What Kodawari Ramen does

Kodawari Ramen is a privately held Paris-based restaurant company operating three themed ramen locations — Yokocho (rue Mazarine, 6th arrondissement), Tsukiji (rue Richelieu, 1st arrondissement), and Ueno (rue des Petits-Champs, 1st arrondissement) — legally registered as Tsukuba 35R SAS and founded by chef Jean-Baptiste Meusnier with co-owner Fleur Meusnier. The company targets experience-seeking diners in Paris, including food enthusiasts, tourists, and health-conscious customers, offering authentic Japanese ramen in immersive Tokyo-themed environments (a Yokocho alley and Tsukiji fish market) with imported artifacts, soundscapes, and seasonal menu extensions such as duck at Ueno and vegetarian options. Revenue is generated exclusively through direct dine-in transactions averaging €14–€19.50 per ramen bowl plus toppings, desserts, and beverages; there is no reservation system, no delivery, and no third-party distribution — a same-day virtual queue with SMS notification (accessible from 11:45am) is the sole access mechanism. The company employs ~30 staff and has been recognized with the Michelin Bib Gourmand, the Palme d'Or de la Restauration 2017 (Leaders Club France), the Palme d'Argent 2018 (Leaders Club International), and the Enseigne d'Or 2018 for Originality.

The company's core technical and product differentiator is a vertically integrated noodle production pipeline: wheat is cultivated in Kodawari's own field in Acy-Romance, Champagne, by farmer Jean Potier, milled on-site in the field, then finished in-restaurant into ramen noodles that are matured for 24 hours and hand-flattened using the traditional Temomi technique. All recipes are MSG-free, with umami derived naturally from kombu, Japanese fish, and shiitake. Premium ingredient sourcing — Iberico Pata Negra pork from Salamanca, daily Breton sardines, Périgord duck, and soy sauce from the 1688-established Shinanuma Brewery — anchors the value proposition. The business model is direct-to-consumer only. No external funding, M&A, or geographic expansion outside Paris is disclosed.

Name

Kodawari Ramen

Legal name

Tsukuba 35R, Société par actions simplifiée

Website

https://kodawari-ramen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kodawari Ramen is a privately held Paris restaurant company operating three themed ramen locations (Yokocho, Tsukiji, Ueno) that serve experience-seeking diners with authentic Japanese ramen made from vertically integrated, in-house wheat-based noodles and premium French and Japanese ingredients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

akta.pro primary industry

Salad & Bowl Concepts (Grain/Protein/Healthy Bowls) (THAFABAF)

Keywords

• Japanese ramen restaurants
• Authentic ramen dining
• Handmade ramen noodles
• Immersive dining experiences
• Specialty noodle production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Food & Beverage Sales: Revenue generated from direct dine-in sales of ramen bowls, appetizers, desserts, and beverages across three Paris restaurant locations. No reservations are taken; customers use a virtual queue system.
2. Limited Edition Seasonal Items: Special seasonal ramen offerings such as the Wagyu Grade A5 Ramen (limited to 50 bowls per day during holiday periods) and seasonal vegetarian ramen create premium revenue opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kodawari Ramen operates a chain of three Japanese ramen restaurants in Paris (Yokocho, Tsukiji, and Ueno) featuring immersive Tokyo-themed atmospheres. The company produces handmade ramen noodles in-house from wheat grown in its own field in Acy-Romance, Champagne, using the traditional Temomi technique, and serves ramen bowls, appetizers, desserts, and beverages prepared without MSG.

Product overview

Kodawari Ramen is a French ramen restaurant chain operating three locations in Paris (Yokocho, Tsukiji, and Ueno), each with a distinct Japanese-inspired immersive theme. The company produces handmade ramen noodles from its own wheat fields in Champagne, using French and Japanese ingredients without MSG. Each location offers multiple ramen varieties alongside starters, desserts, and beverages. The company also operates a virtual queue system for customer management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kodawari Yokocho: Japanese ramen restaurant concept inspired by Tokyo's narrow alleys (yokocho), featuring immersive decor with Tokyo manhole covers, posters, lantern lights, and authentic soundscapes.
• Kodawari Tsukiji
• Kodawari Ueno

