“Takesan,” a clay pot miso ramen restaurant, opened its second location in Paris’s Marais district on July 14, just two years after its initial opening.
On April 13, 2024, the first European location of “Takesan,” a restaurant specializing in clay pot miso ramen, opened in Paris. Its unique concept—“authentic miso ramen served in a clay pot”—stands out even in Paris, where ramen culture is well-established, and the restaurant has been nearly fully booked every day since its opening. Awareness of the restaurant has spread not only among local French residents but also through word of mouth among tourists from across Europe and fans of Japanese cuisine, leading to strong growth that culminated in the opening of a second location just two years later.
The Marais (Le Marais) is a historic district spanning the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris. While it retains medieval mansions and cobblestone streets, it is also one of Paris’s premier cultural hubs where cutting-edge fashion, contemporary art, and diverse culinary offerings coexist. It is a neighborhood known for its youthful energy and new cultural trends. As a trendy area attracting not only locals but also many tourists from around the world, it is a destination for those seeking “authentic culinary experiences.” This environment aligns perfectly with TAKE’s concept of “cuisine that allows guests to experience Japanese fermentation culture,” leading us to conclude that it is the ideal location for our second store.
