Shabou Shabou Koukaï

Just across from Takara, the oldest Japanese restaurant in Paris, Kouikaï is the first address in Europe dedicated to traditional shabu-shabu. This Japanese hotpot invites diners to swish thin slices of beef or pork in a kombu and katsuobushi broth, then dip them in ponzu or sesame sauce. Light, convivial, and comforting, it’s an experience that balances flavour and simplicity.