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    Takara

    4.5 (69 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Shabu Shabu
    Stella H.

    Takara -- maybe one of the best in Paris but I still don't see it's specialty. Compared to the best japanese restaurants in NYC, London, and even LA it does not stand out. However, if your looking for a traditional japanese restaurant in the heart of paris - go there! Just because the cuisine is not that SPECIAL doesn't mean it's bad: I've been to Takara a few times and I do prefer the sukiyaki over the Shabu-Shabu. The sashimi and sushi are also pretty good. it's better if you get a reservation. The picture below is actually the sukiyaki - wrong picture (not shabushabu)

    Must make reservation, almost got rejected, luckily managed to get a seat at counter without reservation. Ordered the toro, uni sashimi, hamachi, and tonkotsu. They have good selection of Japanese whiskey. All the food is great, just make sure u make reservation.

    D D.

    authentic & calm japanese restaurant. if you are looking to get away from the typical loud french food & brasserie atmosphere for one night, you will appreciate this japanese restaurant. we ordered sashimi, tempura & sushi, & everything was so fresh & presented beautifully. the restaurant itself has a welcoming atmosphere & the staff is friendly. the only reason for not giving 5 stars is the fact that it is so expensive. we were two and ended up paying (130euro). nonetheless, if you are craving fresh japanese food in a pleasant atmosphere it is absolutely worth it!

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    Best sushi I ever had in my entire life. We also had the hot pot which was define. Spicy salmon roll was on another level.

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    Service is mediocre and so was the food. The 500ml glasses look more like 330-400. It is surprisingly busy though.

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    I would honestly love to hate on the shabu shabu that we were held at gunpoint to try, but it was also PHENOMENAL.

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    Kunitoraya - Bistro Udon - from top to bottom: katsu curry udon, shrimp/vegetable tempura, kunitora udon

    Kunitoraya - Bistro Udon

    (176 reviews)

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    Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er

    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!

    Juji-Ya

    Juji-Ya

    (71 reviews)

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    2ème, Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre

    I've walked by this place many times but was always a tad bit nervous about going in. The line is…read moregenerally long and it looks like it's a very homely joint for those who are frequenters. When I passed by here on a Sunday afternoon at 2pm and the place looked relatively empty, I thought to myself - this is it! I love japanese cafe's like this in NYC (I've never been to japan), where they have different sections for hot food and cold food and ready made food. The hot food section provides you with a selection of ready made bentos as well as a selection of bentos you can choose from and choose your own three small sides. Each bento is approximately 10EUR plus or minus and the portions arent too big. I asked the cute guy serving what he liked and he told me the kaarage, or fried chicken, or poulet frite. So that's what I got, and my friend got the chicken teriyaki, or chicken grille. We were both extremely happy with the food. The best part is that the rice is real japanese rice. sooo good. There's a little cafeteria on the inside with jugs of water, another upstairs area for seating, and another upstairs area for general japanese snacks and alcohol for purchase. The sushi section is pretty cool too, providing you with sushi stuffed with the chicken or breaded pork (katsu). I definitely wanna try that next time. Um they are opened 7 days a week, even on xmas and new years! This is a real japanese joint, rant by japanese people, and good looking japanese guys manning the cooking section. Love it!

    Used to come to this joint every time I visited my sister in Paris, like, daily. It was within…read morewalking distance from her apartment and so a very convenient alternative if we did not feel like cooking in her tiny miniature kitchen. (That is, even among all the other yummy options I could have had in Paris, I had to eat something from this place everyday to feel complete.) Now that my sister has relocated I really miss this place. I love love love their karaage chicken (may well be one of the best outside of Japan). And whatever that celery+bacon appetizer they have, is so flavorful and a must-try. Everything is very affordable and super authentic. I regret not taking pictures of our bento boxes so that I can just salivate over when I dream of you, Jujiya. C'est très bon!

    Kodawari Ramen

    Kodawari Ramen

    (77 reviews)

    Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er

    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!

    Takara - japanese - Updated May 2026

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