Oh hi hello Mokonuts! I love their mint green storefront. Lunch is reservation-only which is completely valid for their tight space inside. You get real friendly with your table neighbors :) No matter, because I think the homey cafe vibe is what they're going for. It's run by a hardworking Japanese-Lebanese couple, and you can taste how fresh everything is. If she wasn't so busy, we would've chatted with her more! Small regret not trying their wine, but we had just landed in Paris that morning and the jet lag was hitting :P This was our first reintroduction into their more leisure dining culture, no phones and only conversation. If you come hangry, you might have a more difficult time with their longer wait times and smaller portions (please remember it's a cafe/bakery, not a full-on restaurant experience). I would come back just for their desserts because their ingredient combos are so whimsical! read more

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Oh, how I loved dining at Mokonuts in Paris! The unusual name caught my eye when I first started my restaurant research. But it was the reviews and feedback that cemented it as a "must do" for me. We managed to get a resy at this tiny (22 seats), lunch-only, Mon-Fri only, Mom and Pop shop. And it lived up to the accolades. Super-vibrant Moko Hirayama greeted and seated us. She's an ex-NYC lawyer and amateur baker turned professional baker, plus front of house wizard. Back in the miniscule open kitchen we saw her husband, Omar Koreitem, furiously finishing prep and start to cook at 12 noon sharp, all with just one other staffer. By the way, this Japanese - Lebanese couple just released a fabulous, beautiful cookbook (Mokonuts, Phaidon Press)... and it tells the story better than I can here. Suffice to say - highest recommendation - order it today! On our visit in November, my wife and I ordered almost the entire lunch menu, small by design, but absolutely terrific from start to finish. Check out some of the photos... *Organic Chicken, Pomme Ratte, Bruxelle Sprouts, Jus *Slow-Cooked Salmon, Salsify, Endives *Hamachi Crudo, Sumac, Lemon *Labné, Puntarelle *Tangy Lemon Tart, Pomegranate, Coconut Cream, Quince, Tapioca, Pomelo *Various exterior, inside, prep, dining room shots, and more. Mokonuts is one of those special places you don't come across very often. If you're headed to Paris, please start working on securing a resy ASAP. If you're not travelling, get the cookbook and enjoy at home. Either way, you can't go wrong! read more

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KenScale: 8.25/10 Visits: June 2025 Paris, not surprisingly, can be quite a tough place to snag reservations at some of the hottest restaurants. One such restaurant, more surprisingly, is not even open for dinner. Yet, Mokonuts has been one of those places that have diners lining up to get the coveted lunchtime seats for years (it does make itself available for private dinner for a minimum of eight guests). So what's so special about this modest café run by the husband-wife duo from Japan and Lebanon (wife and pastry chef Moko Hirayama and the husband and chef Omar Koreitem)? On our recent trip to Paris with my wife Jun, I wanted to find out and booked a reservation for lunch to meet up with Jun's friend temporarily living in the city. The lunch was a very satisfying experience and I was able to see why Mokonuts had been such a popular dining destination. The menu at Mokonuts is not very large, and you probably will not encounter dishes you haven't in some similar fashion elsewhere in Paris. I was, nonetheless, impressed with how each dish stood out on its own with pleasant impression, starting with the delicious labne that I couldn't stop dipping the bread into, as well as kinmedai crudo with spot-on texture. Each diner is required to order at least one main dish at Mokonuts, which worked out just fine as there were three of us and there were three options on the menu so we could try everything. The seared tuna with zucchini and smoked eggplant was executed beautifully, and the colorful risotto with zucchini and pecorino was also a winner, with more or less perfect texture of the rice. My favorite from the main dishes was the filet mignon of pork, accompanied by wild asparagus and potatoes, with its impeccable texture and balanced flavor. Of course, with Mokonuts being well-known for its desserts, we had to try a few dishes to conclude our meal. The strawberry tart with macerated lemon was my favorite, and the matcha ice cream with blueberry and the now iconic cookie plate were not bad, either. As I mentioned above, getting a reservation at Mokonuts can be quite challenging (and the small dining space was fully packed throughout our lunch), booking in advance is essential. The cute Parisian café vibe certainly adds to the allure of dining at the restaurant. There is a small list of well-curated wines (both by the bottle and by the glass) that are ideal for complementing the meal. Some people might consider Mokonuts a tourist trap (on our visit, it seems to have a good mix between tourists and locals), but I wouldn't mind visiting one with excellent food. If you are looking for a relaxing lunch in Paris that will make you smile after a museum tour or intense shopping in the morning, you are certainly at the right place. read more

