Paris · Sushi · omakase
Jin
JapaneseOmakaseEdomae SushiFine DiningMichelin StarCounter Seating1st arr.
Paris's pioneering Michelin-starred omakase counter, Jin offers just ten seats at a handsome wooden bar where Japanese chefs craft sublime edomae sushi with Hokkaido-sourced fish.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- 1st arr. (Saint-Honoré / Tuileries)
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Satoshi Kobayashi / Akifumi Hara
- Owner
- Takuya Watanabe (founder)
Plate № 16
About
Founded in 2012 by Sapporo-born sushi master Takuya Watanabe, Jin was the first omakase restaurant in Paris to earn a Michelin star, transforming the city's understanding of Japanese fine dining. Tucked in a quiet street between the Louvre and Place Vendôme, the intimate 10-seat counter seats diners in front of two skilled Japanese chefs who prepare each course in silence and with precise ceremony. The menu is strictly omakase — chef's choice — progressing through pristine nigiri, silky hand-rolled temaki, and jewel-like seasonal preparations. Rice is seasoned to perfection, fish is sourced for maximum freshness, and sake pairings are curated with deep knowledge. The experience is meditative, the craftsmanship impeccable.
Neighborhood & visiting
Jin sits in 1st arr. (Saint-Honoré / Tuileries), one of Paris's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Paris's original Michelin-starred omakase: ten seats, two Japanese chefs, and the city's most celebrated edomae sushi counter.
- Every detail — from the hand-seasoned rice to the temperature of each fish — is executed with the disciplined precision of Tokyo's finest sushiya.
- A rare counter-only format that makes every diner feel like a privileged guest watching a live performance in Japanese culinary art.
- Menu JIN (€230) and special toro-caviar signatures (€280–€330) offer a range of omakase luxury within one intimate room.
Strictly omakase; reservations essential and fill weeks in advance. Book via TheFork. Menus from €99 lunch to €330 for signature caviar tasting.
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Frequently asked
About Jin
- Is Jin an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Jin 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 Jin located?
- Jin is located at 6 rue de la Sourdière, 75001 Paris, Paris, France in the 1st arr. (Saint-Honoré / Tuileries) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Jin?
- Jin accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Jin?
- Jin sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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