Japanese Restaurant in the Heart of Melun Town Centre
In the heart of Melun town centre, at 31 Rue du General de Gaulle, Yoki Ramen serves authentic, 100% homemade Japanese cuisine. Ramen with broths simmered for twelve hours, sushi sliced to order, colourful poke bowls: an address a short walk from the station, perfect for a quick lunch or an immersive dinner.
A Japanese Address Right in the Centre of Melun
Finding a genuine Japanese restaurant in Melun town centre was no easy task. To fill that gap, Yoki Ramen set up at 31 Rue du General de Gaulle, on one of the liveliest streets in the prefecture. No boxed formulas here: every bowl and platter comes from a kitchen where everything is made from scratch.
Location makes all the difference. A few minutes’ walk from Melun station, surrounded by the shops and car parks of the centre, the restaurant is just as easy to reach for a weekday lunch as for an evening dinner. The interior, inspired by Japanese izakayas — raw wood, soft lighting, golden accents — offers a change of scenery in the very heart of town.
Homemade Cooking, Our Signature in the Town Centre
At Yoki Ramen, homemade is not a slogan, it is a method. The day begins well before opening: chicken bones, blanched to remove impurities, simmer for twelve hours over a continuous flame to produce a deep, silky broth impossible to achieve in less time.
The same care runs through the whole menu. Sashimi-grade fish is sliced to order. Gyoza are hand-folded, the Japanese curry starts from a house-made roux simmered with spices, and poke bowls are built to order on a vinegared rice base. Nothing comes from a packet or a concentrate.
This standard shows in every service. It is why Melun locals keep coming back, and why Yoki Ramen is now a reference well beyond the town centre. To understand what separates an artisan ramen from an ordinary one, explore our preparations in detail.
A Complete Japanese Menu in the Town Centre
Our menu covers the essentials of Japanese cuisine, from comforting dishes to a fresh, light lunch. Something for every craving — with family, colleagues or as a couple — without leaving central Melun.
Authentic Ramen
Our ramen are the heart of the house: creamy tonkotsu, comforting Sapporo-inspired miso, delicate Tokyo-style shoyu and a vegetarian shiitake version. Each bowl comes with chashu, ajitama and nori prepared daily.
Tonkotsu - Miso - Shoyu - VegetarianFresh Sushi and Maki
Our sushi and maki are sliced to order. Salmon nigiri, California maki, dragon roll, tuna sashimi: each piece is placed on vinegared rice seasoned the traditional way, for a perfect balance.
Nigiri - Maki - Sashimi - CaliforniaColourful Poke Bowls
Our poke bowls are the fresh, balanced lunch option: vinegared rice base, marinated fish, crunchy vegetables, edamame, avocado and house-made sauces. A complete, healthy and quick meal, assembled to order.
Salmon - Tuna - Veggie - ChickenGyoza, Curry and Yakitori
The gyoza and yakitori and our Japanese curry round out the menu: crispy starters, grilled skewers and comforting hot dishes made from scratch.
Gyoza - Curry - Yakitori - StartersGetting to Yoki Ramen in Melun Town Centre
Melun town centre makes the restaurant very easy to reach, whether you come on foot, by car or by public transport. 31 Rue du General de Gaulle sits on a central street, right next to the shops, the station and the car parks.
On foot and by transport: from Melun station, allow around 5 minutes on foot towards the town centre. The restaurant is also served by the bus lines that run through the heart of town, ideal for a car-free lunch.
By car: head for the town centre and Rue du General de Gaulle. Several car parks are just steps away, and on-street parking is available in adjacent streets, especially in the evening and at weekends.
Click & Collect in Melun Town Centre
No time to sit down? Order online or on 07 64 51 95 07, choose your slot, and pick up your ready-to-eat dishes at the counter, 31 Rue du General de Gaulle. Click and collect is perfect for a quick lunch in the centre or a Japanese dinner at home.
We package every dish with care to preserve broth temperature and the freshness of the sushi. To enjoy our specialities at home, also discover our delivery in Melun.
Book Your Table in Melun Town Centre
Yoki Ramen welcomes you Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:30 then 18:30 to 22:30, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00 then 18:30 to 22:30 (closed Mondays). Find us at 31 Rue du General de Gaulle, 77000 Melun.
Japanese Restaurant Melun Town Centre: Authenticity Around the Corner
If you are looking for Japanese food in Melun town centre, Yoki Ramen is the address to remember. At 31 Rue du General de Gaulle, our restaurant brings together ramen with broths simmered for twelve hours, fresh sushi and maki, generous poke bowls and specialities prepared on-site every day — all a few minutes’ walk from the station and central car parks.
Homemade cooking, fresh produce and respect for Japanese techniques: this is the rigour that makes Yoki Ramen a benchmark for Japanese cuisine in Melun and across Seine-et-Marne. Whether you come for a weekday lunch, a weekend dinner or a takeaway order, you find the same commitment to quality, in the very heart of town.
Frequently Asked Questions: Restaurant Melun Town Centre
Where is Yoki Ramen located in Melun town centre?
Yoki Ramen is located at 31 Rue du General de Gaulle, 77000 Melun, right in the heart of the town centre. It is a few minutes’ walk from Melun station and from the main central car parks, making it ideal for a quick weekday lunch or an evening Japanese dinner without leaving the centre.
What are the opening hours of the restaurant in Melun town centre?
Yoki Ramen is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:30 then 18:30 to 22:30, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00 then 18:30 to 22:30. The restaurant is closed on Monday. The quieter weekday lunch service is perfect for a break in the town centre.
Is it easy to park near the restaurant in Melun?
Yes. Several Melun town-centre car parks are just steps from 31 Rue du General de Gaulle, and on-street parking is available in adjacent streets, especially in the evening and at weekends. Being in the centre, many guests also come on foot or from Melun station.
Do I need to book to eat at Yoki Ramen in Melun?
Booking is not required but is recommended on Friday evenings and weekends, when the town centre is busiest. You can book by phone on 07 64 51 95 07. We also welcome walk-in guests based on availability.
What Japanese dishes does Yoki Ramen offer in central Melun?
Our menu covers the whole of Japanese cuisine: ramen with broths simmered for 12 hours, sushi and maki prepared to order, poke bowls, Japanese curry, gyoza and yakitori. Everything is made on-site, every day, with fresh ingredients. This 100% homemade approach sets us apart from the standardised chains in the centre.
Can I order takeaway from Melun town centre?
Yes, click and collect is available: order online or on 07 64 51 95 07, choose your slot, and pick up your ready dishes at the counter, 31 Rue du General de Gaulle. We also offer delivery in Melun to enjoy our Japanese dishes at home, in the town centre and nearby neighbourhoods.