KISSABA · the coffee

In Japan, a kissaten literally means a tea room, but coffee holds a special place there. Born as a reaction to the cafés of the time, which over the years became noisy places where alcohol flowed freely, kissaten established themselves as refuges: calm, cozy, frequented by writers and intellectuals. An institution that has endured through the decades.

At iRASSHAi, we have reinterpreted all of this in our own way. The KISSABA lives in two phases. During the day, it’s a café where you settle in, slow down, and savor. In the evening, it transforms into a temaki bar: the temaki are prepared fresh, right before your eyes, with fresh and carefully prepared ingredients. Two atmospheres, one place, and a great reason to come back.

The Kissaba is without reservation (except group of more than 10 people).

Open from 8:30 AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week

KISSABA · the coffee

Breakfast from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM; lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (3:30 PM on weekends)

Matcha latte and pastries at opening, donburi at noon, and now temaki in the evening: KISSABA keeps evolving throughout the day.

Hot and cold drinks have been carefully selected: cereal infusions, exceptional teas like matcha and gyokuro from the Ippodo house, cold-brewed iced teas such as sencha and yuzu green tea. Among the lattes, you can enjoy matcha latte, hojicha latte, and kinako latte made with rich, roasted soybean powder. There are also surprising and delicious discoveries, like the matchaffogato, an affogato reinvented with a shot of matcha and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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KISSABA · temaki bar

Matcha latte and pastries in the morning, donburi at noon, and now temaki in the evening: KISSABA continuously evolves throughout the day.

As night falls, KISSABA transforms: the lighting softens, the atmosphere becomes more intimate, and the counter turns into the beating heart of the place.
In front of the guests, the chef prepares each temaki on the spot, from the precise cutting to the final roll. A lively, immersive, and deeply delicious experience.

Designed as a natural extension of the space—café in the morning, canteen at noon, bar in the evening—KISSABA embodies the Japanese vision of time evolving throughout the day, blending tradition and modernity.

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Information

Open 7 days a week from 8:30 AM to 7 PM for coffee, and from 7:30 PM to 10 PM for the temaki bar

40 rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
also accessible at 7 rue de Viarmes

Metro: Louvre - Rivoli, Les Halles

Tel: 01 84 74 35 30

restaurant@irasshai.co

After your visit to KISSABA: upload your receipt on our dedicated page and earn 40 points!

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Your questions about KISSABA · Café-bar

No, the KISSABA café does not require reservations. You can come directly from Monday to Sunday, from 8:30 AM to 7 PM.

The KISSABA café serves breakfast from 8:30 am: coffee, Japanese pastries, granola, Japanese milk bread toast, and hanko. An offering designed to start the day well with Japanese inspirations.

Yes, the KISSABA café has a terrace.

Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available à la carte.

Yes, all iRASSHAi locations at 40 rue du Louvre are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

KISSABA offers a selection of signature Japanese drinks: creamy matcha latte or pure matcha for enthusiasts, V60 coffee prepared Japanese-style, black sesame latte, hot chocolate with sobacha (roasted buckwheat tea), and homemade yuzunade, a refreshing yuzu-based drink. These options are designed to introduce the flavors of Japan from morning to night.

Yes, pets are allowed.

Yes, a children's menu is available. High chairs are also provided.

Yes, WiFi is available in all iRASSHAi spaces.

Yes, KISSABA café is an ideal place to work with a laptop, outside of lunch hours. The cozy and bright atmosphere makes it a space conducive to concentration.

Yes, for groups of 10 or more, customized and by quote. Contact us at hello@irasshai.co.

KISSABA is a cozy and bright coffee shop, friendly and relaxed. The perfect place for a Japanese coffee break, lunch, or a work session in an inspiring setting.

At 40 rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris, accessible via rue Berger and rue de Viarmes. Metro Louvre-Rivoli or Les Halles.

Yes. After each visit to the KISSABA café, you can upload your receipt on our dedicated loyalty program page and earn points. These points accumulate with your online and in-store purchases, giving you access to exclusive rewards. To upload your receipt and discover all available rewards, click here!