iRASSHAi

Just discovered the cutest little gem ☕️✨ — iRASSHAi, right next to the Bourse de Commerce (Pinault Collection) in Paris. The food is absolutely delicious — I’m totally obsessed with their sweet treats (that sesame cookie? ❤️‍🔥) — and don’t even get me started on their matcha selection 😭🍵. If you love cozy vibes, Japanese flavors and a perfect spot to chill, add iRASSHAi to your must‑try list!

I moved from New York earlier this year, and I feel glad to have found a new superstore where I can buy all the Japanese kitchenware, épicerie, and have a casual but delicious meal in Paris. As an Asian person, I always crave Asian flavors, and usually the Japanese stores I’ve found don’t generally offer everything in one place. The first time we stumbled upon it, we spent 2 hours there, shopping, eating, then grabbing a hojicha latte on the way out.

Shop, canteen, café, and a nicer restaurant downstairs all in one place. The space looks good - minimalist and modern, and the overall concept is great, but the heavy foot traffic made the experience feel chaotic and a bit messy. We first tried to eat in the canteen but were told it was closing, and were redirected to the café, which serves the same hot menu and stays open about 10 minutes longer. The café was packed, though we did manage to find two seats at the counter. I ordered the soba and the aubergine. Both were tasty enough but nothing standout. I do wish the dishes had arrived hotter instead of lukewarm. The soba was perfectly al dente, which I appreciated. The hot menu prices felt reasonable. I also tried the black sesame mochi at €4.20, which felt about a euro too high for what it was. Service at the café wasn’t very attentive - staff were focused on prep work and rarely looked up, so I had to get their attention each time I needed something. The café also has a takeaway section with refrigerated food and drinks, which is convenient. The store section includes a freezer section with some single-serve daifuku, though most were sold out. The ambient assortment felt basic and could be much stronger for a specialty Japanese store. We also walked past the restaurant downstairs, which is where the restrooms are located. The dark ambiance is clearly intended to feel upscale, but it came across as dingy instead. A bit more attention to making the area look clean and polished would go a long way. There was a Beams Japan popup, which was exciting to see, but the prices were steep - a simple canvas bag was €59. Overall, the place has a lot of potential, especially if they reconsider the layout, improve traffic flow, and refine some of the spaces for a smoother customer experience.

Great Japanese food in a restaurant space with bright ambience. Also provides kids meals which come with ice-cream which was great for our family. Philomene served us and she was extremely helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here.

I absolutely love this restaurant. Here are a few reasons why: It’s always clean and quiet, with very pleasant background music. The food is simple, light, and easy to understand, and the whole space has a minimalist atmosphere that feels very comfortable. The restrooms are spotless — and most importantly, there is warm water in the sink, which is a rare luxury in many French restaurants. A truly lovely place. Highly recommended.

I went there at 1:30 PM on a national holiday and it was full. However, the turnover was quick, so I got in shortly after. The place was lively with families with children, groups of students, adults enjoying beer, solo, and couples. The staff were friendly and provided explanations about the menu, which was helpful for learning more about Japanese ingredients after the meal. It’s a great spot to enjoy great Japanese food casually—I highly recommend it.

Delicious meals with sincere waiters happy to be here, with warm and discreet welcoming. Food is excellent and fresh and the place is beautiful + clean ! Which is very rare to find in France nowadays. Very professional we recommend!

I visited around 7:30 p.m. midweek, and it felt like a hidden gem right in the heart of Paris, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere. There are counter seats as well as semi-private rooms, making it perfect for groups too. There are two set courses available, with optional add-ons, so you can fully enjoy the experience. In addition to sake, they offer wine and Japanese beer. It’s very reasonably priced—honestly, I almost don’t want anyone else to know about this place. The staff's attentiveness was also very pleasant. KOZEN’s head chef built his career in Japanese cuisine at a top hotel in Wakayama Prefecture, and the dishes here are a beautiful showcase of the delicate techniques unique to Japanese cooking. The sashimi was also wonderfully refined. It’s the kind of place where you can forget you're in the middle of Paris and lose yourself in the moment until late into the night. Above all, the best part is that you can enjoy it all at a very reasonable price.