The udon noodles were very good, but the service is a bit slow and the ambiance is extremely…read morecramped unfortunately. We'd probably go back if it was less busy and the service was quicker.

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!

I'm from the US and strolled into this restaurant 3 times in 24 hours. My fiancé wasn't feeling…read morewell and wanted some soup and rice to settle her stomach and make her feel good. I went there a few times because that's all she wanted. The lady that was working there was really kind and the food was fantastic. I recommend the potstickers "Y11" on the menu. I love Japanese food and highly recommend this place to anyone close to the 10th district in Paris, France. I took all the food "To Go" which was super convenient as well. Thumbs up food and service!

Random find looking at a local Paris guide book in our AirBNB. The sister restaurant that had a…read moreMichelin star has shut down. This place was fantastic. As good as any other Japanese restaurant I've had all over the US and probably close to others I've had in Japan. The karaage was light, crispy and not greasy. The agedashi tofu was excellent. The miso eggplant really grew on me. Never had anything quite like it before. Half an eggplant baked with miso glaze on it. You can get the soba hot or cold with various additions. The hot broth was clean but super flavorful. The mochi was solid. You only get 3 half pieces though. Matcha, black sesame, and one other flavor I couldn't quite place. The creme brulee was excellent. A hint of sesame. I love that they have no reservations. First come first serve. Service was excellent. Classic Japanese decor with dark aged wood look. The bathroom is decorated with a bunch of empty sake bottles. Great find!!

1. One of the best meals I had in Paris. 2. We came here…read morefor dinner on a Friday night so I expected a wait. We only had to wait about 15mins until we were seated at the coziest spot. The space is a bit intimate so you'll be friendly with your neighbor/s. 3. We ordered the tenzaru and kamonanban, both of which were amazing but the star was tenzaru. Because it was a cold, dipping soba, it was perfect for the warmer weather. The sauce and fresh wasabi was the perfect combo - simple flavors that were just delicious. 4. I'm definitely coming back the next time I'm in Paris!

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.

I was shocked when I read Takara is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Europe. I thought they were…read morecappin, but my rigorous 5 minute google research says this is true. It only opened in 1958, which sent me into an existential spiral. A city that is such a cultural melting pot like Paris, and Europe as a whole, got their first Japanese restaurant in 1958? The world has not been connected for very long. I don't know why, but this really put time into perspective for me. When we stepped off the Parisian streets and into Takara, it literally felt like we just entered a worm hole to Tokyo. They somehow bottled the energy in Japan and brought it to Paris. You could take a breath in here. There was just such a calming, respectful energy in here that I have only felt in Japan. When making a reservation, you are required to order either Shabu Shabu or Sukiyaki which honestly was kind of annoying. We just wanted to rip a bunch of sushi. 52 euro a head was the cheapest option, and we went with that because I'm a brokie. We sat down in the most authentic Japanese ambiance that I have ever set foot in outside of Japan. I was so damn inspired. One of the walls was lined with 70+ different types of beautifully crafted Japanese wallpaper, and I wanted to steal it and bring it back home to line the walls of my tiny NYC apartment. Along with our forced shabu shabu, we went with a mixed nigiri platter, 3 different cut rolls, and some fried chicken. My Chase Sapphire Preferred card was in hell. The nigiri and cut rolls went absolutely insane. The thing about writing food reviews is there are only so many positive adjectives in my repertoire. It was better than any nigiri I've had outside of Japan. Maybe the quality of fish has been the same in LA or NYC, but the vibe in here just took it up a notch... See, my words are futile to describe the feeling this fish gave me. I would honestly love to hate on the shabu shabu that we were held at gunpoint to try, but it was also PHENOMENAL. Maybe it's just a case of Stockholm syndrome, but it was magical. Thin cuts of beef with the most perfect marbling, paired with fresh vegetables to cook in a hot pot right in front of you? How could you not love it? The waitress came over and got us started, showing us how to operate the shabu shabu machine. All in all, this was my 2nd favorite meal we had in Paris only behind the Senegalese restaurant Waly Fay. However, Takara did HURT the pockets. I don't even know how much it ran, I just winced as I tapped my Chase card. I'm refusing to look at the statement as it's all just monopoly money on vacation, right? IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

The oyster, hotpot & chicken karage are amazing. Service is…read moreon par, very cozy location.

