Benkay Paris

If you are looking for a fabulous Asian restaurant in Paris, which also offers authentic Japanese cuisine, Benkay may just be where your search ends. The best part of this restaurant is the fantastic view of the river Seine as well as of the city in general that it offers. This eating place is very tastefully decorated, and the homesick Japanese tourist will almost feel at home, in here. Benkay, Paris really heightens the authentic look as you walk in and find the staff dressed in authentic Japanese kimonos, which is actually the national dress of Japan.

Benkay at Paris was originally started as a dining venture with three different Japanese chefs for three specific types of cuisine. The first one prepares "teppan yaki" dishes which, as their name suggests, are cooked on a hotplate. The second mention is that of a Washoku chef, who is involved in the Japanese traditional kitchen, and finally, a Sushi chef, for whom the area of involvement is obviously Sushi food. It may be mentioned here that Sushi has now acquired worldwide fame, and is the favorite of foreign tourists. Benkay, Paris is open from 12 noon in the day till 10 pm at night, which is its closing time.

The restaurant offers a varied cuisine ranging from soups, meat and fish dishes to rice favorites, topped by delicious desserts. Apart from the kimono clad staff, the restaurant's flawless presentation and ambience comprises of Japanese essentials such as ikebana, tatami and other similar items, which automatically enhance the pleasures of eating out. Some of the mouth watering and all time favorites served by this place include grilled fresh lobsters with soya and ginger, scallop and vegetable tempura, as well as sushi and sashimi. At Benkay, meals are consumed at a leisurely pace, which maximizes the pleasures of Japanese cuisine, a delightful variation from general food. At Benkay, the average price of a meal is around $85, and all major credit cards are accepted. So the next time you are in Paris, do not forget to check out this wonderful place.