The story
In the quiet, leafy streets of Neuilly-sur-Seine, just west of central Paris, Yushin brings a focused expression of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a mark of its consistent quality and thoughtful approach.
The dining room is air-conditioned, offering a comfortable retreat from the Parisian heat, and the atmosphere is calm and understated. Here, the cooking speaks for itself, with dishes that respect the precision and purity of Japanese traditions. The menu changes with the seasons, sourcing ingredients that allow the natural flavours to shine.
For those seeking a genuine taste of Japanese cuisine in a refined yet relaxed setting, Yushin is a destination worth knowing.
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History
Japanese-born chef Shuhei Yamashita (who used to work at Kinugawa Vendôme and then Ran in Paris) crossed the city limits and set up shop in the suburb of Neuilly. And it didn’t take long for his beautiful Yushin, which harbors a forest of wooden blades and a miniature sushi bar for four chopstick-wielding guests, to become a veritable temple to Japanese cuisine, joining the ranks of an elite list of West Parisian addresses. The night we went, in exchange for €80, the Mie Prefecture-native sent out small wonders that were a far cry from your typical laminated sushi menu finds: splendid tuna maki brushed with soy sauce and amberjack sashimi (surprisingly served without soy sauce, a shame), to sharpen your palate; an achingly tender trio of bonito and sea bream sashimi sourced with great care; amberjack and mackerel sushi that felt like they had just leapt out of the sea; perfect grilled salmon with a miso and soy marinade, served with pickled radish rounds; more sushi, featuring salmon, tuna, fatty tuna and glazed eel this time around, tantalizingly good; before a magnificent wagashi (a Japanese pastry), a trompe-l’oeil chestnut-shaped gem, served with umami-rich matcha. One piece of advice? Reserve a seat at the bar, and do so well ahead of time! // Gwen Jacquère
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