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New Doki Doki Martyrs
Doki Doki Martyrs is the new must-visit Japanese restaurant in Pigalle, the emblematic Paris district where foodies, artists and the curious meet in search of new culinary experiences.
This third Parisian address more than ever affirms the unique DNA of the Doki Doki concept: ultra-qualitative Japanese cuisine, centered on handroll, and served in a resolutely cool atmosphere.
Designed as a true living space, Doki Doki Martyrs offers an immersive experience where you eat in, share and discover. All to the rhythm of a New York playlist, blending hip-hop and rock, that echoes the street energy of the 90s.
As soon as the weather's fine, we're off to the terrace, an outdoor space designed to extend the experience in one of Paris's most vibrant neighborhoods. A real plus for terrace lovers in Pigalle.
The venue's design, by RODAA STUDIO, reflects the raw modernity of the concept: concrete, oak wood, textured paper, off-black lime plaster... A touch of greenery provided by the parquet flooring reinforces this natural, urban aesthetic. The central U-shaped bar in polished concrete, overlooked by a Santa Cole Japanese paper suspension, is the beating heart of the restaurant. It invites conviviality, allows you to see and be seen, and above all, to fully enjoy the show: the handroll prepared before your very eyes.
At Doki Doki, the walls disappear to leave only the essentials: experience, taste, and the Japanese handroll in all its modernity.
Opening Doki Doki Neuilly
A fresh wind from Japan blows through Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Doki Doki continues to expand, opening a new address on the edge of Paris, in the heart of a neighborhood where residential elegance meets the dynamism of the business world. With this new Japanese restaurant in Neuilly, Doki Doki is targeting a mixed clientele: working people looking for a quick, high-quality lunch break, as well as residents in search of a modern, ultra-fresh Japanese culinary experience.
Faithful to the brand's DNA, RODAA Studio (Rodolphe Albert) has designed a décor blending elegance, mineral textures and organic materials. Every detail is designed to create a soothing atmosphere, while remaining rooted in the Doki Doki universe.
In Neuilly, the experience sets itself apart with unique spaces: a private dining room bathed in natural light thanks to a central skylight, and an outdoor terrace, ideal for alfresco lunches or dinners as soon as the warm weather arrives. A real asset for those looking for a terrace in Neuilly in a refined setting.
In the kitchen, the Doki Doki signature is evident: a short, ultra-mastered menu, fresh, quality produce, and always the Japanese handroll in the spotlight, prepared right before your eyes.
The origins of Handroll
The origins of the handroll, more commonly known as temaki, date back to 19th-century Edo, where the inhabitants needed to eat their beloved sushi more quickly and conveniently.
Thus, temaki was born.
In Japanese, the term "maki" refers to any type of sushi roll made from nori seaweed, and "te" means hand. Thus, temaki is defined as a variety of sushi characterized by being rolled and eaten by hand.
The basis of this recipe is nori seaweed, from Doki Doki's Ariaké Sea, which is used to give the characteristic cone or roll shape.
It is then garnished with warm vinegared rice and a fresh fish tartar recipe.
Tableware at Doki Doki
DokiDoki tableware is custom-made in ceramic and intentionally mismatched. They emphasize the play of materials and the organic aspect of the space.
care and elegance, putting the product at the heart of the experience
For tableware, Doki Doki works with ceramist Luisa Botta. 100% made in Paris, Luisa creates unique pieces. At Doki Doki, we love working with local artisans and favoring short circuits.
The Ariaké Sea
Also known as Ariake-kai in Japanese, the Ariake Sea is a vast bay in southwestern Japan. It is the largest bay in Japan, extending across the prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Fukuoka. Nori Doki Doki seaweed is grown in this magnificent region.
The tidal conditions and water quality of Ariake Bay are ideal for growing this product, which is as simple in shape as it is rich in flavor.
Here, seaweed is rigorously selected, washed, dried and preserved, to extract the very best products.
The key words: quality, taste and texture.
Architecture at Doki Doki
Rodolphe Albert, architect of the marvelous Shabour, created an organic, mineral interior for Doki Doki: a huge wood panel along the wall, filled with tinted mirrors, plants, glasses and bottles, a large concrete bar seating 25, a sublime block of green tiles at the back... and suspended from a very high ceiling, Céline Wright's poetic, airy clouds.
Doki Doki's design focuses on raw, mineral materials in a carefully considered, minimalist, uncluttered Japanese spirit.
