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We always have to visit here when we come to Paris since we discovered it several years ago. The small shop is run by twins. My go-to is karaage udon. Don't forget to pour the sauce on the soft udon and fried chicken/egg. Come during lunch and you can get the set. Hubby likes the Torigobo Gohan and omelette. Usually, you can't help but add more karaage.
** Perfect way to get your noodle fix for all the tourists that want to take a break from the local cuisine. A bit of a wait but well worth it! Tired of eating steak frites for the 4th time in a row but not sure what else to try? Look no further! This udon place was so good that my fiance and I came here not once but twice on our week long vacation in Paris. Might be the best udon I've had (granted I've never been to Japan) as it beats out pretty much every place I've had in the US. I ordered the Duck udon both times. The broth was incredibly rich and unique tasting, and the noodle texture was perfect. We came in March around a colder time, and this was the perfect fix on a rainy day. There can be a bit of a line depending on when you go, but its worth the wait! The only downside is that if you are very hungry, it might not be enough to just order one bowl. The duck udon was just a few pieces of protein and noodles, so not too much substance in the bowl, but the taste is on point. It seems like there are other add ons you may want to consider, or plan on hitting a bakery afterwards. The inside is very cramped but its expected for the area.
The first time we were in Paris I bookmarked this place. It just so happened we were looking for a brunch spot and I stumbled across my old bookmark. This is a small space so there can be a wait. Luckily we only waited about 5-10 minutes. We were seated inside along the window. The staff speak some English and were friendly. This is by far the best udon we've had in Europe. The broth is so rich and comforting. The noodles are made in house and fresh and cooked perfectly. We had a wonderful experience and can't recommend this place enough when you are wanting a nice comforting Asian soup while in Paris!
4.5 stars and rounded up! Doing Japanese food proud in Paris! Probably one of the best udon places I've ever eaten at outside of Japan. Came here twice on my recent trip to Paris. Expect a line at each meal, lunch or dinner, since it's a small casual joint that seats about 15 inside at bar areas, and another 10 people in the covered outdoor area. It's a place to loudly slurp down your udon fix while waitstaff greet customers together with "irasshaimase!" and bustle about placing and bringing out orders, not a spot to linger for hours with friends--it's also pretty crowded inside--so the queue moves fairly quickly. If you're hungry best bet is still to get there when they open. That being said I must also say the service here was very friendly and polite, they never rushed us even though they do bring you the check once all items have been served--you can take the check to the counter in the back to pay. Trying several items, I must say this spot holds down the fort with traditional staples like Niku Oroshi udon (beef, poached egg, grated radish), Tempura udon (2 prawn tempura, you can order Hiyashi tempura udon that comes with vegetable tempura too), and Kaisou udon (mixed seaweed). Each broth is unique and fantastic, I haven't experienced this level of authenticity in flavor since eating in Japan. Their Bukkamo udon (duck marinated in teriyaki sauce, poached egg) is hands down stellar, that duck is perfectly cooked, tender and savory...I'm drooling right now. Their eggs are poached perfectly. The side order of Nikumiso Gohan, a small bowl of miso pork over rice reminded me of a yummy Japanese breakfast. The Tonjiru udon was probably the one bowl that I might not get again, the yuzu miso broth flavor was ok, but the pork although sliced thinly felt a bit oily. Thanks for two delicious meals! Wish I lived closer so I could get this more often!
Lives up to the hype of being a Michelin starred udon restaurant! My bf ordered the Tonjiru (sliced pork belly) udon and I got the Bukkake Tempura udon. Both were delicious (pretty on par with udon restaurants in Japan) and the noodles were the perfect chewy texture. My tempura was also fried perfectly and I loved the broth of my bf's Tonjiru udon. I was only in Paris for a few days around Christmas time and the restaurant was closed between Christmas Eve and January 3rd or else I would have come here again because it's THAT good.
Boo Boo and I came here after a few hours at the Louvre museum. There was a long wait but it moved fast. The staff and the setup makes dining here just enough to pace everyone out. We shared the fried chicken and She got the shrimp tempura udon soup and I got the sliced beef udon soup. It hit the spot in a cold breezy day. Cc accepted. I've noticed every restroom in France to be very clean! way to go.
After eating all the French food I could eat for the first few meals, I needed some Asian food to comfort the soul. On a cold night, hot soba with some freshly fried tempura sounded great. My wife and I went around 9pm and the line was still long! However, we didn't have to wait too long before we were able to sit down. They have both indoor and covered outdoor seating. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I tried both the udon and tempura and both were spot on. The warm, perfectly salted broth complimented the tempura and warmed our bodies in the cool Fall night. This is a great place if you're feeling a little home sick from Asian food.
