Dining at Kei was one of my favorite restaurant experiences ever. The 3 Michelin star tasting menu was extraordinary from start to finish, with every course feeling thoughtful, artistic, and incredibly refined. The service was impeccable--warm, polished, attentive, and perfectly paced throughout the meal. My favorite dishes were the pigeon and the dessert. The pigeon was absolutely outstanding, perfectly executed and deeply flavorful. The dessert was just as memorable: shiny, colorful, and almost too beautiful to eat, while still tasting as amazing as it looked. That balance of precision, elegance, and flavor made the entire meal unforgettable. Kei delivered one of the most special dining experiences I've ever had in Paris, and it is a restaurant I would return to without hesitation. Here's a slightly shorter, more natural review version too: Kei was one of my favorite restaurants ever. The 3 Michelin star tasting menu was beautiful, refined, and memorable from beginning to end, and the service was impeccable. Every course felt intentional and elegant without ever losing warmth. My favorite dishes were the pigeon and the dessert. The pigeon was exceptional, and the dessert was stunning--so shiny, colorful, and beautiful, but also genuinely delicious. Kei made the entire meal feel special, and it was easily one of the most unforgettable dining experiences I had in Paris. read more

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If you can get a reservation here GO! This meal was impeccable - I believe we got the Horizon menu for lunch. The service was incredible (and not pretentious or stuffy at all), and each dish had terrific flavors and nuance and creativity. We even got a glimpse of the chef himself who came out of the kitchen and was chatting with some customers. The vibe is very fancy but I felt comfortable wearing sneakers during lunch - some people were very dressed up and some very casual so it seems fairly flexible in that regard. read more

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It's 3-stars Michelin for a reason. Amazing service and variety of delicious presentations, textures and flavors. The best oysters and pigeon in Paris. The ambiance is very intimate and great for dates and anniversaries. read more

Solid meal technically, but very cold service and dining room. There were 2-3 standout dishes, but the rest was just ok, and for me not somewhere I need to return - it's 3+ hours for a 7 course meal and everything feels robotic. Classic white tablecloth/no music Parisian restaurant. The signature salad with foam was delicious, as was the opening oyster dish with gelée, and the blue cheese palate cleanser. read more

My friends and I were lucky enough to get a reservation a month in advance for a weekday lunch. Upon entering the restaurant, the service was impeccable: the staff took our coats and shepherded us to our table in an elegant, almost minimalist, dining room. The meal itself was beautifully presented, with Japanese and French influences. The highlights for me were easily the Parmesan amuse bouche, herb foam with lobster and caviar and sorbet, and the mouth-watering miso encrusted pigeon. While the others in my party loved the famed Garden salad, I thought it was a bit heavy on the cream dressing. The desserts were beautifully made, especially the chestnut meringue - but I have to admit meringue itself isn't my favorite. At the conclusion of our meal, they allowed us a photo op with the chef, and sent us off with a signed copy of the menu and some house made caramels. Overall, the Kei experience provided a fantastic and lengthy meal that left me lethargic at the end, but impressed and satisfied with how I spent the afternoon. read more

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Memorable lunch at KEI. All dishes were exceptionnally prepared, with very interesting flavors and textures. Impecable service. I believe the place wouldn't loose anything by being less formal. The food experience itself is enough. We got to meet the Chef afterwards. The staff was very nice - I definitely recommend and hope to be back. read more

In early-February 2020 my husband and I went to Paris on vacation for our birthdays and Valentine's Day and during our trip was looking for a unique fine dining experience to celebrate. And we found that in Kei Restaurant. Making reservations a few months out was easy and they were all so warm and welcoming. Please know the restaurant has staff that speaks both French and English. This meal should get way more than 5 stars, as it was that amazing. The courses were works of art and the fusion of French and Japanese cuisines blew us away. Actually a week or so before our visit the restaurant received its second Michelin star -- very well deserved!! When things get back to normal and if you find yourself in Paris, Kei Restaurant is a must visit. It's that incredible. read more

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The chefs are like artists. Beautiful presentation of amazing tasting food. The restaurant decor is wonderful too.

