Zen

Name: Zen
Address: Paris
Price range: €3 - €38

In Japan, one of the traditional ways to treat yourself at a restaurant is to order various dishes to share as the meal progresses. The ideal way to discover new flavors.

★ 4.5 (2,300)

TAPAS

Edamame

枝豆

Salt-boiled immature soybeans. Simple yet brings out the sweetness of the beans. · A classic snack with a moderate saltiness that pairs well with beer and sake. · Push the beans out of the pods and eat.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Hiyayakko (Chilled tofu)

冷奴

Chilled tofu topped with condiments (green onions, ginger, etc.). · A refreshing taste that allows you to enjoy the soybean flavor and smooth texture. · Eat with a small amount of soy sauce.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Potato salad

ポテトサラダ

Salad made from mashed boiled potatoes mixed with vegetables and mayonnaise. · Creamy and mild flavor. · Enjoy as is for an appetizer.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Homemade sesame tofu

自家製ごま豆腐

Tofu-like dish made by solidifying kudzu starch and ground sesame. Different from soy tofu. · Chewy texture and rich sesame aroma. · Eat with wasabi soy sauce or a special sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Monkfish liver with ponzu sauce

アン肝ポン酢

Steamed monkfish liver. A delicacy also known as 'foie gras of the sea'. · The rich and creamy flavor is balanced by a refreshing ponzu sauce. · Pairs excellently with sake.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Assortment of pickles

漬物盛り合わせ

Assortment of Japanese pickles made with seasonal vegetables pickled in salt or rice bran. · Crispy texture, saltiness, and acidity are perfect for cleansing the palate. · Eat between courses as a palate cleanser.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Zenpu Takoyaki

善風たこ焼き

A specialty of Osaka, made by baking batter with octopus into a spherical shape. · Crispy outside, melt-in-your-mouth inside. Topped with sauce or mayonnaise. · Generally eaten in one bite while hot, but be careful of burns.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Unagi Zaku (Eel and cucumber in vinegar)

鰻ざく

Vinegared dish of grilled eel and cucumber. · The umami of eel fat and the acidity of vinegar are balanced, making it refreshing. · Enjoy as an appetizer.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Vinegared dish of boiled octopus, wakame, and cucumber.

蛸とワカメと胡瓜の酢の物

Served with seasoned vinegar miso

Boiled octopus, wakame seaweed, and cucumber dressed with vinegar. · Enjoy the refreshing sour taste and the texture of each ingredient. · Enjoy with seasoned vinegar miso.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Homemade gyoza

自家製餃子

Japanese dumplings filled with minced pork and vegetables, then grilled. · Characterized by crispy grilled skin and juicy filling. · Eat with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Fried chicken (Karaage)

鶏の唐揚げ

Chicken seasoned with soy sauce and ginger, coated and fried. · Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside with overflowing meat juices. · Recommended to enjoy with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing taste.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Wakame seaweed salad with sesame dressing

ワカメのサラダ胡麻ドレッシング

A healthy salad generously using wakame seaweed. · The oceanic aroma and the savory richness of the sesame dressing pair well. · Enjoy as an appetizer.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Eggplant with Yuzu Miso Dengaku

茄子の柚子味噌田楽

Grilled eggplant topped with a sweet miso paste infused with yuzu. · The tender eggplant and flavorful miso pair well. · Eat while hot.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Teriyaki salmon

鮭の照り焼き

Salmon grilled with a sweet and savory soy-based sauce (teriyaki sauce). · The savory sauce and salmon fat pair well with rice. · Enjoy as a main dish.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Grilled salmon marinated in miso

鮭の味噌漬け焼き

Grilled salmon marinated in miso paste. · The savory flavor of miso permeates the salmon. · A dish that pairs well with rice and sake.

€20 ≈ $23.00

SUSHI ET CHIRASHI

Assortment of nigiri sushi

にぎり寿司盛り合わせ

With miso soup

A traditional sushi set with various fresh seafood slices on top of sushi rice. · Enjoy various types of fish at once. · Eat with a little soy sauce on the topping.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Assortment of premium nigiri sushi

特上にぎり寿司盛り合わせ

A set of nigiri sushi using more luxurious toppings. · Enjoy a luxurious taste with sea urchin, fatty tuna, and more. · Recommended for special occasions.

