There is no shortage of fine dining hotspots in Paris, but if you want something infinitely cosier then we strongly suggest you head to Cibus. 

Pierre Touitou, adding to his already glaringly golden Parisian enterprise of Vivant and Déviant, opened 19 Saint Roch. Located conveniently on the Rue Saint-Roch just meters away from the Pyramides metro stop, this newest venture remains loyal to its former Japanese restaurant roots with an open kitchen taking centre stage. Oak wood furniture lines the walls, bars and cabinets offset the monochrome tiled flooring and the stainless steel counter top becomes the prime sitting area for the best views upon the kitchen. On the menu? A steak tartare garnished with capers, chives and seasonal flowers; a fried daikon cake with a dollop of green pepper mayonnaise and a miso-vanilla ice cream soaked within a sweet rhubarb puree. Exquisite. 

We love sending our friends to Takara, Paris's oldest Japanese restaurant since 1958. Beyond its tranquil façade lies a rustic village ambience, complete with traditional attire, ukiyo-e decor, and the shy yet talented Chef Yukio Yamakoshi behind the sushi counter.