Kodawari Ramen (Tsukiji)

The fish broth is rich yet not greasy, with the freshness perfectly balancing the entire flavor. The atmosphere of the restaurant captures the essence and aroma of Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market, providing an authentic experience of enjoying food right in the market. Although I had to wait an hour in line, it was worth it! This is currently in my top three seafood ramen series in the world!

The ramen is incredible and am totally impressed by the detailing in the deco. The broth so rich, like nothing I’ve ever had before. I recommend this place for the unique experience and flavours… do plan well, the queue is extremely long (1h sometimes) and inside it is cramped..

There are so many better restaurants in Paris that not only treat you better but also offer food that tastes much better than this. I’m not sure why there’s so much hype around this restaurant. The ramen tasted good—the broth was rich, intense, and flavorful. However, the dish I ordered, the Sardine Bomb, was extremely salty. Even with my strong taste buds, it was still too much for me. What really brought down my rating, though, was the service. The queue system seemed to work, but not efficiently. Despite the app telling us to arrive at a certain time, we still had to wait an additional 15-20 minutes, meaning we waited nearly an hour to be seated. To make matters worse, the waitress was incredibly rude. The restaurant was packed, and she kept bumping into me while I was seated. When I asked her where the restroom was, she practically yelled at me and the other women waiting near the toilet. For €20 for just a bowl of ramen and an hour-long wait, being treated like that is just unacceptable.

best ramen that i have ever eaten out of its homeland but in an atmosphere as in the homeland. WORTHS TO WAIT. no matter how long it takes. consider to wait more than an hour but thanks to their well working reservation system, you don't need to stand in fronf of the rest. join the line, follow your que in your mobile and be there on time.

First time trying the ramen here. The sardine broth was too strong for me but it was a hit with others! Very fast and friendly service. We loved the decor and the props, they transported us to Tsujiki market!

If you want to live an immersive experience in a typical Japanese restaurant, this is your place 😊 Restaurant with a lot of decoration typical of the maritime markets of Japan, it's nice to feel welcome in Japanese いらっしゃいませ。 It was a pleasant visit, although the space is small and sometimes you have to share a table with other people, it is nice because you can meet interesting people. The food was delicious, it's not nice they didn't have take away. Without a doubt if I return to Paris that will be a place I would visit again.

YUM! Really loved the interior and the atmosphere, you feel like literally being in a fish market which is fun I guess. The ramen was delicious, a bit too salty for my taste, but for someone who doesn’t usually eat sardines I loved every bit of those grilled ones.

Ramen was super salty and other guests nearby also said the same thing. Understood they want to give the vibe of Tsukiji Fish Market but the smell inside was horrible. Service was super slow, both getting your food and paying the bill. Not worth the long queue (40 minutes+ at 3-4PM). Yokocho outlet is miles better!

The restaurant was recommended by a friend that previously visited Paris. I was told about ramen and sardines and wanted to try it out! There is a QR code on the front window to reserve your spot on the wait list. We were estimated a wait time of 15 minutes, but we did not get seated until 35 minutes later. The restaurant is set up like a fish market and there is not much personal space. There is bench seating and we were seated with another group of diners. We started with the Kodawari Gyoza and Namero Don. The gyoza was a bit different from what we have in the US but it was good and had some good spice to it. The Namero Don was also a good starter and was something I haven't tried before. I ordered the Sardine Bomb Ramen which came with fillets of sardine, pork, and an egg. The broth was strong and the sardine seemed to be too much for me. If you love sardines, this would be the bowl for you! Overall, this place hit the spot for my ramen fix, but I would come by to try the other dishes. If you like sitting up close and personal with others, this would be your place!

Love the experience and the food. Can't believe I went to Paris and our best meal was Japanese but the quality of the ingredients and preparation are top notch and worth the wait. Also the atmosphere they have created there transports you to the alleys of Tokyo...very fun and delicious experience not to be missed if you love ramen.

The restaurant is setup like a fish market with table benches and people squeezing through tight spaces. In the spirit of being packed like a sardine in a small table with barely any elbow room, I ordered the sardine bomb, and it was...forgettable. I must admit: my partner's ramen was actually very delicious. Still, during the night that we dined, the service was incredibly slow (even for Paris standards). Since we were so physically close to other people, it was noticeable when couples around us waited 30+ minutes just to order. It was a very uncomfortable dining experience and I would not return to this location, though ramen lovers should try it at least once.