Products and services

• Kodawari Yokocho Restaurant First Kodawari Ramen restaurant location at 29 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris, themed as a traditional Tokyo Yokocho (alley) with immersive decor featuring Tokyo manhole covers, posters, lantern lights, and street sounds. Open Monday to Sunday, 11:45am to 11:00pm year-round.
• Kodawari Tsukiji Restaurant Second restaurant location at 12 rue Richelieu, 75001 Paris, themed as the historic Tsukiji fish market featuring suspended nets, polystyrene crates, fluorescent lighting, and fish market sounds. Located near Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre metro station.
• Kodawari Ueno Restaurant Third restaurant location at 31 rue des Petits-Champs, 75001 Paris, themed around the Ueno district. Specializes in duck-based ramen (canard du Périgord). Open Monday to Sunday, 5:00pm to 11:00pm.
• Ramen Bowl Menu Core ramen offering across all three locations including Sardine Shoyu Ramen (€14.00), Sea Bream Chintan Shio Ramen (€14.50), Mushroom Ramen (€15.50), Lobster Ramen (€19.50), and Kamo Shoyu Wonton Ramen (€19.90). Each ramen is composed of five essential elements: Soup, Noodles, Tare (sauce), Toppings, and Oil.
• Handmade Ramen Noodles Fresh ramen noodles made in-restaurant from wheat grown in Kodawari's own field in Acy-Romance, Champagne area, cultivated by Jean Potier. Noodles are matured 24 hours with Temomi (hand-flattened) technique. Used as the foundation for all ramen bowls served across the three restaurant locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bib Gourmand recognition indicating good quality, good value cooking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jean PotiercoreOthersWheat farmer cultivating proprietary ramen wheat in Acy-Romance, Champagne region. Operates a mill located directly in the wheat field to produce fresh flour for Kodawari's handmade noodles. Long-term agricultural partnership essential for the company's vertically integrated noodle production.
• Gilles MatignonminorOthersMiller who transforms wheat grown in Acy-Romance into ramen flour in Ile-de-France for the Tsukiji location.
• Grégoire and Bertrand Pericat (Ferme du Luteau)coreOthersFamily poultry farmers in Loiret since 1953 who produce high-quality chickens for Kodawari's chicken-based ramen broths. They grow their own cereals and raise chickens with careful attention to quality.
• Shinanuma BreweryminorOthersJapanese brewery established in 1688 that produces soy sauce aged in 300-year-old barrels. Kodawari uses this premium soy sauce as part of their blend of three Japanese soy sauces.
• Iberico Pork Farms (Salamanca, Spain)coreOthersSpanish farms in Salamanca producing Pata Negra Cebo de Campo pork directly shipped to Kodawari. Described as 'the wagyu of pork' - a premium ingredient for their ramen chashu.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marugame Udon: Global Japanese udon noodle restaurant chain. Comparable as a multi-location authentic Asian noodle concept with sit-down service and standardized preparation.
• Wagamama: Established Asian-inspired noodle and bowl restaurant chain with broad European presence. Comparable as a casual Asian bowl concept at scale, though broader than Kodawari's ramen-only focus.
• Sushi Shop: Large French Japanese-food chain offering sushi, maki, and Asian dishes with strong brand recognition. Comparable as an established French operator in the Japanese cuisine category, though operating in a different sub-segment.

Direct peers

• Ichiran: Japanese ramen chain specializing in tonkotsu ramen with a strong global footprint. Comparable as a premium authentic Japanese ramen brand targeting dedicated ramen enthusiasts.
• Higuma: Paris-based Japanese restaurant offering ramen and gyoza in an authentic setting. Comparable as a Paris-based competitor in the casual Japanese ramen category.
• DoMo: Japanese ramen restaurant chain operating in Paris. Comparable as a multi-location ramen operator serving the same Paris Japanese food market.
• Ippudo: Major Japanese ramen chain founded in Fukuoka with global presence including Paris locations. Directly comparable as a Japanese-style ramen restaurant operator targeting urban food enthusiasts with sit-down service.
• Hakata Choten: French-Japanese ramen chain operating multiple Paris-area locations specializing in Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen. Directly comparable as a multi-location ramen operator in the Paris market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/kodawariramen
• Instagraminstagram.com/kodawariramen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kodawari-ramen

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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