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.

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.

Incredible decor that really does feel like you are at Tsukiji market in Tokyo…read more Surprisingly didn't have to wait while trying to get in at 7pm on a Tuesday. The line got long shortly after though. Had the following: GYÔZA KODAWARI: dumplings that are deconstructed. Don't know why the called these dumplings. They aren't. Just deconstructed noodles with "filling". Calling them dumplings just sets expectations and makes the presented form annoying. NUTA DE GAMBAS BIO DE MADAGASCAR OSO : nothing carpaccio about this. It's slices of prawn on sushi style rice. It's more like a loose sushi than a carpaccio or any type. SARDINE SHOYU RAMEN: delicious and unique flavour. Haven't had this anywhere else before and it's done very well here. Strong flavour, not salty. I had the egg and chicken chashu add in. LOBSTER RAMEN: there is no lobster meat in this and they make sure to tell everyone to avoid misunderstanding. The flavour is strong and very nice as well. BLACK SESAME MINI DORAYAKI: it was ok. Not special though. Daifuku: looks like it was bought outside and just put on a plate. Overall, both ramen were very good and a unique change. The appetizers and desserts were disappointing though so I'd suggest to skip those.

Our first day in Paris and it was freezing, so ramen was the perfect choice. This place did not…read moredisappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful, noodles were chewy, pork belly was tender, and the egg was perfectly soft. So comforting and satisfying on a winter day. Cute, cozy spot that feels like Japan with friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Really cute inside, wasn't able to take a photo because there were customers. Nice friendly staff…read moreand they speak English. Food was great! Milk tea spot beside it.

So Gooood!!! It became one of my favorite. Must try when in Paris! Try their rice dishes, even…read morethough they're famous for udon.

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.

Very good ramen!!! Spicy with the garlic sauce. In Japan town of Paris. Long wait but fast.read more

Ambiance - it was a rainy, chilly night in Paris and we wanted delicious ramen without the wait…read more Came up to the restaurant and quickly sat at the counter style table. Food - we ordered chive pork gyoza (fantastic) they also have delicious dumpling sauce at each seat that pairs well with the gyoza. For Ramen, we ordered the Tonkotsu miso rouge with egg - delicious, thick pork and miso broth with spicy sauce. I would say the spice lever was low, but you can probably ask for more (or use the spicy sauce they provide and the Tonkotsu Noir - incredible balance between spice and garlic, perfect noodles. Not pictured - we had the Kirin beer which paired well. Overall, menu was easy to understand and the serving size was perfect. Service - so fast, kind, and clean. Run, don't walk!

AMAZING SPOT!!!! fast service, fantastic ramen, don't be worried about the queue outside, line…read moremoved quickly

Ordered: Shio Paitan Ramen Chef Style (~€20): thicker broth…read moremade from Chicken from Luteau farm, Shio Tare, Blend of French salt, Shellfish Dashi, Slow roasted Chicken chashu marinated in Sansho, Grated Boutargue, Lemon slices and Leek oil; chef style comes with 48hr marinated tamago, 2 chicken chashu slices Shio Ramen Chef Style (~€20): clear broth made from Chicken from Luteau farm, Shio Tare, blend of French salt, Shellfish Dashi, Slow roasted Chicken chashu marinated in Sansho, Chicken oil, Grated Boutargue, Roasted Tomato; chef style comes with 48hr marinated tamago, chicken chashu marinated in sancho, and menma Aya's take: Kodawari Ramen is on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list and the Yokochō location in particular is designed to look like a Tokyo alleyway, with vibrant colors and lanterns. We waited about 30 minutes for a table for 2. I tried 2 of their ramens - the Shio Paitan Ramen Chef Style and the Shio Ramen Chef Style. For starters, whatever you do, get it Chef Style. That adds the marinated egg and other toppings. The marinated egg along is a must. Both ramens tasted rich yet delicate, fresh and clean, and super soothing and filling. I preferred the Shio Ramen over the Shio Paitan Ramen since the flavors were more balanced while the Shio Paitan had a stronger lemon taste which I found overpowering. The chicken chashu and other toppings were all delicious, and as a non-pork eater, I appreciate the fact that there is a chicken option! This was such a cool spot for the ambiance alone but it was also a soothing meal and a refreshing change from all the French food we were having. Definitely worth a visit!

