Jin

Some Japanese restaurants tell their own story. Then there is Jin, which has never sought publicity, its name passed between those in the know like a password.

On rue de la Sourdière, between the Louvre and place Vendôme, this pioneer of omakase in Paris was founded in 2013 by Takuya Watanabe, now in charge of sushi at Hakuba. Following a change at the counter, Jin regained its star in the Michelin Guide 2026.

Around ten seats, a single menu

The ritual never changes: a counter for around ten fortunate diners, facing the chefs, and a single menu left entirely to their discretion. Fish from Brittany or Spain is aged and served at the precise moment it reaches its full potential, on rice prepared with seasonal brown vinegar.

Craft as performance

Watching the blades glide, fillets cut in one continuous movement, nigiri shaped in the palm: the meal follows a precise, almost theatrical rhythm. An outstanding sake list accompanies the journey. Reservations by telephone only.

Who is it for?

• Purists seeking Edo-mae sushi at its highest Parisian level
• An intimate, quiet counter experience
• Lovers of rare sake, superbly selected

Why Jin stays with you

Because its TheFork rating of 9.9/10 from 426 reviews says the same thing as the red guide: this counter reaches towards excellence.

Jin, the best-kept secret in the 1st arrondissement.