My good people, this is single handedly the best udon place I have ever eaten at. I was suggested this place by a friend who had spent many many years living in Japan. Admittedly, my udon experiences are limited and I came in with no idea of what to order. I was assured that anything I ordered would be positively delicious and that was indeed the case. In fact, days later I am still thinking about this meal and dreaming up my return visit. What should you order? I can, as my friend assured me, assure you that anything you order will be good. You will not be disappointed. Other highlights: Good prices, food cooked right in front of you, and a short wait to get a table or spot at the counter. Also half priced beer at happy hour!
Oh my was I glad to try this place out. There was a long line when I got there around 12 ish. It does move fairly quick. If you have a big party, it is best to sit separately so you don't need to wait for a bigger seating to open up. Anyway, I was happy to eat some udon since I was feeling for something soupy. The udon was bouncy. The broth was flavorful. I didn't feel dehydrated after eating this meal. Overall, stop by this place to give it a try if you don't mind waiting.
Literally one of the best ramen/noodles spots I have ever been. I can't wait to come back to Paris so I can eat here again. I am so happy our hotel was very close by so we ended up coming here 2x on our trip to Paris. It's nothing I've ever had before and it seems very authentic. The soup is flavorful and I loved everything about it! It's a must try. Note that it gets very busy here, we came right when they opened and it got packed every fast and there is usually always a line here. Our hotel was very closeby and we always saw people standing and waiting outside to eat here and that's how you know it's good. One of the servers spoke English too and was very helpful!
I was very surprised by how much I liked getting Udon here. I did not expect anything good Japanese in Paris but was pleasantly surprised to be proved wrong. Not only was everything super delicious, the staff was super kind and attentive. We really enjoyed the Japanese Hospitality that came with our meal. Nothing beats a cold udon and cold beer on a hot day after the Lourve. My only complaint is that it does get busy and the way is annoying as there is not much shade. Nothing they can really do about it except maybe put out an umbrella for your guests.
1. Casually bookmarked this because it popped up on Google Maps. 2. Stumbled around the Louvre for two hours because half of the directions to the Mona Lisa were incorrect. Let's be honest, you only go once and never again. 3. Walk hangrily to Sanukiya at 3pm to realize there's a line outside and think, "But why???" and then see the 10 Michelin stickers on the window. 4. Oh. Maybe this is good. We were totally caught off guard by the Michelin recognition but very down to try it since the line was so short. I'd say that 3-4:30 pm on weekdays is the perfect time frame without a wait. Plus, there's that happy hour side menu with large beers for the price of the small. Loved the A-lunch set side of rice, kaarage, and eggs (and I would get this for a full portion with a side of udon if that were an option). Decent udon, but nothing outstanding. Would go again... just during the hour and a half of no lines :)
We found our way here thanks to Yelp! After awhile in Europe, the most comforting thing to eat is probably a bowl of rice hah. It was busy since it was dinner time, so we waited about 5 minutes. There's a lot of counter seats, so I imagine if you're traveling with a large group this wouldn't be the restaurant for you. The tendon was amazing and fried nicely. It came with a complementary bowl of miso soup, which had a deep dashi flavor. A lot of people ordered udon, so we got one of that too. The broth was flavorful and overall we had a great experience here!