Super busy because it is super cute with good tasting food. Scan the QR code on restaurant window to put yourself in queue for seating. We had the edamame, cucumber and gyoza appetizer.!Gyoza diff then I had before- edges not pinched together which makes it hard to eat. We cut in half with spoon and ate off of spoon. This alone with the other apps is a meal. Two of us hat the classic with chef add on. Super yummy- my husband said too fishy but to me, perfect! We shared the desserts. I preferred then coffee ice-cream praline one vs the trompe-l'œil clam one. Worth the wait!

My girlfriend and I tried both kodawari ramen. This one specializes in seafood ramen as opposed to meat based broth. My girlfriend thought the seafood one had better flavoring. Admittedly the ingredients were very fresh, but the meat broth is jus more to my liking. The seafood themed one also has an extremely fishy smell. Broth is super light while still keeping a very flavorful umami. Very important to note they use this app called skeepit that has a radius of 3 miles. If you are able to download it early and get into the virtual que it'll save you a lot of time and headache. The wait is also pretty long (in the hours duration). Ramen is pretty authentic especially for France. It's on par with a relatively decent ramen in Japan I think. Worth the visit if you're looking for Michelin places in France. Highly recommend you doing the chef recommendations for the ramen.

The place was cozy and very intimate. I loved that I could sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare. So much attention to detail was given to the food and presentation. The drinks were really refreshing and light. Pairs well with the ramen that was full of flavor. Noodles were chewy and had a good bite to it, cooked perfectly. Me and a friend shared one bowl and it was just the right amt for a light bite. So good for a cold day. I highly recommend it. The service was awesome, our server was very attentive and super nice.

It was recommended by a friend so I had to try it. Wait is long, long, long I would say more that 51 mins where we originally joined the list. Yes. It's elbow to elbow with other customers like what other Yelpers are saying. Gyoza is made special, nothing like other restaurant prepares gyoza that way. I tried the bomb sardines as chef recommendations and it was too salty. I have never tasted a ramen this salty. Anyways, when I was paying I mentioned it to one of the servers and told me that I should have told them so they can give me more broth cuz Japanese wanted theirs salty. Hmmmm, don't think so! I've been to different Japanese place but salt is not in their menu. For the wait, the food and the ambiance it's not for me. There's more line going to the bathroom. I regretted to wait that long where I can get better ramen back in the US. What can I say, experience is a good teacher.

Food was great.. service was prompt. I would recommend to line up first. Ready to wait for an hour or so... place is decorated like fish market including sounds.. minus the smell. Friendly service too.

Amazing place, great ambiance Food is flavorful and has a great replication of ramen in Japan

I waited 45 minutes to an hour to try this sardine ramen today around 3 PM. Overall, it was a unique and tasty experience but a tad too salty for my liking. The small, cramped interior is made to look and feel like you're at Japan's fish market. From (fake?) fresh fish decor to speakers playing the sounds of a busy live fish market, it definitely felt like I was in Japan. Shared tables can fit up to 6 people each. I tried the classic ramen and added an egg. Overall, a pretty unique ramen experience. Just expect to wait.

Came here with my fiancé during our trip to Paris and wow we were not disappointed! There was a line to get in but it was definitely worth the hype. You scan the barcode at the front of the restaurant and get in a virtual queue. The wait was actually really short despite how popular the restaurant was. As for the ramen, it was some of the best ramen we've ever had - and we loved how unique the flavors were. All the ramen here has some element of seafood and had so much umami. The interior was simply so delightful. Once we walked in we felt like we had been transported into a Japanese fish market as they made such an effort to make it look like one. It was one of the coolest dining experiences we ever had. The staff was so nice as well. Though we didn't speak French, they were so accommodating and spoke English with us and also provided an English menu. If we ever come back to Paris, we'd definitely come back to eat their ramen again!