€30 ≈ $35.00

Chirashi sushi

ちらし寿司

Sushi with various seafood beautifully arranged on a bed of sushi rice in a bowl. · Visually appealing and allows you to enjoy many ingredients at once. · Drizzle a little soy sauce over the top.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Premium Chirashi Sushi

特上ちらし寿司

Luxurious chirashi sushi generously using high-quality ingredients. · Savor the full flavor of fresh seafood. · A highly satisfying dish.

€30 ≈ $35.00

Salmon bowl

鮭丼

A rice bowl topped with generous slices of salmon sashimi. · Popular for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich fat content. · Eat with wasabi soy sauce.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Tekka Don (Tuna bowl)

鉄火丼

A rice bowl topped with tuna (akami) slices. · The balance between the rich tuna flavor and the acidic sushi rice is excellent. · Simple yet luxurious flavor.

€30 ≈ $35.00

SASHIMI

Assortment of sashimi

刺身盛り合わせ

With plain rice and miso soup

Assortment of thinly sliced fresh raw seafood. · Enjoy the delicate, original flavor and texture of the fish directly. · Eat with soy sauce and wasabi.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Assortment of premium sashimi

特上刺身盛り合わせ

Assortment of sashimi focusing on carefully selected high-quality seafood. · Visually appealing, allowing you to savor the high-quality fish fat and umami. · Served with rice and miso soup.

€30 ≈ $35.00

MAKI

6 PIÈCES / 6 pieces

Kappa maki (Cucumber roll)

かっぱ巻

Thin roll sushi with cucumber as the filling. · Crisp texture and refreshing taste, good as a palate cleanser. · One of Japan's traditional rolled sushi.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Avocado roll

アボカド巻

Sushi roll with avocado. · The creamy avocado pairs well with sushi rice, especially popular overseas. · Eat with soy sauce.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Salmon roll

鮭巻

Thin roll sushi with salmon as the filling. · Easily enjoy the umami of salmon. · A popular menu item for children and adults alike.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Tekka maki (Tuna roll)

鉄火巻

Thin roll sushi with tuna (akami) as the filling. · A classic Edo-mae sushi where the tuna flavor is clearly discernible. · Delicious with a touch of wasabi.

€12 ≈ $14.00

California roll

カリフォルニア巻

Salmon and avocado, Tuna and avocado, or Crab and avocado

Inside-out roll sushi (seaweed on the inside) combining seafood and avocado. · Rich and creamy flavor. Choice of ingredients available. · Creative sushi originating from the West.

€14~ ≈ $16.00

À LA CARTE

Gyoza

餃子

Grilled gyoza. Packed with the umami of pork and vegetables. · Enjoy the crispy skin texture. · Popular as a side dish.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Fried chicken (Karaage)

鶏の唐揚げ

Japanese-style fried chicken. · Soy sauce-based flavor, pairs well with both rice and sake. · Best enjoyed fresh off the fryer.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Assortment of pickles

漬物盛り合わせ

Assortment of Japanese pickles. · Refreshing and perfect as a palate cleanser. · Enjoy the texture of the vegetables.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Potato salad

ポテトサラダ

Japanese-style potato salad with mayonnaise. · Homestyle flavor. · A classic appetizer.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Edamame

枝豆

Salt-boiled soybeans. · A healthy snack that you can't stop eating. · Perfect with beer.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Plain white rice

白飯

Freshly cooked white rice. · The foundation of Japanese cuisine, pairs well with any side dish. · Fluffy texture.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Miso soup

味噌汁

Japanese soup with dissolved miso. · The aroma of dashi and the flavor of miso are calming. · To finish the meal or cleanse the palate.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Grilled and Fried dishes

Salt-grilled mackerel

鯖の塩焼き

Simply grilled mackerel with salt, with plenty of fat. · Crispy skin and fluffy interior. · The umami of the fish is concentrated.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Teriyaki chicken

鶏の照り焼き

Chicken grilled with a sweet and savory sauce. · The aroma of the savory sauce whets the appetite. · A flavor loved by both children and adults.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

とんかつ

Cutlet made from thick pork coated in breadcrumbs and fried. · The combination of crispy batter and juicy pork is excellent. · Eat with sauce.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Seared beef with homemade ponzu sauce

牛肉のタタキ自家製ポン酢

Thinly sliced beef, lightly seared on the surface. · Enjoy the umami of the meat with a rare texture. · Enjoy with homemade ponzu sauce for a refreshing taste.

