Picks by Bappa Life in Paris

5 places Bappa Life went to in Paris — what they said, and what to watch out for.

• Aki Boulangerie — Bappa Life
  Marveled that the mochi tasted like 'the real deal you'd get in Japan,' praising how high the quality of Japanese food is in France, and noted a wide variety of Japanese-style cakes, melon pan, and curry pan.
  Heads up: Even late in the afternoon there was a line, and prices are quite a bit higher than in Japan — like mochi at 3.70 euros.
• Omusubi Gonbei — Bappa Life
  Freshly hand-formed, warm triangular onigiri with just the right kombu seasoning — raved that it tasted 'exactly like the ones in Japan,' even 'better than convenience store onigiri.'
  Heads up: Very popular with a line out the door, and only one Japanese staff member (the rest are Vietnamese).
• Dosanko Larmen — Bappa Life
  Heads up: Only saw the sign while walking by, so there's no comment on the food.
• Higuma — Bappa Life
  Praised the miso ramen broth and chashu as 'just like ramen in Japan,' calling it worlds apart from the ramen they'd had in Mexico.
  Heads up: The noodles were a bit soft and the gyoza wrappers were somewhat thick — said Japan's version is better — and the kitchen is run by a Chinese chef.
• Japan Experience — Bappa Life
  Fun to browse thanks to the wide selection, from kimono and yukata to pottery, chopsticks, and other Japanese goods.
  Heads up: Mentioned that popular items (like the chopsticks) are almost always sold out during the Christmas season.

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