YES! Or I should say Oui! It has been a very long time since I had ramen this good. We came in earlier today for dinner and we're not disappointed. I was worried we wouldn't get seated with a baby but the staff was beyond accommodating. They really went out of their way to make us comfortable. To start we ordered edamame, kirin beer, and a margarita. The margarita was surprisingly good. My kirin beer was great as well. The edamame hit the spot. The ramen was top notch! The portions are just right. A little light on meat but the broth is the best. We also ordered a rice pudding crème brûlée that is all made in house. While it is a little strange, it was tasty. Food is great! Service and value is great. This place fills up quick around dinner so if you have a baby like us come a bit earlier!

Wasn't sure what to expect when I went in, but it turned out to be the most unique ramen experience I've ever had! We arrived around 5PM on a weekday and there wasn't a wait... but 30 minutes later, there definitely was. I think there are two really cool things about this restaurant. 1) The inside atmosphere makes you feel like you're at a fish market in a good way. There's real fish at the side of your table. There's equipment hanging above you. There's audio of merchants trying to sell things in the background. Everything is clean and well kept. Kind of gets you in the mood for the food. 2) Every ramen on the menu is fish based! All the ramen I've had before are pork/chicken so this was an amazing change. The fish is very delicate and the flavors complement each other well. Would recommend it for those wanting to try something new by the Lourve!

Definitely a cool place. Interior is designed like a Japanese fish market, and there are even speakers that play sounds to simulate this. I'm a moderate fan of seafood, and the seafood ramen was much too fishy for me.

One of the best dining experiences I had in Paris. This Ramen restaurant focuses on authentic ramen. Noodles and sauces made with authentic ingredients imported from Japan. Seating is shared with multiple parties. We enjoyed the Sashimi, edamame, and chicken ramen. Add the egg. It was also fun trying Japanese cocktails. The restaurant is popular, we went at 4 before a line started. Great service. Decor is like a fish market.

Amazing place for ramen. Feels as authentic as Japan. The decor of the place is really funny and emerges you in Tsukiji market. Quick service but the place is a bit narrow and loud. Also, don't be afraid to quite for a long time. No booking

The ramen was one of the best I've had in a while. The decor itself was very cute and on theme with the fish market vibe they were going for. Though the seats were a little cramped so it's a bit uncomfortable to eat but otherwise it was great. The food took a reasonable amount to time to get ready.

Wow and wow! Highly recommended if you are ever remotely near by. There can be up to an hour line outside-- and for good reason.. The ramen here is amazing! Ordered the salt bomb sardine ramen, which was super delicious (and salty as well). It had a good richness, noodles were the right firmness. It was one of the more unique ramens I've had in recent memory, and totally not expected in the middle of Paris. Once you get past the long line (or avoid by going early), the place inside is overall very cozy, and it really transports you to Tsukiji fish market in Japan with all of their decor. Service was friendly and ramen came out pretty fast.

