Yamaya

Name: Yamaya
Address: Paris
Price range: €3 - €18

★ 4.6 (253)

MAIN DISH

Today's Onigiri

Onigiri du jour

A traditional Japanese rice ball, often wrapped in a sheet of nori seaweed. It is typically filled with fish, pickled plum, or other savory ingredients. A simple and popular snack in Japan.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Today's Donburi

Donburi du jour

A large bowl of hot rice topped with a simmered topping that varies daily. Typical toppings include meat, fish, or vegetables with a savory sauce. A complete and comforting meal in one bowl.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Chirashi

A bowl of vinegared rice (sushi rice) topped with an artistic assortment of raw fish (sashimi) and colorful garnishes. It's a fresh dish that highlights the quality of the seafood. Best enjoyed with a little soy sauce and wasabi.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Tataki

A preparation method where meat or fish is briefly seared at high heat on the outside, leaving the inside raw. Thinly sliced and often served with ginger and a tangy ponzu sauce. Offers an interesting textural contrast.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Bento

A complete meal served in a compartmentalized box. It usually contains rice, a protein (meat or fish), and various pickled or cooked vegetable side dishes. A balanced and traditional way to have lunch in Japan.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Today's Salad

Salade du jour

A fresh composed salad prepared with the day's ingredients. May include seasonal vegetables and Japanese touches like seaweed or a sesame dressing. A light and healthy choice.

€13 ≈ $15.00

SAVORY SIDES

Today's Japanese Tapas

Tapas Japonais du jour

Small portions of savory dishes that vary according to the day's inspiration. Ideal for tasting different Japanese flavors as an accompaniment to a drink. Similar to the concept of Spanish tapas but with Japanese cuisine.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Edamame

Immature soybeans served in their pods, lightly salted. They are eaten by squeezing the pod with your teeth to release the beans. A healthy and addictive appetizer.

€4 ≈ $5.00

SWEET SIDES / DESSERT

Today's Cake

Cake du jour

Cake prepared daily, with a flavor that varies. May include typically Japanese ingredients like matcha or yuzu. A Western sweet treat with a twist.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Daifuku

A round Japanese pastry consisting of a soft and chewy glutinous rice (mochi) outer layer. The inside is traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste (anko). A unique, soft, and chewy texture.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Matcha Daifuku

Daifuku matcha

A green tea version of the classic daifuku. The rice cake or filling is flavored with matcha, offering a balance between sweetness and the slight bitterness of green tea. Characteristic chewy texture.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Matcha Ice Cream with Mochi

Glace matcha avec mochi

Matcha green tea ice cream served with pieces of mochi (glutinous rice cake). The combination of creamy coldness and the chewy texture of mochi is highly appreciated in Japan.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Black Sesame Ice Cream with Mochi

Glace sésame noir avec mochi

Black sesame ice cream, offering a rich, nutty, and slightly toasted flavor. Accompanied by mochi to add texture. A distinctive grey color and deep taste.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Dorayaki

Two soft, small pancakes sandwiching a filling of sweet red bean paste (anko). A classic Japanese treat, sweet and comforting.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Sesame Panna Cotta

Panna cotta sésame

A creamy Italian-origin dessert revisited with sesame (likely black). Silky texture with the rich, toasted flavor of sesame.

Kohakutou Box

Coffret Kohakutou

A Japanese candy originating from the Edo period, made by adding sugar and colorings to agar-agar, then dried and hardened. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, it has a crystalline beauty. * Matcha * Red Bean (bean paste) * Cherry Blossom * Yuzu & Lemon * Ruby (Blueberry / blackcurrant / apple / cranberry) * Chocolate * Wild Strawberry Syrup * Spearmint Syrup * Hammam Rooibos (Flowers / red fruit) * Blue Lagoon (Guava / lime / coconut water / spirulina)

Traditional Japanese confectionery resembling jewels (Kohakutou means 'amber candy'). Made from jellied and sweetened agar-agar, it has a thin, crisp crust on the outside and a jelly-like texture inside.

€6 ≈ $7.00

DRINKS

Green Tea

Thé vert

Classic Japanese green tea. A yellow-green infusion with a fresh, slightly astringent vegetal flavor. Rich in antioxidants.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Jasmine Tea

Thé jasmin

Tea flavored with jasmine flowers. Offers a delicate and soothing floral aroma. Light and refreshing.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Hoji Tea

Thé hoji

Hojicha, or roasted green tea. The roasting process gives it an amber-brown color and a woody flavor with nutty and caramel notes. Low in caffeine.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Buckwheat Tea

Thé sarrasin

Sobacha, an infusion of roasted buckwheat seeds. It is not true tea (caffeine-free). It has a very comforting roasted nutty flavor and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Coffee Latte

Café Latte

A drink made with espresso and steamed foamy milk. Creamy and smooth.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Matcha

Powdered green tea whisked with hot water. It has an intense emerald green color, a creamy texture, and a rich, vegetal flavor with a hint of bitterness (umami).

€6 ≈ $7.00

Genmai Tea

Thé genmaï

Genmaicha, a blend of green tea and roasted, puffed brown rice grains. Combines the freshness of green tea with the nutty aroma of toasted rice.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Yuzu Green Tea

Thé vert yuzu

Green tea infused or blended with yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit. Offers a vegetal flavor enhanced by unique lemony and fragrant notes from the yuzu.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Matcha Latte

A creamy drink made with matcha green tea powder and steamed milk. Smoother than pure matcha, it's a comforting and sweet beverage.

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