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11th — Bastille & Oberkampf › Folie-Mericourt › Kaī Izakaya - Udon, Ramen, Matcha & Brunch
Kaī Izakaya - Udon, Ramen, Matcha & BrunchB
13 Rue Louis Bonnet, 75011 Paris, France
· Japanese restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Coffee stand
· Folie-Mericourt
Cozy Japanese-fusion izakaya-cafe in Belleville delivering tasty udon, curry, and brunch hits at moderate prices, with warm staff but recurring slow service and occasional inconsistency.
The verdict
Kaī Izakaya delivers solid neighborhood dining with strong food quality in standout dishes like Dan Dan udon and gyoza, plus attractive interior design and genuinely kind staff. However, quality variation across dishes and recurrent service delays—particularly during brunch—prevent it from reaching higher performance tiers. Worth visiting for the creative fusion menu and cozy Belleville charm, but expect occasional pacing challenges.
One caveat: Brunch service often slow with long waits for drinks and mains
What to order
- Pancakes
- Karaage
- Curry Udon/Curry Ebi
What diners say
- Comforting udon bowls that warm you up
- Crispy karaage and tasty gyoza
- Welcoming staff who try to make things right
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday11:45–15:00, 18:30–22:30
Wednesday11:45–15:00, 18:30–22:30
Thursday11:45–15:00, 18:30–22:30
Friday11:45–15:00, 18:30–22:30
Saturday11:30–15:45, 18:15–22:30
Sunday11:30–15:45, 18:15–22:00
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