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    Aki

    4.0 (272 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Katsu curry don
    Jess U.

    In an area absolutely full of great Japanese restaurants, Aki definitely stacks up! We arrived at about 7:30pm on a Wednesday evening and they were already pretty full. We went down stairs and were immediately seated at the bar. The service was prompt. Our drinks order and food order were taken within minutes and you could see them preparing it immediately. It was great to watch them actually make the meal right in front of you. We ordered the katsu curry don and the pork okonomiyaki. The katsu was fantastic!! The pork was so lean, crispy and delicious! The curry it was served with was full of slow cooked pieces of meat that were melt in your mouth amazing! The okonomiyaki was great! Served in a cast iron pan it was absolutely piping hot with the Benito flakes dancing on top as it was placed in front of us. We ate every single piece and left extremely happy!

    Trisha Q.

    So I don't think you could find anything like this in the United States. Although the place was very small and my friend and I had to squeeze ourselves at a table, the food was delicious. The okonomiyaki was hot, soft, crispy, and mouth watering. Although I'm not a fan of the daikon or white radish, the size of the portion was definitely enough for 2 people. We also ordered a half size of the curry rice and I probably would've been content with just that. The curry rice was flavorful and warm. The rice was moist and fluffy while the curry was not too thick or watery. The meat in the curry was so tender, it was easy to split with a chopstick. Definitely think they should expand or invest in a bigger store because they had a line out the door. We were lucky to be able to even squeeze in the restaurant. Luckily we're small but worth a try if you want amazing Japanese food.

    okonomiyaki (cabbage base pancake with other delicious toppings and sauces ) very good!
    Eddy P.

    I was craving Japanese food and searched Yelp for a good place to walk to. Based on the reviews and photos , I decided to try this place out. There are several other Japanese restaurants surrounding this place but this place has the most people inside. There are two dinning levels with kitchens on both which is cool. I read in the reviews they are known for their Okonomiyaki which is a Japanese cabbage base 'pancake' . The base is shredded cabbage with other toppings and sauces . It was really good and filling ! Very tasty and didn't leave you filling overly full. The second time I had the curry tonkatsu . Everything was really good. The curry was nice and hot (temp) and the katsu complemented it well. I was left filling full and satisfied . Service was quick and friendly . I would come back again.

    Okonomiyaki
    Charles G.

    Based on review, Aki is well knowned for the okonomiyaki. It tasted just ok, not so overwhelming. I also ordered the gyudon as main course and it tasted good. It is all on reasonable price. On afternoon, they have some dinner menu for more cheaper price.

    oroshi soba
    Gab G.

    Awesome spot! Bit of a line outside for dinner but it barely took 15 minutes for my friend and I to get in. We went with the okonomikyaki avec crevettes and oroshi soba. The noodles were perfect for the hot day and it was my first time having the pancake - I'm hooked.

    Diana P.

    I love the Okonomiyaki here. Its difficult to find authentic Asian food in Paris. Normally Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese are lumped into a single cusine. However, that's not the case over on Rue Sainte Anne. The restaurant consists of two dining levels and bar seating areas on both floors. At Aki, I've had the okonomiyaki with seafood and with pork/kimchi, takoyaki, salmon sashimi platter, and udon, and it never has disappointed me. A little known fact is that Aki, Aki Boulnger, Kadoya, and Sapporo are all owned by the same owner. If you come on a busy night, they'll likely point you to one of their sister restaurants. At Aki, I'd advise going early to secure a seat. Last I checked, they don't take reservations and I've seen lines out the door.

    11.90€ lunch menu
    Stephanie C.

    After walking along Rue Saint-Anne at least 3 times looking for lunch, a friend and I went into Aki based on the 4-star Tripadvisor rating posted on the door. We were led to the bottom floor of the restaurant and asked to sit at the bar, in front of the grill, as the establishment was basically packed (people started lining up for seats a little after we arrived). I got the soba and teriyaki from the lunch menu for 11.90€ and was stuffed. The soba was well seasoned and cooked perfectly and the teriyaki was a little too sweet for me but still cooked very well.