One of the top 2 ramen shops I've tried outside of Japan. Would come back in a heartbeat. Heard about this place from a friend of a friend who said this was one of the top ramen places in Paris. Came by first on a Sunday evening at 7:30pm and the line was about 25 people outside, so we ended up going elsewhere that night. Next day we came at 6pm, at which point there were only a couple people in line so we got seated within 10 minutes. The staff was cordial and friendly, once greeted and seated we were presented menus right away. Since it was pretty busy you'd have to flag them down to order, after which the food came pretty quickly within 10-15 minutes. Our server checked in a couple times while we were eating too and asked if we wanted dessert or additional drinks after we'd finished our ramen. Now let's talk ramen--we got "our classic" sardine shoyu ramen €13.5 and the "creamy and rich" sea bream paitan ramen. This wasn't your momma's traditional shoyu that you may normally get--the broth had a clear cut sardine flavor, the personification of sea water meeting umami in a savory broth. First sip of the broth and my reaction was O_O WOW. The sea bream ramen €13.5, a richer broth with a mellow balanced flavor, traversed the line between creamy and drinkable in a good way; you could taste the fish base yet the creaminess was more delicate than the sardine flavor of the shoyu broth. Enough to make you keep coming back for another spoonful. I was also impressed that both broths were super flavorful without being too overly salty like so many US ramen spots where I'm searching for a huge glass of water afterwards. It gets better. The noodles were next level. Perfect texture, bounciness/springiness and chew. (Ugh. Dying a little inside right now bc this place is so far away and I can't go grab a bowl right now =( ) the marinated sardines were delicious. The chashyu was one of the best I've ever had--super flavorful and tender, yet managing to hold together in the broth. The sea bream slices were fresh, cooked just right, and paired well with the broth. The tamago (added as an extra) had a perfectly soft yolk. There's a little blurb on their menu saying how they grow, mill and make they own ramen noodles in house with wheat from Champagne area in France, and how their chashyu pork is Iberico Pata Negra Cebo de Campo sourced from Spain, and how their ramen flavors and techniques follow Japanese ramen "DNA". Yes, yes and YES!!! The ingredients are unabashedly a mix of local and Japanese sources and the result is a successful marriage of flavors and textures that defines ramen innovation while staying true to it's core. As you can see from the pictures, the other interesting thing about the shop is the decor. They've managed to recreate a scene directly out of a seafood shop at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, complete with boxes of fish, lobsters, clams, etc harvests from the ocean lined up in the aisles, scales, hooks, gloves, a portable radio, a rice cooker--if you could find it in a seafood purveyor at a fish market, you can see it in the decor of the restaurant. There was a giant (plastic) tuna sitting attached atop the middle of the table where we were seated. They even went as far as to recreate a sewer cover on the floor of the restaurant in the same style as in Tokyo. And the bathrooms are no exception--they look straight out of a back alley between the fish market shops (speaking from experience in Tsukiji!). Straight up amazing the level of detail they put into recreating the ambiance.

I get that in Paris you are supposed to take your time and enjoy your meal but the servers at Kodawari Ramen took it to another level. I guess their motto is the same as the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" as they did not want us to leave. We tried multiple times trying to flag a server down and when we finally got our itemized bill we had to wait another eternity for them to swipe our card (apparently they only have one credit card machine for the entire restaurant). Unfortunately, these servers will straight up look at you and ignore you like you're one of those people trying to get you to sign their petition and 'donate' money to their cause. Ramen was good. Skip out on the chicken. You're not missing much.

Very few vegan options. Just one vegan ramen on menu. The staff said it comes with a salty broth, but the broth was basically salt. It was some kind of pesto broth, I'm still not sure what it was, but super salty. Plus they try to be fancy with it, with salad and edible flowers as toppings, it doesn't help. I just wanted plain ramen. The noodles was VERY GOOD though. I think they make their own noodles. They also have a cucumber salad which is vegan. It was heavy on ginger, but I liked it. Service was a bit slow. The place was packed. But I really liked how they had it set up. It looks like you walked into a ramen cart in a seaside town.

I loved everything about this restaurant. The ambience is a Japanese seafood market and the ramen very impressive. We walked passed this restaurant on our way to lunch and saw a long line out the door. We decided to try it the next day to see what all the hype was about. We came about 10 minutes before opening and were 6th in line. The gyoza was deconstructed, but delicious. The sardine shoyu ramen was a light broth, but overall good. My favorite was the paitan de daurade royale (the chef version). The broth was rich and creamy and a little spicy. Worth the extra cost for the added ingredients (tamago and chashu). Our total came out to 39.50. A great price for two. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the mood for ramen.

My last night in Paris before heading home for thanksgiving, I've been in Strasbourg all day since 10am it's now 10pm,and dead tired too think about getting on another train for food. My Airbnb is located in the 2nd where a new little Tokyo is emerging. After noticing a ramen restaurant just 2 blocks away with long lines every night I thought why not!? Wow was I was in for a surprise! As I opened the door with with hunger and excitement (and a tad of nervousness because LA has some of the best ramen outside of Japan) I was immediately transported to the early morning fish markets of Japan! The sights, sounds (they even went as far as to play recordings of a real life fish market auction action) and all other senses were completely immersed with Japanese culture. One step outside the door you're in Paris. The next step inside you are in Osaka or Tokyo! The service is great, the food is spot on, the noodles are cooked to perfection, and the broth has an authentic deep home cooked flavor that can only be explained once you arrive. Every detail is meticulously thought out down to the server uniforms. If you are in Paris and craving Ramen, take the 3 or 7 ...and enjoy the most authentic Japanese ramen experience outside of Japan in the heart of Paris!

