Raon
14th arrondissement, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Raon is worth considering for a low-friction meal in Paris's 14th arrondissement, especially for solo diners or couples who value convenience over a heavily signposted dining format. Choose it for a casual plan; for a clearer classic French occasion, cross-shop L'Assiette or Kigawa instead.
About Raon
Should you book Raon in Paris? Evaluate it practically: Raon is a Paris venue open Tuesday through Sunday for both lunch and dinner, and it is closed on Monday. The dress code is smart casual, which gives a basic steer on how to prepare for the room without implying anything further about formality, occasion, or style.
Consider it when the schedule and Paris location fit your plans, while treating menu, pricing, seating, reservation process, and practical dining details as points to check before you go.
Choose it for confirmed Paris hours, not an overdefined promise
Raon's clearest advantage is its operating schedule: Tuesday through Sunday, 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM, with Monday closed. That makes it a practical option to consider for either lunch or dinner in Paris, provided the rest of the experience matches what you confirm directly. The value of that information is straightforward: it helps you decide whether Raon can realistically fit into a day plan, without needing to make assumptions about the meal itself.
If you are comparing other dining options, L'Assiette, Kigawa, and La Grande Ourse are natural names to keep on the same shortlist. Raon should be judged on its Paris location, smart-casual dress code, and weekly hours.
Who should put it on the shortlist
Put Raon on the shortlist if the opening hours work for your itinerary and you are comfortable confirming the remaining details yourself. It may be useful for a Paris meal on a Tuesday through Sunday, whether at lunch or dinner, but check the cuisine, price level, tasting-menu format, seating setup, and special-occasion suitability before booking. In other words, Raon is easiest to recommend as a possible fit for timing and location, not as a defined culinary brief.
The most reliable planning facts are simple: Raon is in Paris, observes a smart-casual dress code, opens Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, and closes on Monday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
- Location
- 28 Rue Didot, 75014 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- module.thefork.com/en_US/module/704101-0
- Phone
- +33986648469
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Raon presents a quiet, thoughtful take on Korean-French cooking in the 14th arrondissement. Regulars and a focus on cooking over décor are part of its identity. The kitchen treats both culinary traditions with equal weight, so the room feels intentional and restrained rather than flashy. That restraint registers as sophistication, and the overall atmosphere supports focused, unhurried meals in a calm Parisian neighborhood setting.
Best For
The restaurant clearly separates lunch and dinner experiences, positioning lunch as an access point and dinner as the fuller expression of the kitchen's ideas. If you want a compact, approachable introduction to the cooking, lunch offers a compressed format that showcases the team's range. For a more complete view of Raon's culinary argument, where Korean and French traditions are put into dialogue, dinner is the moment to experience the kitchen's full scope. The neighbourhood setting makes it suitable for considered weekday or weekend meals without the pressure of trophy-dining rooms.
Ordering Tips
Menus highlight the Franco‑Korean dialogue, so prioritize dishes that showcase the restaurant's approach. The signatures, a barbecued rib steak and a salmon with vegetables, are clear examples of the kitchen's technique and flavor pairing and are good anchors for a meal. Use lunch if you prefer a compressed, approachable sampling of the menu; choose dinner when you want the full range of dishes and the deeper culinary argument the kitchen is making. Focus on the main composed plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm with friendly service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- barbecued rib steak
- salmon with vegetables
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 28 Rue Didot, 75014 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
Location
28 Rue Didot, 75014 Paris, France · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Grande Ourse, Modern Cuisine, €€
- L'Assiette, French, Classic Cuisine, €€€
- Kigawa, Traditional Cuisine, €€€
- RAMEN WANG, Notable alternative
- Le Saut du Crapaud, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Raon compares in Paris
Raon is the lower-commitment choice in this set: useful when the priority is a convenient Paris meal rather than a clearly defined cuisine category or celebration format. La Grande Ourse has the advantage for diners who want modern cuisine at a known €€ tier, while L'Assiette and Kigawa read as stronger options for classic or traditional French dining at €€€.
For value for money, La Grande Ourse is easier to judge because the €€ signal gives diners more confidence before committing. L'Assiette and Kigawa are better suited to guests who are comfortable paying more for a more formal French meal. Raon makes more sense when ambiance can be relaxed and the decision is driven by location and timing.
If Raon is unavailable, RAMEN WANG and Le Saut du Crapaud are the practical alternates to check from this group, especially when the brief is simply finding another Paris table rather than matching a specific cuisine tier.
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Compare Raon
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raon | Paris | No published awards | ||
| La Grande Ourse | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| L'Assiette | Paris | French, Classic Cuisine | €€€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #131Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #632024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #106 |
| Kigawa | Paris | Traditional Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| RAMEN WANG | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Le Saut du Crapaud | Paris | No published awards |
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How Raon Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Raon in Paris?
Other options to compare include L'Assiette, Kigawa, La Grande Ourse, Le Saut du Crapaud, and RAMEN WANG.
Is Raon good for solo dining?
Raon is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12–3 PM and 7–11 PM, so solo diners can use those hours to decide whether it fits their plans and should confirm seating directly if needed.
What should a first-timer know about Raon?
Go in with the basics: Raon is in Paris, the dress code is smart casual, it is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, and it is closed on Monday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Raon?
Both lunch and dinner are possible. Raon is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12–3 PM and again from 7–11 PM.
