Enni Udon sur Paris

Would you believe if the best meal I had in Paris is a udon joint? Considering how must of a high standard I have in Japanese food, I would have never imagined I'd be saying that yes, indeed, this is perhaps the best udon experience I've had. Enni Udon is run by true Japanese owners, crafting homestyle udon, with pride, perspective, and in a sleek clean, modern Japanese decor'd shop. From the get go, you get this omakase joint level of interior feeling, and yes, from an udon shop. It is clean, modern, and pleasant. And you can tell they mean business. They definitely want you to experience the udon their way. But again, massive kudos to whoever they hired for the interior design. A lot of attention to detail and we recognize that. We had Japanese koroke (croquette) and tonkatsu for appetizers. Okay, these are not just your any fried potato and pork with breadcrumb batter and skin. The koroke was well fried, super hearty and flavorful, and served with wasa-mayo - which was perfect in their flavor balance. The tonkatsu - the meat wasn't too tender but the crisp and crunch on the outer skin was next level. I have never tasted tonkatsu that has given so much effort in a crunchy skin. I've had fluffy crunch before, more airy. This wasn't it. This was solid. Yet pleasntly crunchy. Now to the udon. We ordered two flavors - niku (beef) and the duck. And my god. They both had their distinct flavors blended all the way into the broth. Clearly, this wasn't just a regular udon broth with different meat pieces. They were genuinely making different broth and the depth of the soup comes through in a heavenly way. Especially the duck broth, I could sip on it and just that would make me happy. And yes, the noodles were fabulous - soft and stringy. I am quite confident that these are hand pulled udon noodles, most likely made there in the shop. Otherwise you simply do not get this type of a "fresh" texture. Top all of this with draft beer and you are literally in heaven. I have reviewed hundreds of Japanese restaurants. But perhaps the only other udon shop that this can rival would be Uzumakiya in the San Francisco Bay Area. And this includes udon in Tokyo as well. We are so happy that we discovered and dined at Enni. And may have to come back to Paris, just to taste this magic again.

A very nice restaurant with excellent air conditioning! The menu is clear and enticing, with plenty of choices. The broths for the beef and onion udon and chicken teriyaki were excellent. The broth alone was so delicious I could drink it by the spoonful, it was so well-balanced, flavorful, and had an intense, pure meat taste. The meats in the udon were also very good; the beef was very thin and flavorful. The tea-based mocktails are excellent. I'm not usually a big tea drinker, but these were very good, a perfect balance of green tea, apple, and cucumber. The only small thing I might like to see improved is the option to add meat to the toppings. The menu has several protein-free options that look excellent, like the udon with miso cream and mushrooms, but unfortunately, there's no protein with this dish, which is important for me personally for maintaining a balanced diet. Otherwise, nothing to complain about! I'd do it again in a heartbeat! ✨

Ive been to Paris half a year ago and we just had to eat at Enni's again. Lovely service and you just feel so comfortable and at ease. Niku-udon tasted the best, just like back in Japan with a little twist of ginger.

Good food and service. Aircon is working well inside (really appreciated during the hewtwave)

A real gem. Excellent food that truly transports you to the tastes and flavors of Japan. The service is impeccable and the setting very elegant. You'll want to eat there every day.

Cool air conditioning and super delicious udon in this hot summer!! I keep thinking about it, so this is already my umpteenth visit haha. The place is super clean, the staff are friendly, and the food is great!!!

a trip to Japan right on your doorstep

Amazing atmosphere with great quality food and attentive staff. There is great variety of broths and dishes without missing any food quality, as well as a veggie options. It’s not too far from the Champs Élysées as well as the Eiffel Tower by walk. I also recommend reserving just in case :)

Lunch for one person on a Friday. No wait to be seated upon arrival. Elegant and minimalist decor. Air-conditioned dining room. Quick service. Attentive and friendly staff. They speak Japanese. I opted for a hot beef udon, "niku udon": a very flavorful and well-balanced broth with fresh noodles that remained firm in the mouth. Not to mention the quality of the beef and other ingredients, which were also excellent. Following my experience, I decided to try a slightly warmed "dorayaki" with a touch of yuzu and was once again not disappointed. It was flawless! I got a main course and dessert for €30. A bit pricey, but justified by the delicious, high-quality, and truly authentic cuisine. I recommend it and will gladly return to try their "kamo udon" served in the evening.

Drop in randomly and was amazed by the food! Will visit again next time in Paris