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Naniwa-Ya
JapaneseIzakayaSmall PlatesDonburiSobaUdonKintaro GroupRue Sainte-Anne1st arr.
The izakaya of the Kintaro Group, Naniwa-Ya on rue Sainte-Anne offers a convivial Japanese small-plates experience: maguro yukke, torikara, house soba and udon, and ice-cold sake in a warm, welcoming neighbourhood setting.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- 1st arr. (Rue Sainte-Anne)
- Owner
- Kintaro Group (Japanese-owned)
Plate № 39
About
Naniwa-Ya is the izakaya heart of the Kintaro Group's Japanese restaurant cluster on rue Sainte-Anne. Named after the historical name for the city of Osaka, it embodies the izakaya spirit of after-work gathering, relaxed drinking, and a succession of shareable small plates. At lunch the menu offers a focused selection of house-made soba, udon, and donburi rice bowls; in the evening it broadens into an izakaya range including maguro yukke (tuna tartare), torikara (Japanese fried chicken), gyoza, and katsu curry — all served alongside fresh Japanese beer and a concise sake selection. The restaurant is consistently praised by Japanese expats in Paris as the most authentic casual Japanese experience in the neighbourhood.
Neighborhood & visiting
Naniwa-Ya sits in 1st 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
- One of the few genuine izakayas in central Paris — a Japanese small-plates format where the food is designed to be shared over rounds of cold beer or sake.
- Japanese expat communities consistently rate it as the most authentic casual Japanese restaurant on rue Sainte-Anne.
- Open seven days a week from 11:30am, making it the most accessible Japanese casual dining option in the 1st arrondissement.
Lunch menu focuses on donburi, soba, and udon. Evening izakaya menu expands to small plates. Walk-in friendly but waits possible at peak hours.
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Frequently asked
About Naniwa-Ya
- Is Naniwa-Ya an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Naniwa-Ya 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 Naniwa-Ya located?
- Naniwa-Ya is located at 11 rue Sainte-Anne, 75001 Paris, Paris, France in the 1st arr. (Rue Sainte-Anne) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Naniwa-Ya?
- Naniwa-Ya 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 Naniwa-Ya?
- Naniwa-Ya sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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