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Takara

Name: Takara
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover Takara, Paris's oldest Japanese restaurant, tucked into a quiet street of the Opéra district since 1958. Sit down for authentic sushi, sashimi, or a warming nabe hot pot in a homely, old-fashioned setting loved by locals and celebrities alike.

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Reasons to go

Serving Japanese cuisine in Paris's Opéra district since 1958, one of the city's longest-running Japanese restaurants.
Located in Paris's so-called Japanese quarter, a cluster of Japanese eateries near Rue Sainte-Anne.
Known informally as a favourite among French celebrities despite its unpretentious, homely setting.

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Full description

Tucked into a quiet street in the Opéra district, Paris's so-called Japanese quarter, Takara has served authentic Japanese cuisine since 1958. The menu features classic sushi, sashimi and nabe (Japanese hot pot) in a warm, old-fashioned setting reminiscent of Japan.

Known informally as a favourite among French celebrities, it offers an unpretentious, homely atmosphere for savouring traditional flavours.

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Address

14 Rue Molière, 75001 Paris, France · Palais-Royal

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Reservations are highly recommended as it's a popular, cozy spot, though solo diners can sometimes grab a seat at the bar without booking.

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Reviews

Loved dining here. Felt like a pocket of Japan in Paris. Quality, taste, and service all 10/10. Loved the nigiri mix, the miso cod was so delicate, and the negi toro maki with ciboulette . Will definitely come back & so happy to discover they offer take out.

Sabrina Campos

1/5

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