    Pork okonomiyaki
    Lily L.

    It's funny that my first time trying okonomiyaki was in Paris!! I was craving Asian food on a recent trip here and stumbled across Little Tokyo after a day at the Louvre. The okonomiyaki was very fairly priced at around 10 euros (compared to the average Parisian meal!) and quite tasty as well. It's also fun watching the chef making sobs behind the counter. I wish I could go back

    Anna S.

    Our family of four loved udon, saké ikura don, and salmon carpaccio! First time tried okonomiyaki and found it interesting. Would love to come back!

    Asparagus and tomato

    Not sure what the hype is all about. I truly believe that a lot of french people do not know good japanese food and they will just eat at all the restaurants on rue saint anne. I see lineups outside many of the japanese places where the food is really bad. Personally I think its not about the taste but people line up because it is cheap. Please go to Sanyukia or kunitoraya if you want the best japanese food in paris (keeping in mind the price). Anyways, I came here specifically to try the okonomiyaki. I have only had it once before in London from a street food vendor in one of their many markets and it fantastic. Aki is famous for their okonomiyaki and it was really BAD. I think people rave about this place because I don't really know any other restaurant that serves it in paris so people think its new and exciting. I had the asparagus and tomato one. I am not sure what an authentic okonomiyaki is suppose to taste like from Japan so maybe my review is biased, but I think the whole thing was horrible and probably not at all authentic. The one I had in london was filled with cabbage and other goodies, but I found the one at Aki was more filled with batter (I guess flour/egg filler?). Also, I legit only had about 3/4 of one stick of asparagus in the whole thing. Don't waste your time waiting in line to sit in a crowded and loud place to eat subpar japanese food!

    The best chicken teriyaki!
    Mai-O-Licious N.

    In lieu of going to Kunitoraya (we couldn't find the darn thing!) we went to Aki because it was the other restaurant which has 4 stars on Yelp. The restaurant is quaint and small, from an American perspective. It has stairs going down but we chose to sit on the ground floor so it's better to people watch. I had the soba soup with Katsu don and okonomiyaki and my significant other ordered the teriyaki rice bowl and hot sake. The soba soup with Katsu don came out piping hot and by far was the best that I have ever had. The broth was delicious, not too creamy or salty like what I have had back in the U.S. The noodles was a little past al dente but still remain its chewy and supple texture. I have one complaint about the noodles though and that is they became soggier the longer they sit in the bottom of my soup bowl. The teriyaki rice bowl was delicious. Not only is the chicken was flavorful but my favorite part was the fact the teriyaki sauce was mixed in with the rice making it oh-so-delicious! The okonomiyaki was a bit disappointing. It was very dough-y and as thick as a pancake. The service was great! The waitress was friendly and food came out very fast. My other half exchange a few Japanese words and I think the waitress enjoyed it, which made our experience better! Overall the food was good (minus the okonomiyaki), the ambiance was cozy, the service was great and the price was reasonable, about 10E/plate. Food: A- Ambiance:A Service:A Price: B+

    Lisa C.

    We were so happy to find a good Japanese restaurant in Paris. After having a few days of French food, we were craving for ramen and curry rice. The okonomiyaki was very light and delicious. Service was fast and staff was friendly. Will definitely come back again when we visit the area again.

    okonomiyaki with kimchi and pork at bottom

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    Takara

    Takara

    (69 reviews)

