Located in Montmartre, in a setting specially crafted for chef Shunei Kimura by the architectural firms Sala Hars and Vorbot, Sushi Shunei is a sushiya positioned at the intersection of Japanese tradition and the creative freedom allowed by its Parisian setting. We respect the fundamental rules of edomae sushi: in Japan, sushi is almost never eaten anywhere other than at the counter in front of the chef - the same is true at Sushi Shunei, where the hinoki counter, carved from a single 7-meter-long knot-free piece, would be considered exceptional even in Japan. In this minimalist and undeniably mysterious place, the light that emanates peacefully from the ceiling illuminates pure wood panels to form an origami that explains the feeling of timelessness sensed by all who enter it.
Situé à Montmartre, dans un écrin spécialement créé pour le chef Shunei Kimura par les agences d’architecture Sala Hars et Vorbot, Sushi Shunei est un sushiya positionné à l’équilibre entre la tradition japonaise et la liberté créative qu’autorise le cadre parisien. Nous respectons les règles fondamentales du sushi edomae : au Japon, on ne déguste presque jamais de sushi ailleurs qu’au comptoir, face au chef - il en va de même chez Sushi Shunei, où le comptoir en hinoki d’un seul tenant, long de 7 mètres et sans nœuds, serait considéré comme exceptionnel même au Japon. Dans cet endroit minimaliste et indéniablement mystérieux, la lumière qui émane paisiblement du plafond éclaire des panneaux en bois purs pour former un origami qui explique le sentiment d’intemporalité ressenti par tous ceux qui y pénètrent.
Located in Montmartre, in a setting specially crafted for chef Shunei Kimura by the architectural firms Sala Hars and Vorbot, Sushi Shunei is a sushiya positioned at the intersection of Japanese tradition and the creative freedom allowed by its Parisian setting. We respect the fundamental rules of edomae sushi: in Japan, sushi is almost never eaten anywhere other than at the counter in front of the chef - the same is true at Sushi Shunei, where the hinoki counter, carved from a single 7-meter-long knot-free piece, would be considered exceptional even in Japan. In this minimalist and undeniably mysterious place, the light that emanates peacefully from the ceiling illuminates pure wood panels to form an origami that explains the feeling of timelessness sensed by all who enter it.
Chefs Chizuko Kimura and Takeshi Morooka officiate behind the counter at Sushi Shunei. Chizuko Kimura, widow of the restaurant's founder, Shunei Kimura, continues her husband's dream with unwavering determination. Alongside her, the talented and renowned chef Takeshi Morooka, with 30 years of experience in the art of sushi, brings to Sushi Shunei a unique rigor and a perpetual obsession to serve the most traditional sushi possible. Formerly the chef of the highly regarded Ginza Onodera, Takeshi Morooka has also trained many chefs in Japan as an instructor. Together, their collaboration led to the regaining of the Michelin star in March 2025, initially awarded to Shunei in 2022 and lost in 2023 following his passing.
Chefs Chizuko Kimura and Takeshi Morooka officiate behind the counter at Sushi Shunei. Chizuko Kimura, widow of the restaurant's founder, Shunei Kimura, continues her husband's dream with unwavering determination. Alongside her, the talented and renowned chef Takeshi Morooka, with 30 years of experience in the art of sushi, brings to Sushi Shunei a unique rigor and a perpetual obsession to serve the most traditional sushi possible. Formerly the chef of the highly regarded Ginza Onodera, Takeshi Morooka has also trained many chefs in Japan as an instructor. Together, their collaboration led to the regaining of the Michelin star in March 2025, initially awarded to Shunei in 2022 and lost in 2023 following his passing.
On the lacquer platter, custom-designed by artisans in Kanazawa for the restaurant - like all the ceramics carefully sourced in Kyoto - the chefs place their nigiri one after the other. The typically Japanese rigor mingles with indulgence when the rice, simple and carefully balanced, supports with its texture, temperature, and subtle taste a tuna so fatty that it melts in your mouth. The sushi is paired according to each guest's wishes with a selection of sakes or precisely infused teas - often cold-brewed to fully enhance their umami - or organic wines selected from several hundred references for the perfection of their harmony, so difficult to achieve, with raw fish, itself meticulously sourced by the chefs from the best suppliers and fishermen, whom they have personally met.
More than a restaurant, more than an experience, Sushi Shunei is an emotion. As such, it is difficult to describe with words - you have to live it. We are waiting for you.
On the lacquer platter, custom-designed by artisans in Kanazawa for the restaurant - like all the ceramics carefully sourced in Kyoto - the chefs place their nigiri one after the other. The typically Japanese rigor mingles with indulgence when the rice, simple and carefully balanced, supports with its texture, temperature, and subtle taste a tuna so fatty that it melts in your mouth. The sushi is paired according to each guest's wishes with a selection of sakes or precisely infused teas - often cold-brewed to fully enhance their umami - or organic wines selected from several hundred references for the perfection of their harmony, so difficult to achieve, with raw fish, itself meticulously sourced by the chefs from the best suppliers and fishermen, whom they have personally met.Sur le plat en laque, conçu sur mesure par des artisans à Kanazawa pour le restaurant - comme l’ensemble de la céramique chinée avec soin à Kyoto - les chefs déposent leurs nigiri les uns après les autres. La rigueur typiquement japonaise se mêle à la gourmandise lorsque le riz, simple et soigneusement équilibré, soutient par sa texture, sa température et son goût subtil un thon si gras qu’il fond dans la bouche.
More than a restaurant, more than an experience, Sushi Shunei is an emotion. As such, it is difficult to describe with words - you have to live it. We are waiting for you.
Sushi Shunei was created for Shunei Kimura, who lived in Paris for over forty years. An undeniably talented sushiya, Shunei very sadly passed away in June 2022, only 3 months after obtaining his first star in the Michelin Guide. Shunei will forever be in our memory.
Sushi Shunei was a man's dream, and before leaving us, Shunei asked his wife Chizuko Kimura to continue the adventure. In his honor, she keeps the promise she made to him to keep the restaurant alive. With unwavering determination, she regained in 2025 the Michelin star he had earned in 2022 and that the restaurant had lost after his passing, thus becoming the first female sushi chef in the world to be distinguished by the Michelin Guide.
Sushi Shunei was created for Shunei Kimura, who lived in Paris for over forty years. An undeniably talented sushiya, Shunei very sadly passed away in June 2022, only 3 months after obtaining his first star in the Michelin Guide. Shunei will forever be in our memory.Sushi Shunei a été créé pour Shunei Kimura, qui a vécu à Paris pendant plus quarante ans. Sushiya au talent indéniable, Shunei est très tristement décédé en juin 2022, seulement 3 mois après l’obtention de sa première étoile au Guide Michelin. Shunei restera à jamais dans notre mémoire.
Sushi Shunei was a man's dream, and before leaving us, Shunei asked his wife Chizuko Kimura to continue the adventure. In his honor, she keeps the promise she made to him to keep the restaurant alive. With unwavering determination, she regained in 2025 the Michelin star he had earned in 2022 and that the restaurant had lost after his passing, thus becoming the first female sushi chef in the world to be distinguished by the Michelin Guide.