Boyfriend and I were in the mood for sushi around our stay. We found Okinawa Sushi on yelp in the…read morehopes to satisfy our hunger. We were not disappointed and it was good sushi for the price.

Cute little place in a nice area with several other restaurants. Meal was on par with other sushi…read morerestaurants; not the most phenomenal "OMG I have to write home about it," but very good all the same. Highly recommend if you want sushi for a good price with fast and friendly service (our waiter was great). For a frame of reference as far as cost goes: I got 12 pieces of sushi (California combo), miso soup, cabbage salad and two potstickers each) for 15EU. My friend got a larger platter (with octopus, etc) for a few more Euro and it included a bowl of rice. We got Saki and a couple drinks too, but those prices were fair, as well.

The food. The staff. The food. Okay, we stumbled upon this…read morequaint little restaurant near our hotel one evening. We saw Paris' first snow of the season as we planned a day to spend at Champs-Elysees and to see the Arc de Triomphe. As it began to snow heavily we got cold and decided to call it an early evening and headed back to the hotel to rest and warm up but we were also hungry so we walked down Rue des Abbesses to find something to eat. Now we love Parisian food. The breads, butters, all of that. However, we are Filipinos and we still miss eating rice so we opted for Asian cuisine and that is how we found this gem of a restaurant. The food was amazingly delicious! From their salad dressing to the perfectly seasoned miso soup. Then came our entrees...the sushi was so fresh that every bite was sweet and refreshing. The Yakitori is beyond delicious. Mouthwatering even as the more you eat, the more you want it. Their pork cutlets were thinly sliced and very lightly breaded. One of the best ones I've ever eaten. The place was so good we came back the next day to have a late lunch and ordered the same things we ate the night before! With the addition of their tempura mix since the night before they ran out. The place is small and not packed with a lot of people which is why I called it a hidden gem in the first place. I'm not gatekeeping this folks, highly recommended if you're ever in the Montmartre area in Paris. You won't be disappointed!

We encountered this place during our walk. It was spacious inside with restrooms at lower level…read more The staff member was a bit unfriendly. She seemed tired and annoyed at being there. The food was basic. The tempura was oily and the edamame was slightly over cooked. The gyoza wasn't bad. But we were full afterwards.

I was craving Asian food after staying in Europe for so long and this place helped satiate that…read morecraving. I started with a plate of assorted sashimi, which was inviting. While the portion given was pleasantly surprising, the quality of the fish was just okay. Overall, while the sashimi didn't fully meet my expectations, it still managed to satisfy my craving for Asian cuisine.

Overall quality of the food was decent. I was getting tired of all the parisian cuisine and needed…read morea fresh dose of asian food to satiate my asianness. The restaurant was only a short walk from my Airbnb and with limited reviews it felt like a gamble. It turned out to be like the feeling of buying a $1 scratcher and winning $5. Satisfied but not jumping with joy. The prices, which were quite fair for the portion size, turned out to be the most pleasant surprise for a satisfying and no-hassle meal.

Definitely my favorite Japanese restaurant in Paris. Super value for money (45€ menu), friendly…read moreatmosphere, original dishes, super know-how... The chef has also restaurants in Kyoto and Hawaii if you happen to be there ;)

Ahh Guilo Guilo. We first discovered this place when we were in Kyoto, Japan seeking some authentic…read moreKaiseki food. When we arrived in Paris, we realized they also have a restaurant here as well and quickly made reservations to ensure we got a spot. This location is a lot easier to find than the one in Japan. Being Canadian, we chose to dine at the earliest time - 7pm which was pretty much when they were in the middle of prepping all the food. Staff here mostly speak Japanese or French and only a couple of the staff member speaks a bit of English. They only serve the 45 euro fixed price menu here for 7-8 dishes so you don't have too many options here. The staff explains what's in every dish they serve you and are quick to notice when you are done your dish so they can serve you the next one. I must say they modified the menu here to cater to the French with items like foie gras sushi and having their dishes be more rich in flavour opposes to the light flavours we experienced in Japan. All in all it was still a great meal, but I only gave it 4 stars because I prefer the japan location more since it was better value (more dishes) and more authentic in taste :)

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!