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Open weekdays for lunch. Reservations should be made a month in advance as Mokonuts is a small restaurant and loved by an international crowd of foodies. It is my absolute favorite in Paris where I lived for 17 years. Seasonal cooking and natural wines at their best, served in a warm, exceptionally hospitable atmosphere. A joy! Moko and Omar have just put out a cookbook/memoir, beautifully written and photographed featuring a hit parade of dishes and, of course, Moko's justly famous cookies! If you cannot score a Mokonuts reservation, try Mokochaya or Mokoloco nearby. You will be glad you did! read more

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We made reservations to Mokonuts several months in advance and were ready to try their complete menu of the day. All the dishes were made with such craft, it was hard not to let want to order more. Our orders were: Labné, broccolini Egg, porcini mushroom, kale MAIN COURSES Slow cooked Hamachi, potatoes, red cabbage Organic chicken, carrots, chanterelle mushrooms DESSERTS Fig tart, black sesame, macerated lemon Yogurt sorbet, apple plum crisp ALL AMAZING AMAZING!!! OUR tastebuds went into overdrive with how much they were working to keep up with the demand of flavor, texture and overall comfort of the food. It is a sad day for me because I now know I'll have to travel across the world to have the same experience I've had here today (10/8/25), Thank you for having us! read more

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Believe all the hype this may be one of the best hidden secrets in Paris. The food is a 12 out of 10. The service is a 10 out of 10 with a bonus point because the owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met. This is what owning a restaurant is all about. I cannot offer enough accolades. read more

Food and desserts are just amazing here. Don't come without a reservation as several people were turned away during our meal. This place is definitely worth a stop while your in Paris!!! read more

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Food was fantastically fresh with super high quality ingredients that were prepared simply but expertly. Servings were a bit small but we left satisfied. Ambiance was a small but very homey sliver of a place, very warm and inviting. The woman who runs it is incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. As to the food -- labne is out of this world creamy and the bread (all the baked goods actually) were top notch. My wife loved the tortellini and the chicken and I loved the super fresh salmon with Brussels sprouts. The desserts were also great -- a kumquat and like tarte with a sunflower crust as well as a pear tart. Would gladly return read more

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If you are a vegan this place is for you. Service was good, food a came fast even for a large group.

Cute gem in the city. The restaurant is pretty cozy so I think they only take reservations, but well worth it! If you can, get everything on the menu lol. The food was incredible. I cleaned everything off the plates. All the ingredients tasted fresh and very high quality. Owners were super nice and took time to explain the menu. I had a wonderful experience. read more

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This place is cozy, comfortable, and with great desserts. Very welcoming spot for brunch. Just make sure reservations are made in advance.

Made a quick trip to Paris and I didn't want the fuss of hauling around a garment bag and suit in order to hit the 3-Star establishments. But at the same time I wanted to eat top level Parisian food. What to do? The answer was Mokonuts. Run by the amazing couple Moko & Omar, Mokonuts is a labor of love that only opens for breakfast & lunch and only on weekdays...so they can spend quality time with their kids. This dedication to family pours straight through into the ambiance of the dining room as well as the home made quality of their food. With a small menu that changes daily, the only reasonable thing to do was order the entire menu (couldn't show all the pics here). Everything tasted complex but also transparent in that the layers were numerous while also very clearly distinct. Freshness is obviously of major importance to them as every ingredient shines through. We happened to sit next to a friend of Moko's and they were bantering around as she worked and it felt like sitting in their home kitchen during a dinner party. Just the most "warm feeling" I have ever experienced in a restaurant. And to top it off, we took the exquisite cookies to go and enjoyed them the next day while we dreamed of returning once again. read more

