I was really craving udon today, but since Sanukiya was closed :(, I had to pivot and try this…read moreramen place. I started with the 1/2 torikara (karaage/fried chicken). Honestly, this might be the best karaage I've ever had! Kid you not! It's perfectly seasoned, super crispy, and no sauce needed. That's how good it was!!! You have to try it! Next, I tried the "petit" shisen don, which came with marinated minced pork, half of a soy marinaded soft boiled egg, and a large serving of rice. Like too much rice... The minced pork was very flavorful! Last but not least, I ordered the nabeyaki udon. It came with one shrimp tempura, boiled chicken, and egg. The broth was rich and comforting, but I was a disappointed by the shrimp tempura, it wasn't as crispy as I'd hoped. I don't know if it was even fried... Service was a bit slow and the dishes came out in a random order, but overall it was a decent meal.

Staying at a hotel close by, I always wanted to eat at Kintaro, a place that almost always had a…read moreline at the door of hungry waiting folks. Going for lunch right at the opening hour provided us with a bar table at the window and food that came quicker as it might need to cook. It was decent but nothing that would explain a line. Would I go back? Yes, but definitely not standing in line for it.

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!

don't go here. my friend and I went today and sat up against the kitchen and in the span of 3…read moreminutes we saw three! different cockroaches. we hadn't even ordered and after seeing that I would never try anything from this place..additionally the bugs were running around the take out boxes so be aware! N'y allez surtout pas ! Mon ami et moi y sommes allés aujourd'hui et, assis près de la cuisine, nous avons vu trois cafards différents en seulement trois minutes ! Nous n'avions même pas commandé et, après ça, je n'y remettrai jamais les pieds. En plus, les insectes se promenaient dans les boîtes à emporter, alors faites attention !

Unexpected Hidden Gem! We stumbled upon this ramen spot after finding long waits (over an hour) at…read moretwo other popular places nearby -- and we're so glad we did. The food was excellent. We ordered the miso and spicy miso ramen, gyoza, and half fried rice -- all were flavorful, authentic, and satisfying. Service was quick and courteous. As self-proclaimed ramen snobs from New York who've also traveled to Japan, we were genuinely impressed -- this place beats at least half the ramen joints in NYC. Highly recommend if you're craving a solid bowl of ramen.

Excellent udon just one street over from a main street. There may be a wait, but it moves quick…read more Most of their tables seat 2-3, although the accommodated us - a party of 4. Good service, udon was delicious, and tempura was perfect! Great choice for a cold and rainy Paris day!

Small shop for udon. We got Tonjiru udon U1 with sliced pork and karaage udon B5 with tempura for…read moreappetizers. Food came out fast and hot. Tempura good not best ever and udon was very good! Better than things we can get in DC. Service was polite and quick. They have English and Korean and Chinese menus. Monday 545 was not busy but constant customers coming. Several people eating alone. Not for big groups.

Very good ramen!!! Spicy with the garlic sauce. In Japan town of Paris. Long wait but fast.read more

Ambiance - it was a rainy, chilly night in Paris and we wanted delicious ramen without the wait…read more Came up to the restaurant and quickly sat at the counter style table. Food - we ordered chive pork gyoza (fantastic) they also have delicious dumpling sauce at each seat that pairs well with the gyoza. For Ramen, we ordered the Tonkotsu miso rouge with egg - delicious, thick pork and miso broth with spicy sauce. I would say the spice lever was low, but you can probably ask for more (or use the spicy sauce they provide and the Tonkotsu Noir - incredible balance between spice and garlic, perfect noodles. Not pictured - we had the Kirin beer which paired well. Overall, menu was easy to understand and the serving size was perfect. Service - so fast, kind, and clean. Run, don't walk!

Bit of a crazy looking concept at first where you're transported to tsukiji market in Tokyo down to…read morethe all the ambient sound of hawkers. I ordered the ebi shrimp to start over rice. Was very nice and delicate sweet shrimp flavor with mini cooked shrimp as well with a nice pepper bite. Then came the ramen . I was so surprised how rich and satisfying this bowl was. Bouncy noodles complimented deep umami broth topped with the sardine and slice of pork chashu. It was so good I had to pace myself not to inhale it . Definitely one of the most memorable bites in Paris !

I went here on my last day in Paris cause I was craving Asian food. This area has a lot of choices…read more I made a reservation online which is a must because there was a long line. I had the original shoyu ramen and the chashu rice bowl for appetizer. All of it was delicious but I liked the chashu rice bowl better. They torched the pork so it had amazing flavor and it's Iberico pork (super nutty). The portions are also generous, you'll probably have leftovers. The only downside is it is a tiny place and we ate at the bar. It's tight so be prepared as you may be sitting on a stool. Service was good and fast.

