DokiDoki, Restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, Paris, France
DokiDoki is a restaurant in Paris's 1st arrondissement, near the Louvre, specializing in Japanese handrolls. Each roll is made with crunchy nori seaweed, warm rice, and fresh fish or vegetables, prepared in front of the guest and meant to be eaten immediately with one's hands.
DokiDoki was established as part of a wave of Japanese handroll bars that took hold in Paris in recent years. The concept draws on the casual Japanese bar tradition of serving freshly made rolls quickly over a counter.
The name DokiDoki comes from Japanese and refers to the sound of an excited heartbeat. Sitting at the counter, guests can watch the chefs prepare each handroll to order, which gives the meal a lively, hands-on feel.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends or for special occasions, as the space is small. The restaurant is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding sights of the 1st arrondissement.
DokiDoki also offers a catering service where a chef comes directly to a private event or home to prepare handrolls on the spot. Beyond the 1st arrondissement location, the concept has expanded to several other spots across Paris and into the nearby suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine.
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