Ghido Ramen in Paris: an authentic Japanese gourmet address

With its tasty noodles, comforting broth, bamboo shoots and slices of chashu, ramen never ceases to seduce the taste buds of many a gourmet. An ultra-popular dish in Japan, ramen is thought to have originated in China. It arrived in the Land of the Rising Sun at the beginning of the last century, around 1900, during the Meiji era. Proof of its fame today is the fact that ramen has its own recipe in every region of the country!

But now, you don't have to go to Japan to enjoy a good ramen. For some years now, a number of addresses have been springing up in the capital. Today, we'd like to take you on a tour of Ghido Ramen, an authentic address well worth the detour!

Behind this restaurant is Alain, who didn't hesitate to set foot on Japanese soil in 2016 to train in the art of ramen in Yokohama. He returned to France with a solid base of knowledge and techniques, several recipes reworked for the occasion, and a desire to create his own restaurant. After testing several of his recipes by opening a pop-up in the 13th arrondissement, Alain finally took the plunge and opened his first establishment in autumn 2023. So it's off to the 10th arrondissement to push open the doors of Ghido Ramen. There's no immersive or offbeat atmosphere here, as some people might suggest. The decor is simple, as in many Japanese spots. What's inside? A few wooden tables and a dozen seats, not counting those available directly at the counter to watch Alain make his ramen before our very eyes.

At Ghido Ramen, everything is homemade, like the noodles made with an impressive 400 kg machine, brought directly from Japan, and placed in a corner of the restaurant. The broth is made in a huge pot in the restaurant's basement laboratory. And the slices of chashu, the famous pork, are flambéed behind the counter. Everything is cooked and assembled before our very eyes, to tantalize our taste buds. Generous and gourmet, the ramen can be made even more filling. Big appetites can add a few toppings, such as the inevitable (and oh so delicious) marinated soft-boiled egg, nori seaweed (four extra leaves) or chashu (two slices).

On the menu, Ghido Ramen focuses on Tonkotsu ramen. Considered one of Japan's most popular ramen dishes, it consists of a thick, rich broth made from pork bones simmered for a very long time, soft wheat noodles, two slices of braised pork, a sheet of nori seaweed, menma (bamboo shoots), green onions and spinach.

By focusing on Tonkotsu ramen, Alain's main aim is to introduce customers to the great classics traditionally served in Japan. At Guido Ramen, 5 versions of this Tonkotsu ramen are on the menu, starting with the " Tonsio " , with a homemade sauce combined with broth, followed by the excellent " Tonkotsu Shoyu ", which we highly recommend with its " mandare shoyu ", a homemade soy sauce. The broth is perfectly balanced, neither too light nor too thick! The pork slices are ultra-tender and the noodles are perfectly cooked. A real treat!

If you like black garlic oil, you'll love the " Tonkotsu Mayu " ramen. And if you prefer slightly spicier ramen, then opt for the " Spicy Tonsio " or the " Spicy Tonkotsu Shoyu ", made from a homemade preparation of chili oil and chili paste.

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Ghido Ramen also offers three versions of " Mazemen " , ramen without broth (ideal for the takeaway version): classic, spicy and vegetarian.

Finally, for those with big appetites, you can also order the famous edamame as an appetizer, or the " Chashu Don " , a succulent bowl of rice with chunks of chashu, chives and a homemade sauce that makes a real impact.

While the address doesn't yet offer desserts, Ghido Ramen has several beverages to accompany your ramen, including beer, tea and wine.

Ghido Ramen is one of those small, discreet restaurants that are well worth the detour, taking you on a journey to the land of the Rising Sun without even leaving the capital. So don't delay in discovering this gourmet address that will delight lovers of authentic, tasty ramen.