Our menus are fixed menus for 2 people. If one of the two people is vegetarian or vegan, we can adapt the menu, with prior notice, so they can enjoy different dishes without meat or animal protein, even if the other person eats meat.
Tradition, fire, and the most exclusive wagyū transport us to a small sumibiyaki in Kyoto. A unique ritual that awakens all the senses.
It all began in 2020 when Chiho Murata first mentioned Matsusaka Beef—the most prestigious meat in Japan—to Ignasi Elías. Two years later, Chiho and Elías met Hiroki Ito, owner of Ito Ranch, the most exclusive Matsusaka Beef farm. Thanks to this connection, Akaneya became the first foreign company accepted by the Matsusaka Beef Association in its over 60-year history.
This is how, in May 2023, Marie Akaneya opened in Paris as the city’s first sumibiyaki and the first restaurant outside Japan to serve meat from Ito Ranch. It also became the first restaurant in France, and one of only three in Europe, to offer the iconic Crown Melon.
The refined Kyoto aesthetic is brought to number 12 Godot de Mauroy Street, in La Madeleine, Paris. An inuyarai on the façade hints at the calm within. Eight custom-made barbecue tables, a tatami mat, and paper lamps coexist with noble materials such as wood, iron, and clay. Designed by Chiho Murata and the C97 studio, the space is inspired by Japanese minimalism. Marie Akaneya breathes the spirit of Japan, conveying the warm feeling of being at home.
Born in 1992 in the Paris region, he trained at Château des Coudraies and at EPMTTH in Paris under the mentorship of a disciple of Auguste Escoffier. This training provided him with a solid foundation in classical cuisine and a deep respect for tradition. With over 17 years of experience in France and abroad, he has developed an open and demanding culinary approach.
From Paris to Los Angeles (Beverly Hills), passing through Canada, he has worked in a wide variety of establishments: fine dining restaurants, brasseries, fusion kitchens, and innovative projects. These experiences have refined his vision of the product, the craft, and the service.
Currently leading this traditional sumibiyaki restaurant, Justin focuses on the essentials: fire, technique, and respect for the product. Together with Akaneya, he shapes his passion for Japanese gastronomy and its unique ingredients, such as Ito Ranch’s Matsusaka Beef wagyū and Fukuroi’s Crown Melon.
First sumibiyaki in Paris
First establishment in France with Crown Melon
First restaurant outside Japan with Matsusaka Beef
One of only three restaurants in France with Kobe Beef
License “EU No. 01” of Ito Ranch Matsusaka Beef
Our menus are fixed menus for 2 people. If one of the two people is vegetarian or vegan, we can adapt the menu, with prior notice, so they can enjoy different dishes without meat or animal protein, even if the other person eats meat.
Of course. The menus consist of several shared dishes, so the adaptation applies to both diners. To adapt the menu, you just need to inform us of your intolerance when making the reservation.
All menus are for a minimum of 2 people, and the menu price is per person. However, if there is a minor among the 3 people, it is possible to share a single menu for 2 people.
No, the restaurant consists of one room with 10 tables distributed across two small areas. We cannot guarantee privacy or a noise-free environment.
No. Reservations can be made for a maximum of 4 to 6 people, depending on availability.
Visit the section gift to purchase a gift voucher for the menu of your choice.
The sumibiyaki’s own air extraction and supply system ensures constant air circulation and ventilation. Additionally, the restaurant is equipped with the most advanced air purification system on the market.
If you cannot arrive on time for your reservation, please call us at +33 987 52 36 38.
We appreciate all requests, but unfortunately, we do not engage in this type of collaboration.
Godot de Mauroy 12, Paris 75009
Open every evening from Wednesday to Sunday, and for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
+34 987 52 36 38