Hokkaido, Japanese restaurant in 2nd arrondissement, Paris, France.
Hokkaido is a Japanese restaurant on Rue Chabanais in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, spread over two floors. The ground floor has an open kitchen where you can see the food being prepared, while the lower level features a vaulted dining room with a different feel.
The restaurant opened on Rue Chabanais at a time when a cluster of Japanese eateries was beginning to form in central Paris. Its early presence on the street helped draw other Japanese businesses to the area, which is now known as a small Japanese dining district.
The menu at Hokkaido centers on everyday Japanese dishes like ramen, gyoza, and donburi, cooked in a straightforward way that reflects common Japanese kitchen habits. Sitting at the counter near the open kitchen, you can watch the cooks at work and follow the rhythm of the meal being prepared.
The restaurant is open every day and offers both dine-in and takeaway options, as well as delivery to some Paris neighborhoods. Going at lunch tends to be calmer than in the evening, when tables fill up quickly.
Orders over 35 euros come with a free beer, a small bonus that regular customers often mention when recommending the place. The restaurant also offers free delivery to certain Paris neighborhoods, which is not common among the Japanese restaurants nearby.
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