Great menu, lovely atmosphere, efficient service which is rare in France. Ive never seen vinegar…read morerice so i tried it and i wish i could always have it. My sushi was fresh and tasty.. the beef and cheese skewer was too much cheese not enough beef, and shrimp shumai was the best ive ever had. I wouldnt hesitate to return for good Japanese food in Avignon!

Upon seeing other reviews and in the mood for someplace with white rice after not having it for 8…read moredays in France, we decided to visit this restaurant. Upon entering, it is a nice place, kinda like a eurasian fusion feel. We had first dinner seating so it was kind of empty. I ordered a dinner plate with salmon nigiri, salmon & avocado maki, these yakiniku sticks with strips of been wrapped around cheese (French accent to a Japanese meal), egg plant appetizer (was REALLY good), miso soup, bowl of white rice, along with a bit of seaweed salad. It was really good! My wife had udon with tempura. The curious thing was that there was no dipping sauce for the tempura unlike where you would find almost everywhere else (maybe a French thing? I dunno)... and I've eaten Japanese foods in different 'States, Japan, Singapore ... My son had a sashimi dinner and he said that it was really good. I managed to take a few photos, then the worker and manager came over to us to say that picture taking was not allowed. Oh well ... kinda deflated the experience a bit. So I can say I ate Japanese food in France at least once :)

9/9/15: It was a late night, lit by moonlight. Yelp in hand, we made our way through the shady…read morestreets and dark alleys in the surrounding neighborhood. But we did make it. As several have noted already, the host/waiter/(owner?) was very nice but didn't speak much English, but he tried his best. I attempted some French, and though completely butchering everything he still told us in English my French was good. I laughed at the obvious white lie, but I appreciated the friendliness. 0. Amuse Bouch of salad and miso soup (complimentary): They started us with a bowl of miso soup and salad. The miso soup definitely had a French spin to it--didn't taste like your typical traditional miso soup. Was interesting. I don't remember how the salad tasted except that it was okay, but I appreciated the unique presentation where it was served in a large piece of bamboo. 5/10 1. Maki au Foie Gras par 6 6,50 EUR: 6 pieces of foie gras sushi roll. So, honestly, it wasn't the greatest combination. I think the softness and silkiness of the foie gras just made the rice texture feel weird in your mouth. But, had to try it--I mean, where else are you gonna get foie gras sushi!? 5/10. 2. Tempura de Crevette au Fromage 6,20 EUR: So, this is shrimp tempura with some rice. The tempura was different than your standard American-style tempura (ultra light) or the way they have it in Japan (extremely crispy and crunchy), but I forgot exactly how. But it certainly was different. Otherwise, tastes good, but somewhat plain. 5/10. 3. Saumon, avocat, fromage Sushi Flocon par 6 6,50 EUR: Salmon, avocado, cheese sushi. You've probably had similar before. Nothing special here. 5/10. 4. Wakame salade d'algues au concombre 6,20 EUR: Sorry, do not remember this at all. 5. Salade de poulet 8,50 EUR: Sorry, again, cannot recall. 6. Boule de sushi, Magret de canard fume au foie gras 3,00 EUR: This was probably the best sushi we had there. It's duck on top of foie gras sushi. For some reason this was a better pairing than the plain Maki au Foie Gras. I liked it. If you get any sushi here, get this. 7/10. 7. unknown ice cream sundae dessert: I just remember it was good, but sorry not much else. 6/10. So, no, the food wasn't spectacular. I certainly don't recommend you to make a special trip here if you have other choices. But we didn't. And this place did save our night. If you're curious what French sushi tastes like, well, this place would probably satisfy your curiosity. I read a few reviews saying this is as good as French sushi gets, so, again if you're craving something different from stuffing yourself with all the awesome traditional French food, this would be good break. And I appreciated the friendly atmosphere a lot too. 4/5 (cause it saved our night and made us happy) #frenchjapanese #japanese #sushi #france #frenchjapanesefusion

Well, it might potentially be good French sushi...but to be honest, the worst sushi I've had in my…read morelife. I would avoid at all costs and just go to a Cafe and get appetizers and a bottle of wine. I gave it a chance to mix things up in France, but unfortunately, wasn't the best decision. Cheers.

Kobushi is a cute little sushi restaurant with a French twist. When I say little, I mean two…read moretables that seat between 3 and 4 people, and 2 seats at the bar (although there are some items on the bar that make it seem as though people don't generally dine there). The restaurant is owned and seemed to be completely run by a very nice woman named Najette (I may have spelled that incorrect). She was born in Avignon, but learned to make sushi in Marseille. She mentioned she will be traveling to Japan in October to learn even more (not sure if that will impact the restaurant being open). While we were there, she took the orders, made the food, and did the dishes - all with a smile and warmness about her! To start, we had a lovely rose wine (for just 16 euro) and miso soup. The miso was a very generous portion. We were brought a sample of torched salmon nigiri which was quite tasty. For dinner, my husband and I ordered Plateau France - Japon. This came with 5 different rolls, most with a French twist, such as foie gras! This combo also came with a traditional California roll for the less adventurous foodie. While I wouldn't say this was the best sushi I've ever tasted, I certainly appreciated the creativity behind the menu. The ambiance in Kobushi is very hip and modern, as well as romantic. There is some cool track lighting, and soft music playing as well. If you are looking to venture off the standard French menus, and a fan of sushi I would definitely recommend Kobushi. Since it is so small I would definitely call ahead for a reservation.