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Not to be dramatic, but this is the best lunch I've ever had. I loved the daily menu but she was SO accommodating and made me a special vegetarian offering. The bread was crispy yet soft with the right saltiness and the labneh was the perfect accompaniment. The chicken was tender and juicy with an excellently crisped skin. And to top it all off, the mochi and pomegranate dessert blew our minds. We've tried to find anything that competes with it but nothing even comes close. The cozy local vibes were so welcoming and made the experience even more special. We can't wait to come back, hopefully soon. We'd go to Paris just to visit Mokonuts again! read more

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Came here for breakfast with my friend and we ordered the apple grape scone, fig tart and rye toast labne et tomate. Everything was good and the apple grape scone came with butter. I am heavily convinced that Europe has better milk than the US because my latte was the best I had in a long time and it was very foamy on top. We overheard that for lunch and dinner service, reservations are a must. It sounded like they were fully booked for the week. I will definitely come back here if I ever visit Paris again. read more

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Phenomenal lunch spot. It's cozy and intimate. They can fit a lone diner or couples. Not a huge space for groups. The white wine of the day was phenomenal.. almost something you'd get with a wine pairing at fine dining. The labne was one of the best I've ever had. They give warm bread with it and refilled the bread too! The fish of the day was perfectly cooked and had a great side of vegetables in a unique sauce. The pumpkin pie was good.. the most artisan and unique version I've had before. Service was attentive and friendly. Would recommend to anyone to come here read more

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Fantastic experience! Wow- this place was the best lunch that we had! The restaurant is small as is the menu but everything that we had was beautiful and delicious. I'm not a dessert person but do not skip the desserts as they were exceptional. I was skeptical about the reviews and thought they were inflated because one of the owners lived in the US and speaks fluent English but I can assure you that the food was so scrumptious that these reviews would hold up no matter what language she spoke. Friendly and efficient service. There were a disproportionate amount of Americans in the restaurant but I believe that this is because of the NYTimes article about the restaurant. Cannot wait to return! read more

Literally the best meal we had in paris. Moko was so welcoming and accommodating (we are both vegetarians). Omar is an incredible chef. The produce is clearly fresh and very seasonal. We had the labne-which was the best I've ever had, tomato salad with eggplant purée, and a sautéed vegetables in an amazing sauce. For dessert we had the labne ice cream. Probably one of the top meals I've had period. definitely visit and definitely get a reservation! read more

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Tiny cafe with sweet service and delicious and unique dishes! My husband and I called a week ahead to book a seat for lunch on a Monday around noon. With only less than twenty seats in the place, it's a good idea to book ahead if you're going at peak hours. We were greeted and seated by a sweet lady who I presume is one of the owners (based on other reviews read). The menu was short and in French but she came right over to help us with the translation. I would say the guest who come to dine are an even mix of foreigner/travelers and locals. We ended up choosing an egg with green entree and the two mains they had for the day, a chicken and a fish dish. Also we had two noisettes that were delicious (my husband would of liked a stronger coffee taste though). Our food was brought out in decent timing. The kitchen is so small so it's rather impressive they can do all this back there. Our food was awesome. My husband's chicken had a nice crisp skin on it and Brussels sprouts that amazingly weren't bitter but tasty! My fish was super soft with just the right amount of crisp on the skin. The meat plates were €25 and €20, egg starter I think about €8-10, and noisettes €3-4 (sorry I can't remember exact pricing). Yes it was a little pricey for lunch but we wanted to try the food as we heard so much about this cafe. Definitely didn't disappoint but do know you'll probably spend a little bit more than you usually do on lunch. Five stars for great food taste, presentation, friendly service, clean restaurant, and good location! Thank you Mokonuts! read more

