Paris · Teppanyaki · omakase
Aida (愛田)
JapaneseMichelin 1 StarTeppanyakiOmakase9-Seat Counter7th arr.InvalidesHistoricFirst Michelin JP Restaurant France
Chef-owner Koji Aida opened this historic nine-seat teppanyaki omakase counter in 2005, earning France's first-ever Michelin star for a Japanese restaurant in 2008 — a distinction it continues to hold.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Invalides (7th arr.)
- Since
- 2005
- Chef
- Koji Aida
Plate № 30
About
Tucked behind a discreet koshi lattice screen in a quiet lane of the 7th arrondissement, Aida is one of Paris's most significant Japanese restaurants by any measure. Chef-owner Koji Aida, who grew up in a traditional ryokan in Niigata and resettled in Paris in 1997, opened Aida in 2005 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2008 — the first Japanese restaurant in France to receive this honour. The nine-seat counter is organized around the teppanyaki grill, where Aida prepares a daily-changing multi-course omakase (currently priced at €280) that marries French ingredients — Brittany lobster, Limousin beef chateaubriand, veal sweetbreads, wild asparagus — with Japanese preparations including sashimi, tempura, and seared teppan techniques. The experience is deliberately intimate: a select few guests watch Aida perform in near silence, engaging all five senses. A curated list of Burgundies and grower Champagnes accompanies the menu.
Neighborhood & visiting
Aida (愛田) sits in Invalides (7th arr.), one of Paris's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional teppanyaki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The first Japanese restaurant in France to earn a Michelin star (2008) — a historic milestone still held today.
- Only nine seats around the teppanyaki counter means an extraordinarily intimate, exclusive encounter with Chef Koji Aida.
- The daily-changing menu adapts to each table's preferences, blending French terroir ingredients with Japanese teppan mastery.
- A wine list focused on Burgundy grand crus and grower Champagnes curated personally by the chef.
Omakase menu priced at €280 per person. Only 9 counter seats per evening. Reservations essential and typically booked well in advance. No restaurant walk-ins accepted.
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Frequently asked
About Aida (愛田)
- Is Aida (愛田) an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Aida (愛田) 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 teppanyaki format.
- Where is Aida (愛田) located?
- Aida (愛田) is located at 1 rue Pierre-Leroux, 75007 Paris, Paris, France in the Invalides (7th arr.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Aida (愛田)?
- Aida (愛田) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular teppanyaki restaurants in Paris we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Aida (愛田)?
- Aida (愛田) sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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