€26 ≈ $30.00

Assortment of vegetable tempura

野菜の天ぷら盛り合わせ

Various vegetables coated and fried. · Enjoy the sweetness of the ingredients and the crispy texture of the batter. · Eat with tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce) or salt.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Assortment of tempura

天ぷら盛り合わせ

Assortment of tempura, including shrimp, fish, and vegetables. · Enjoy the luxurious appearance and diverse flavors. · A representative dish of Japanese cuisine.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Shiso and dried sardine rice

紫蘇じゃこごはん

With pickles

Rice mixed with dried young sardines and perilla leaves. · The aroma of perilla and the saltiness of dried sardines whet the appetite. · A refreshing rice dish to finish the meal.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Plain white rice

白飯

Fluffy cooked white rice. · Pairs well with any dish.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Miso soup

味噌汁

Warm miso soup. · Balances the meal.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Courses / Sets (SUSHI / CHIRASHI)

Assortment of Nigiri Sushi

にぎり寿司盛り合わせ SUSHI

With small appetizer and miso soup

A set menu centered around nigiri sushi. · Served with a small appetizer (otsumami) and miso soup, very satisfying. · A composition that is a complete meal.

€38 ≈ $44.00

Chirashi Sushi

ちらし寿司 CHIRASHI

With small appetizer and miso soup

A set menu centered around seafood chirashi sushi. · A colorful seafood bowl served with a small appetizer and miso soup. · Ideal for a substantial meal, lunch or dinner.

€38 ≈ $44.00

Sushi A La Carte

Deux pièces - Two pieces

Horse mackerel

あじ

Horse mackerel nigiri sushi. Has the unique umami of 'hikarimono' (oily fish). · Delicious with ginger and green onions.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Mackerel

さば

Mackerel nigiri sushi. Rich flavor with plenty of fat. · Often cured in vinegar.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Tamagoyaki (Rolled omelet)

たまご

Sweet tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) nigiri sushi. · Gentle sweetness, popular with children. · Often wrapped with a band of seaweed.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Squid

いか

Squid nigiri sushi. Has a unique chewiness and sweetness. · Eat with salt and lemon, or soy sauce.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Shrimp

えび

Boiled shrimp nigiri sushi. · Plump texture and sweetness of shrimp.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Sea bream

たい

Sea bream nigiri sushi. A representative white fish. · Delicate yet elegant umami.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Suzuki (Sea bass)

すずき

Suzuki (Sea bass) nigiri sushi. A mild white fish. · Refreshing taste, delicious in summer.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Sweet shrimp

あまえび

Raw sweet shrimp nigiri sushi. · Melts in your mouth with a rich sweetness.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Sake

さけ

Salmon nigiri sushi. · Fatty, rich, and tender.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Tuna

まぐろ

Tuna (akami) nigiri sushi. A classic of sushi. · Good balance of iron-rich acidity and umami.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Salmon roe

いくら

Gunkanmaki (battleship roll) topped with soy-marinated salmon roe. · A popping texture and rich umami spread in the mouth.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Scallop

ほたて

Scallop nigiri sushi. · Thick, tender, and very sweet.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Yellowtail

はまち

Young yellowtail (Buri/Hamachi) nigiri sushi. · Moderately fatty with a solid umami.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Eel

うなぎ

Eel nigiri sushi grilled with a sweet and savory sauce. · Savory and fluffy texture.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Toro (Fatty tuna)

とろ

Toro (fatty tuna) nigiri sushi. · Characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth rich fatty sweetness.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Sea urchin

うに

Gunkanmaki topped with sea urchin. · The oceanic aroma and rich, creamy taste are exquisite.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Battera sushi (Pressed mackerel sushi)

バッテラ寿司

Oshizushi (pressed sushi) from Osaka, made with mackerel cured in vinegar. · The umami of dried kelp and the acidity of mackerel are in harmony. · Characterized by its square shape, made by pressing in a mold.

€24 ≈ $28.00

SAKÉS

Futsu-shu Tentaka Umakara

普通酒天鷹旨辛

A dry sake from Tochigi Prefecture. Crisp and pairs well with meals.

€28~ ≈ $32.00

Junmai Sogen

純米宗玄

A Junmai sake from Ishikawa Prefecture. The umami of the rice is strongly felt.

€75~ ≈ $87.00

Nakadori Junmai Uoori

中取り純米魚織

A sake from Saitama Prefecture. Well-balanced flavor.

€32~ ≈ $37.00

Junmai Genshu Kawa-semi no Tabi

純米原酒カワセミの旅

A Junmai Genshu sake from Niigata Prefecture. Rich and fruity flavor.

