Restaurant in Paris, France
Hokusaï
250Pearl PointsQuiet, polished, precise

About Hokusaï
Book Hokusaï if you want a composed Japanese meal in Paris without the €€€€ commitment of the city's luxury Japanese rooms. The Michelin Plate signal helps justify the €€€ spend, but the right expectation is calm polish rather than spectacle.
Hokusaï is a Japanese restaurant in Paris with a €€€ price level, smart casual dress code, confirmed Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. The useful booking case is direct: consider it when you want Japanese dining in Paris in a verified €€€ category.
Its verified schedule is also clear. Hokusaï is closed on Monday and Sunday, serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday: 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM. That makes it suitable for either a midday meal or an evening reservation during the main part of the week.
A Japanese restaurant in Paris with a measured €€€ profile
The safest way to frame Hokusaï is as a Paris Japanese option with a €€€ price position and a smart casual setting. The available verified details do not establish a specific menu format, chef profile, room style, seat count, or beverage program, so the decision should rest on the confirmed basics: Japanese cuisine, €€€ pricing, regular lunch and dinner services Tuesday to Saturday, Michelin Plate recognition.
For diners comparing Japanese restaurants in Paris, the confirmed price, cuisine, schedule, dress code, recognition are the most reliable details to use. L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen and Chakaiseki Akiyoshi are possible reference points for Japanese dining, while Kisin and Yushin may also be useful comparisons depending on the kind of Japanese meal you want. Akira Back Paris is another comparison for diners weighing different Japanese restaurant styles.
Service has to carry the value here
At the €€€ tier, Hokusaï needs to make sense on overall experience rather than on unverified claims about a particular format or signature dish. The Michelin Plate 2026 recognition is a useful confirmed detail, but it should not be treated as a guarantee of a specific menu, level of ceremony, or occasion type.
That distinction matters for value. If the goal is a confirmed Japanese restaurant in Paris with lunch and dinner availability Tuesday through Saturday, Hokusaï is a reasonable candidate to consider. If the goal is a different style of Japanese meal, compare the confirmed basics with L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi, Kisin, or Yushin before deciding.
For broader planning, use Our full Paris restaurants guide, plus broader Paris guides for Paris hotels, Paris bars, Paris experiences. Japanese-focused readers can also compare Hokusaï with Akira Back Paris and Chakaiseki Akiyoshi, as well as other dining in Paris generally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Hokusaï?
Hokusaï has a smart casual dress code. Neat, polished clothing is the safest choice for a €€€ Japanese restaurant in Paris.
How far ahead should I book Hokusaï?
The verified information confirms lunch and dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday, but it does not confirm a specific booking window. Plan ahead if you have a fixed date or time in mind.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hokusaï?
The verified details do not confirm a tasting menu or a specific menu format. Treat Hokusaï as a Japanese restaurant in Paris with Michelin Plate 2026 recognition rather than booking around an assumed format.
Is Hokusaï good for solo dining?
The verified details do not confirm a counter, room layout, or solo-dining setup. Solo diners can consider Hokusaï for Japanese dining in Paris, but should confirm practical details directly when booking.
Is Hokusaï worth the price?
It is worth considering if you want Japanese cuisine in Paris at the €€€ level with Michelin Plate 2026 recognition. The strongest confirmed reasons to consider it are the cuisine, price category, schedule, dress code, recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hokusaï?
Hokusaï serves both lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday: 12–2 PM and 7–10 PM. Choose lunch or dinner based on your schedule, since the verified details do not establish a separate lunch value or dinner format.
Is Hokusaï good for a special occasion?
Hokusaï may work for a special occasion if you want Japanese dining in Paris at the €€€ level with a smart casual dress code and Michelin Plate 2026 recognition. Specific details such as private dining, group capacity, or celebration services are not verified.
Location
3 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75016 Paris, France
Compare Hokusaï
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokusaï | Paris | Japanese | Michelin Plate (2026) | €€€ |
| Akira Back Paris | Paris | Japanese | , | €€€€ |
| Kisin | Paris | Japanese | , | €€ |
| Yushin | Paris | Japanese | , | €€€ |
| Chakaiseki Akiyoshi | Paris | Japanese | , | €€€€ |
| L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen | Paris | Japanese | , | €€€€ |
How Hokusaï Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
How Hokusaï compares with Paris Japanese peers
Hokusaï is the sensible middle option: pricier than Kisin, less costly than Akira Back Paris, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi, and L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen. Choose it when the priority is a polished Japanese dinner in Paris without making the meal the financial centerpiece of the trip.
For ambiance, Akira Back Paris is the better fit for a social, higher-spend night, while Chakaiseki Akiyoshi and L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen are stronger choices for ceremony and luxury pacing. Yushin is the closest value comparison at the same price tier, so cross-shop those two if budget discipline matters.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy, which gives Hokusaï an advantage over harder-to-plan luxury Japanese meals. If the goal is a lower-pressure reservation with credible recognition, start here; if the goal is a major occasion where price matters less, move up to the €€€€ set.
Recognized By
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