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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Paris at 5 rue Saint-Bernard, Mokonuts offers a charming escape into a world of culinary artistry and cozy Parisian ambiance. This intimate café and bakery has become a beloved spot for both locals and travelers seeking a memorable dining experience that combines innovative flavors with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its exceptional breakfast and lunch menus, Mokonuts is a haven for food enthusiasts eager to indulge in high-quality, fresh ingredients prepared with meticulous craft.

Mokonuts excels in creating a menu that highlights the best of French and international flavors, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The dishes are a delightful blend of simplicity and sophistication, each crafted to deliver a sensory experience that excites the palate.

Standout dishes include the velvety Labné with freshly baked bread, and the beautifully balanced organic chicken served with seasonal vegetables. For dessert, the fig tart with black sesame offers a perfect harmony of sweetness and nuttiness, while the yogurt sorbet provides a refreshing end to your meal.

Mokonuts is run by a passionate husband-wife duo from Japan and Lebanon, Moko Hirayama and Omar Koreitem. Their dedication to quality and family is evident in every aspect of the restaurant, from the carefully curated menu to the warm, homey atmosphere. An interesting fact is that Mokonuts only opens for breakfast and lunch on weekdays, allowing the owners to spend quality time with their children, which adds a unique, familial touch to the dining experience.

What is Mokonuts known for? It is renowned for its innovative, seasonal menu and exceptional desserts like the fig tart and yogurt sorbet. Why visit? To enjoy a cozy Parisian café vibe with high-quality, fresh ingredients and a warm, familial atmosphere. What's nearby? Mokonuts is centrally located, perfect for a break after exploring museums or shopping in Paris.

Immerse yourself in the authentic Parisian café experience at Mokonuts, where every dish tells a story of passion and craftsmanship. Whether you're craving a leisurely brunch or a sophisticated lunch, Mokonuts promises a delightful culinary journey that will leave you eager to return and share your experience with friends.

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We made reservations to Mokonuts several months in advance and were ready to try their complete menu of the day.

All the dishes were made with such craft, it was hard not to let want to order more. 
Our orders were:
Labné, broccolini
Egg, porcini mushroom, kale
MAIN COURSES
Slow cooked Hamachi, potatoes, red cabbage
Organic chicken, carrots, chanterelle mushrooms
DESSERTS
Fig tart, black sesame, macerated lemon
Yogurt sorbet, apple plum crisp

ALL AMAZING AMAZING!!!

OUR tastebuds went into overdrive with how much they were working to keep up with the demand of flavor, texture and overall comfort of the food.

It is a sad day for me because I now know I'll have to travel across the world to have the same experience I've had here today (10/8/25), Thank you for having us!

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KenScale: 8.25/10
Visits: June 2025

Paris, not surprisingly, can be quite a tough place to snag reservations at some of the hottest restaurants. One such restaurant, more surprisingly, is not even open for dinner. Yet, Mokonuts has been one of those places that have diners lining up to get the coveted lunchtime seats for years (it does make itself available for private dinner for a minimum of eight guests). So what's so special about this modest café run by the husband-wife duo from Japan and Lebanon (wife and pastry chef Moko Hirayama and the husband and chef Omar Koreitem)? On our recent trip to Paris with my wife Jun, I wanted to find out and booked a reservation for lunch to meet up with Jun's friend temporarily living in the city. The lunch was a very satisfying experience and I was able to see why Mokonuts had been such a popular dining destination. 

The menu at Mokonuts is not very large, and you probably will not encounter dishes you haven't in some similar fashion elsewhere in Paris. I was, nonetheless, impressed with how each dish stood out on its own with pleasant impression, starting with the delicious labne that I couldn't stop dipping the bread into, as well as kinmedai crudo with spot-on texture. Each diner is required to order at least one main dish at Mokonuts, which worked out just fine as there were three of us and there were three options on the menu so we could try everything. The seared tuna with zucchini and smoked eggplant was executed beautifully, and the colorful risotto with zucchini and pecorino was also a winner, with more or less perfect texture of the rice. My favorite from the main dishes was the filet mignon of pork, accompanied by wild asparagus and potatoes, with its impeccable texture and balanced flavor. Of course, with Mokonuts being well-known for its desserts, we had to try a few dishes to conclude our meal. The strawberry tart with macerated lemon was my favorite, and the matcha ice cream with blueberry and the now iconic cookie plate were not bad, either.   

