An authentic Japanese udon shop in the middle of Paris! The food was absolutely delicious! There is a wide variety of flavours and toppings and menus in many languages. It is also conveniently located close to the Louvre. read more

Sanukiya - Japanese Near Me - Paris, 75

We ended up here in the pouring rain after walking through the nearby Jardin and were very happy we did. The service was kind, but not solicitous and we had some great udon! I got the tempura udon based on Yelp and Foursquare recommendations and my girlfriend got the porkbelly udon with added egg. We both got the add-on japanese omelette, fried chicken and some other thing I can't remember. I think we paid €23 a piece for the whole deal, which was rather pricey for a bowl of noodle soup, but considering we were right in the center tourist-ville, where it can be hard to find really *good* food, we were satisfied. It pounded down rain as we sat outside under the awning eating our soup and a woman in a teal Hermes fedora swirled a fabulous shawl across her shoulders and popped into an awaiting SmartCar. So, so French. I'd go again, is what I'm sayin'. read more

Great place to have some authentic Japanese food. I had the udon with pork, and it was cooked to perfection. Some spices were added that made it slightly bitter for my taste, but I think it was intentional. I wish I got the termpura, as from what I saw, the cooking on it looked perfect. But overall, no complaints, and it was some damn good udon. If you intend on going, be prepared to wait in line for 15-45 min, depending on the time of day. We were lucky to only wait for about 15, but the avg if definitely around 30. read more

I absolutely love Udon noodle. I've had it before trying out Sanukiya. I was in Paris in May of 2018 and had the chance to check it out. My sister and I had to travel a bit of ways, but it seemed like the best of our options. That's an understatement. We got here and had to wait a little bit, but were seated at the bar against the wall. Our waitress was kind and extremely attentive. I was able to get the Shrimp Tempura, some extra and add egg. The quality was superb and a generous serving size. They also have an extensive menu. If I'm in Paris again with a taste for Udon, I'll be sure to be back. read more

Food is amazing! Price is reasonable (in Paris). We ordered sesame salad, curry udon and katsu don. All of them were really good. Will def come back when I visit Paris next time! read more

I understand why this place has a wait, but it's definitely worth it. I've had udon in many places, and this was easily one of my favorites. I tried their duck with egg. All of it was amazing, especially the noodles. I wish they gave me broth read more

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Best udon in Paris, undoubtedly! It's an authentic japanese restaurant. (Stop going to the Chinese owner one !!!) Handmade noodles and very sweet broth make it perfect. read more

Do not let its small size, and wait times fool you, this establishment is worth it if you're after really good Japanese food in Paris. We went here the last night we were in Paris and it was Fantastic! A little expensive, but very much worth it. I got beef curry udon, and it was one of the best soups I've ever had. Try this place if you're looking for amazing Japanese food close to the Louvre! read more

As someone who gets weekly cravings for udon, I hope you'll trust me when I say that my experience at Sanukiya encompassed not only the best bowl of udon I've ever eaten but also one of the best meals I've ever had. The servers are also remarkably kind and adept, especially when you consider the block-long wait line that is practically a permanent feature. Like everyone around me (it seemed), I ordered mixed tempura udon with the hot broth pour-over. Amazing. I seriously underestimated what a shrimp could be (what an asparagus could be) "even" when battered and fried. There was zero covering-up of inferior quality base ingredients, because zero covering-up was needed. Single, naturally flavorful ingredients + respectful preparation = an udon that was out of this world. The broth was umami and the noodles resisted perfectly. I wouldn't disagree with other reviewers who noted that one doesn't get a lot for one's money. Even I--and I consider myself a relatively small eater-- was glad to have ordered an appetizer. And yes, because they DON'T TAKE RESERVATIONS, wait times can spiral out of control. That said, I earnestly believe that a meal at Sanukiya is worth a little patience and monetary abandon. P.S. Last time I was there, they weren't doing desserts. read more

Amazing place with amazing udon! The taste is just so authentic (the waitresses even speak Japanese), I had Kare/Curry Udon and it was amazing. A little bit hot and spicy (just like real kare should be) and you can actually ask for toppings like tanuki (the fried crispy pieces from tempura) or tamago (egg) and it would be perfect. For coming here, during dinner the queue isn't that long. I waited for about 20 minutes but it was worth it! Queue might be longer for lunch though. For drinks, go for the beer of course. If you don't drink alcohol, you can try hoji-genmaicha which is brown rice tea that tastes even more awesome than sencha/green tea. read more

SO was dying for something brothy and delicious after getting wrecked in London by a terrible and regrettable ramen experience. Sanukiya came to the rescue with the best kitsune udon she's ever had. I went with the double footlong crazy prawns tenzaru. Superb! A very memorable and a perfect way to combat a rainy day. Short walk from the Louvre makes it an ideal pitstop. We came at 16:00 and there was plenty of seating in covered facade extension. Service was fast and friendly. An English menu was furnished on request. read more

