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Abri Soba
JapaneseSobaIzakayaHandmade Noodles9th arr.Michelin GuideSmall PlatesNatural WineNo Reservations
The izakaya side-project of lauded chef Katsuaki Okiyama (ex-Taillevent, Robuchon, L'Agapé), Abri Soba is a Michelin-listed soba and small-plates counter in the 9th arrondissement. Handmade buckwheat noodles and creative Japanese 'tapas' are the hallmarks of this always-packed neighbourhood gem.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Cadet / Grands Boulevards (9th arr.)
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Katsuaki Okiyama
Plate № 51
About
Abri Soba is the Japanese expression of Katsuaki Okiyama, one of the most talented Japanese chefs working in Paris's French fine-dining world. After earning praise at Taillevent, Robuchon, and L'Agapé, Okiyama opened Abri (his French bistro) and then Abri Soba, a dedicated izakaya specialising in buckwheat soba noodles and a rotating menu of refined small plates. Dishes include hay-smoked beef with eggplant, savory flan with grilled eel, fried tofu with dashi, and octopus croquettes — all meticulously crafted yet casual in presentation. Paired with an excellent sake selection and natural wines, the experience is quintessentially neo-Parisian-Japanese. The Michelin Guide lists Abri Soba. No reservations are taken; early arrival or patience is required.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Okiyama trained at Taillevent, Robuchon, and L'Agapé — his izakaya cooking brings French fine-dining precision to Japanese comfort food.
- The only restaurant in the neighbourhood serving genuinely handmade buckwheat soba, prepared fresh daily.
- The rotating small-plates menu — from hay-smoked wagyu to agedashi tofu — rewards repeat visits and makes every meal a discovery.
- Natural-wine-friendly sake list and relaxed counter seating make this one of the most convivial Japanese addresses in Paris.
No reservations taken. Fills very quickly — arrive when it opens or try a weeknight. Order 2–3 small plates at a time to avoid them all arriving together.
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Frequently asked
About Abri Soba
- Is Abri Soba an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Abri Soba is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Paris: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Abri Soba located?
- Abri Soba is located at 10 rue Saulnier, 75009 Paris, Paris, France in the Cadet / Grands Boulevards (9th arr.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Abri Soba?
- Abri Soba does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Paris we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Abri Soba?
- Abri Soba sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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