In Paris’ Golden Triangle, Uni Paris offers a contemporary expression of Japanese cuisine led by Chef Akmal Anuar, a chef known for an international career shaped across Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Rooted in discipline and driven by product, his approach brings together Japanese technique, modern creativity, and a quiet sense of theatre at the itamae counter. The result is a chef-driven restaurant in Paris designed for intimacy, precision, and an experience that unfolds course by course.
Chef Akmal Anuar was born and raised in Singapore, growing up close to food through his family’s hawker-stall culture. Early in his career, he worked in a French restaurant, a formative step that instilled classical foundations and a lasting respect for craft. Over time, his path expanded across the United Arab Emirates, where he went on to launch multiple acclaimed culinary concepts, including a contemporary Japanese concept in Abu Dhabi—his “second home” after first arriving there in 2012.
This international background—Singaporean roots, French technique, and the UAE’s dynamic dining scene—now informs his work in Paris. At Uni Paris, the international chef does not chase trends. He builds coherence: clear flavours, deliberate textures, and a consistent point of view from the first bite to the last.
Uni Paris positions itself as a Japanese sanctuary in the 8th arrondissement, conceived as a sensory journey. The narrative draws inspiration from the inrō, a small Japanese case that reveals its treasures gradually—an idea mirrored in the pacing of the meal, where refinement grows through detail rather than spectacle.
In this contemporary cuisine in Paris, traditional Japanese techniques become the foundation for a modern signature. The cooking values precision over excess: a clean line of seasoning, controlled temperatures, and a balanced sense of umami and freshness. It’s the kind of contemporary cuisine Paris diners seek when they want a chef-driven restaurant—where the chef’s vision is tangible at the table.
At Uni Paris, sea urchin holds a central place and signals the restaurant’s philosophy: purity, directness, and absolute control. It’s a product that rewards accuracy, and it reflects Chef Akmal Anuar’s focus on craft. The itamae counter turns preparation into a visible ritual, where the choreography of service underlines the restaurant’s commitment to technique.
Chef Akmal Anuar is known for combining discipline with contemporary creativity, keeping flavours readable while building depth through texture and length. Uni Paris expresses this through a calm, intimate rhythm: the guest observes, tastes, and gradually understands the signature—modern, but never detached from Japanese tradition.
Uni Paris is located at 10 Rue de la Trémoille, 75008 Paris, in the Golden Triangle between the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. The atmosphere is discreet yet bold, designed to heighten both visual elegance and the emotion of taste.
For private occasions, Uni Paris offers multiple spaces, including a main dining room and more secluded formats, plus a private salon inspired by the serenity of samurai residences, with tatami and sliding panels. It’s a setting made for quiet celebrations and focused dining—exactly what many guests look for in a chef-driven restaurant in Paris.
Uni Paris operates with defined lunch and dinner services on specific days. To fully enjoy the chef-led pacing, choose a time when you can settle in and follow the unfolding progression—especially if you want the full energy of the itamae counter. Private dining requests can be handled directly with the team to tailor the space and the flow of the evening.
Uni Paris is at 10 Rue de la Trémoille, 75008 Paris, in the Golden Triangle between the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
Chef Akmal Anuar leads Uni Paris. He is a chef with an international career, born and raised in Singapore and active across the UAE.
Uni Paris serves Japanese cuisine with a contemporary vision, combining traditional technique with modern creativity and a strong focus on product.
Yes. The restaurant is designed as an elegant, intimate setting, with options for more private spaces depending on the occasion.
Yes. Uni Paris offers private dining and tailored events across multiple spaces, including a private salon.
