Restaurant in Paris, France
Eight seats. Book months out. Worth it.
Sushi B holds a Michelin star and seats only eight people at 5 Rue Rameau in Paris's 2nd arrondissement — making it one of the city's most competitive reservations and one of its most precise Japanese counters. Chef Masayoshi Hanada's omakase-style format is worth the effort for two, but the eight-seat room, two-sitting schedule, and €€€€ pricing mean this requires planning, not impulse.
Getting into Sushi B requires real planning. The restaurant seats only eight people, operates on a schedule that runs two sittings per evening (7 PM and 9:30 PM) with limited lunchtime slots Thursday through Sunday, and carries a Michelin star alongside an Opinionated About Dining top-500 ranking. That combination means availability disappears fast. If you are serious about booking, treat this like a Paris fashion week ticket, not a casual dinner reservation. Book as far in advance as you can — several weeks minimum, and more if you are targeting a weekend slot.
The address is 5 Rue Rameau, 75002, lining Louvois Square in the 2nd arrondissement. The room itself is deliberately minimal: marble surfaces, upholstered seats, fine glassware. Eight covers. There is nowhere to hide and no ambient noise to fill silence. That intimacy is either the draw or the deterrent depending on your temperament.
Chef Masayoshi Hanada works with restraint rather than spectacle. Based on verified OAD recognition, the cooking is characterised by precise sourcing and deliberate seasoning , soy and wasabi used to support rather than mask the primary ingredient. The OAD listing specifically references flavour balance and textural contrast as the signatures of the menu: grilled seabass with spinach and lemon-flavoured dashi, fried seabream with grated white radish in Agedashi style, sashimi of amberjack with sesame-flavoured soy sauce, shiso flower and wasabi. These are the kinds of preparations where the fish is the point, and every supporting element earns its place.
For a returning diner, the question shifts from whether to go to what to focus on. If you have eaten here before, pay attention to the seasonal adjustments in the sourcing , the menu's logic is built around ingredient quality at a given moment, which means a second visit can feel genuinely different from the first even within a familiar structure.
Lunch runs Thursday through Sunday with a 12:30 PM seating and a 1:45 PM last entry. Dinner runs Wednesday through Sunday with two clear sittings. The lunch slot is marginally easier to book and, at eight seats, offers the same experience as dinner without the full evening commitment. If your schedule allows it and you are trying to get a first booking confirmed, target a Thursday or Friday lunch , those slots tend to have slightly more turnover than Saturday, which fills first.
Wednesday dinner is worth noting separately: it is the only mid-week evening option, which means competition is slightly lower than Thursday through Saturday. If you have flexibility, Wednesday evening is often the path of least resistance.
At €€€€ price level, Sushi B is at the leading of what Paris's Japanese category charges. The Michelin star and OAD Europe top-500 placement (ranked #454 in 2024) confirm the kitchen is operating at a tier that makes the price defensible , but this is not a venue for value seekers. You are paying for precision sourcing, an eight-seat format, and a chef whose technique is verifiably recognised at an international level. Google's 4.7 rating across 506 reviews suggests the experience lands consistently, which matters at this price point. If your benchmark for omakase-style Japanese is [Masa in New York](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/masa-new-york-city-restaurant) or [Sushi Masaki Saito in Toronto](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/sushi-masaki-saito-toronto-restaurant), Sushi B belongs in the same conversation at a European price level.
Sushi B is not a delivery or takeout option. The format , eight seats, two sittings, a chef working live at the counter , is entirely predicated on the in-room experience. Omakase-style preparation at this level does not travel. If you are looking for Japanese food to eat off-premise in Paris, this is not the right venue. The value proposition here is entirely tied to being in the room.
The combination of Michelin recognition, a room that seats eight, and a chef working directly in front of you makes this a strong choice for a significant dinner. The format creates focus by design , there is no background noise, no large tables nearby, no distractions. That works well for occasions where the meal is the event. It is less suitable for large groups (the room cannot accommodate them) or for anyone who finds a silent, high-attention dining environment uncomfortable.
For Japanese dining specifically in Paris, Sushi B sits at the leading of the precision end of the market. For broader fine dining comparisons, see how it positions against [Kei](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/kei-paris-restaurant) (French-Japanese fusion, more accessible booking), [L'Ambroisie](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/lambroisie-paris-restaurant), [Arpège](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/arpge-paris-restaurant), and [Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/allno-paris-au-pavillon-ledoyen-paris-restaurant). If you are building a Paris trip around fine dining, our [full Paris restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paris) covers the full range, and our [Paris hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/paris), [bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/paris), and [experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/paris) can help structure the rest of the trip. For France more broadly, standout options include [Mirazur in Menton](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/mirazur-menton-restaurant), [Troisgros in Ouches](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/troisgros-le-bois-sans-feuilles-ouches-restaurant), [Flocons de Sel in Megève](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/flocons-de-sel-megve-restaurant), [Bras in Laguiole](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bras-laguiole-restaurant), [Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/auberge-de-lill-illhaeusern-restaurant), and [Paul Bocuse in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/paul-bocuse-lauberge-du-pont-de-collonges-collonges-au-mont-dor-restaurant).