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Wow, I'm surprised that it took me this long to write a review! Mokonuts is one of my favorite places in all of Paris. This bakery cafe is run by Japanese and Lebanese American couple, so yes, they speak English and French! Reservations are a MUST for lunch since this place gets packed and they can only seat maybe 20 guests. The menu is fresh and changes daily. What they do with the food is truly phenomenal. They offer food with a Mediterranean twist. Plates are meant to be shared so order a lot while you're there! They are a two person team so at times, the service can be slow, but they work incredibly hard. The bread that they provide are tiny nugget shaped fluffy pita like texture bread and it's phenomenal. They are chewy and just melt in your mouth. Some of my favorite dishes here are the red pepper hummus, meatballs, and labne!! I don't like seafood but I will eat it here! That's how good they are. A meal for two with drinks comes out to 40-50€. If you're in the area, come for the best latte in all of Paris and delicious baked treats. The baker/dessert chef is truly amazing and her cookies are out of this world. For only 2€, you'll be begging for more. My favorite is the multigrain chocolate and thus taste best when they are fresh out of the oven if you're lucky enough to be there for this experience. Run don't walk to Mokonuts but don't forget that reservation if you're going for lunch! Tell them Eileen sent you :) read more

Mokonuts - Tuna with clams, potatoes, and tomatoes!!! 16€ - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

We walked miles out of our way to try these cookies. No regrets. They're delicious. we tried the chocolate chip and the tahini. The chocolate chip was good, but the tahini was amazing. That sesame seed taste really shines through and the texture is gooey and chewy, all in a perfectly sized, thick cookie. Not too big! You'll have room for dinner without feeling cheated. We also got some of their house orange juice, which was, as it always is, super thick and delicious. If you want something really special, get the citronnade with fleur d'orange. Perfect on a hot summer day. Super friendly owners, and the place is popular with locals. read more

I want to start by saying how sad I am that this place isn't open over weekends! Luckily enough I had a day to work from home so popped in for lunch here with my mom and sister. The place is tiny, and was super warm inside, but we were able to snag seats by the fan. We ordered the labne and tomato & feta salad, as they had run out of the fish dishes (we came really late, after 2pm which is fair enough). Both were really fresh and delicious (they both had these amazing little baked cherry tomatoes on top that I hope I can recreate) and the bread they serve is great. We finished lunch with an amazing chocolate & grain cookie. I think the menu must change from time to time, but the choices of the day were the two dishes we had, plus a white tuna dish with beans and potatoes, and another fish dish with anchovies. We weren't super hungry so this was enough for a really light lunch. I'll definitely come back next time I can during the week! Also the couple who runs the place is really nice, and lived in New York so speak English read more

Mokonuts - Tomato & feta salad, labne, and bread - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

Mokonuts is my favourite place for lunch. The food here is super healthy, tasty and always fresh. And moko's deserts are wonderful and coffee is a top notch. You can count on the use of best ingredients which you can taste in the dishes that talented chef Omar prepared for you every dish personally. read more

Mokonuts - Fresh organic greens soon to be on today's menu - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

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This place is small but pack a powerful punch for sweet or savory desserts. Good espresso as well. read more

Mokonuts - The chocolate cookies and espresso were amazing. Don't skip the Tahini cookies. Great first day. - Cafes Near Me - Paris, 75

Cozy and tiny coffee shop. I counted six tables. The barista, was putting a lot of love and artsy in preparing the cappuccino. They use some African coffee blends, which taste different than your usual cappuccino. Unfortunately I was a little to early and the cookies were not yet backed. read more

Wonderful food, great wine! Highly recommend. Went there for lunch. Had a red wine--Alessandro Viola Note di Rosso--really good and went well with my Barbue Rotie Faggioli, ornithogale, sauce pilpil and the appetizer Artichaut a la Romaine. So fresh and flavorful. Attentive service. Would definitely go back. read more

We came here for breakfast and it was so good that we tried to come back for lunch (on a different day!) but realized that reservations were needed. Mokonuts is an adorable little restaurant with a small menu where each item is delicious and thoughtfully created. We really enjoyed the yogurt bowl and the English muffin with butter and jam! I highly recommend stopping by for breakfast and I'm certain that lunch/dinner would be absolutely wonderful. read more

