine menu with carefully selected references and you can taste a grand cru by the glass!
Info & Reservations: Pages, 4 rue Auguste Vacquerie 75116 Paris. 01 47 20 74 94
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The most confidential: Study
(Iéna district)
In the very wealthy 16th arrondissement nestles Étude, the starred table of Keisuke Yamagishi. Here we find no fixed card since the menus are created according to seasonal products and not the other way around. The Japanese chef offers cuisine made with fresh products, sourced in Île-de-France, within a radius of 100 km around the restaurant. Thus the products, picked when ripe or shipped at the last minute, are extremely fresh and still rich in their taste and nutritional qualities.
The hens are raised in the open air, the vegetables, fruits and flowers used are 100% natural, without chemical fertilizers, and the mushrooms are purchased from one of the only two places in Paris that grow them in the cellar. If you are looking for a confidential restaurant to live a gastronomic experience deliciously healthy et eco-friendly, this is the address all found.
Info & Reservations: Étude, 14 Rue du Bouquet de Longchamp, 75116 Paris. +01 (45)05 11 41 XNUMX XNUMX
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The most spectacular: Chez Hanafousa
(Saint-Germain-des-Prés district)
Near to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, At Hanafusa is one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Paris. A true pioneer, he is definitely one of the capital's ambassadors for the best of Japanese cuisine. Her feature ? You can taste specialties Teppanyaki, cooked before our eyes, on a large hot plate, by real jugglers of meat and other seafood. This beautiful table takes you on an unforgettable culinary journey, all in a chic setting and a warm atmosphere!
Info & Reservations: At Hanafusa, 4 Passage de la Petite Boucherie 75006 Paris. 01 43 26 50 29
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The most contemporary: Kinugawa
(Champs-Élysées district)
In a warm and elegant setting, the restaurant Kinugawa Matignon serves Japanese cuisine refined, with contemporary influences. A place of sharing and conviviality, this establishment offers a varied menu rich in meat, fish, salads, but also sushi, sashimi and maki. We like the Kinugawa menu which allows you to discover the essence of this gastronomic cooking in six dishes.
Info & Reservations: Kinugawa, 1bis rue Jean Mermoz, 75008 Paris. 01 42 25 04 23
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The most surprising: Far East
(Champs-Élysées district)
At the heart of Golden Triangle, Restaurant Far East Montaigne offers in a refined and natural setting the Japanese gourmet cuisine imagined by Chef La who masters both the tradition of cooking over fire and raw through beautiful plates of carpaccios, sushi and other sashimi. We also love surprising desserts, whether Kyoto-Brest or crème brûlée with black sesame.
Info & Reservations: Far East, 21 rue Bayard 75008 Paris. 01 47 20 91 28
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The most authentic: Inagiku
(Panthéon district)
In the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the restaurant Inagiku welcomes fans of Japanese gastronomy in a warm atmosphere. Bringing the culinary art as a philosophy conducive to cultural exchange, such is the successful ambition of this restaurant. Its specificity that sets it apart from the others? The practice of Teppan-Yaki, which literally means "grilled on an iron plate". This type of cuisine developed in Japan in the 1940s and is rediscovered today in the Inagiku restaurant: a real spectacle, this rite gives pride of place to the chef who cooks the various dishes chosen in front of his guests.
Info & Reservations: Inagiku, 14 rue de Pontoise, 75005 Paris. 01 43 54 70 07
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The most “wow”: Benkay
(Beaugrenelle district)
For more than 20 years, benkay offers authentic Japanese cuisine. With its open kitchen and its Windows on the banks of the quays, the setting of this table is just magical! In front of a amazing views on the Seine, the Benkay offers traditional Japanese dishes made thanks to the mastery of three great Japanese dishes: tempuras, Soba/Udon pasta, Teppan Yaki, not to mention the famous sushi.
Info & Reservations: Benkay Paris, 61 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris. 01 40 58 21 26
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The greediest: Toraya
(Madeleine district)
We also think of sweet tooth with Toraya, one of the best Japanese tea houses in Paris. This centuries-old house, established for 30 years in the capital, is the perfect spot to taste fine pastries and tea in a zen atmosphere... It's like being in the land of the rising sun!
Info & Reservations : Toraya, 10 rue Saint-Florentin, 75001 Paris. 01 42 60 13 00
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