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Foujita
JapaneseSushiSashimiCounter SushiTraditionalParis Institution1st arr.
Named after the celebrated Franco-Japanese painter, Foujita is one of Paris's oldest and most unassuming sushiya — a Japanese-run counter institution quietly serving some of the city's freshest sashimi since 1981.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- 1st arr. (Louvre / Pyramides)
- Since
- 1981
Plate № 26
About
Established in 1981 and named for the legendary Ecole de Paris painter Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, this discreet sushiya near rue Saint-Roch has been a fixture of Paris's Japanese dining scene for over four decades. The décor is spare and authentic — pale walls, dark wood, small ceramic bowls lined up on shelves, a long counter where the chef works with quiet intensity. Le Fooding describes the chef as working 'eyebrows furrowed, skillfully slicing extremely fresh seafood,' and the assortment of sashimi — salmon, tuna, mackerel, sea bream, octopus — is consistently praised for its quality. Set lunch menus start at €19, making it one of the most affordable traditional sushiya in the 1st arrondissement. A loyal clientele of Japanese expats and Parisian regulars fills the room at both services.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- One of Paris's oldest operating sushiya, Foujita has been quietly serving some of the city's most authentic Japanese counter sushi since 1981.
- The extreme freshness of the seafood — personally selected and sliced by the Japanese chef behind the counter — is the defining feature of every visit.
- Lunch set menus from €19 make it the most accessible traditional edomae sushi experience near the Louvre.
- Open Sundays, a rarity among serious Japanese restaurants in Paris.
Traditional counter seating at the bar is the best vantage point; table seating available in the back. Named after painter Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita.
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Frequently asked
About Foujita
- Is Foujita an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Foujita 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 sushi format.
- Where is Foujita located?
- Foujita is located at 41 rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris, Paris, France in the 1st arr. (Louvre / Pyramides) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Foujita?
- Foujita does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Paris we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Foujita?
- Foujita sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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