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Japanese dinner · Marseille
Japanese restaurant in the evening in Marseille
When night falls over the Old Port, Iwao lights its lanterns. You push the door on rue Sainte, the Tokyo alley comes alive, broths steam in the open kitchen: dinner becomes an escape. Open every evening except Monday.
The evening
Dinner as an escape to Tokyo
In the evening, Iwao shifts gear. The light dims, the lanterns glow red, the room hums with the buzz of the open kitchen. You settle in for a true ramen-ya: five ramen recipes with house-drawn broths, served piping hot, plus plenty to nibble before and after. It's the address for a Japanese dinner in Marseille, steps from the Old Port.
The immersion
Under the lanterns, a Japanese night
Once night falls, the plate is only half the trip. You dine surrounded by posters and manga, linger over an arcade cabinet, toast at the counter. In Marseille, it's the kind of restaurant you come to for the ramen and stay for the atmosphere.
At dinner
What we share after dark
Beyond ramen, honest Japanese cooking to share — from small bites to hearty bowls, perfect for a long evening.
Karaage & fried bites
Marinated Japanese fried chicken, crisp outside and juicy inside — the classic you nibble between bowls, drink in hand.
Ramen & donburi
The heart of dinner: piping-hot ramen with house broths and generous rice bowls, katsu curry first among them, to fill the biggest evening appetites.
Good to know
Dinner at Iwao
- Address27 rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille (1ᵉʳ)
- Phone+33 4 91 54 08 27
- In the evening
Tuesday · 19:00 – 22:30
Wednesday → Saturday · 12:00 – 14:30 / 19:00 – 22:30
Sunday · 19:00 – 22:30
Evening service Tuesday to Sunday, 19:00 – 22:30. Closed on Monday.
- Terrace
Around 15 outdoor seats
Our tip
The evening service often sells out, especially at weekends. Book online to be sure of your table under the lanterns.
Explore
Also worth a look
Iwao's dinner from every angle, and the rest of the house.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Iwao open in the evening in Marseille?
Yes: Iwao serves dinner Tuesday to Sunday, 19:00 to 22:30, at 27 rue Sainte (1st). Closed on Monday. At lunch, the house opens Wednesday to Saturday.
Do I need to book for dinner?
It is strongly recommended, especially in the evening and at weekends when the room fills quickly. You can book online through the dedicated tool or by phone.
What kind of restaurant is it for a Japanese dinner?
Iwao is an immersive ramen-ya: the house revolves around ramen, with house-made broths and an open kitchen, in a Tokyo-alley setting with red lanterns.
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes: the menu includes meat-free recipes, among them a plant-based ramen. Allergens are flagged on the menu, and the team will guide you in the dining room.
Is the restaurant suited to a group dinner or a date?
Both: the counter facing the open kitchen suits a tête-à-tête, and the dining room welcomes tables of friends. Let us know when booking for larger groups.
Where is Iwao in Marseille?
At 27 rue Sainte, in the 1st arrondissement, a few minutes’ walk from the Old Port and the Opéra district.
Stage clear — table booked
Book your evening table
The dining room and counter fill up fast once night falls. Book in seconds and come push the door of Iwao.
Continue → book your table
Or by phone: +33 4 91 54 08 27