The story
Jium brings Korean cuisine to the 15th arrondissement of Paris, quietly earning a place on the Michelin guide's radar. The restaurant’s approach is straightforward: no frills, no pretense, just a genuine expression of Korean cooking. Lunch is walk-in only, with no reservations accepted, while dinner requires a call to 01 45 75 20 00. The space itself reflects the same clarity – clean lines, an open kitchen, and a quiet confidence in the food.
The brief website and menu hint at a singular focus. Jium does not overload its offerings; instead, each dish is treated with care. Though the full menu is not detailed here, the Michelin recommendation (2026) underscores the precision and quality of the kitchen. For those seeking a calm, authentic Korean meal in Paris, Jium is a deliberate choice.
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Ever since 2007, the La Motte-Picquet neighborhood has been loving this discreet spot (a white tiled kitchen-atelier, mid-century modern chairs, 1950s tableware, opaline glass suspension lamps) where Kim Hong-sung tries not to suffer the comparison to cheap Korean BBQ joints and other soulless temples to bimbimbap. Selected from the mouthwatering menu printed on school graph paper, the night we went: chubby mandoo (pan-fried dumplings with pork and celery); fiery kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew with pork belly and tofu) that tickles the palate without setting it ablaze; before an excellent black sesame panna cotta or a scoop of yuzu sorbet. // J.F.
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