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Kotteri Ramen Naritake
JapaneseRamenTonkotsuShoyuMisoCounter1st arr.Palais Royal
A cult ramen counter near Palais Royal operated by a Japanese chef, famous for its customisable-fat tonkotsu broth and consistently described as the best ramen in Paris.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- 1st arr. (Palais Royal)
Plate № 48
About
Kotteri Ramen Naritake is a tiny, wood-lined counter restaurant that has earned a devoted following among Paris's Japanese community and visiting food pilgrims. Diners choose between a shoyu (soy) or miso base, then select a fat level — assari (light), futsuu (medium), or kotteri (rich) — before adding extras like chashu pork, seasoned egg, spicy spring onion, or even a pat of butter, a nod to its Paris home. A single Japanese chef stands before the broth pot, tasting and refining throughout service. No reservations are taken, and queues are the norm from noon onwards. Portions are generous and prices are among the lowest in the neighbourhood.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kotteri Ramen Naritake sits in 1st arr. (Palais Royal), 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 ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The customisable fat-level system lets you build the exact tonkotsu bowl you want — a rarity outside Japan.
- Repeatedly acclaimed by Japanese residents in Paris as the most authentic ramen in the city.
- Open-kitchen counter seating means you watch the chef work and taste the broth in real time.
No reservations. Cash preferred. Queues begin at opening; arriving at 11:30 am typically means no wait. Raw garlic press on the table is a house signature.
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Frequently asked
About Kotteri Ramen Naritake
- Is Kotteri Ramen Naritake an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Kotteri Ramen Naritake 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 ramen format.
- Where is Kotteri Ramen Naritake located?
- Kotteri Ramen Naritake is located at 31 rue des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris, Paris, France in the 1st arr. (Palais Royal) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kotteri Ramen Naritake?
- Kotteri Ramen Naritake does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Paris we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kotteri Ramen Naritake?
- Kotteri Ramen Naritake sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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