Preparing Your Trip to Japan... The (Good) Japanese Restaurants in Paris
Higuma on Rue Saint Anne is excellent and far superior to the one on Rue Saint Honoré. (In the same spirit for casual dining, try Kintaro or Okinowa on Rue Saint Augustin 75002 Paris)
* Nodaiwa (https://www.nodaiwa.com/) is excellent. A visit here with a companion will leave a great impression.
* For casual dining:
o Higuma on Rue Saint Anne is excellent and far superior to the location on Rue Saint Honoré. (In the same spirit for casual dining, try Kintaro or Okinowa on Rue Saint Augustin 75002 Paris)
o Sapporo is good but serves broths without meat
o Kunitoraya: excellent and you often eat alongside Japanese diners (https://www.kunitoraya.com/)
o For sushi: L'Ogoura (20 rue de la Michodière 75002)
* Otherwise try La Mousson (9 Rue Sainte Thérèse 75001 Paris) just steps from Higuma: Excellent (https://lamousson.fr/)
* For Korean cuisine: I recommend one on Rue de Louvois (between Rue Saint Anne and Rue Chabannais). I believe it's Kimchi but there are two. Start with the one on the left. Also try Kookil Kwan (12 Rue Gomboust). There's also one on Rue Danielle Casanova which is excellent (Séoul Opéra, 5 Rue Danielle Casanova).
Frequently asked questions
For an authentic immersion before your departure, several Parisian addresses are highly regarded: Nodaiwa for a gastronomic experience, Kunitoraya for its udon in a very Japanese atmosphere, or Higuma on Rue Sainte-Anne for an affordable, popular canteen.
The most authentic Japanese restaurants in Paris are primarily concentrated in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements, particularly around Rue Sainte-Anne, Rue Saint-Augustin, and Rue de la Michodière. This neighborhood is sometimes called Paris's 'Japantown.'
Yes, near the Japanese quarter on Rue Sainte-Anne, you'll find excellent Korean addresses, notably on Rue de Louvois and Rue Danielle Casanova (Séoul Opéra at no. 5), to discover Korean cuisine before or after your Asian travels.
Kunitoraya is renowned for its very authentic atmosphere: you regularly dine alongside Japanese clientele, making it an excellent preview of what awaits you in Japan. Higuma on Rue Sainte-Anne is also appreciated for its lively canteen atmosphere with a Franco-Japanese character.
For sushi lovers, L'Ogoura located at 20 Rue de la Michodière in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris is a noteworthy address. Check opening hours and make a reservation before visiting.
