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Komatsubaki

JapaneseKaisekiOmakaseSushi Counter8th arr.Hinoki CounterPrivate Tatami RoomSake

A serene kaiseki omakase counter in the 8th arrondissement where chef Yoichi Kino and sous-chef Ryuma Takubo serve multi-course menus in an architect-designed space of hinoki wood and tatami. Le Fooding describes the experience as 'seismic Japanese activity' in the heart of Paris.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Champs-Élysées (8th arr.)
Since
2022
Chef
Yoichi Kino
Komatsubaki — authentic japanese restaurant in Paris, Champs-Élysées (8th arr.)
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About
Komatsubaki is one of Paris's most refined Japanese counters, helmed by Yoichi Kino — formerly chef at Comme des Poissons and a Paris veteran of over 30 years — alongside sous-chef Ryuma Takubo, who previously earned a Michelin star at Yuzu An in Fukuoka. The restaurant, whose name references a traditional Japanese flower, occupies a space designed by architect Ryuichi Nakamura: a 12-seat hinoki (cypress) wood counter and a separate private lounge with tatami mats. The omakase unfolds across ten or more courses showcasing kaiseki principles — seasonal harmony, textural contrast, pristine fish — from bass tartare with gold leaf to a parade of precise nigiri (bluefin, scallop-yuzu, aburi salmon, grilled eel). Reservations can be made at the counter, a 4-seat table, or the tatami private room. The tasting menu is priced from €130.
Neighborhood & visiting

Komatsubaki sits in Champs-Élysées (8th 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
  • One of the most architecturally beautiful Japanese counters in Paris, designed with authentic hinoki cypress and a private tatami lounge.
  • Chef Kino's 30+ years in Paris and Takubo's Michelin-starred Fukuoka background make for a kitchen of rare combined experience.
  • The multi-course kaiseki omakase — from delicate sashimi to precise nigiri — represents the full breadth of traditional Japanese seasonal cuisine.
  • Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner, with three service slots and a private room available for groups.

Reservations required and strongly recommended well in advance. Three service times: 19:00, 20:30, 21:30. Counter (10 seats), table (4 seats), and private tatami room (5–8 people) available. Omakase from €130.

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Frequently asked

About Komatsubaki

Is Komatsubaki an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
Yes — Komatsubaki 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 Komatsubaki located?
Komatsubaki is located at 3 rue d'Artois, 75008 Paris, Paris, France in the Champs-Élysées (8th arr.) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Komatsubaki?
Komatsubaki accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Komatsubaki?
Komatsubaki sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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