Came here as we were craving some ramen and wanted to try a local restaurant instead of a chain…read more Got karaage, tonkotsu, and tantan. The place was pretty packed and busy. We sat by the bar and was able to watch them make the noodles in front of you. The staff was nice and I was expecting the food to come out quick but we ended up waiting a bit for the karaage and the ramen. I think they were trying to be a bit more creative with the flavours so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would if it was more traditional. The karaage was pretty good though.

Wow! Amazing food made by friendly staff in a cozy little spot. Stepping in is like slipping into a…read moreportal to Japan. I loved the gyoza and ramen!

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!

Oh Kotteri... you did so many things right and I'm a big fan. We were in Paris for 4 nights and…read moretried Kotteri on the third night. If we have discovered Kotteri on the first night, I bet we would've been back again. It's this little teeny tiny ramen shop that has a line out its door every time we pass by (when it's open). I will also note that the night we did try Kotteri, which was an early week night, every single restaurant around that area were empty or close to empty. But Kotteri had a long line out its door. That says something! So we have seen these type of ramen shop before. Super tiny sitting place. A very simple menu. Super fast and efficient operations. Very very yummy broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Check, check, check... and check. Kotteri is the real deal here. You can see the chef, standing in front of this big pot of soup broth, tasting every once in a while... literally a small ladle of broth from the pot, transfer to his spoon. Taste the spoonful of broth. Rinse with glass of water to reset his taste bud. Add spices if necessary to the broth. Retaste, rinse, and repeat. It was awesome watching him while we waited patiently in line. When it was close to our turn to be seated, we were already armed with a menu. The server took us to a little tiny table (squeeze between the 'noodle bar' and line of people waiting). We got the shoyu tonkatsu ramen and the miso tonkatsu ramen (add extra pork, egg, and 'regular' on fat) with a side of gyoza. Everything was super tasty. Ok, it may not be the best bowl of ramen I've ever had, but it's pretty darn close. Definitely a fan!

So when rating foods that are not French in France, it's hard to be unbiased between the scale of…read more"good for France" versus "great ramen." I guess when being in France, the last thing one would expect is for them to have decent ramen. Well, was a bit surprised here once again; however, I may have a bias. Items ordered: Chasiu miso ramen "kotteri" (the restaurants standard fatness level) - 4 stars. There are tons of reviews that the broth is overly salty. And, as a person that's tasted ramen in both Japan and America, I want to say that YES, the BROTH ITSELF without any noodles is DEFINITELY on the saltier side that I have had in a LONG time. However, you have to remember, that when you're eating the noodles, the extra salty broth actually makes the noodles soak up the perfect amount of saltiness. Many times, I've been frustrated at Ramen places for lacking the sodium, as the broth alone would be good, but not stick to the noodles. So, yeah, the key is, it's a great amount of sodium if you're slurping the noodles, but definitely not if you're just sipping spoonfuls of the broth. Shoyu chasiu Rammen "Assari" (low fat broth) - 4 stars. I love that this place gives you an option to choose the fatty level of your broth. I personally prefer broth's that are clean and not too concentrated with oil, that the surface dries up and freezes leaving that clear film. The "assari" still had quite a significant amount of fat. It was delicious still. A solid 4 stars. Would I come back? In France, this might be as good as it gets, so yes. I've had my share of better, but this was good enough. Went at 11:30a.m. right after opening and there was no wait or line outside. It's extremely hot inside, so I suggest you prepare yourself to be sweating.

Yes there is an Ippudo in WeHo and no I never go. Ippudo has become some what of an international…read moretradition for me so I always go if there is one where I'm visiting. This is the first time I had to wait in a reasonably sized line for it but as always, it was worth the wait. This is "near the Louvre" but it's really not. It's quite a walk from there. It was (of course) cold & chilly so ramen was the perfect meal to help me power through my shopping excursion afterwards. Both bao buns were good but I think I actually liked the chicken better than the pork this time. I forgot which ramen I ordered but you can't go wrong. They are all good.

I never imagined myself going to Paris to eat ramen, but sure enough I did!…read more When asking some locals for some food recommendations, many suggested checking out some of the ramen restaurants in the 1st arrondissement. Ippudo was in a different arrondissement, but we decided to give it a try! We were seated right away upon walking in. They have English menus available if needed. I ordered the Karaka ramen which was brought out in about 15 minutes or so! It had a nice, spicy broth! It was very creamy and flavorful, the noodles and meat both tender. I opted to add an egg with mine and the inside was perfectly custardy. This was some of the best ramen i've had! It was the perfect cure for a cold, rainy day!