Paris · Donburi · casual
Kisin
JapaneseUdonHandmade UdonBib Gourmand8th arr.Kyushu FlourNo Additives
The only handmade udon restaurant in Paris, Kisin uses imported Japanese flour from Kyushu and pure kelp stock with no additives or chemical seasonings. Its Michelin Bib Gourmand, held for eight consecutive years, is the longest such streak for a Japanese restaurant in Paris.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Champs-Élysées (8th arr.)
Plate № 52
About
Kisin, a discreet udon specialist tucked in the 8th arrondissement, has quietly become one of the most decorated Japanese restaurants in Paris. For eight consecutive years — an unprecedented streak — the Michelin Guide has awarded it a Bib Gourmand, one of only two Japanese restaurants in Paris to hold the distinction as of 2025. The chef, described as a 'Bib Gourmand chef from Tokyo,' moved to Paris specifically to open Kisin and uses Japanese flour from Kyushu to hand-roll every udon portion, which is prepared without additives, preservatives, or chemical seasonings. The result is a remarkably pure, elastic noodle that has become a cult favourite among Paris's Japanese community and discerning French diners alike.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The sole handmade udon specialist in Paris, using Japanese Kyushu flour for a texture and purity unavailable anywhere else in the city.
- Michelin Bib Gourmand for 8 consecutive years — the longest unbroken streak of any Japanese restaurant in the Paris Guide.
- Lunch-only Mon–Fri makes it the ideal Japanese comfort food destination for a refined weekday break in the Champs-Élysées area.
No Sat–Sun service; predominantly a lunch address. Arrives at capacity quickly — arrive at opening (11:45) or call ahead. No artificial ingredients in any preparation.
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