09/04/2026: Tried it on a Saturday night and what a pleasant surprise: the restaurant was surprisingly quiet, which is rare in this neighborhood.
As for the food, it was impeccable: very fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, and truly refined dishes. You can clearly taste the attention to detail and a genuine authenticity in the approach.
The service was smooth and pleasant, without being intrusive.
Honestly, a fantastic place that deserves to be better known, perfect if you're looking for good Japanese food without the crowds!
04/04/2026: Koetsu is a restaurant I go to from time to time. Although located on Rue St. Anne, the atmosphere is calm and it's a very pleasant place to share a meal without feeling rushed.
In terms of quality, there's nothing to complain about. It's perfectly in line with what other restaurants in the area offer.
A point regarding the €3 surcharge. There's a dinner menu, which, by the way, has far fewer choices than the lunch menu, at higher prices. Some people seem unaware that restaurants generally don't charge the same prices at lunch and dinner (just like on public holidays). I wanted to order tonkatsu one evening and was surprised not to see it on the menu. I mentioned it to the waitress, who offered me the lunch menu, explaining that there was a €3 surcharge because it was dinnertime. Most restaurants simply wouldn't do that, so thank you to them!
The standard markup in restaurants for lunch and dinner is between 30% and 60%, so a €3 markup on a €19 dish is nowhere near that...
I also want to respond to that appalling comment from the person who got upset because the waitress was Chinese and dared to demand the owner fire her?! It's shameful and discriminatory, and I'm appalled that people can get away with saying things like that!
The waitress who served our table was perfectly polite and attentive.
This restaurant absolutely does not deserve this bashing. Thank you for your hospitality, and see you soon 🙂