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Bon Kushikatsu
JapaneseKushikatsuOsaka11th arr.OberkampfMichelin GuideDeep-Fried SkewersGault&Millau
Osaka-born chef Seiichi Ito brings the refined kushikatsu tradition of Japan's Kitashinchi district to Paris's 11th arrondissement. His Michelin Guide-listed restaurant is the city's definitive address for the art of the deep-fried skewer.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Oberkampf (11th arr.)
- Since
- 2013
- Chef
- Seiichi Ito
Plate № 32
About
Chef Seiichi Ito was born in Osaka in 1978 and ran his own kushikatsu restaurant in Osaka's prestigious Kitashinchi entertainment district from 2009 before moving to Paris in 2013 to open Bon Kushikatsu. Kushikatsu — skewers of meat, seafood, and vegetables coated in panko and deep-fried to crisp perfection — is an Osaka culinary tradition as old and revered as any in Japanese gastronomy. Ito's Paris version is recognised by the Michelin Guide and listed by Gault&Millau, evidence of the rigour and authenticity he brings to what might superficially seem a casual format. The dinner menu is priced at €64, and the restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner most days of the week.
Neighborhood & visiting
Bon Kushikatsu sits in Oberkampf (11th 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The only dedicated kushikatsu specialist in Paris, bringing a prized Osaka tradition rarely found in French-speaking Europe.
- Chef Ito's pedigree — Kitashinchi, Osaka's most prestigious dining district — guarantees absolute authenticity in every panko-coated skewer.
- Michelin Guide listed, proof that this apparently simple format reaches genuine fine-dining levels of craft.
Dinner prix fixe menu €64. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. The restaurant operates the traditional Osaka rule — no double-dipping skewers in the sauce.
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Frequently asked
About Bon Kushikatsu
- Is Bon Kushikatsu an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Bon Kushikatsu 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 izakaya format.
- Where is Bon Kushikatsu located?
- Bon Kushikatsu is located at 24 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, Paris, France in the Oberkampf (11th arr.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Bon Kushikatsu?
- Bon Kushikatsu does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Paris we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Bon Kushikatsu?
- Bon Kushikatsu sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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