If the mere mention of the words 'sushi', 'maki', 'gyoza', 'onigiri' or even 'udon' makes your hair stand on end and your mouth water, then our verdict is clear: you're seriously lacking in Japanese cuisine . But don't panic, we'll help you remedy the situation this spring-summer!
Now that the sun is shining again in the capital, the days are getting longer and our stomachs are rumbling, it's time to decide which Japanese restaurant will have the honor of welcoming you for lunch or dinner. And with a terrace to boot, the day will be all the better for it!
So, lovers of Japanese gastronomy, follow the guide - you're in for a treat. And for an even greater treat, check out some Korean restaurants offering bibimbap, barbecue and banchan, also on the terrace. Enough to make your taste buds travel without even leaving the capital!
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]
Sekitan Japanese Street Food, the Canal Saint-Martin's special kebab restaurant
Sekitan is the name of the new Japanese canteen that has just opened on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, in the 19ᵉ arrondissement. The spotlight is on yakitoris, the famous Japanese skewers that come in a variety of sauces and can also be taken along, to sit by the canal. [Read more]
Gyoza Bar, the gyoza den in the Passage des Panoramas
Hidden away in the Passage des Panoramas, the Gyoza Bar is the place to gobble up dozens of pork, chicken or vegetarian gyozas. [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]
Nakatsu, a responsible Japanese fried chicken restaurant perched in the 18th
Perched on the heights of the 18th arrondissement, the Nakatsu restaurant specializes in karaage, the famous Japanese fried chicken, offered in burger and donburi. [Read more]
Moemachi, small takoyaki shop in the Pathway
What if we took the time to discover takoyaki? Let's go to Moemachi, at the edge of the Sentier, to taste these small octopus dumplings prepared in a minute. [Read more]
Act II (formerly Au_Top): the secret rooftop in Paris for a high Japanese cuisine
Acte II (formerly Au_Top), is this gourmet rooftop that hides in the heart of the capital with a surprising 360° view. In this restaurant of Jean Philippe de la Perle, we discover a panorama on the roofs of Paris while enjoying the dishes of Masahide Ikuta who reveals us a high Japanese gastronomy. [Read more]
Kibo No Ki, the Japanese ramen and pokebowl restaurant where you try on kimonos
Kibo No Ki is a good Japanese restaurant a stone's throw from the Madeleine in the 9th arrondissement, offering delicious ramen and poke bowls, as well as the opportunity to try on kimonos at the end of the meal. If you're looking to treat yourself and spend an original moment, here's a spot that's sure to win you over. [Read more]
Vesper, Lucas Felzine's stunning nikkei restaurant
Vesper is the name of the restaurant that's waking up the 7th arrondissement with its nikkei cuisine by Lucas Felzine and its sublime setting with two atmospheres for festive evenings. [Read more]
TÔ Restaurant, for the essence of Franco-Japanese cuisine in Paris
TÔ Restaurant is the name of a tasty restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin. We're off to discover this French restaurant with Japanese accents, where fresh, well-prepared products are the order of the day. [Read more]
Nomikaï, inspired sharing plates and unusual natural wines
Since its opening, Nomikaï has been offering the curious, the gourmands and the gourmets a host of plates to share and a multitude of natural wines, all carefully selected in the style of the Japanese izakaya. [Read more]
Ryukishin, the Japanese restaurant specializing in ramen
At Ryukishin, the star dish is ramen! Available in all shapes and flavors, it's sure to delight fans of authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. And even the most vegan of you, since Ryukishin even offers a vegan ramen! [Read more]
BIGBANG Marais, the unusual Korean restaurant offering open-air barbecues!
Sponsored - The BIGBANG Marais Korean restaurant will take you on a journey to Korea with authentic cuisine in a warm, modern setting. Thanks to its large open terrace, you can enjoy a Korean barbecue in the open air, as well as Korean culinary favourites on a wheel, and indulge in Bingsus, the famous multi-flavoured crushed ice! [Read more]
Seoul Mama, Manoj Sharma and Sangmi Lee's Korean canteen at the Jardin du Luxembourg
Chef Manoj Sharma and his wife Sangmi Lee have just opened a second Seoul Mama in Paris, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. On the menu: naughty street-food, Korean-style cocktails and delightful dishes, the perfect link between France and Korea. [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]
Japanese restaurants in Paris
Looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Paris? From sushi and ramen to bento and tempura, we've got some great places to enjoy Japanese dishes. [Read more]
So, which address did you opt for in the end? A Japanese or a Korean restaurant?