Our Japanese Menu in Melun

Ramen is the beating heart of our kitchen. Every bowl starts with a broth we prepare the day before: pork bones, chicken bones, vegetables, kombu seaweed and bonito flakes. This blend simmers gently through the night, gradually releasing collagen, amino acids and that distinctive umami flavour at the core of the ramen tradition.

Our Tonkotsu Ramen is the star of the menu. Its rich, creamy white broth, achieved after twelve hours of simmering pork bones, is topped with sliced braised chashu, a soy-marinated egg, menma bamboo shoots, spring onions and toasted nori sheets. The result is a generous, comforting and deeply flavourful bowl.

The Miso Ramen pairs our base broth with fermented red miso paste, lending it an earthy, subtly sweet richness. The Shoyu Ramen, more delicate, rests on a clear broth infused with artisanal soy sauce. For those who crave more heat, the Spicy Ramen features our house-made chilli oil and doubanjiang (fermented chilli paste) that warms the palate without overpowering the broth.

Vegetarians are well looked after too: our Vegetarian Ramen uses a broth of shiitake mushrooms, kombu and root vegetables. Grilled tofu, enoki mushrooms, pak choi and sweet corn round out this full-flavoured bowl. Our ramen range from 13 to 17 euros depending on toppings. Discover more on our dedicated authentic ramen page.

Our sushi and maki are hand-rolled to order by our team trained in traditional Japanese techniques. The rice is seasoned with mild rice vinegar, a touch of sugar and a pinch of salt, then fan-cooled to achieve that perfectly sticky yet airy texture that sets great sushi apart. We work with fresh salmon, tuna, shrimp, eel and octopus, delivered several times a week by our suppliers.

Our Nigiri come in salmon, tuna, shrimp, grilled eel and tamago (Japanese omelette). Our classic Maki range from cucumber maki to salmon-avocado maki and spicy tuna maki. The California Rolls, rolled inside-out with rice on the outside, are filled with cream cheese, avocado, surimi or salmon and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

We offer individual pieces, six- or twelve-piece platters, and mixed assortments perfect for sharing with family or friends. Prices range from 5 to 14 euros depending on the selection. See the full details on our sushi and maki page.

Poke bowls hold a special place on our Japanese menu in Melun. Inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, they feature a base of vinegared rice or brown rice, a protein of your choice (raw salmon, raw tuna, grilled chicken, marinated tofu) and a selection of fresh toppings: avocado, edamame, mango, cucumber, grated carrot, red cabbage, sesame seeds and house-made ponzu or sesame sauce.

Our Classic Salmon Poke is our best seller: generously cubed salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, edamame, fresh mango, drizzled with our house soy-sesame sauce and topped with furikake. The Plant-Based Poke replaces the animal protein with ginger and soy marinated tofu, alongside diced beetroot and avocado for a colourful, nourishing bowl.

Our Japanese salads are also worth trying: sesame cabbage salad, wakame seaweed salad and crispy tofu salad. Poke bowls are priced between 13 and 16 euros. Find out more on our poke bowls page.

Our starters are designed to whet the appetite and prepare the palate for what follows. Our Gyoza are hand-filled with a blend of minced pork, cabbage, ginger and garlic. Pan-fried on one side for a crispy golden base, then steamed to keep the filling tender and juicy, they are served with a house-made soy-vinegar dipping sauce and a few drops of sesame oil. We also offer shrimp gyoza and vegetarian gyoza with tofu and vegetables.

Yakitori, charcoal-grilled skewers, are another cornerstone of our menu. Chicken thigh, crispy chicken skin, beef and cheese, tsukune meatballs: each skewer is glazed with a caramelised tare sauce or simply seasoned with salt and lemon. Our Edamame, young soya beans served warm with sea salt, make a light, protein-rich snack that is perfect while waiting for your ramen.

Our Tempura of prawns and vegetables (sweet potato, courgette, aubergine) are coated in a light batter and fried at high temperature for a crispy, grease-free result. They come with matcha salt or warm tentsuyu sauce. Starters and sides range from 5 to 9 euros. See them all on our gyoza and yakitori page. If you enjoy comforting dishes, also check out our homemade Japanese curry, made from a house-crafted roux and toasted spices.

A Japanese meal wouldn't be complete without something sweet to finish. Our Mochi Ice Cream is made from pounded glutinous rice, filled with smooth ice cream in a variety of flavours: matcha, mango, black sesame, strawberry and chocolate. Their uniquely chewy yet melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them a dessert loved by all ages.

Dorayaki, the classic double pancake filled with sweet red bean anko paste, is a staple of Japanese pastry that we serve in its traditional form. For matcha lovers, our Matcha Tiramisu reinvents the Italian classic with ceremonial green tea powder and mascarpone.

On the drinks side, we serve Japanese tea (sencha, genmaicha, hojicha) brewed with care, as well as matcha latte hot or iced. Japanese Ramune sodas, with their iconic glass marble, are also available. For adults, our selection of Japanese beers (Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo) and hot or cold sake pair beautifully with any meal. We also offer house-made yuzu lemonade and cucumber-shiso infused water.

Since Yoki Ramen first opened in Melun, we have refused to cut corners. Every preparation is carried out on-site, from filleting the fish to making the sauces. Our ramen broths do not come from concentrates or powders: they are the result of many hours of low-temperature cooking, during which bones, vegetables and aromatics naturally release their flavours.

We work with local suppliers and wholesale markets in the Paris region to source fresh fish, quality meats and seasonal vegetables. Our rice is a short-grain Japanese variety, ideal for sushi and poke bowls. The nori seaweed, miso, soy sauce and rice vinegar are imported directly from Japan to guarantee uncompromising authenticity.

Our kitchen team follows strict hygiene and traceability protocols. Every batch of raw ingredients is logged, and we scrupulously maintain the cold chain. For us, quality is not a marketing buzzword: it is the foundation of every plate, every bowl, and every bite we serve.