Maki Lab: Japanese elegance at your fingertips!

When Dana – who cut her teeth in the restaurant world, notably with Cyril Lignac – discovered handrolls on a train during her recent trip to Japan, it was a bit of a revelation, and especially an obvious choice for someone who has always dreamed of opening a Japanese restaurant concept in the capital. It didn't take much for her to dive into the adventure of Maki Lab, offering Parisians the chance to discover these delicious Japanese street food specialties, halfway between maki and onigiri. A rice roll filled with fish, seafood, or vegetable recipes, enjoyed wrapped in crispy, toasted nori seaweed.

Freshness, quality, and creativity in every bite

On-site, takeaway, delivery, or even catering, you can discover new combinations, like the incredible salmon handroll with a hint of raspberry, and recipes with super exciting seasonings.

worked on, all imagined by Dana herself. What are the real perks of this place? On one hand, there’s a homemade kitchen made on site, on the very same day, right before your eyes, in a kitchen that looks like a scientific lab. We absolutely love the detail of using Erlenmeyer flasks to serve the sauce on the spot. On the other hand, there are exceptionally high-quality products, carefully selected. The fish comes from the same supplier as those used by the top Michelin-starred chefs, and they are chosen based on the seasonal catch for the new recipe of the week. The matcha, selected for its subtle and sweet aroma, comes straight from a Japanese producer, whom the manager met during one of her trips. Finally, the preparation of the rice here becomes a sacred ritual, ensuring you only receive the best of the best, made to perfection.

Surprising flavors and irresistible drinks

From miso/yuzu soup to mochi ice cream, not to mention the shiitake/shiso vegetarian roll, the surprising sea bream/yuzu, or the classic yet always satisfying tuna variation, there’s so much to choose from among all the tempting and colorful recipes. Pair it all with a black sesame latte, or a mango coconut matcha, served hot or cold, to enjoy on-site or to take away in customizable cans filled right in front of you. These drinks are never boring and are perfect for a morning or afternoon coffee break. In short, whether it’s for a quick lunch or a real relaxing break around the beautiful tree that stands proudly in the middle of the room, Maki Lab has got you covered!It's a sure value, both for the quality of the products and for the excellence of the recipes offered.