This is an unforgettable, truly unique experience in Paris. I've been going to Tokyo once/twice a year before the pandemic and have been itching to go back. If you've been to Tsukiji, the original fish market in Tokyo, you'll know Kodawari did a great job decorating this restaurant to the tee. Everything from the sound to the staff outfit mirror the Tsukiji experience. While you slurp on ramen, background noise is the sound of an actual fish auction. And in true Japan fashion, there are plenty of life-like wax replica fish and other seafood. The fish-based broth is a nice change from the typical pork/chicken-based ramen. The line seems intimidating but moves quickly. I highly recommend adding this stop to your Paris itinerary.

if you've had ramen from japan and other parts of the world, you probably never had sardine ramen before and let me tell you, it will be last time I will have a bowl of this. first, the broth is infused with the sardines which makes it salty and fishy taste. however, the noodle texture is well done but this ramen still falls in the 2 out of 5 range. the popularity of this shop should be studied since the food quality does not match. if you like fishy food and want to give this a try, then be my guest

Was intrigued by how this restaurant only uses fish-based broth instead of the traditional pork broth, and boy we were NOT disappointed! We got the sardine bomb ramen, chef-style with the 48hr onsen egg, chashu and chicken which was wholesome and delightful. Perfect bowl of ramen on a cold fall day in Paris. Also highly recommend the Sardine Shelter appetizer that just MELTS in your mouth - I think I could've had 5 of those myself. We ordered a wakame (seaweed) appetizer but the staff misheard and delivered a bowl of edamame instead, which was still good so we were OK with it. This restaurant has a super cool Tsukiji market vibe with communal dining (so make sure you're good with sitting with strangers in super close quarters!). Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. They don't take reservations so get there early and join the virtual waitlist via the QR code on the window (we waited about an hour but they'll text you when your table is ready). Definitely a spot we'll come back to on our next trip to Paris!

Interior was really cool, but we did not enjoy the fish broth. Would not recommend this place. Really salty.

It's been a while since I waited for ramen. I used to do this all the time, but saw a line in Paris for Japanese ramen. Not sure what I was expecting, but a line generally means it's good, right? Definitely pleased with the ramen. Fish-based broth was something new to me. But not sure it would be worth the wait again.

Our first time in Paris when walking to the Louvre museum we discovered this. There was a long line in the morning but we came at 5pm after visiting the museum there was no line. Then the line of 10 peoples appears 20 mins later. We were lucky didn't have to wait to get in. The restaurant decoration is very fun. It looks like a fish market in Japan. We had the Sardine Bomb and Pantain With extra eggs. Personally, both soups broth are really good but the Sardine Bomb is too salty for our taste. The Pantain is our favorite. I wish they could add some green vegetables in the soup. We would come back again.

No reservations, but if you get there early enough, you'll only be looking at a 15-20 minute wait. Excellent ramen, fun decor and vibe, decent prices.

Scan the QR code in the window to join the queue. That wait is long but it's worth it. The ambiance is unique and very thought through. The product is unique, a French owned and operated ramen shop with a fish based stock. Having just spent the prior 2 weeks in Japan I had my reservations but what a surprise! It was delicious. I had the spicy shio ramen and it was great. My wife had the shoyu which she enjoyed as well. We also ordered the Gypsies which are not what one would expect but we're alright none the less. Worth the wait.

Unforgettable Experience! I highly recommend this place if you want to try something new while in Paris. The atmosphere is amazing and you don't feel like you are in Paris. The place is decorated as one of the most popular fish markets in Tokyo - Tsukiji Market. The service is friendly. The food is really good!

Had no idea that this ramen joint was an homage to the old Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, but what a great surprise when we arrived: boxes of "iced" fish everywhere and sounds from the old market piped in over speakers. It was probably the most fun meal we had in Paris, and the ramen was great as well. I'm a fan of fish stock soups and adding the chunks of sea bream and other fish to the soups was wonderful. Home made noodles only made it better - highly recommend.

Unique ramen that was delicious. We tried 3 different ones. Their take on a margarita was like a shot but very good. We loved the atmosphere.

