SOMA Saintonge

We decided to dine here last minute because the menu looked great. Sadly, the place got super crammed very quickly to the point where the servers kept running into my chair Needless to say that, we felt uncomfortable and rushed by the service. The tables were just too close together and it can get loud to have a conversation there. Now the food, some highlights and some not so much. We agree that the price was on the high side for the quantity of food. We were told 5-6 dishes per person would be ok but honestly it was not. The place is cute and the food looks good but alas, not for us

Just fantastic food and amazing presentation. Edit: also have to add that service was very attentive and friendly. This was our trip’s most memorable meal

Love the friendly staff, the fish carpaccio was great but the tempura sauce was lacking flavor and the spicy tuna rice was too chewy. Still enjoyed the atmosphere and intimate vibe!

The place is amazing, and one of the best dinners I’ve ever had. I would have given 5 stars but unfortunately one of our servers really brought down the experience. We waited nearly 20 minutes to be acknowledged, had multiple orders forgotten, felt rushed, and were overall ignored in what should have been an intimate setting. It left the evening feeling bittersweet. That being said, the bar chefs and the rest of the staff were outstanding, and the food itself was absolutely incredible. Not sure if this was just an off night, but I’ve never experienced this level of rudeness all week until tonight. I still highly recommend visiting and supporting this small business. It is truly a gem. I hope ownership takes note, because fixing this one issue could make the experience flawless. Thank you again for one of the best meals we’ve had!

A fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. The chef’s creative dishes are really enjoyable and break free from conventional ideas. The staff are all friendly, making it a very comfortable restaurant. The best part is that it’s easy to drop by anytime😊

Visited while they had a chef with Japanese Latin American influence, in residence. Fresh raw fish sublimed by beautiful combinaison, very tasty plates and friendly team! A local beautiful friendly little place (not so little :)) : Go

EDIT: It’s shocking to receive such a condescending and racist reply for simply sharing honest feedback. First, we live in Paris, so your assumption that we are ‘weekend people’ is completely false. Second, we travel to Japan frequently and dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, so we are well aware of what authentic, high-quality Japanese cuisine looks like. We are more than willing to pay for well-executed, thoughtfully prepared dishes, but the reality is that your food simply did not justify the price. Instead of attacking customers and making offensive generalizations, perhaps focus on improving your dishes and service. A truly great restaurant doesn’t need to insult its customers to defend itself. ORIGINAL: Easily the worst Japanese food I’ve ever had. This place is a blatant tourist trap. They charged an outrageous 20€ for just five slices of duck and a bowl of rice. The tempura portion was larger, but feels like a piece of dough instead of light and crispy as tempura should be. And don’t even get me started on the soba dish, which amounted to barely two bites. The only redeeming factor? The waitstaff were friendly.

Amazing restaurants ! Everything was mouthwatering and packed with flavor. It was SO good. Can't wait to go back.