Kind of a relief after navigating cold Parisians for several days. Friendly service. Even the guy working in the kitchen smiled at me. The hibiscus iced tea was strong and delicious. The cookie was yummy. Glad we went out of our way to come here. read more

We were fortunate to get a reservation with short notice when we were visiting Paris last spring. Their ever-changing menu, depending on what's fresh & tasty at local produce markets, appealed to us, and our dining experience certainly validated this. Fresh & wholesome ingredients combined with creative spontaneity in intimate conviviality & devoid of pretension makes Mokonuts a delightful gem even for Paris! We have never tasted labneh cheesecake except here; refreshingly light, flavorful & fruity! My wife & I are eager to get back to Mokonuts for the 3rd time! Gene & Grace from Los Angeles read more

One of the best restaurant meals I have had in ages! We were a group of four - two had the lamb on offer that day and two had the fish, me being one of the latter. Everything was perfectly cooked and the spices/flavors were interesting and not your usual fish accompaniments. The tapped potatoes were crispy - I still think about them. And I wish I had gotten TWO of Moko's cookies instead of just one! It was delicious. Moko and all of the staff were superfriendly and flexible with the many changes I had to make on the reservation when another person joined us. read more

My friends and I went for lunch in this small cafe a week ago, and it was such a nice experience. The food was delicious, and staff so nice and friendly. It's too bad these two wonderful chefs didn't stay in the bay area! read more

The best. Beautiful, carefully sourced ingredients lovingly prepared and served in an unfussy way. 2 entrees on offer when came, both outstanding, capon and tuna belly. read more

If you love pastries you will be amazed... if, as myself, do not care you will still be surprised! Plus the owners are great people.

All I can say is that this place is exceptional. It's a warm cozy environment but the desserts were excellent. Highly recommend the chocolate chip cookies. We came around breakfast time, but would definitely return around lunch. It got pretty busy so it's a good idea to get a reservation. read more

This charming, warm little bakery & cafe was the very first spot my wife and I found to sit down and have a cup of coffee and pastries after landing in Paris (our first visit ever). We loved it immediately and truly enjoyed not only the delicious baked goods and coffee, but the happy, welcoming vibes of the owner, Moko, her husband and her team. We hope this place is around for years to come as it's been bookmarked as a must-visit spot when we return. read more

We ate here twice over the course of two weeks. Our only regret is we didn't seek this "cafe" out sooner. Cafe is in quotes because the level of cooking is far superior to the connotation of a cafe. Sublime flavors in the savory dishes created by Omar plus the cheerful service and delightful desserts provided by Moko make this a very special dining experience. Let Moko also recommend the wine or, if you are a beer lover, enjoy the craft beer served. The cafe part to my mind merely reflects the size of the place (small) and the fact that you must enjoy your gastronomic adventure mid-day. I won't tempt you with the dishes we enjoyed because the menu changes daily. You generally have a choice of three entrees and two main plates plus several desserts. We also took cookies with us for a snack in the evening. My favorites were the miso, tahini and peanut butter/chocolate cookies. Reserve in advance and get yourself there for a delicious meal. read more

Absolutely enjoyed Mokonuts this morning!! It's a very quaint and cozy cafe with the freshest ingredients and outstanding espresso and coffee. The entire team was working in sync and provided excellent service with recommendations and suggestions. I will definitely come back and try lunch/dinner as soon as I can! read more

Great little high quality coffee shop/ eatery by two former employees of Yam t'Cha and Sergeant Recruiter. The next hot place to go. Try the cookies! read more

Found this place when I was looking for a great place for coffee and a pastry!! Did not disappoint, the best find ever! Coffee was delicious and had a slice of her Mediterranean cake, that was also delicious! Came back 3 times after and tried her cookies fresh out of the oven!! Loved everything! Will go back next time I'm in Paris! read more