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Chakaiseki Akiyoshi

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The world's first chakaiseki restaurant outside Japan, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi in the 15th arrondissement is a deeply meditative kaiseki experience by Fukuoka-born chef Yuichiro Akiyoshi, who trained for ten years under the 3-star tea ceremony tradition of Kyoto's Hyōtei. Awarded 1 Michelin star just a year after opening in 2023.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Montparnasse (15th arr.)
Since
2023
Chef
Yuichiro Akiyoshi
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi — authentic japanese restaurant in Paris, Montparnasse (15th arr.)
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About
Chef Yuichiro Akiyoshi was born in Fukuoka, Japan, and spent a decade mastering cha-kaiseki — the multi-course meal rooted in the Japanese tea ceremony — at Kyoto's legendary 3-Michelin-star Hyōtei. He chose Paris's 15th arrondissement to launch what is, astonishingly, the world's first chakaiseki restaurant outside Japan. The space seats just ten guests around the chef's counter; service is near-silent, phone use is discouraged, and every course — white rice from Toyama, sea bream sashimi with ponzu jelly, abalone-sauce udon, binchotan-grilled trout with caviar, hand-sushi mackerel on crisp nori — is designed to embody the harmony of tea ceremony aesthetics. The meal concludes with the chef preparing matcha in slow, precise silence. Menus range from €160 (table lunch) to €380 (chef's counter dinner). Michelin 1 star awarded March 2024, one year after opening.
Neighborhood & visiting

Chakaiseki Akiyoshi sits in Montparnasse (15th arr.), one of Paris's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The world's first chakaiseki restaurant outside Japan — a completely unique dining category unavailable anywhere else in Europe.
  • Chef Akiyoshi trained for ten years at Kyoto's Hyōtei, a 3-Michelin-star institution, making him one of the world's deepest authorities on tea ceremony cuisine.
  • The meditative, near-silent atmosphere — 10 seats, no phones, one-service-only — delivers a level of calm and focus unlike any other restaurant in Paris.
  • Michelin 1 star awarded within a year of opening confirms the absolute mastery at the heart of every precisely choreographed course.

Reservations required at least 72 hours in advance. One lunch service (12h) and one dinner service (20h). Price varies by seat type: Chef's Counter (€180–€380), Tea Ceremony Counter (€170–€370), Table (€160–€360). Takeout saba sushi also available (€66 for 16 pieces).

Links
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Frequently asked

About Chakaiseki Akiyoshi

Is Chakaiseki Akiyoshi an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
Yes — Chakaiseki Akiyoshi 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 kaiseki format.
Where is Chakaiseki Akiyoshi located?
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi is located at 59 rue Letellier, 75015 Paris, Paris, France in the Montparnasse (15th arr.) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Chakaiseki Akiyoshi?
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Chakaiseki Akiyoshi?
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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