Food was 4 stars, service is 1 star. I made this reservation for my birthday lunch months ahead and planned a trip to Paris. Reservation was done on email, in English, and it was smooth. We arrived a little bit earlier than the reservation time at around 12:35. We were seated immediately, right to another couple. At this point the restaurant was 80% empty. We were wondering why we got seated next to people when it was empty... However the place was quickly filled up so it was fine. There are only three choices on the menu. We wanted to order two different one but the nicest dressed waiter told us we can only order the same item as chef wants the food to come out at same time, we were cool with that...I understand. We were served by different staff throughout the meal. Some can speak better English, some don't. One of the server knock down a wine glass (luckily it was empty) of my next table! Don't forget it's a Michelin one star restaurant.... The amuse, appetizer and all the dishes tasted amazing. When they served us the main (beef), it came as is. We had it happily until we saw other table were served with some kind of sauce or jus. Unfortunately when I saw it we already finished the dish!! Not only that another table seem to have one more piece (and bigger) than ours...I asked one of the server and the response after he went to check with the other staff was "oh I was the one who served you but I forgot about the sauce/jus", "I don't know what I can do to make it up"... After a while he took some wine glass without wine and said he can offer us dessert wine on the house...however, at the beginning of the meal, I already said I do not drink so we didn't order any wine ... We wouldn't take the offer just because it was free?? The point was we don't drink at all.... Then we declined the offer and he quickly took the glasses away.... Nothing was offered after that (not that i was waiting for freebies or something). Washroom was clean but without hand towels (they were all used and just no clean ones lying around). Guess what I did?? I sneaked into men's bathroom to steal a clean towel to use lol. I read other reviews that the chef would go out and greet the guests when they leave, and this time chef kobayashi did not come out at all when we left the restaurant. I did see him some out few times when other guests left the place. Again, the food was very tasty. See my comment under each picture... I don't think I would come back. I have been to Japan many times and always wowed by their service. Perhaps service is only promised when it's actually in Japan. read more

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One of the most interesting meals that I have had. Japanese and French fusion. Highly recommend for something unique.

I had the degustation lunch (120€, 9 courses!!!) on a Saturday and it was the best meal of my life. Every course is both highly complex and totally delicious - it is food made to be eaten and appreciated, not just experimentations to become a talked-about chef. The restaurant itself is calm, sophisticated and comfy - white and grey tones, huge cushions everywhere, and nice waiters who know their stuff. So if, like I do, never know which birthday gift to ask for... Here the best idea you might have had in years :) read more

Kei - One of the 2 desserts of the degustation lunch - agrumy and amazing! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Such a memorable meal. Obviously, there's a reason they're rated the way they are. From the amuse bouche all the way until the dessert, nothing was short of perfect. They were so accommodating as well - the main course for the night was pigeon, which I winced at. The second choice was pork tataki, which I unfortunately couldn't bear the thought of as well. Thankfully, they suggested a third option, a chicken dish they can replace it with. I felt bad since I'm sure chefs have their agendas set, but was glad they were able to accommodate. They have four menu options and no a la carte choices at all - the discovery menu, the tasting menu, the tasting menu with truffle & aged beef, and finally the truffle tasting menu. We opted for the tasting menu, which took a bit over 2 hours for a total of 9 courses. Each course seems tiny, but we were both stuffed by the end. By the 5th or 6th course, we kept looking at each other, "is there more food...?" Thankfully the last 3 were palate cleansers/desserts. Overall, such a fantastic experience - thank you to the chef & staff for making the night memorable! read more

This place was amazing and restored my faith in the Michelin star food and service. With no listed items on the menu they were very accomodating for any allergies or food tastes, making sure very course was special. Starting with the amazing beef tartar and a salad unlike anything I have ever eaten. Not a single item disappointed but rather surpassed the expectations of my palette and blew my mind. The flare, creativity and shaping of dishes not only provided the most memorable meal of France, but made me love food or items I normally prefer not to eat. They truly deserve their Michelin rating. read more

Kei - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Run - don't walk - to eat here! One of the best meals of my life. I booked 3 months ahead and had the 56 Euro lunch. A deal of a lifetime. Dress nice, get there 5 mins early and just sit back and enjoy! Kei knows what he is doing! Fantastic! We had a dinner in Paris that was 3X more expensive, but preferred Kei! read more

Very good service and fine food, it integrates Japaness and French style. I enjoy it very much. read more

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This is one of the better Michelin star experiences I've had around the globe, having eaten in a number of places. The services were attentive from all the servers, every dish was excellent and the chef was also accommodating in serving me main courses from the different tasting menus. The pigeon was my favorite, along with the sea bass fried with its scale. Even the goat cheese dessert took me by surprise in its lightness and flavors - I don't usually like cheese and yet I appreciated the dessert. Well done chef! read more

