AO Izakaya

The waitresses were very nice at servicing the table and explaining the meals. Course 1 - not bad but was bland in execution Course 2 - seabass had okay flavor but was lacking the sauce that I would expect from omakase Course 3 - very good dish with the salmon and the roe and the basil Course 4 - not well fried and the miso seemed to be poured from the soup dish Course 5 - best course, beef was delicious and side dishes had good flavor Course 6/7 took 40 minutes to receive and was very tart and last course was not up to par. For the omakase 7 course and 5 drink meal I would expect more flavor from the drinks and the meals alike. The drinks did complement the meals but both were bland.

Food here was nice but nothing to write home about. We stayed within a 10min walk so it was easy to get to but there are better Japanese dining options in Paris. Service was friendly and efficient.

Very good Japanese food, great service with a smile, good sake and wine. What not to like? Highly recommended.

Was pleasantly surprised how delicious the food was and our lovely French waitress was a breath of fresh air. Tempura was very crispy sushi delicious and miso eggplant amazing highly recommend as not easy to find good service in Paris and food is hit and miss

I work in the neighbourhood, and go very often for business lunch and it’s pretty good. This weekend I went with friends and family and tried the tasting menu at 69€ and 85€. We were disappointed at all the dishes. Everything was average, nothing was tasty. And the service was extremely slow. Also the difference between the 69 and the 85 menu, is one dessert which is a tiny bit of strawberry (one strawberry cut in 4 slices) on a sorbet. I think à la carte, you might get something nice, but the tasting menu was soo bad value for money. I won’t do it again.

Enjoyed a wonderful meal that included miso soup, 'Nasu no Miso Yaki' (half eggplant with miso sauce) served very elegantly, Ebi Nigiri sushi, Ebiten Mayonnaise sushi, Maguroyaki sushi, and Tokusei Age Gyoza. Everything here is perfect, from the delicious and light meals to the impeccable service. A fantastic dining experience!

Japanese cuisine with a French touch. We enjoyed an excellent dinner at AO Izakaya. We went omakasa style, trusting the chef‘s menu and the experience was rewarding blending Europe and Asia in a coherent symphony that unfolds playfully in 7 dishes. The wine pairing is highly recommended. Beyond the tasting experience, service was extremely friendly, kind and fast. We loved the cultural diversity of the people in the kitchen and service and that the chef was always present. If we have to find an opportunity for improvement, I would say that the ground floor is a bit noisy and the quality of the sound for the background music could be better. Highly recommended.

Service: 6/10 Food: 6/10 Value for Money: 5/10 Location: 9/10 When we walked in, there was no front of house to attend to us and everyone just looked at us. The waiters could have been more attentive and could’ve explained the food being served better. We had to request for a ice cooler. It was a good experience but could’ve been much better.

We were looking for a restaurant that could accommodate 6 people and food sensitivities at the last minute. We had no idea they were award-winning until after we ordered - what a delightful surprise! Tip: Sit upstairs, where it's cozier, and book through La Fourchette for discounts (which we did not do). Food: Excellent!! I shared a California roll (which they make with fresh salmon and avocado, not imitation crab), seared tuna roll (incredible!), chef's sashimi 12 piece selection (good), yuzu sorbet (tasty), and fruit salad (okay and beautifully presented). Did I mention how incredible that seared tuna roll was? Unfortunately many of the sauces on the other dishes had gluten. Our friends ravished the 7 course tasting menu. Service: For such a pricey place, we were expecting much more by way of service. While I loved that not everyone had to order the tasting menu, I didn't like that our a la carte dishes were not timed to arrive with the others, and that our server didn't explain how he was planning to serve the food. We had to ask our server to tell used what kind of sashimi we had (though he clearly described each dish of the multi-course meal). Or wine glasses stayed empty for extended periods of time. Ambiance: Nice and intimate. We had a group of 5 in corner seating upstairs. It was a great set up ford us. The main floor has some seating in much brighter lighting (by the kitchen). I did have to go down 2 narrow flights of stairs for the bathroom, so FYI to those with knee problems. I'd be lying if I didn't say that finding out this has an award-winning chef didn't make me like this place more, but no question I would love to go back!

