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Yen

  • Address: 22 rue St-Benoît, St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris | Map It
  • Phone: 01-45-44-11-18

Fodor's Review:

If you're having what is known in French as a crise de foie (liver crisis), the result of overindulging in rich food, this chic Japanese noodle house with a summer terrace and a VIP room upstairs is the perfect antidote. The blond-wood walls soothe the senses, the staff is happy to explain proper slurping technique, and the soba (buckwheat noodles), served in soup or with a restorative broth for dipping, will give you the courage to face another round of caramelized foie gras. The soba noodles are made fresh on the premises every day, showing Parisians that there is more to Japanese cuisine than sushi. Desserts come from Sadaharu Aoki, who is famous for his green-tea éclairs. Prices are sobering, but various set menus are available starting at EUR 25 at lunch.

  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Sun. and 2 wks in Aug.
  • Metro: St-Germain-des-Prés

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