Kei - Seabass - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This was the best dining experience we have ever had. Lovely luxurious dining room. Food beautifully presented and tasted amazing. A really wonderful experience for any occasion. Service is very relaxed in this slik design restaurant. The food is filled with subtle flavors and even when you take the big menu, you savor it until the last bite. fresh, delicate; luxurious tastes in this asian French fusion cuisine. read more

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I was there last July for dinner . This was lore like Michelin 2 or 3 rather then one Looking forward to go back there read more

Faultless. An intimate but spacious room with a slightly old fashioned traditional (but befitting) decor. Classy. The servers are plentiful but discreet and constantly moving like music to bring you food that is decadence. Other reviewers photos are great but nothing does justice to the flavours. The chef is at the door saying goodbye as you leave and it is clear this is a humble man who is not celebrity driven. The wheelchair access is easy (although there are no accessible toilets, this is Paris and anyway, empty your bladder before you go! I saw no-one else move from their table until service finished). The servers were incredibly helpful to my disability needs and created a warm and friendly relationship as I was dining alone. I had the degustation paired with wines. My favourite dish? Two actually. The pigeon was so tender it was, yep, like butter. But the Gorgonzola foam with plum sauce was something else. However I also fell for the different types of salt put with several dishes and I now understand the relevance of those small dots of sauce that are popular when plating food nowadays. They actually add another flavour!f read more

We have no words. We've eaten at some great restaurants, even francescana a few months prior. Kei blew us away. Hands down the best of all a restaurant can offer up and down the menu. It makes you smile just thinking about it. French service is the best service is the world, it's not even close and Kei is the creme de la creme. I wish this place the best it should be the top restaurant in the word. read more

Holy moly! What what what just happened in my mouth?!? I ate at many Michelin ranked restaurants in Paris and this place is the bar far the best. From the decor, to plate presentation, to service execution, to overall taste you will experience an unparalleled dining adventure. The menu is prefixed and I opted for the premier menu (only difference was the first course was caviar). I cannot bring to describe how amazing the food was. I HIGHLY recommend this place for anyone. read more

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So delicate, so precise! At Kei we enjoyed a fantastic fooding experience : triple cooking pata negra, crispy sea bass, smoked shrimps, mousse salad, ... Waiters are really great and the atmosphere is very cosy. A great place for great memories. read more

We had the best meal of our life here. Absolutely memorable. Michelin star - well-deserved. read more

Even though it only has one Michelin star at this time, the food was as good as any of the three three-star Michelin restaurants I ate at during my trip to Paris. Every dish of our eight course tasting menu was delicious (with the exception of the goat cheese which I personally don't like). Would definitely recommend this restaurant without hesitation. read more

We went to Kei as our 10th year anniversary dinner. This was simply the best meal that I've had in my entire life. The food was so dynamic and you appreciate it at so many different dimensions. Wonderful and unforgettable experience. read more

Hands down the best, most delicious food and the best staff we have ever encountered. We have been to the best restaurants in New York, Paris, Las Vegas, Charlestown, New Orleans, and Chicago. Normal food will never seem the same again. The artistry of the food did not trump flavor. Each dish that was presented was more beautiful and tastier than the previous course. We were waited on by a team who never let our water glass empty and described our food in glorious detail. Combination you would have never thought would go together, complimented. FYI we had bread, olive oil or butter, with a pinch of salt. read more

The food was memorable and delicious, the staff were incredibly hospitable, and it was great to meet the chef afterwards for a personal touch. The tasting lunch is a great deal, 56 euros for 5 courses and a few amuse bouches. I added the Spanish beef supplement (which was amazing -- the small piece of fat was delicious and surprisingly complex), drinks, and an espresso. Even the bread was great, made with a small touch of chestnut flour and honey and complemented with great olive oil/butter. Special mention for the dessert: a basil sorbet with a citrus meringue topping and stuffed with tropical fruit (passion fruit, coconuts, etc). It was the perfect end to a fantastic meal. The meal went significantly beyond other 1 star restaurants I have been to and I get the sense Kei has ambitions for another star. As a heads up: for lunch, no jacket is needed, but the atmosphere is still somewhat formal. read more

Simply wonderful. The food was extraordinary with service to match. This is not Japanese food - it is fresh and inventive French cuisine with the added flavors and sensibility of Japan. Course after course, and there were many, made for a great meal. We ate there twice in a week and it will be our first meal on our next trip. Skip the usually snobby three star restaurants and come here for a great meal you won,t forget. read more