For those wanting a break from the richness of French cuisine, Kodawari is a great ramen shop to check out! The novelty of the place sets up the lively fish market ambience. The fish-based broth brings uniqueness to the typical pork-based ramen. I tried the the Paitan chef and the broth was creamy and tasty and it had all the fixings including chicken, chashu, fish, and egg. A very tasty and filling meal!

Service was terrible. They were not busy and there were so many workers but no one asked for our order for 20 minutes. Then a couple that sat down way after us got their ramen first. The workers seemed to just want to socialize with each other. They do not offer drinks with ice. The soda is not served cold. The broth was alittle too fishy tasting but that was to be expected. The extra beef cheek was not that great. Egg & noodles were the best.

The design of the restaurant was absolutely amazing! The broth was great and the meat was easy to chew. The kirin ichi ran beer went well with the ramen. Highly recommend!!

Don't know what the hype was about. Food was so-so. The decor was different from normal restaurant setting and that was it.

Really great Ramen, friendly staff and fun decor that makes you feel like you are in a fish market in Japan. We stayed three doors down from this Ramen restaurant. Every time we walked by there was a line of between seven and 25 people. The locals lined up for lunch and for dinner every day we were here. We decided that if there wasn't a huge line we would jump in and try it and we are happy that we did. We got the whitefish Ramen with the chefs choice in both the different styles with chicken and pork. The Ramen is one of the best I've had, and I recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a nice warm bowl of soup to fight off a rainy and cold, Paris winter day.

The only and best fish-broth ramen I've ever tasted in my whole life in Europe!! Must try food experience!!

Do not waste your time here. Mad at myself for waiting so long to get in. It is not like Tsukiji at all - not authentic Japanese and not worth the wait. Terrible.

Great meal and ambience but the waiter swindled me into double tipping. It ruined an otherwise great meal

Such a gem nestled in the side-streets near the Louvre. I didn't expect myself to have Japanese food while in Paris, but Kodawari exceeded all expectations. My hotel was right above Kodawari, and we noticed that the line gets pretty insane, considering how much table space is inside the restaurant. I always feel like dining should be made into an enjoyable experience, but Kodawari took it to the next level. Walking in, you're immediately transported to a Japanese fish market; the tables are separated into "stalls", every inch is adorned with Japanese knick-knacks and fake market items, and the floor mimics cobblestone and wooden planks. The servers are dressed in fish market attire (rubber boots and aprons), and the restaurant even plays fish market recordings as background noise for the full sensory experience. As for the ramen, everything was on point. The tender char-siu and springy ramen noodles were wrapped in the deep umami flavors of the sea bream broth, which honestly tasted like it came from the sea. A dash of sesame oil over the top elevated the flavors even more. Overall, Kodawari was the most pleasant culinary surprise that we stumbled across while in Paris. Definitely recommend.

I gave two stars for the decorations. But no authentic Japanese ramen place uses soba noodles in their ramen. In Japan, we have Soba noodle shops for that purpose. Cilantro? This is not an ingredient used at all unless you want Vietnamese Pho. I have never seen black thick, murky soup or yellow chicken broth either. I wanted to like this place so much and was very excited to try it after waiting for hours but try to find a real ramen place that has a real Japanese owner and/ or cook. You won't be disappointed.

Didn't expect to have the best ramen I've ever tasted in Paris. The decor made me feel like I was transported into a fish market in Japan. It was an incredible experience of sound and taste.

Great food -- definitely worth the wait and the theme adds to the experience. Would definitely recommend when visiting Paris!

Local fish ramen digs in a fish market setting and ambient music.

Very cute Paris ramen spot. The seating here is communal, and there was a wait as this place seems very popular! This is unlike any other ramen I have ever had as most ramens I've had are pork based rather than fish based. Still very delicious and very thoughtfully planned. It seems they use capers which is something i would just never imagine in my ramen. My only disappointment was that they did not have hot green tea here like it is offered in most Japanese restaurants I have been to...Only canned beverages. Excellent friendly service though! Also such a cute place for photo ops as they have styled it as if it was a Japanese fish market. The staffs uniform even include boots as if they work at a fish market, very cute touch lol