I have never tried Japanese food in Europe before, but let me tell you, once you walk through that door it's like your transported from Paris to Tokyo. The place itself is very small and crowded, so if small spaces make you sweat, I don't recommend it. The waitresses all speak English, French, and Japanese. I was really impressed. I ordered the rice bowl which came with chicken, onions, seaweed, and an egg. It was delicious. The chicken was tender and the skin was still crispy. The miso soup was also some of the most flavorful I have ever tried. If you're in the 1st arrondissement, I recommend you head here. read more

I have been eating at Sanuikya for years, even way before I moved to Paris last year. I can't believe I've never written a review (maybe it's because I never wanted to tell anyone about it I the fear that the lines outside would get even longer). What can I say? The place is located in a small street off the main boulevard (Opera). It's got a good amount of seating (about 70% bar and 30% tables). So if you come as a of group (as I have with 10), be prepared to be seated separately at different times. They have beer and sake and other drinks including tea and calpis. They have a nice selection of dishes, and are known for their udon. Now before moving to Paris, in only 'kind of liked / tolerated' udon (mostly in hot broth and never the cold dipping kind), but since having Sanukiya's Ten Zaru Udon, I have been hooked. They serve it with a plate of tempura veggies and 2 large (VERY) shrimp. They are always fresh and crunchy. The sauce amazing. And the udon so nice (chewy and fresh). I've tried other items such as their version of the beef bowl and that's amazing too. If I'm really hungry (and it's before 6pm, I get the Menu A which comes with my choice of udon, a couple of slices of omelet, a few pieces of fried chicken and a bowl of the rice with chicken. The price is 5€ on top of the price of the udon. There's also the Menu B which also includes a drink for another 2€ if I'm not mistaken. Other than that, the servers are nice, friendly and attentive. They have one bathroom which is usually nice and clean. read more

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This was by far the best bowl of udon noodle soup I've ever had in my life. I think the experience was 70% based on the review of the food and 30% based on the environment I was in. Background: We were STARVING! It was rainy outside and we waited in line OUTSIDE under our umbrella for an open table. The wait was about 20-30mins (did I mention in the rain) as I watched with envy all of the people inside slurping on their warm bowls of noodles. Foodgasm: When we got inside we ordered quickly. The food also came fairly quickly. The udon, OMG, hit the freaking spot. I ordered the Tonjuri Udon (spelling?) which had pork belly, veggies in miso. So so so good! If you're missing the Asian food back at home while traveling in Paris, GO HERE! You will not be disappointed!! read more

This is the best ramen that I ate in Paris, definitely! I arrived at the restaurant around 8 pm and I had to wait in line for about half an hour, but it was totally worth it. I've been good served and the waiters were very educated. The place is a little small, but once the food arrives, you tend to forget all that stuff. I ate the tradicional lamen, with pork and a poached egg as an additional item in my plate. The price is reasonable and I totally will come back in the future! read more

This is a really awesome Udon place in Paris. We had to wait for half an hour to get in but it was worth the wait. We ordered Tonjiru udon and the taste was very authentic and special. If you are looking for a very tasty broth with special Japanese ingredients, this is the place to go but if you are not used to with the flavor, this might just be an okay place for you. Service was quick and since the place is very busy, this is a go to for quick lunch or dinner. Will definitely recommend this place to others! read more

After 12 days in europe we missed the asian taste and was looking for hot bowl of ramen when its showering in paris. Found this small restaurant, we straight welcomed inside when arrive just before lunch time. In 10 minutes the que start getting longer. We ordered tonjiru udon and kakemiso udon with the lunch set of burdock rice, fried chicken and tamago roll. Taste so goodd! The tonjiru have ginseng slices inside. If you not keen for the taste you shouldnt order this. Try to come a little early before lunch or dinner time, because the place rather small. Overall its great restaurant with great service. read more

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Their udon soups and bowls were amazing! It is a small restaurant, and, luckily, we arrived right before the lunch crowd, so we had no problem getting seats. read more

On our trip to Paris we checked in and were very surprised. We visited the Louvre and wanted something soupish. First of all this place is very small and cozy. It was the first time for us to try a bowl of udon but we were amazed. We didn't quiet know what to order, so we ask the waitress what she would recommend us. She was very kind and patient. This place definitely will be remembered as one of the udon spots. read more

Excellent udon, both hot and cold. Filled with many Asian patrons. The cold udon (with thinly sliced pork belly) was refreshing, but surprisingly on the sweet side. Personal favorite was the hot udon with tofu. The hot udon with duck -- I felt the duck pieces were too chewy. When you're finished with your meal, bring up your order slip to the cashier to pay. read more

This was well worth the wait! Tried the curry beef udon...so much flavor! Tried a few appetizers which was also very well prepared! A definite must stop when traveling to Paris! See why they had the guide to Michelin 3yrs running.... read more