    €€€€

    Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er

    I was shocked when I read Takara is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Europe. I thought they were…read morecappin, but my rigorous 5 minute google research says this is true. It only opened in 1958, which sent me into an existential spiral. A city that is such a cultural melting pot like Paris, and Europe as a whole, got their first Japanese restaurant in 1958? The world has not been connected for very long. I don't know why, but this really put time into perspective for me. When we stepped off the Parisian streets and into Takara, it literally felt like we just entered a worm hole to Tokyo. They somehow bottled the energy in Japan and brought it to Paris. You could take a breath in here. There was just such a calming, respectful energy in here that I have only felt in Japan. When making a reservation, you are required to order either Shabu Shabu or Sukiyaki which honestly was kind of annoying. We just wanted to rip a bunch of sushi. 52 euro a head was the cheapest option, and we went with that because I'm a brokie. We sat down in the most authentic Japanese ambiance that I have ever set foot in outside of Japan. I was so damn inspired. One of the walls was lined with 70+ different types of beautifully crafted Japanese wallpaper, and I wanted to steal it and bring it back home to line the walls of my tiny NYC apartment. Along with our forced shabu shabu, we went with a mixed nigiri platter, 3 different cut rolls, and some fried chicken. My Chase Sapphire Preferred card was in hell. The nigiri and cut rolls went absolutely insane. The thing about writing food reviews is there are only so many positive adjectives in my repertoire. It was better than any nigiri I've had outside of Japan. Maybe the quality of fish has been the same in LA or NYC, but the vibe in here just took it up a notch... See, my words are futile to describe the feeling this fish gave me. I would honestly love to hate on the shabu shabu that we were held at gunpoint to try, but it was also PHENOMENAL. Maybe it's just a case of Stockholm syndrome, but it was magical. Thin cuts of beef with the most perfect marbling, paired with fresh vegetables to cook in a hot pot right in front of you? How could you not love it? The waitress came over and got us started, showing us how to operate the shabu shabu machine. All in all, this was my 2nd favorite meal we had in Paris only behind the Senegalese restaurant Waly Fay. However, Takara did HURT the pockets. I don't even know how much it ran, I just winced as I tapped my Chase card. I'm refusing to look at the statement as it's all just monopoly money on vacation, right? IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

    The oyster, hotpot & chicken karage are amazing. Service is…read moreon par, very cozy location.

    Kunitoraya - Bistro Udon - from top to bottom: katsu curry udon, shrimp/vegetable tempura, kunitora udon

    Kunitoraya - Bistro Udon

    (176 reviews)

    €€

    Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er

    TL;DR: Authentic Japanese udon and a must-try…read more Wow what a surprising spot! We were looking for a refreshing Japanese spot amongst the pyramids and couldn't resist stopping here. The food is mostly various Japanese Udon soup, but it is done so well we were blown away. We have had a lot of Japanese food in the US and countless trips to Japan and this is some of the best we have had outside of Japan. The owner is from Kochi, Japan and the food is authentic. We took the shrimp/vegetable tempura, katsu curry udon as well as the kunitora. All came out together and piping hot. The katsu curry udon was outstanding and definitely a do not miss dish. The katsu was so crispy and cooked to perfection. The dish itself was very interesting because there was a healthy portion of curry poured over the soup that the meat sits on top, then as you eat, the curry and soup mix more, and you get a rich delicious broth at the end with all the udon. The tempura was done well. We also had matcha ice cream which is texturized with various cereals on top and bottom of the ice cream as well as a tasty crispy wafer. The service is quick and effective, they speak English well and were so nice. The place is busy so be prepared to wait 10-20 minutes for a spot - it is well worth it. The atmosphere is a really nice open bistro with modern design and classic rock and pop 80s-90s music. It is mostly community style seating, which some may not love, including myself, but in this setting I couldn't care less.

    Authentic udon in a charming cafe - space is small and cozy. The wait (10-20 minutes) is worth it…read more Friendly staff and tasty shrimp tempura udon. Generous portions, reasonable pricing. Get the lunch set add-on. Street window seats are the best - one of my favorite Paris memories!

