Nodaiwa
Famed for its specialty grilled eel in Japan that has achieved a Michelin star, Nodaiwa’s outpost in Paris aims to deliver the exact same gourmet experience. With eel (unagi) as the undisputed star of the meal, the restaurant abides by an ancestral recipe—one that seeks out to bring the best flavours of the eel. Atop pillowy white rice, lies the tender slab of fillet—first doused in a secret marinate before going on the grill. If umami is what you seek while in Paris, here’s the perfect spot. (Vogue review)
272 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
When I'm in Paris, I seek French food. But this is an interesting suggestion