Quick reference: 5 Rue Rameau, 75002 Paris. Eight seats. Michelin 1 Star (2024). Wed–Sun evenings (two sittings: 7 PM and 9:30 PM); Thu–Sun lunch (12:30 PM). Closed Mon–Tue. Book well in advance.
Smart casual at minimum. The room is intimate , marble, fine glassware, eight seats , and the price tier is €€€€. There is no stated dress code in the venue data, but the format and price point signal that this is not a jeans-and-sneakers environment. Think of it as you would any Michelin-starred Paris restaurant: dress as though the meal cost what it costs.
No specific dietary accommodation policy is available in the venue data. Given the eight-seat omakase format, any restrictions should be communicated at the time of booking , not on arrival. Call ahead or flag requirements in your reservation notes. A seafood-free diet would be fundamentally incompatible with the menu concept.
With only eight seats total and a counter-style format, the entire restaurant functions as the bar in an omakase sense. There is no separate bar area or walk-in bar seating. Every seat requires a reservation.
For French fine dining at the same €€€€ tier, [Kei](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/kei-paris-restaurant) offers French-Japanese fusion and is generally easier to book. [Le Cinq at Four Seasons George V](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-cinq-four-seasons-htel-george-v-paris-restaurant) delivers more service depth and a grander room. [Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/allno-paris-au-pavillon-ledoyen-paris-restaurant) and [Arpège](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/arpge-paris-restaurant) are better choices if you want a longer, more theatrical tasting format. None of them replicate the eight-seat Japanese precision counter format that makes Sushi B distinct.
Yes, at this recognition level. A Michelin star, OAD Europe #454 (2024), and a 4.7 Google rating across 506 reviews confirm consistent delivery at the leading end of Paris's Japanese category. The value case depends on whether you find the omakase counter format compelling , if you do, this is one of the most technically credible versions of it in Europe. If you prefer à la carte or a more interactive dining structure, the format may frustrate rather than impress.
Lunch is marginally easier to book and offers an identical kitchen experience. Thursday and Friday lunch slots have slightly more availability than Saturday. Dinner adds atmosphere, but the experience is format-driven , the time of day changes the booking difficulty more than the quality of what you eat. If availability is the constraint, take the lunch.
Yes, particularly for two people. The eight-seat room, counter format, and chef working directly in front of you create a focused, high-attention environment well suited to a significant dinner. It is not suitable for groups larger than the room can accommodate, and the quiet, intense atmosphere means it works leading when both diners are fully engaged with the food.
Several weeks at minimum , potentially longer for weekend slots. The combination of eight seats, Michelin recognition, and a Paris dining audience that actively pursues this type of reservation means the table fills quickly after slots open. Check whether the restaurant uses a booking platform and set a reminder for when the next availability window opens. Do not attempt walk-in.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi B | Sushi, Japanese | €€€€ | Hard |
| Plénitude | Contemporary French | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Pierre Gagnaire | French, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Kei | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
Comparing your options in Paris for this tier.
Dress formally. At €€€€ pricing with Michelin recognition and only eight seats, Sushi B sits at the top of Paris's Japanese dining category — the room and the occasion warrant it. Think dinner-party formal rather than casual smart.
check the venue's official channels before booking. The eight-seat, counter-only format means Chef Hanada works to a single sequence for the whole room, which limits flexibility. Significant dietary restrictions may be difficult to accommodate at this format.
Yes — the counter is the whole restaurant. All eight seats face Chef Masayoshi Hanada as he works, so the counter experience is the only experience on offer. This is a strength, not a compromise.
For Japanese fine dining in Paris, Kei offers a Franco-Japanese format in a larger room with easier reservations. If you want precision omakase but cannot secure a table at Sushi B, look at other Michelin-recognised Japanese counters in the 1st and 8th arrondissements. Sushi B's OAD Europe ranking (#454, 2024) and eight-seat format put it at the top of the Paris precision-sushi tier.
At €€€€, this is among the highest price points in Paris's Japanese category — and the credentials back it up: one Michelin star, OAD Europe Top 500, and a chef working directly in front of eight diners. If omakase counter dining is your format, the value case is solid. If you prefer à la carte flexibility, this is not the right room.
Lunch runs Thursday through Sunday from 12:30 PM and is the easier booking to land — dinner fills across two sittings (7 PM and 9:30 PM) and is harder to secure. The menu format is the same either way, so lunch is the practical entry point if you are flexible on timing.
Yes, specifically for two people. Eight seats, a single chef working the counter, Michelin-starred cooking, and no ambient noise from a larger dining room make this a focused, high-signal occasion dinner. It is not suitable for groups larger than what the restaurant can seat in one block.
Keep this venue in your Pearl passport, rate it after you visit, and track it alongside every other place you collect.
