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Happa Tei
JapaneseOkonomiyakiTakoyakiOsaka-style2nd arr.Rue Sainte-Anne
Time Out Paris calls Happa Tei's Osaka-style okonomiyaki and takoyaki the most authentic in Paris — a Japanese-owned spot where a long queue of regulars is the surest recommendation.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- 2nd arr. (Rue Sainte-Anne)
- Owner
- Kintaro Group (Japanese ownership)
Plate № 36
About
Happa Tei is operated by the Kintaro Group, the Japanese-owned restaurant company that anchors the rue Sainte-Anne dining scene. The kitchen specialises in Osaka-style street food: okonomiyaki (savoury pancake layered with cabbage, meat or seafood, bonito flakes, and sweet Worcestershire-style sauce) and takoyaki (octopus-filled fried batter balls). Time Out Paris singled out Happa Tei for executing these dishes better than practically anywhere else in the city, with chefs who cook directly on the hot plate in front of diners. A loyal queue of Japanese regulars forms at peak hours — the clearest indicator of authenticity on this already authenticity-rich street.
Neighborhood & visiting
Happa Tei sits in 2nd arr. (Rue Sainte-Anne), 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
- Time Out Paris endorses Happa Tei as the best okonomiyaki and takoyaki in Paris, with authenticity reigning supreme.
- Live hot-plate cooking directly before diners delivers the full Osaka street-food experience rarely found outside Japan.
- Long queues of Japanese regulars at lunch and dinner signal genuine quality.
Extended Sunday hours. Part of the Kintaro Group. No reservations at peak times — arrive early or expect to queue.
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Frequently asked
About Happa Tei
- Is Happa Tei an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Happa Tei 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 Happa Tei located?
- Happa Tei is located at 64 rue Sainte-Anne, 75002 Paris, Paris, France in the 2nd arr. (Rue Sainte-Anne) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Happa Tei?
- Happa Tei 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 Happa Tei?
- Happa Tei sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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