Excellent udon just one street over from a main street. There may be a wait, but it moves quick. 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! read more
Small shop for udon. We got Tonjiru udon U1 with sliced pork and karaage udon B5 with tempura for appetizers. 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. read more
Great meal garage or fried chicken as an appetizer and curry udon. We added a poached egg, seaweed and fried tofu to our dish. The frued chicken was served hot, was very tender and had great flavor. The broth with noodles was spicy and rich. The noodles were perfect and the portion was a nice size and I thought I could not finish but this was sooo good. The staff was courteous and the food came out quickly. When.we arrived we were immediately seated but when we left thete was a line to get in. Enjoyed this place! read more
We always have to visit here when we come to Paris since we discovered it several years ago. The small shop is run by twins. My go-to is karaage udon. Don't forget to pour the sauce on the soft udon and fried chicken/egg. Come during lunch and you can get the set. Hubby likes the Torigobo Gohan and omelette. Usually, you can't help but add more karaage. read more
** Perfect way to get your noodle fix for all the tourists that want to take a break from the local cuisine. A bit of a wait but well worth it! Tired of eating steak frites for the 4th time in a row but not sure what else to try? Look no further! This udon place was so good that my fiance and I came here not once but twice on our week long vacation in Paris. Might be the best udon I've had (granted I've never been to Japan) as it beats out pretty much every place I've had in the US. I ordered the Duck udon both times. The broth was incredibly rich and unique tasting, and the noodle texture was perfect. We came in March around a colder time, and this was the perfect fix on a rainy day. There can be a bit of a line depending on when you go, but its worth the wait! The only downside is that if you are very hungry, it might not be enough to just order one bowl. The duck udon was just a few pieces of protein and noodles, so not too much substance in the bowl, but the taste is on point. It seems like there are other add ons you may want to consider, or plan on hitting a bakery afterwards. The inside is very cramped but its expected for the area. read more
1 year ago
The first time we were in Paris I bookmarked this place. It just so happened we were looking for a brunch spot and I stumbled across my old bookmark. This is a small space so there can be a wait. Luckily we only waited about 5-10 minutes. We were seated inside along the window. The staff speak some English and were friendly. This is by far the best udon we've had in Europe. The broth is so rich and comforting. The noodles are made in house and fresh and cooked perfectly. We had a wonderful experience and can't recommend this place enough when you are wanting a nice comforting Asian soup while in Paris! read more
4.5 stars and rounded up! Doing Japanese food proud in Paris! Probably one of the best udon places I've ever eaten at outside of Japan. Came here twice on my recent trip to Paris. Expect a line at each meal, lunch or dinner, since it's a small casual joint that seats about 15 inside at bar areas, and another 10 people in the covered outdoor area. It's a place to loudly slurp down your udon fix while waitstaff greet customers together with "irasshaimase!" and bustle about placing and bringing out orders, not a spot to linger for hours with friends--it's also pretty crowded inside--so the queue moves fairly quickly. If you're hungry best bet is still to get there when they open. That being said I must also say the service here was very friendly and polite, they never rushed us even though they do bring you the check once all items have been served--you can take the check to the counter in the back to pay. Trying several items, I must say this spot holds down the fort with traditional staples like Niku Oroshi udon (beef, poached egg, grated radish), Tempura udon (2 prawn tempura, you can order Hiyashi tempura udon that comes with vegetable tempura too), and Kaisou udon (mixed seaweed). Each broth is unique and fantastic, I haven't experienced this level of authenticity in flavor since eating in Japan. Their Bukkamo udon (duck marinated in teriyaki sauce, poached egg) is hands down stellar, that duck is perfectly cooked, tender and savory...I'm drooling right now. Their eggs are poached perfectly. The side order of Nikumiso Gohan, a small bowl of miso pork over rice reminded me of a yummy Japanese breakfast. The Tonjiru udon was probably the one bowl that I might not get again, the yuzu miso broth flavor was ok, but the pork although sliced thinly felt a bit oily. Thanks for two delicious meals! Wish I lived closer so I could get this more often! read more
2 years ago
Lives up to the hype of being a Michelin starred udon restaurant! My bf ordered the Tonjiru (sliced pork belly) udon and I got the Bukkake Tempura udon. Both were delicious (pretty on par with udon restaurants in Japan) and the noodles were the perfect chewy texture. My tempura was also fried perfectly and I loved the broth of my bf's Tonjiru udon. I was only in Paris for a few days around Christmas time and the restaurant was closed between Christmas Eve and January 3rd or else I would have come here again because it's THAT good. read more
Boo Boo and I came here after a few hours at the Louvre museum. There was a long wait but it moved fast. The staff and the setup makes dining here just enough to pace everyone out. We shared the fried chicken and She got the shrimp tempura udon soup and I got the sliced beef udon soup. It hit the spot in a cold breezy day. Cc accepted. I've noticed every restroom in France to be very clean! way to go. read more