    Juji-Ya

    Juji-Ya

    (71 reviews)

    €€

    2ème, Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre

    I've walked by this place many times but was always a tad bit nervous about going in. The line is…read moregenerally long and it looks like it's a very homely joint for those who are frequenters. When I passed by here on a Sunday afternoon at 2pm and the place looked relatively empty, I thought to myself - this is it! I love japanese cafe's like this in NYC (I've never been to japan), where they have different sections for hot food and cold food and ready made food. The hot food section provides you with a selection of ready made bentos as well as a selection of bentos you can choose from and choose your own three small sides. Each bento is approximately 10EUR plus or minus and the portions arent too big. I asked the cute guy serving what he liked and he told me the kaarage, or fried chicken, or poulet frite. So that's what I got, and my friend got the chicken teriyaki, or chicken grille. We were both extremely happy with the food. The best part is that the rice is real japanese rice. sooo good. There's a little cafeteria on the inside with jugs of water, another upstairs area for seating, and another upstairs area for general japanese snacks and alcohol for purchase. The sushi section is pretty cool too, providing you with sushi stuffed with the chicken or breaded pork (katsu). I definitely wanna try that next time. Um they are opened 7 days a week, even on xmas and new years! This is a real japanese joint, rant by japanese people, and good looking japanese guys manning the cooking section. Love it!

    Used to come to this joint every time I visited my sister in Paris, like, daily. It was within…read morewalking distance from her apartment and so a very convenient alternative if we did not feel like cooking in her tiny miniature kitchen. (That is, even among all the other yummy options I could have had in Paris, I had to eat something from this place everyday to feel complete.) Now that my sister has relocated I really miss this place. I love love love their karaage chicken (may well be one of the best outside of Japan). And whatever that celery+bacon appetizer they have, is so flavorful and a must-try. Everything is very affordable and super authentic. I regret not taking pictures of our bento boxes so that I can just salivate over when I dream of you, Jujiya. C'est très bon!

    Kodawari Ramen

    Kodawari Ramen

    (77 reviews)

    Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er

    My friend were lucky enough to dine here without a wait! The other day we came back and there was a…read morewait for 1 hour which is insane. This place does seafood broth based ramen and I could not wait to try it. First off the decor is very unique. It looks like you just stepped into a outdoor Japanese seafood market with fish, eel, crab hanging around (fake of course). We sat down and ordered right away since we were both starving. As an appetizer I got the edamame which was steamed fresh with flakes of salt. Very delicious. I got the lobster bisque based ramen. It was very rich with great flavors. It came with sliced duck breast, citrus flavored scallop, a soy sauce egg and other veggies. One of the most flavorful ramens I've ever had. I enjoyed every bite and slurp of it! My friend got the sardine shoyu ramen which came with two slices of sardines. He enjoyed this as well. We were very happy with our meals and the staff was so nice! One of my favorite meals I had in Paris for sure.

    Did not think I would love a fish-based broth as much as I loved it here. I had friends who claimed…read morethis was the best meal they had in Paris. I found that hard to believe until I tried it myself -- maybe one of the best ramens I've ever had in my life. The initial plan wasn't to come here, but since a lot of restaurants are closed on Mondays, we decided to give this a shot. Surprisingly, there was no line or wait at 5pm. We were seated immediately at this Tsukiji fish market-themed restaurant. Crazy how realistic the decor is and actually teleports you to Japan. You can see all the consideration that was put into the detailing of this establishment -- huge tuna on the table, the piles of insulated foam containers, hanging squid, and even the residual "puddles of water" on the table. We ordered the Sardine Shoyu (the classic) and Sardine Bomb (the strongest). Opted for chef style, which is a few euros more, but added extra protein such as an egg and chicken/pork chashu. Both took a bit of time to come out, but let me tell you -- it was absolutely worth it. The broth was rich, umami and not too fishy. The sardine bomb is a bit of a thicker and more potent broth, but wasn't overpowering at all. The noodles were wavy and chewy (maybe buckwheat?). Each bowl was loaded with tender pieces of protein that tied together seamlessly with the broth and noodles. We left more than satisfied from this meal, but will definitely think about this bowl on a regular basis. Well-deserved recognition!

    Aki - japanese - Updated May 2026

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