€36~ ≈ $42.00

Junmai Kimotojikomi Hitotoki

純米木桶仕込みひととき

Sake made using traditional wooden vats. Complex and deep flavor.

€78~ ≈ $90.00

Junmai Nama Sake Shichiken Nama Nama

純米生酒七賢なま生

A nama sake from Yamanashi Prefecture. Fresh aroma and crisp taste.

€34~ ≈ $39.00

Muroka Tokubetsu Junmai Iori

無濾過特別純米庵

An unfiltered Junmai sake from Okayama Prefecture. Has the strong umami of the rice itself.

€72~ ≈ $83.00

Ginjo Kubota Senju

吟醸久保田千寿

A famous Ginjo sake from Niigata Prefecture. Crisp, dry, and easy to drink.

€28~ ≈ $32.00

Junmai Ginjo Shirakiku

純米吟醸白鹿

A sake from Hyogo Prefecture. Traditional Nada sake.

€30~ ≈ $35.00

Junmai Ginjo Koikoi

純米吟醸恋鯉

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Saitama Prefecture. Characterized by its floral aroma.

€34~ ≈ $39.00

Junmai Ginjo Hakkaisan

純米吟醸八海山

A representative sake of Niigata Prefecture's crisp and dry style. A clean taste that doesn't interfere with food.

€42~ ≈ $49.00

Junmai Ginjo Shichiken

純米吟醸七賢

A sake from Yamanashi Prefecture. Clear taste made with famous water.

€36~ ≈ $42.00

Junmai Ginjo Harada Seiryu

純米吟醸原田清流

A sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture. A refreshing taste like a clear stream.

€78~ ≈ $90.00

Junmai Daiginjo Bon

純米大吟醸梵

A Junmai Daiginjo from Fukui Prefecture. Rich aroma and deep body.

€28~ ≈ $32.00

Junmai Daiginjo Dassai 23

純米大吟醸獺祭 23

A famous brand from Yamaguchi Prefecture. The highest grade sake, polished to the extreme. Honey-like sweetness and an elegant aftertaste.

€150~ ≈ $174.00

Junmai Daiginjo Dassai Sono Saki e

純米大吟醸獺祭その先へ

The pinnacle of Dassai. An ultimate taste that is complex and refined.

€600~ ≈ $695.00

Junmai Daiginjo Chokara Shuho

純米大吟醸超辛口秀鳳

An extra-dry sake from Yamagata Prefecture. Daiginjo aroma with a dry finish.

€82~ ≈ $95.00

Sparkling Nigori Sake (slightly cloudy)

微発泡酒ぷちぷち

A sparkling sake from Fukushima Prefecture. Champagne-like effervescence with a sweet and sour taste.

€34~ ≈ $39.00

Sparkling Shichiken Yama no Kasumi

スパークリング七賢山ノ霞

Sparkling sake with secondary fermentation in the bottle. A lightly cloudy type with lees.

€90~ ≈ $104.00

SAKÉ AU VERRE

Futsu-shu Sogen Kenzan

普通酒宗玄剣山

Lactic and cereal notes with a hint of soft citrus. Smooth on the palate, with a rich umami that spreads in the mouth.

Sake served by the glass. Local sake from Ishikawa Prefecture. · Characterized by the umami of the rice and a crisp finish.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Tokubetsu Junmai Suishun

特別純米酔鯨

A Junmai sake that combines the umami of rice with a clean finish. The aroma is very subtle, with a pleasant acidity and a finish that is broad yet crisp.

A dry Junmai sake from Kochi Prefecture. · Excellent as a companion sake to enhance the flavor of food.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Junmai Ginjo Shichida Omachi

純米吟醸七田雄町

Characterized by the umami unique to Omachi rice and a melon-like aroma. A subtle, complex, fruity, and spicy nose. Ample, structured on the palate, with aromatic, vegetal, complex, and gourmet notes. A slight bitterness at the end.

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Saga Prefecture. · Enjoy the fruity aroma and the rich umami of the rice.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Junmai Daiginjo Bibai Hinata

純米大吟醸美丈夫鄙

Elegant aroma and flavor. A finish that is not tiring, with a rich taste and a refreshing aftertaste.

A Junmai Daiginjo sake from Kochi Prefecture. · Elegant and delicate flavor.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Hot sake (Sogen Kenzan)

熱燗 (宗玄剣山)

11cl (Carafon)

Warmed sake (Atsukan). · Warming the rice enhances its flavor and warms the body. · Especially recommended in winter or cold weather.

€10 ≈ $12.00