Came here as we were craving some ramen and wanted to try a local restaurant instead of a chain…read more Got karaage, tonkotsu, and tantan. The place was pretty packed and busy. We sat by the bar and was able to watch them make the noodles in front of you. The staff was nice and I was expecting the food to come out quick but we ended up waiting a bit for the karaage and the ramen. I think they were trying to be a bit more creative with the flavours so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would if it was more traditional. The karaage was pretty good though.

Wow! Amazing food made by friendly staff in a cozy little spot. Stepping in is like slipping into a…read moreportal to Japan. I loved the gyoza and ramen!

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!

Oh Kotteri... you did so many things right and I'm a big fan. We were in Paris for 4 nights and…read moretried Kotteri on the third night. If we have discovered Kotteri on the first night, I bet we would've been back again. It's this little teeny tiny ramen shop that has a line out its door every time we pass by (when it's open). I will also note that the night we did try Kotteri, which was an early week night, every single restaurant around that area were empty or close to empty. But Kotteri had a long line out its door. That says something! So we have seen these type of ramen shop before. Super tiny sitting place. A very simple menu. Super fast and efficient operations. Very very yummy broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Check, check, check... and check. Kotteri is the real deal here. You can see the chef, standing in front of this big pot of soup broth, tasting every once in a while... literally a small ladle of broth from the pot, transfer to his spoon. Taste the spoonful of broth. Rinse with glass of water to reset his taste bud. Add spices if necessary to the broth. Retaste, rinse, and repeat. It was awesome watching him while we waited patiently in line. When it was close to our turn to be seated, we were already armed with a menu. The server took us to a little tiny table (squeeze between the 'noodle bar' and line of people waiting). We got the shoyu tonkatsu ramen and the miso tonkatsu ramen (add extra pork, egg, and 'regular' on fat) with a side of gyoza. Everything was super tasty. Ok, it may not be the best bowl of ramen I've ever had, but it's pretty darn close. Definitely a fan!

So when rating foods that are not French in France, it's hard to be unbiased between the scale of…read more"good for France" versus "great ramen." I guess when being in France, the last thing one would expect is for them to have decent ramen. Well, was a bit surprised here once again; however, I may have a bias. Items ordered: Chasiu miso ramen "kotteri" (the restaurants standard fatness level) - 4 stars. There are tons of reviews that the broth is overly salty. And, as a person that's tasted ramen in both Japan and America, I want to say that YES, the BROTH ITSELF without any noodles is DEFINITELY on the saltier side that I have had in a LONG time. However, you have to remember, that when you're eating the noodles, the extra salty broth actually makes the noodles soak up the perfect amount of saltiness. Many times, I've been frustrated at Ramen places for lacking the sodium, as the broth alone would be good, but not stick to the noodles. So, yeah, the key is, it's a great amount of sodium if you're slurping the noodles, but definitely not if you're just sipping spoonfuls of the broth. Shoyu chasiu Rammen "Assari" (low fat broth) - 4 stars. I love that this place gives you an option to choose the fatty level of your broth. I personally prefer broth's that are clean and not too concentrated with oil, that the surface dries up and freezes leaving that clear film. The "assari" still had quite a significant amount of fat. It was delicious still. A solid 4 stars. Would I come back? In France, this might be as good as it gets, so yes. I've had my share of better, but this was good enough. Went at 11:30a.m. right after opening and there was no wait or line outside. It's extremely hot inside, so I suggest you prepare yourself to be sweating.

Yes there is an Ippudo in WeHo and no I never go. Ippudo has become some what of an international…read moretradition for me so I always go if there is one where I'm visiting. This is the first time I had to wait in a reasonably sized line for it but as always, it was worth the wait. This is "near the Louvre" but it's really not. It's quite a walk from there. It was (of course) cold & chilly so ramen was the perfect meal to help me power through my shopping excursion afterwards. Both bao buns were good but I think I actually liked the chicken better than the pork this time. I forgot which ramen I ordered but you can't go wrong. They are all good.

I never imagined myself going to Paris to eat ramen, but sure enough I did!…read more When asking some locals for some food recommendations, many suggested checking out some of the ramen restaurants in the 1st arrondissement. Ippudo was in a different arrondissement, but we decided to give it a try! We were seated right away upon walking in. They have English menus available if needed. I ordered the Karaka ramen which was brought out in about 15 minutes or so! It had a nice, spicy broth! It was very creamy and flavorful, the noodles and meat both tender. I opted to add an egg with mine and the inside was perfectly custardy. This was some of the best ramen i've had! It was the perfect cure for a cold, rainy day!