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Taisho Ken
JapaneseRamenGyozaDonburi8th arr.Japanese Home CookingLunchCasual
A long-standing, Japanese-staffed canteen in the 8th arrondissement, Taisho Ken serves honest home-style Japanese cooking — ramen, gyoza, katsudon, tonkatsu — at prices rarely seen this close to the Champs-Élysées.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Champs-Élysées (8th arr.)
Plate № 44
About
Taisho Ken is one of the most authentic and unpretentious Japanese restaurants in the 8th arrondissement, quietly serving a loyal clientele of local professionals and Japanese expats for many years. The small, cosy dining room is staffed by Japanese personnel who prepare and serve a menu of Japanese home staples: tonkotsu-style ramen, crisp gyoza, hearty katsudon, and breaded tonkatsu. Reviewers consistently praise the genuine flavour, friendly service, and value — a lunch platter runs around €15–18. There is no pretension here, just reliable, honest Japanese cooking in a neighbourhood more often associated with expense-account dining.
Neighborhood & visiting
Taisho Ken sits in Champs-Élysées (8th arr.), 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
- Genuine Japanese home-cooking — ramen, gyoza, tonkatsu — prepared and served by Japanese staff in a neighbourhood short on such authenticity.
- Outstanding value with lunch menus from around €15–18, making it one of the best-priced authentic Japanese lunches in the 8th arrondissement.
- A long-established local cult address, consistently reviewed as among the most authentic Japanese spots in Paris.
Small space; arrive at opening for lunch (noon) to avoid the queue. No sushi served — this is Japanese home cooking and noodle territory.
Links
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1st arr. (Les Halles / Louvre) · ¥¥Ippudo Louvre
10th arr. (République / Canal Saint-Martin) · ¥¥Ippudo République
6th arr. (Saint-Germain-des-Prés) · ¥¥Ippudo Saint-Germain
2nd arr. (Rue Sainte-Anne) · ¥Dosanko Larmen
1st arr. (Les Halles) · ¥Hakata Choten Les Halles- 1st arr. (Opéra / Pyramides) · ¥Hakata Choten — Petits Champs
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Frequently asked
About Taisho Ken
- Is Taisho Ken an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Taisho Ken 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 Taisho Ken located?
- Taisho Ken is located at 27 rue du Colisée, 75008 Paris, Paris, France in the Champs-Élysées (8th arr.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Taisho Ken?
- Taisho Ken 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 Taisho Ken?
- Taisho Ken sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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