Bistro Ramen Ryukishin — Restaurant in Paris

My wife and I came to dine here on a Wednesday evening without a reservation and were luckily seated shortly. We were kindly greeted by who we later found out was the chef and sat right by the kitchen where we saw all the action. I ordered the thick broth ramen with house made chili oil and sesame paste and this was by far the best meal I had in Paris and dare I say.. maybe one of the best ramen bowls I’ve ever had in my life. It’s a bit heavier than my wife’s classic one with mussel oil but boy was I enjoying my ride to flavor town. Each bite and slurp was so heavenly and just the right amount of richness.. from the tender meats (2 birds (chicken & duck!) in 1 bowl), crunchy textures, & that amazing chicken broth, everything just complimented each other so well. I’m someone who loves a good crunch in my meal, and this one didn’t disappoint with the crunchy leek, chopped onions, and fresh bok choy! Ramen noodles were not too firm and not too soft, a perfect in between. I usually don’t like spicy (mild at the most) and anyone on the same boat doesn’t have to worry about that chili oil cause it only adds to the flavor without the burn. And that chicken broth… NEXT LEVEL! I had chicken broth ramen in Tokyo and though I love both, I might have to give extra brownie points for Ryukishin for the loaded party bowl and only 5 minute wait time to be seated on a busy night. We left completely satisfied and chef greeted us goodbye as we walked our happy, full bellies back to our hotel. Highly recommend for any ramen lover or first time visitor in Paris! You will not...

It was a cold and dreary weekday evening in Paris, and me and my newly betrothed finance were just finishing up shopping in the Vendome area. As we were dodging sleet pellets and trying to keep our bags dry, our noses were filled with an amazing aroma that was promising to be filled with umami, fresh veggies, and succulent cuts of meat. We ducked our heads into Bistro Ramen Ryukishin with our fingers crossed, hopeful that they had a table for us.

To our pleasant surprise, they had a seat for us in the makeshift out door patio area (had sufficient cover to keep us dry, and space heaters to chase away the cold). A bit cramped, with every table being filled, and every one having large coats, scarves and shopping bags, but it made it that much more cozy.

Their signature ramen dish is made with a broth that contains both chicken and duck, and let me tell you.......it was mind-blowingly delicious. I pride myself in trying ramen in as many cities as I can (Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, etc. etc.) and this easily hits into the top three, and arguably takes the #1 spot. The cuts of chicken and duck breasts were perfectly cooked, the broth was filled with explosions of flavor, the noodles were perfectly soft yet chewy. We also tried their spicy edamame and gyoza appetizers and both were delicious.

We tried to return there for dinner the following night, however, to our dismay, the restaurant was closed for the evening. If / when I visit Paris again, I will be sure to returning...

Hot Ramen: 8.5/10 Cold Ramen: 6/10 Total: 7/10

We tried two ramen dishes during our visit—one hot, one cold—to get a feel for both ends of the menu.

The hot ramen was quite solid. I’d give it an 8.5 out of 10. The broth was thick, creamy, and beautifully rich. I appreciated how the ingredients and broth were served separately—it kept everything vibrant and fresh until you combined them. That said, it could’ve used a touch more depth—maybe a hint of char, a smokier edge, or some darker miso flavor to round it out. Still, definitely enjoyable.

The cold ramen, on the other hand, didn’t work for me at all. I would rate it a 6 out of 10. I can acknowledge the creativity and the interesting blend of flavors—it wasn’t boring—but the end result was far from tasty. It felt more like an experimental dish than something you’d expect to savor. Definitely not something I’d reorder.

We also shared some boiled dumplings as an appetizer, which felt underwhelming, especially considering the overall bill came to around €40. The dumplings lacked impact and didn’t feel like a good value for the price point.

Total score: 7 out of 10. While the experience had its high point with the hot ramen, the rest didn’t quite justify the cost. Probably...