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We stumbled upon this awesome Japanese place after our visit at Le Louvre. In LA, we regularly have Japanese food twice or three times weekly, so getting Japanese food in France was not intentional, but let me tell you, we ARE STILL GLAD that we did eat here. Kakemiso Udon and Misotama Udon here were flavorful with intense umami and without feeling too heavy or too salty. Udon here was perfect, and all the flavors came together so well. We are definitely tell our friends who frequently visit Paris about this restaurant. read more

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Open non stop !!! That's rare in Paris ! Hiyashi Tenpura Udon !! Try the cold udon ! Perfect for summertime ! If you are lucky, you can also try the frozen beer !! And of course, the service is quick and professional ! read more

Went here while solo traveling to Paris, based on a friend's recommendation. Ordered the niku udon plus the €5 lunch set. The food was really delicious! Not the best udon in the world, but I didn't expect to have this level of udon in Paris! Let alone near Louvre! The waiters are so nice and polite, Japanese manner! Overall I had a really good experience! Just come here! read more

From all the high reviews I was expecting a lot from this restaurant. I ordered the tonjiru udon (sliced pork belly and vegetables in yuzu miso soup), tonkatsu, and karaage. I wished the udon had more flavor. Out of all three things we ordered my favorite was the karaage. read more

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Do not go here unless you never had udon before. Do not go there unless you want to have medicore food, pathetic service for high price. I found a hair in my Udon bowl, and the server and owner did not apologize. They were like "So what?" Given the length of hair, I suspect it was the manager's hair who fries tempura, because other guy had really long hair. The manager refused to offer anything, but a replaced bowl with less pieces of tempura, and a shifty glance. read more

The queue was long for this place but it was well worth the wait. I just came from Tokyo last January and it felt like I was back there again after tasting their udon. The rice was great also. Highly recommended after a visit from the louvre. read more

Sanukiya - Nice broth. Udon was fresh. Will have this again if given a chance to come back. - Japanese Near Me - Paris, 75

Friendly and efficient service considering this place has always been packed every time we visit. Great place for udon!

Love this place! We've struggle to find good food in Paris, however, this place it's awesome! Fast service, clean and awesome flavor. I recommend the beef and onion soup and the fried chicken. read more

Coming from Los Angeles where ramen and udon restaurants are plenty, Sanukiya's yuzu udon is just deliciously different than any of the ones out there. It's a must try! read more

At around 9pm, the wait was super long but worth it. I'm more of a ramen person but this udon was pretty good! Very flavorful compared to udon back home in California. read more

Sanukiya - Beef curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Paris, 75

From the POV of an angeleno, more like three and a half stars but I think for Paris solid four stars. Really warmed us up on a cold winter night. Portions are smaller than what Americans are used to for about 30% more in price. Good enough to hit the spot for that Asian food craving you get during a long trip. read more

Good if you get proper seating outside but it's too crowded to hot inside to have a proper meal.

Stumbled upon this place while exploring Paris. The udon was very good. We would go back if we ever visit Paris again. Prices are very high, but make sense due to the location. read more

Great Japanese restaurant.have different language menu.waiters are friendly and speak English/French

I've been meaning to review this place for sometime. Its been about 10 months and I'm still thinking about the wonderful meal my friends and I enjoyed! Unfortunately I can't recall the specifics, but everything we had was delicious! Normally I'm not an udon person, but if this was at NJ, USA, I would come often! There's something to be said about cooking food and letting the food be the star rather than be overwhelmed by spices and sauces. The udon tasted fresh and the soup it was bathing in was ooh sooo good. It was great especially because it was a cold November night. Good thing we came early and was able to score a table which is hard to get. You may find yourself sitting at the counter or in front of the kitchen, but I don't that won't be that bad because you will immerse yourself in all the yumminess without a care in the world. read more

FIRST: THIS ISNT SUSHI OR ALL YOU CAN EAT, I am significantly pissed at yelp for not doing their homework on this. My father and I had: 2 karagee udons 1 karagee side dish 2 pression beers 500ml Taste: great, good flavor and enjoyable Speed: food came within 10min though the side dish came before the beer which is a little awkward Price: they could bring down the prices by 2-4euros and make it super hard for anyone to compete. Yes it is a business and people love it here, but this comment is coming from the consumer side. Overall: yes would recommend read more

Great little noodle shop on a side street not far from the Opera House. Been here a couple of times and the food has been consistently delicious. The place is compact and has covered outdoor seating. You may have to wait outside for a spot but it's worth it. Also, if your not confident with your French they do have a few English menus. read more

We ordered Katsu-don and Karaage-Don, everything was delicious! This restaurant is in the Le Guide Michelin.

This place may be the best food we ate on our trip! We were looking for a change in pace from the croissants and cheese and stumbled upon this place--it was delicious! We got in without a wait but the line quickly formed and did not go down the entire time we were there! Ordered the fried chicken appetizer, beef&onion (#4), and the Prawn Udon...everything was incredible! Tons of flavor, good portions, and service was great! Highly recommend! read more