{"id":51179,"date":"2025-07-28T00:03:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T22:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=51179"},"modified":"2025-07-28T20:04:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T18:04:20","slug":"kura-restaurant-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/28\/kura-restaurant-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Savor some refined Japanese cuisine inside the Kura restaurant, nearby Paris La Muette"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_51184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51184\" style=\"width: 487px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51184\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/101498233_2911864718849332_7309660216075747328_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/101498233_2911864718849332_7309660216075747328_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/101498233_2911864718849332_7309660216075747328_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/101498233_2911864718849332_7309660216075747328_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/101498233_2911864718849332_7309660216075747328_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/101498233_2911864718849332_7309660216075747328_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Guillaume Arditi<\/strong>, the founder of this <strong>Japanese<\/strong> haven, standing in the heart of the western part of <strong>Paris<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>For over a decade, the <em>Kura <\/em>restaurant has established itself as a must-visit destination for lovers of authentic Japanese cuisine, and was created by a French <em>entrepreneur <\/em>Guillaume Arditi, originally from the world of finance, plus a deep affection for Japan. This elegant venue offers a refined immersion into the culinary traditions of Japan, using only premium ingredients, directly imported from Japan, starring artisanal <em>sake<\/em>, rare teas, premium <em>Niigata<\/em> rice, traditional soy sauce, and other delicacies, all sourced from small local producers. <\/strong><strong>The setting, minimalist and serene, exudes a certain <em>Zen<\/em> aesthetics. A wood-clad dining room with subdued lighting creates a calm ambiance, complemented by a private lounge at the back for intimate gatherings. In warmer months, a welcoming terrace at the front of the building provides a pleasant alternative. But the true magic happens in the kitchen, where Chef Yoshihiro Suzuki, a master of <em>kaiseki<\/em> cuisine, prepares thoughtful tasting menus that celebrate the essence of Japanese gastronomy. <\/strong><em>By AP<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_51183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51183\" style=\"width: 487px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51183\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/148455296_3626680404034423_2345721634812515735_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/148455296_3626680404034423_2345721634812515735_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/148455296_3626680404034423_2345721634812515735_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/148455296_3626680404034423_2345721634812515735_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/148455296_3626680404034423_2345721634812515735_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/148455296_3626680404034423_2345721634812515735_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start your <strong>diner<\/strong> with a fresh <strong>appetizer<\/strong> selection..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Therefore, we deeply invite you to invest the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantkura.com\/\"><em><strong>Kura<\/strong><\/em><\/a>&nbsp;restaurant, as a true rare <strong>gem<\/strong>, where you can savor the spirit of <strong>Japan<\/strong> in a refined <strong>Parisian<\/strong> setting. At <strong>lunchtime<\/strong>, the <strong>restaurant<\/strong> offers accessible various <strong>menus<\/strong> (starting at <strong>\u20ac24<\/strong> and <strong>\u20ac26<\/strong>), including an <em><strong>amuse-bouche<\/strong><\/em>, <em><strong>sashimi<\/strong><\/em>, a daily <strong>fish<\/strong>, and <strong>dessert<\/strong>. For something more <strong>elaborate<\/strong>, don&#8217;t miss the the <em><strong>bento<\/strong> of the day<\/em>, available for <strong>\u20ac39<\/strong>. In the <strong>evening<\/strong>, the <strong>experience<\/strong> becomes <strong>elevated<\/strong>, with two <strong>tasting menus<\/strong> (at <strong>\u20ac48<\/strong> and <strong>\u20ac68<\/strong>, served <em><strong>on-site<\/strong><\/em> only), showcasing the <strong>chef<\/strong>\u2019s <em>finesse<\/em> through a series of delicate <strong>seasonal dishes<\/strong>. The <strong>menu<\/strong> changes every month, but we could give you examples of past <strong>dishes<\/strong>, including <em><strong>chawanmushi <\/strong><\/em>with <strong>watercress<\/strong> and <strong><em>sansho<\/em> pepper<\/strong>, with avocado-cucumber-ginger <em><strong>gazpacho<\/strong><\/em>, unless you prefer salt-crusted <strong>sea bream<\/strong>, or <strong>grilled lamb<\/strong> rack with <strong>red <em>miso<\/em><\/strong> and <em><strong>yuzu<\/strong><\/em>, accompanied by <strong><em>Haenuki<\/em> rice<\/strong> and house-made <strong><em>miso<\/em> soup<\/strong> (photo credits: <em>Kura<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_51189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51189\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51189 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/490569764_9433520086683730_3796829741347693947_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..like this <strong>high-end<\/strong> sourced <strong>fishes <\/strong>on premium <strong>rice<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51187\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51187 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/523910725_18516208066003441_5580596428629920704_n-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/523910725_18516208066003441_5580596428629920704_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/523910725_18516208066003441_5580596428629920704_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/523910725_18516208066003441_5580596428629920704_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/523910725_18516208066003441_5580596428629920704_n-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/523910725_18516208066003441_5580596428629920704_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When <strong>French<\/strong> tradition meets <strong>Japanese<\/strong> basics..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those days of 2025, the traditional <em><strong>sushi<\/strong> <\/em>and <em><strong>sashimi<\/strong><\/em>, including some <strong>fish<\/strong> parts, burnt with a <strong>blowtorch<\/strong>, stand on the <strong>menu<\/strong>. In the other hand, a <strong>French touch<\/strong> has been recently provided with a hint of <em><strong>foie gras<\/strong><\/em>, married with a <strong>grilled<\/strong> meat piece.<\/p>\n<p>On the sweet side, <strong>creativity<\/strong> shines with <strong>desserts<\/strong>, such as peach <em><strong>compote<\/strong><\/em>, with <em><strong>yuzu<\/strong><\/em>, <strong>chocolate<\/strong> tart with <strong><em>Hojicha<\/em> ice cream<\/strong>, or a <em><strong>matcha<\/strong> <\/em>with <strong>strawberry<\/strong> <strong>shortcake<\/strong>, for a refined <strong>finish<\/strong>. An exceptional <em><strong>sake<\/strong> <\/em>selection, warm and attentive <strong>service<\/strong>, and a <strong>menu<\/strong> that evolves each <strong>month<\/strong>, all contribute to a truly memorable <strong>dining experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantkura.com\/\"><em><strong>Kura<\/strong><\/em><\/a>&nbsp;restaurant, 56 rue des Boulainvilliers, 75016 Paris (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)1 45 20 18 32. More details on their official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantkura.com\/\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\">\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For over a decade, the Kura restaurant has established itself as a must-visit destination for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":51215,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,927],"tags":[1430,1500,1832,33,574],"class_list":["post-51179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy","category-paris-area","tag-japan","tag-japanese-gastronomy","tag-kura-restaurant","tag-paris","tag-restaurant"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51179"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51218,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51179\/revisions\/51218"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}