After spending a few days in France while on vacation, I figured I needed a change of pace and get some Japanese food. Ao Izakaya was one of the few restaurants nearby with a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. While I was glad they were able to seat me, the meal did not hit the spot. They do not have an English menu (which is 100% fine), so I just took the easy option and ordered their 5 course prix fixe menu. First off: why did it take talking to 3 different servers, and 2 full courses later to receive a simple glass of water? While most of the courses tasted pretty good, that amuse bouche was a joke. Package seaweed salad, frozen/microwaved takoyaki, and slightly fishy raw salmon on the side. The remainder of the courses were very much just French cuisine, played off as "Japanese" by adding "teriyaki", "miso", and "forbidden rice". Don't get me wrong - they still taste good, but not really at all Japanese. The dessert was beautifully plated, but the hojicha flavor used to make it more Asian was completely overpowered by the chocolate and raspberry. Food here is good, but not Japanese. The ambiance is nice, but the service is frustrating. Maybe locals like this, but I wouldn't recommend this for any tourist in the area.

Absolute bonkers that this place is 3 1/2 stars in yelp. We ordered the 6 course meal. Everything was delicious. The only complain I would have is that the service is a bit slow but all the dishes were so good.

Here you will find a lot outdoor seating and plenty of room inside as well. Interestingly on the main floor you can watch the chefs at work. The atmosphere is modern and inviting. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was attentive, spoke English, and was extremely pleasant. He was five stars. Now, for the real reason we went - the food. This restaurant commands top dollar for their food, so I review accordingly, meaning top dollar means top notch experience. I don't think we started off top notch. We had the Mille-Mellow de ceviche to begin. The plate looked great but the flavor was off, really there was no flavor. A small amount of sriracha sauce added a dab of flavor, that coupled with a few jalapeños and one or two onion slices (19€). Other than that it was a bowl of finely chopped tuna, salmon, and white fish. Yes the fish was fresh, but the dish itself missed the mark for what I expect from a ceviche. Next we had a Uramaki Shake Yaki, and things started to get better. The presentation was sloppy but the roll was fantastic. The concentration of fish on the roll was very generous (for 23€ it should be), and the flavorful was profound. The uramaki California roll was next. This was not the California roll I know. I tend to find that California rolls are a mixture of crab, maybe cucumber and avocado but this one was made with salmon and avocado (13€ bargain). I enjoyed it for what it was. Again, the roll was crafted with a generous amount of fish and filling and not overwhelmingly made out of rice. The presentation was pedestrian at best. Finally we had the "selection du chef" sushi. This was 30€ and had 3 pieces of tuna, salmon, and hamachi - along with one langostino (shrimp). The fish was outstanding, fresh, and of the highest quality. However for the selection (nothing extraordinary) it was probably 10€ overpriced. We also had gyoza that were priced at 12€. I had better gyoza for 6€ earlier in the day. Also, the wine pours were a bit stingy. We did not try dessert because everything was 9€ and higher, which is at par with the rest of the pricing. So, this is good sushi, I am sure prepared by a master, but the experience does not command the price. This is NOT a good value in my opinion. They need to raise the standard in order to command this price point. I just expected more.

Found from trip advisor w coupon. Arrived early on rainy sat , with lots of others. Limited menu and choices Service got better, edamame was ok, as was salmon starter, and then had sashimi scallops, maguro. All of which were decent but nothing exceptional

Very nice Japanese food mixed with some French typical products such as foie Gras. Execution is of high level and service is kind. A bit hot in the upper room as there was no air conditioning.

Amazing sushi. Honestly the food was great, staff were nice too. Ask to be seated upstairs, it is cozier !! :)

Introduced by a lady in Prada shop. Decent Japanese foods, although expensive for lunch but quality & fresh foods. Service is also good. Would come again if in Paris again.

So bad, terrible service. Worst Asian restaurant in paris. Over priced and pretentious!