From the owner: Voyage autour du Monde Un restaurant plein de surprises, aux multiples saveurs. Le chef est…read morebrésilien, il prépare de la cuisine japonaise, et tout ceci se situe en France, en Avignon. Le chef fait preuve de créativité, et propose des sushis originaux et de qualité. Il est possible de prendre les sushis à emporter, pour les plus gourmands qui souhaitent déguster à domicile.

So if you're like me and you're not a big fan of sushi but your friends are, this place is a great…read morecompromise! They have chicken Caesar California rolls, shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber and many non raw fish rolls and sushi. The prices aren't so bad as sushi places are generally on the higher price. You also have other options such as soups and other yummy dishes. The staff are always really nice, you can either eat there, order take out or they even deliver.

A completely legit sushi bar. Fish is fresh. Presentation is thoughtful. Service is friendly and…read moreefficient. This place could hold its own in NYC. And for the Franco-phobe, they have prepared sushi boxes you can grab before tossing money to a cashier and slinking off into the night.

Naruto was there for me when I most needed a place like this to be there and they did it without…read moreeven knowing how important they were because they are naturally an excellent restaurant. Most of my stay in Aix-en-Provence I was sick with a severe case of food poisoning. It lasted about 10 days before I was finally able to get a doctor to prescribe an antibiotic. Naruto was there because they make an excellent ramen. I highly recommend ordering any of them. They are on the mark authentic to what you can get in Japan. While I wasn't able to try any of their other dishes, I highly suspect they are on par with their ramen as Naruto is always packed. From the moment they open, all the tables are filled with customers. It doesn't matter what day of the week nor time of day. They are busy, busy, busy. The owner is a fun character, who enjoys being silly. He clearly takes preparing his meals seriously though. Check out his business cards. They will make you smile. He's something of a local celebrity. And you can see this is true fore he has that certain charisma that draws you into his world.

Very fresh sashimi and legit ramen noodles. Ramen soup base was a little salty. Overall great…read moremeal if you need a break from French food.

From the owner: Le Japon à Aix Ouvert depuis juin 2009, Kiwa Sushi est situé en plein cœur d'Aix en Provence sur le…read moreCours Sextius. Ce restaurant japonais propose un véritable voyage des sens vers le Japon. Au menu se côtoient une grande variété de sushi, sashimi et autres spécialités du pays préparées par un jeune chef déjà très expérimenté. Le Thon utilisé n'est que du Thon Albacore. Un service à emporter permet de déguster chez soi tous ces plats en bénéficiant d'une réduction de 10% et une salle privée style tatami est disponible pour les repas d'affaires, les groupes ou les événements familiaux. Côté décoration, le Japon est également mis à l'honneur. Aux murs tout d'abord où des tableaux traditionnels sont exposés, et plusieurs écrans sont mis en place et diffusent des reportages et documentaires sur le pays. Dans l'atmosphère ensuite, où le bois, les lumières tamisées et une impression de tranquillité règnent et apportent une ambiance zen.

I'm sorry. I usually only write positive reviews. I can say, tho, the young gentleman serving was…read morevery polite. It would hv bn tanoshikatta (enjoyed) but the chef needs to re-evaluate the recipes. Too bad it's backed against a wall n not out in the open like the other two restaurants next to it. It's lot seems to be dark n unattractive even on a sunny day. You'd think it was a Japanese restaurant but the recipes are off. I think it's run by a Vietnamese family. Granted, it must be difficult to get fresh Japanese ingredients in Avignon, France. No excuse tho. Paid good euros...!

Caroline our server was the sweetest! The sashimi, sushi, miso and Saki was yummy. Generous…read moreportions of sashimi which was very fresh and well presented. Next time we will try the grilled table side meats.

I don't see how such an awful restaurant can get a 4.5-star rate. The food was very over-priced and…read morein bad quality. We ordered a plate like a combination including 4 gyoza, 4 mini-tempura(fried shrimp), two beef-something snack, etc. when they put the foot on the table, I was shocked! How can such easy and ordinary food in such small size priced more than 20 euros, let along the not-even-close-to satisfying taste. It worth like even less than 10 euros. The fried rice included in the combo was like left-over from yesterday. The service was awful too. One waiter had nothing but kept chatting with customers, while we were waiting forever for ordering. Then when the food was ready, no any waiter served the drinks we ordered from the very beginning till we told them again after the food was already on the table for several minutes. We also ordered Ninja Sushi, which was mainly just some cheap shrimps on top of rice rolls and priced like 15 Euros at least. I have had hundreds of time to various Sushi restaurant and this was definitely the worst one I will never ever go again.

Very nice place, service was very thoughtful. Dishes are well presented. We took the sushi wasabi…read moreset #2, with the ninja crushes. A little over sauced but still very tasty. Good address definitely.