Hokusaï
Japanese · 16e Arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
€€€
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Hokusaï
Hokusaï is a Japanese restaurant in Paris with a €€€ price level, smart casual dress code, Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. The useful booking case is direct: consider it when you want Japanese dining in Paris in a €€€ category.
It 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 menu format, chef profile, room style, seat count, beverage program are not specified, 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 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 claims about a particular format or signature dish. The Michelin Plate 2026 recognition is a useful 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 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 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75016 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/parxt-le-metropolitan-paris-tour-eiffel-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/dining
- Phone
- +33 1 56 90 40 12
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hokusaï presents a quietly exacting presence in the 16th arrondissement: modest from the street and focused entirely on what reaches the plate. The dining room lives in a register of restraint rather than spectacle, favoring technical precision over theatricality. Inspectors recognised that focus with a Michelin Plate in 2025, a nod to fresh, carefully prepared cooking. The restaurant sits between the ritual of high-end omakase and the speed of ramen counters, offering a calm, considered atmosphere where the discipline of dashi and soba-making is the main event.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood place for diners who prize consistency and well-made Japanese comfort food. Its accessible pricing and 'daily-use' positioning make it suitable for regular lunches or uncomplicated dinners, especially for people who prefer a quieter room that foregrounds technique over show. The Michelin Plate signals thoughtful execution without formal ceremony, so it's equally fitting for solo diners seeking a serious bowl of broth, couples wanting a restrained evening, or locals stopping in for reliable, well-crafted plates.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen's strengths: order dishes that showcase precise technique and clear flavors. The menu highlights include Crujiente de thon and Tataki de saumon karashi; the write-up also stresses the importance of dashi in ramen and soba, so try broths or noodle plates that let that stock speak. For a composed finish, the Yuzu crème sésame is a named signature. Because the room prizes restraint, ask the staff for recommendations if you want a balanced tasting of its comfort-driven, technically assured offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Feutrée, zen, chic, calme with warm colors, noble materials, contemporary minimalist design, and a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Crujiente de thon
- Tataki de saumon karashi
- Black Angus fumé
- Yuzu crème sésame
Planning details
Location
3 Rue des Belles Feuilles, 75016 Paris, France · Directions
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/parxt-le-metropolitan-paris-tour-eiffel-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/dining
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
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.
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Compare Hokusaï
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokusaï | Paris | Japanese | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Akira Back Paris | Paris | Japanese | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€€ |
| Kisin | Paris | Japanese | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Yushin | Paris | Japanese | Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 · #40 | €€€ |
| Chakaiseki Akiyoshi | Paris | Japanese | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ |
| L'Abysse au Pavillon Ledoyen | Paris | Japanese | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Gault & Millau Prestige Restaurant2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2042024 Michelin 2 Stars | €€€€ |
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FAQ
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?
Lunch and dinner service runs from Tuesday through Saturday, but a specific booking window is not stated. Plan ahead if you have a fixed date or time in mind.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hokusaï?
A tasting menu or specific menu format is not stated. 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?
A counter, room layout, or solo-dining setup is not stated. Solo diners can consider Hokusaï for Japanese dining in Paris, but should confirm practical details directly when booking.
Is Hokusaï worth the price?
It works if you want Japanese cuisine in Paris at the €€€ level with Michelin Plate 2026 recognition. The strongest 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.
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 stated.
