The selection
Shelves of volumes within reach: shōnen, seinen, classics. Grab what you like and read while the broth simmers.
Manga restaurant · Marseille
Manga restaurant in Marseille
At Iwao you do more than dine Japanese: you settle under the lanterns with a steaming bowl of ramen and a manga open on the table. A true manga library in the heart of Marseille, steps from the Old Port.
The concept
A ramen-ya where you read
Iwao is an immersive ramen-ya first: five house-drawn ramen recipes, served piping hot facing the open kitchen. But the house takes the set all the way — shelves of manga, inked posters, figurines — so the meal lingers like a Tokyo café. You pull a volume, you nibble, and time slips away.
Découvrez aussi notre rapport à la culture japonaise — mangas, jeux vidéo et figurines : le fil rouge de toute la maison.
The atmosphere
Reading under the lanterns
The plate is only half the trip. You eat surrounded by posters and manga, you turn the pages under the red lanterns, you glance up at the recreated Tokyo alley. In Marseille, it's the spot you come to as much for the fanzine mood as for the ramen.
To experience
The manga library
Three ways to live Iwao like a manga page — to read, to play, to savour.
The arcade cabinet
Linger over the evening, controller in hand: the retro arcade cabinet stands in the room, between two bowls and two chapters.
To nibble
Gyoza, karaage, taiyaki: things to pick at without letting go of your manga, between ramen and dessert.
Pas sûr de quoi lire ? Retrouvez nos suggestions de lecture pour choisir votre tome avant d'arriver.
Good to know
Coming to Iwao
- Address27 rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille (1ᵉʳ)
- Phone+33 4 91 54 08 27
- Opening hours
Tuesday · 19:00 – 22:30
Wednesday → Saturday · 12:00 – 14:30 / 19:00 – 22:30
Sunday · 19:00 – 22:30
Closed on Monday.
- Terrace
Around 15 outdoor seats
Our tip
The room fills quickly, especially in the evening and at weekends. Book online to be sure of your table — and your reading corner.
Envie de partager ce moment à plusieurs ? venir en famille chez Iwao, c'est tout à fait possible : un ramen enfant figure à la carte pour les plus jeunes.
Explore
Also worth a look
Iwao's world from every angle, from the Tokyo alley to the arcade cabinet.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Iwao really a manga restaurant?
Yes: Iwao is an immersive ramen-ya where you eat surrounded by manga, posters and a Tokyo-alley set. Volumes are within reach to read during the meal, at 27 rue Sainte, Marseille (1st).
Can I read manga on site during the meal?
That's the whole idea: the house makes manga available in the dining room. You grab a volume, put it back, share it — like a Japanese manga café.
Are there video games too?
Yes, a retro arcade cabinet is set up in the room. People happily extend the evening controller in hand, between two bowls of ramen.
Where is the restaurant in Marseille?
At 27 rue Sainte, in the 1st arrondissement, a few minutes’ walk from the Old Port and the Opéra district.
Do I need to book?
It is strongly recommended, especially in the evening and at weekends. You can book online through the dedicated tool or by phone.
Does the manga atmosphere suit families too?
Absolutely: readers young and old find something to enjoy, and the honest Japanese cooking pleases everyone. The room stays friendly, from noon to night.
Stage clear — table booked
Book your table
The counter and dining room fill up fast, especially in the evening. Book in seconds and come push the door of Iwao — a manga is waiting.
Continue → book your table
Or by phone: +33 4 91 54 08 27