We booked the 130 euro Omakase reasoning that a great Omakase would be even better in Paris. We…read moreshowed up 10 mins early for our res, and were surprised to see a metal gate where the restaurant door was supposed to be. Thinking that the place had closed down, we called, but no answer. Fortunately, at 7 p.m. on the dot, the gate lifted, and we entered the small but well appointed reception area. We ventured upstairs, and were promptly seated at the sushi bar.
We were given our choice of confirming our order for Sushi Omakase, or switching to the Kaiseki menu. There is also a vegetarian option, but that must be ordered several days in advance. We stuck with the Omakase; OMG are we glad we did.
The chefs worked in front of us, with elegant economy of motion. The fish was as fresh as could be, and the variety was phenomenal.
We were first presented with an amuse bouche of tempura white asparagus. It was phenomenal. Then a green pea soup with tofu. Then a plate of mixed sashimi. Then a plate of cooked food and special nigiri served wrapped in a banana leaf. Then ten courses of glorious sushi, each better than the last. My faves were the unagi, the salmon tataki and the o-toro. Her's was the the salmon (raw and tataki) and the o-toro. We finished with an o-toro hand roll, miso soup, and a perfectly ripe strawberry wrapped in mochi, along with some matcha pudding.
All of this to say that we'd fly back to Paris in a second to have the meal again. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation ASAP!