1 year ago
After eating all the French food I could eat for the first few meals, I needed some Asian food to comfort the soul. On a cold night, hot soba with some freshly fried tempura sounded great. My wife and I went around 9pm and the line was still long! However, we didn't have to wait too long before we were able to sit down. They have both indoor and covered outdoor seating. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I tried both the udon and tempura and both were spot on. The warm, perfectly salted broth complimented the tempura and warmed our bodies in the cool Fall night. This is a great place if you're feeling a little home sick from Asian food. read more
My good people, this is single handedly the best udon place I have ever eaten at. I was suggested this place by a friend who had spent many many years living in Japan. Admittedly, my udon experiences are limited and I came in with no idea of what to order. I was assured that anything I ordered would be positively delicious and that was indeed the case. In fact, days later I am still thinking about this meal and dreaming up my return visit. What should you order? I can, as my friend assured me, assure you that anything you order will be good. You will not be disappointed. Other highlights: Good prices, food cooked right in front of you, and a short wait to get a table or spot at the counter. Also half priced beer at happy hour! read more
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Oh my was I glad to try this place out. There was a long line when I got there around 12 ish. It does move fairly quick. If you have a big party, it is best to sit separately so you don't need to wait for a bigger seating to open up. Anyway, I was happy to eat some udon since I was feeling for something soupy. The udon was bouncy. The broth was flavorful. I didn't feel dehydrated after eating this meal. Overall, stop by this place to give it a try if you don't mind waiting. read more
1 year ago
Literally one of the best ramen/noodles spots I have ever been. I can't wait to come back to Paris so I can eat here again. I am so happy our hotel was very close by so we ended up coming here 2x on our trip to Paris. It's nothing I've ever had before and it seems very authentic. The soup is flavorful and I loved everything about it! It's a must try. Note that it gets very busy here, we came right when they opened and it got packed every fast and there is usually always a line here. Our hotel was very closeby and we always saw people standing and waiting outside to eat here and that's how you know it's good. One of the servers spoke English too and was very helpful! read more
4 years ago
I was very surprised by how much I liked getting Udon here. I did not expect anything good Japanese in Paris but was pleasantly surprised to be proved wrong. Not only was everything super delicious, the staff was super kind and attentive. We really enjoyed the Japanese Hospitality that came with our meal. Nothing beats a cold udon and cold beer on a hot day after the Lourve. My only complaint is that it does get busy and the way is annoying as there is not much shade. Nothing they can really do about it except maybe put out an umbrella for your guests. read more
1. Casually bookmarked this because it popped up on Google Maps. 2. Stumbled around the Louvre for two hours because half of the directions to the Mona Lisa were incorrect. Let's be honest, you only go once and never again. 3. Walk hangrily to Sanukiya at 3pm to realize there's a line outside and think, "But why???" and then see the 10 Michelin stickers on the window. 4. Oh. Maybe this is good. We were totally caught off guard by the Michelin recognition but very down to try it since the line was so short. I'd say that 3-4:30 pm on weekdays is the perfect time frame without a wait. Plus, there's that happy hour side menu with large beers for the price of the small. Loved the A-lunch set side of rice, kaarage, and eggs (and I would get this for a full portion with a side of udon if that were an option). Decent udon, but nothing outstanding. Would go again... just during the hour and a half of no lines :) read more
We found our way here thanks to Yelp! After awhile in Europe, the most comforting thing to eat is probably a bowl of rice hah. It was busy since it was dinner time, so we waited about 5 minutes. There's a lot of counter seats, so I imagine if you're traveling with a large group this wouldn't be the restaurant for you. The tendon was amazing and fried nicely. It came with a complementary bowl of miso soup, which had a deep dashi flavor. A lot of people ordered udon, so we got one of that too. The broth was flavorful and overall we had a great experience here! read more
7 years ago
Wow. Amazing, authentic udon in Paris?! Who would have thought that you can find this halfway across the world. My friends and I came on an afternoon and had to wait a little bit. The place is fairly small, but they are very efficient with seating. Unlike other places in Europe, this one is more of a quick eatery rather than a sit down, let's talk about life kind of place. After waiting ~20-30 minutes, we all got seated separately in groups of 2-2-3. I ordered the Tonjiru lunch set which came with the Tonjiru udon - sliced pork belly with a yuzu miso soup, fried chicken, Japanese omelette, burdock rice, and a beer. I'd highly recommend that side set for the extra €5. That rice is amazing! The udon itself was super bomb and before I knew it, I'd had finished everything. Definitely is worth the hype. From what I hear this is not Michelin-starred yet, but is Michelin recommended! read more
