Mori Café

The facade of Mori Café is painted matte black, but the kitchen is cheerful. A few tables line the sidewalk, the windows are wide open, and you can also enjoy your meal at the counter. Simple yet refined, the interior design unmistakably evokes the style of the Japanese archipelago. To dine, you can stay downstairs or head up to the mezzanine, take off your shoes, and sit on the custom-made tatami mats. Julia Boucachard, the owner, grew up between Japan and France. Having often eaten meat, she saw her Japanese culinary memories fade away the day she became vegan. When she opened her restaurant, there was no room for frustration: she conceived Mori Café with a 100% plant-based menu. She then immerses us in flavorful and delicate dishes with a play of textures that’s to die for. Our favorite is simple: the house specialty, the Tantanmen, with its sesame, miso, and tahini broth, fried lotus flower, and perfectly cooked noodles. For those who love afternoon treats, the café offers a full coffee shop menu all day long. And for evening visitors, enjoy an aperitif with a Tokyo Mule or a delicious Matcha Martini.