Best Sushi in Paris: 24 Counters, from Omakase to Tacosushi
Paris has sushi shops on every block, and most of them sell the same thing: cold, tightly packed rice, farmed salmon, avocado and a lot of sweet sauce. It fills a lunch box, but it has little to do with what a sushi chef does behind a counter.
We went through the guides locals trust to find the best sushi in Paris: 24 places, from an eight-seat, Michelin-starred omakase bar to modern Asian bistros where nigiri meets lacquered pork. Expect to budget more for the real thing. For the wider picture, see our Japanese restaurants, grab a bowl of ramen and noodles, or eat on the go with our Japanese quick bites.
A modern Asian bistrot where Japanese precision meets pan-Asian creativity in a vintage-inspired setting near Poissonnière.
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An 8-seat sushi sanctuary near Square Louvois where Chef Isao Horai crafts exquisite omakase experiences with precision and artistry, earning a 16/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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Designer Shinichiro Ogata's temple of Japanese lifestyle offers contemporary kaiseki cuisine, a traditional tea ceremony, and an art gallery under one refined roof.
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Celebrity chef Akira Back brings his signature fusion of Japanese precision and international flair to Paris's Golden Triangle, creating an electrifying dining experience in an Art Déco-inspired setting.
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A celebrated Japanese udon specialist bringing Tokyo's artisanal noodle tradition to Paris with handcrafted bowls and seasonal ingredients.
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Chef Kazuhiro Takahashi crafts exceptional sushi in an intimate 15-seat setting where traditional Japanese technique meets Parisian charm.
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Cyril Lignac's acclaimed fusion bar where French savoir-faire meets Japanese precision across two elegant Parisian addresses.
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A two-Michelin-starred sushi sanctuary where Master Sushi Tomizawa Katsutoshi crafts exquisite omakase experiences at an intimate 12-seat counter, complemented by one of France's finest sake collections.
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A Michelin-selected Japanese restaurant near the Louvre offering authentic izakaya-style dining with an exceptional omakase experience.
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Chef Ryuichi Utsumi's intimate gastronomic sanctuary fuses Japanese techniques with French ingredients through blind tasting menus, earning a 14/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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An intimate Japanese kaiseki sanctuary in the heart of Paris, where Chef Ryuma Takubo crafts exquisite omakase experiences in a minimalist setting designed by architect Ryuichi Nakamura.
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Champion-crafted tacosushi and Japanese street food in an immersive izakaya setting by France's 2018 sushi champion.
A fast-paced Japanese handroll counter where Colombian-Japanese chef Andres Ramirez crafts nori-wrapped perfection in the historic Poste du Louvre.
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A mother-and-son izakaya serving soulful Japanese home cooking in an intimate 14-seat setting near Opéra.
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Chef Tomoyuki Yoshinaga's intimate 10-seat counter delivers exceptional omakase dining with a Gault&Millau 16/20 rating, showcasing masterful tuna cuts and house-made marinades in a refined Japanese setting.
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A beloved Japanese canteen serving soul-warming ramen, hearty donburi, and flavorful curry at unbeatable prices in Paris's historic Japanese quarter.
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An exclusive 10-seat Japanese counter where Chef Takuya Watanabe crafts exceptional omakase experiences with premium ingredients, earning a 14/20 Gault&Millau rating.
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A traditional Japanese omakase experience where a Kyoto-trained chef showcases his vertical fish-cutting technique in an intimate 16-seat setting near Bastille.
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A secretive seafood haven tucked away in the 20th arrondissement, where responsible fishing meets Japanese-inspired cuisine in an intimate former printing house.
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A minimalist Japanese handroll sanctuary in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where premium nori from Chugoku artisans meets California-inspired fusion.
Chef Edward Uchiyama's intimate bistro delivers refined Franco-Japanese cuisine through daily-changing lunch menus and an exceptional six-course Omakase experience.
Chef Koji Aida's intimate teppanyaki counter delivers Michelin-starred Franco-Japanese gastronomy through a single surprise menu showcasing daily market arrivals.
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A convivial wine bar where French bistro tradition meets Japanese culinary finesse, offering natural wines on tap alongside inventive small plates.
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A Japanese fishmonger and restaurant in eastern Paris serving exceptional ikejime fish and royal chirashi bowls in a transformed post office setting.
How to choose the best sushi in Paris
Great sushi is mostly rice: seasoned with vinegar, served close to body temperature and pressed so lightly it holds together only until it reaches your mouth. The fish is cut to order, and the chef adjusts each piece to the season. That's why the best seats in Paris are at a counter, where you eat each nigiri as it's made, usually through an omakase, a menu left to the chef. Each place page lists the must-try pieces, the price range and how to book, which matters when the room has eight seats.
Omakase counters
Sushi-B, near Square Louvois, seats just eight around a marble counter where chef Isao Horai serves omakase menus from €90 to €320; lunch is the easier booking. At L'Abysse, inside the Pavillon Ledoyen, sushi master Tomizawa Katsutoshi works a twelve-seat counter with ikejime fish from the Atlantic, with Yannick Alléno behind the concept; it holds two stars and opens Monday to Friday. Browse more in our Michelin 2 stars and Michelin 1-star lists.
Serious sushi, smaller bill
On Boulevard des Batignolles, Bar à sushi Izumi has fifteen seats and chef Kazuhiro Takahashi at the board since 2017: go for the chirashi with eel and toro, the sea urchin gunkan, or the omakase of 9 sashimi and 20 sushi at 95€. Near the Louvre, Zen is open seven days a week with lunch menus from €26, sushi and grilled izakaya dishes.
Creative and casual
In the 10th, Brigade du Tigre, a Bib Gourmand Asian bistro, serves nigiri topped with grilled pork next to crispy caramelized chicken. Nearby, Noori, created by France's 2018 sushi champion, wraps sushi in crispy tempura nori shells for its tacosushi, with dishes from €3.50. Cyril Lignac's Le Bar des Prés, in Saint-Germain, pairs eel sushi and California rolls with house cocktails. More in our fusion restaurants.
Where to look
The 1st has the most sushi on this list, then the 2nd and the 8th: start with the 1st arrondissement and the 2nd, home to the Japanese streets around rue Sainte-Anne. About half the places sit at the top of the price range, so lunch menus are your friend. Book omakase counters well ahead, and use the map to find a good chirashi near you.