I was craving Japanese food after eating a bunch of escargots and crème brûlées. Looked up possible places on Yelp and saw that Sanukiya had good reviews for their udon noodles. I love udon so I went. There was a short line outside the entrance, but the wait was only about 10 minutes. Ordered my tempura udon, and it was authentically delicious. It really hit the spot, even on an extremely hot day. It was definitely worth the wait. read more
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If I could give 10 stars I would. This is literally the best udon I've ever had in my entire life! I was so surprised that I found this in Paris! During our 5 day trip to Paris we came twice because it was that good! The kaarage udon was amazing but the bukkamo udon was to die for! The duck slices were so good and melt in your mouth. And the soft boiled egg enriched the whole taste. Service was good and friendly too. The only thing that they should change is that they need to open a branch in Los Angeles so I can come here every day! Please! read more
Our hotel in Paris happened to be a few blocks from an area with lots of Japanese restaurants. So, after passing in front of many restaurants several times on our way from and to the hotel, eventually we developed a craving for udon noodles. We chose Sanukiya a bit randomly, mainly based on the reviews and the nice pictures. Perhaps because this place is very close to the Musée du Louvre and the Jardins Des Tuileries, to our surprise there was a line outside when we went for dinner. Even more surprising, perhaps, the line was mainly made of Japanese tourists[1]. Nevertheless we took this as a good sign, so we joined the line. The line was long but was moving, and eventually we were seated. Our dinner started with Kakumi/pork belly. Yes, perhaps pork belly is more appropriate for a cold winter night than a hot summer evening, but I ate this delicious thing with absolutely no regrets. Give me pork belly this good every day of the year! We then had 2 different udon dishes: - Udon Misotama: Pork, miso, poached egg, and arugula. - Udon Kamatama: Crunchy bits of flour-batter, poached egg, and grated radish, scallion. This udon dish came with a warm sauce/broth on the side, to pour over the noodles. Both dishes were delicious: the noodles were thick and chewy, and the ingredients were fresh with lots of flavors. We thoroughly enjoyed these two bowls of udon. I'm not sure this place is worth waiting 30 min/1h in line, as there are a lot of other Japanese restaurants nearby, nevertheless this was a nice dining experience, that satisfied our craving for noodles. --------------- [1] Surprising for me; it's like if I visited Tokyo and then waited 1h in line to eat Italian food. Why? read more
3 years ago
Love it. Amazing udon and tempura. A little pricey but the food is actually good. A little wait but very much with it. Close the Louvre, and came here after the museum. read more
If you're visiting Paris and you are craving some udon this is a great spot to try! I ended up getting the lunch special which comes with udon, fried chicken, Japanese omelette, rice and a drink! I can eat a lot of food and this meal hit the spot! Overall the broth had a sweet taste to it which was very enjoyable. It wasn't overly salty like some places can make it. I also enjoyed their crispy fried chicken. We ate around 4 pm and there was not much space available. If you plan to go around lunch or dinner I'm sure it will be even more crowded. It is a bit on the pricey side but overall I think the meal was worth it! read more
8 years ago
After days of eating French foods, I need to take a breather and this place pops up! We went at 5.15pm on a Wednesday and got seated right away. The restaurant is small, so if you have a large party, it might take a little while to get you seated. The lunch set menu is available until 6pm, so we ordered those with niku udon and bukkamo udon. The niku udon is not as sweet as marukame udon in Honolulu(haven't tried the one in SF yet). I prefer the bukkamo udon broth than the regular udon. The lunch set comes with burdock rice, tamagoyaki and chicken karaage. They are all very tasty and good! Another good thing is that they have English menu and most of the servers speak English too. I'll be back next time I'm in town to try out the other udon. read more
Never expected to find authentic udon in Paris. There was a 30 minute line at 5pm. Worth the wait! The udon comes out piping hot and tastes just like it should. Also recommend the dashimaki tamago. It's a small shop and mostly counter seating. Don't bring a big group unless you're okay splitting up. read more
4 years ago
We had our fair share of Parisian food and decided to get some warm noodles and broth to warm us up and we picked the right place! We had been craving some good Japanese food and although the restaurant is quite small, it was worth it! The workers worked hard and quick to get people in and fed. We ordered the pork belly udon and beef udon and added some extra stuff to make it more for our liking. We also ordered tempura and chicken karrage and it was all so so good! We would definitely go back! read more
8 years ago
Their lunch set A (11am-6pm) comes with omelet, a rice bowl and really tender, crispy chicken katsu. They won't let you take udon out! read more
LOVE...THIS...PLACE... We waited nearly 40 minutes for a table for 3, and this was at about 2pm - a time when I thought the lunch crowds wouldn't be there. So, I guess you should probably plan your visit accordingly. Definitely get the classic tempura shrimp and veg ramen - super filing and flavorful. read more
4 years ago
THE BEST UDON EVER! All the items on the menu is DELICIOUS! The workers are so nice! Will for sure come back when we are in town. Just wow read more
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