Jin Restaurant
Minimalist Intimate Ceremonial
Jin
Saint-Honoré & Palais-Royal
$$$$
Ten-seat omakase between Louvre and Place Vendôme, chef Satoshi Kobayashi's surgical edomae.
Restaurant Editor's Pick
Kei
Three Michelin stars, Japanese precision in a Coq-Héron jewel-box dining room
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Saint-Honoré & Palais-Royal |
$$$$ Premium for Restaurant
| Tue-Sat 12:30-14:00, 19:30-21:00; closed Sun-Mon
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Kei Kobayashi was the first chef of Japanese origin in France to win three Michelin stars, and the dining room behind a discreet rue du Coq-Héron facade is the quietest fine-dining ceremony in the 1er. Trained under Ducasse, Kobayashi treats French produce with Japanese editing, a sea bream scaled in golden chips, a famous garden of vegetables that arrived as a kind of mosaic. The room is small, the service unhurried, the wine pairing serious. Lunch tasting is the value play if Istanbul-Paris budgets are tightening; dinner is the full eight-course expression. Reserve four to six weeks ahead minimum.
Editor's Tip
Book six weeks out via the website. Lunch tasting (~€140) is the kindest entry; dinner runs €310-380 before pairings.
3 Michelin Stars
MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Three Stars (held since 2020) Kei Kobayashi, first Japanese-born chef to hold three Michelin stars in France At a Glance
- View
- Historic Monuments, Courtyard
Views & Setting
View Type
Historic Monuments, Courtyard
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Recognition & Quality
Michelin three star
Awards
- MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Three Stars (held since 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Kei, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Kei?
Kei is located in Saint-Honoré & Palais-Royal, Paris, 5 rue du Coq-Héron, 75001 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Kei?
Kei is open Tue-Sat 12:30-14:00, 19:30-21:00; closed Sun-Mon.
What is Kei best for?
Kei is especially popular for Once In A Trip dinner, Tasting menu, Anniversaries.
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