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Sushi Shunei

JapaneseOmakaseEdomae Sushi1 Michelin Star18th arr.MontmartreHinoki CounterHistoric First9-Seat Counter

Sushi Shunei in Montmartre is led by Chizuko Kimura, the first female sushi chef in the world to earn a Michelin star, who carries forward the dream of her late husband Shunei Kimura at this intimate 9-seat hinoki counter. Opened in 2021, the restaurant has regained its 1 Michelin star in 2025 after a brief hiatus.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Montmartre / Abbesses (18th arr.)
Since
2021
Chef
Chizuko Kimura
Sushi Shunei — authentic japanese restaurant in Paris, Montmartre / Abbesses (18th arr.)
Plate № 20
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About
Sushi Shunei was opened in 2021 by Japanese sushi master Shunei Kimura and his wife Chizuko, with an original Michelin star awarded just nine months after opening. Following Shunei's passing, Chizuko took sole charge of the counter, bringing in master sushi chef Takeshi Morooka (formerly of Ginza Onodera) as her mentor. Her journey — from tour guide to sushi itamae — is extraordinary by any standard, and in March 2025 she became the first female sushi chef in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. The restaurant seats just nine guests in an intimate space of hinoki cypress and sparse Japanese design, in the bohemian heart of Montmartre. Two services nightly and a Saturday lunch are offered, by reservation only, in pure edomae tradition.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sushi Shunei sits in Montmartre / Abbesses (18th arr.), 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
  • Chef Chizuko Kimura is the first female sushi chef in the world to earn a Michelin star — dining at Sushi Shunei is dining at a moment in culinary history.
  • The 9-seat hinoki counter in Montmartre offers one of the most intimate edomae sushi experiences in all of Paris.
  • The restaurant's founding story — a husband and wife project, carried forward through grief and dedication — gives every meal an emotional depth far beyond technique.
  • Montmartre's bohemian setting is unique among Paris's Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants, almost all of which cluster in the 8th and 16th.

Reservation only, two seatings per evening (19h and 21h30). Saturday lunch also offered. Seats just 9 guests per service — book well in advance via the website.

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Frequently asked

About Sushi Shunei

Is Sushi Shunei an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
Yes — Sushi Shunei 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 Sushi Shunei located?
Sushi Shunei is located at 3 rue Audran, 75018 Paris, Paris, France in the Montmartre / Abbesses (18th arr.) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sushi Shunei?
Sushi Shunei accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Sushi Shunei?
Sushi Shunei sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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