As I mentioned above, getting a reservation at Mokonuts can be quite challenging (and the small dining space was fully packed throughout our lunch), booking in advance is essential. The cute Parisian café vibe certainly adds to the allure of dining at the restaurant. There is a small list of well-curated wines (both by the bottle and by the glass) that are ideal for complementing the meal. Some people might consider Mokonuts a tourist trap (on our visit, it seems to have a good mix between tourists and locals), but I wouldn't mind visiting one with excellent food. If you are looking for a relaxing lunch in Paris that will make you smile after a museum tour or intense shopping in the morning, you are certainly at the right place.

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If you are a vegan this place is for you. Service was good, food a came fast even for a large group.

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Food and desserts are just amazing here.  Don't come without a reservation as several people were turned away during our meal.  This place is definitely worth a stop while your in Paris!!!

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Food was fantastically fresh with super high quality ingredients that were prepared simply but expertly. Servings were a bit small but we left satisfied. Ambiance was a small but very homey sliver of a place, very warm and inviting. The woman who runs it is incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. 

As to the food -- labne is out of this world creamy and the bread (all the baked goods actually) were top notch. My wife loved the tortellini and the chicken and I loved the super fresh salmon with Brussels sprouts. 

The desserts were also great -- a kumquat and like tarte with a sunflower crust as well as a pear tart. Would gladly return

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Cute gem in the city. The restaurant is pretty cozy so I think they only take reservations, but well worth it! If you can, get everything on the menu lol. The food was incredible. I cleaned everything off the plates.  All the ingredients tasted fresh and very high quality. Owners were super nice and took time to explain the menu. I had a wonderful experience.

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This place is cozy, comfortable, and with great desserts. Very welcoming spot for brunch. Just make sure reservations are made in advance.

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Made a quick trip to Paris and I didn't want the fuss of hauling around a garment bag and suit in order to hit the 3-Star establishments. But at the same time I wanted to eat top level Parisian food. What to do? The answer was Mokonuts. Run by the amazing couple Moko & Omar, Mokonuts is a labor of love that only opens for breakfast & lunch and only on weekdays...so they can spend quality time with their kids. This dedication to family pours straight through into the ambiance of the dining room as well as the home made quality of their food. With a small menu that changes daily, the only reasonable thing to do was order the entire menu (couldn't show all the pics here). Everything tasted complex but also transparent in that the layers were numerous while also very clearly distinct. Freshness is obviously of major importance to them as every ingredient shines through. We happened to sit next to a friend of Moko's and they were bantering around as she worked and it felt like sitting in their home kitchen during a dinner party. Just the most "warm feeling" I have ever experienced in a restaurant. And to top it off, we took the exquisite cookies to go and enjoyed them the next day while we dreamed of returning once again.

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Came here for breakfast with my friend and we ordered the apple grape scone, fig tart and rye toast labne et tomate. Everything was good and the apple grape scone came with butter. I am heavily convinced that Europe has better milk than the US because my latte was the best I had in a long time and it was very foamy on top. We overheard that for lunch and dinner service, reservations are a must. It sounded like they were fully booked for the week. I will definitely come back here if I ever visit Paris again.

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Not to be dramatic, but this is the best lunch I've ever had. I loved the daily menu but she was SO accommodating and made me a special vegetarian offering. 

The bread was crispy yet soft with the right saltiness and the labneh was the perfect accompaniment. The chicken was tender and juicy with an excellently crisped skin. And to top it all off, the mochi and pomegranate dessert blew our minds. We've tried to find anything that competes with it but nothing even comes close. 

The cozy local vibes were so welcoming and made the experience even more special. We can't wait to come back, hopefully soon. We'd go to Paris just to visit Mokonuts again!

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