A curated guide to eating & drinking in Paris
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Authentic soba noodle restaurant. Homemade buckwheat noodles hot/cold, izakaya plates - tempura, tonkatsu, karaage, sashimi. Natural wines, sake. No reservations, often queues. Michelin Guide listed.
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Natural wine bar and restaurant in the 11th serving small plates for sharing. Raw fish, biodynamic vegetables, and nose-to-tail meat with natural wines
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Authentic Chinese restaurant in Belleville. Known for black rice, spicy tofu, eggplant, dumplings, stir-fried dishes, and generous vegetarian options. Fast service, affordable prices. No reservations. Popular with locals.
Tiny Vietnamese restaurant run by Angela since 2010. Known for authentic banh mi with crispy baguettes, caramelized pork, fresh herbs, and homemade ingredients. Also serves bo bun and Vietnamese coffee. Lunch only, often with lines.
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Rotating chef residency restaurant in Ménilmontant. Small plates, daily changing menu, seasonal cooking. Natural wines, excellent service.
Chinese breakfast spot in Belleville specializing in fresh homemade tofu pudding (salty or sweet), soy milk, steamed buns, and youtiao. Very affordable, often crowded.
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Hong Kong cafe in Marais. Pineapple buns with butter, egg tarts, HK milk tea, char siu, chicken pies.
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Traditional French bistro near Place des Vosges with retro decor from 1920s including marble bar and art deco chandeliers. Features classic dishes like chicken cordon bleu, steak au poivre, and crème brûlée with natural wines.
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Chinese restaurant by Bao Family (Petit Bao, Gros Bao). Soup dumplings, dan dan noodles, kung pao chicken, bao buns, eggplant.
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Neo-bistro. Creative seasonal small plates, world cuisine with French techniques. Natural wines.
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1950s American diner. Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, burgers, waffles, French toast, all-day brunch. Retro red banquettes, American music. 3 locations
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Breton crêperie with 12 Paris locations. Buckwheat galettes, sweet crêpes,
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Steakhouse. Wood-fired meats: côte de boeuf, Sunday roast chicken, bone marrow. Natural wines, chimichurri, cassava flour. Rustic chic, terrace
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Butcher shop and restaurant inside Marché des Enfants-Rouges market. Natural wines, steak tartare, and communal butcher block seating.
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Spanish-inspired cafe in Marais. Specialty coffee, matcha, pan con tomate, pastries, Spanish tapas. Cozy minimalist vibe, Spanish music. Laptop-friendly.
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Neapolitan pizzas & wine in a cool space with tiled walls, neon signs & stool seating.
Vietnamese street food restaurant in the 9th arrondissement near Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. Serves banh mi sandwiches, bo bun, pho, and other Vietnamese specialties.
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Fried chicken specialist in 10th. Buttermilk-marinated chicken burgers and tenders, natural wines.
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Filipino-Asian fusion (sister to Le Servan). Street food-inspired: Korean fried chicken, kimchi Comté bao, crispy pork, mussels. Natural wines. Open kitchen, cozy vibe, Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Iconic smash burger spot in Pigalle. Serves classic American-style smash burgers with crispy edges, American cheese, pickles, ketchup, mustard on potato buns. Also features fried chicken nuggets and double-fried fries. Takeaway only, multiple locations
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Natural wine bar and restaurant near Canal Saint-Martin. Rotating international chef residencies every few months with ever-changing seasonal small plates. Walk-ins only for groups under 4.
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Authentic tacos (barbacoa, tinga, vegetarian), fresh margaritas, homemade guacamole, and salsa sampler. Lively atmosphere.
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Authentic Mexican taqueria near Canal Saint-Martin. Handmade tortillas, traditional tacos (al pastor, carnitas, birria, suadero), homemade guacamole and spicy salsas.
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Mexican taqueria in Pigalle. Fresh handmade corn/wheat tortillas, authentic tacos. Carne asada, chicharrón en salsa verde, al pastor. Green salsa. Minimal seating, focus on food quality. 2 locations.
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Typical Argentinian steaks, burgers & empanadas at a chic, narrow restaurant with outdoor tables.
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Classic French brasserie near Bastille. Disco ball pillars, mosaic floors, mirrors. Bourgeois French cuisine: steak tartare, turbot meunière, veal kidneys, lobster bisque, oysters. Excellent natural wine list. Outdoor seating.
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Bao Family restaurant on Canal Saint-Martin. Hong Kong-style space with red floors, immersive decor. Handmade baozi, whole lacquered Peking duck, hong shao eggplant, Shanghai noodles. Open kitchen, canal views. Cocktails & beer. Part of Bao Family (w/ Petit Bao, Bleu Bao).
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Japanese deep-fried specialist. Karaage donburi, tempura donburi, tonkatsu.
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Compact, pared-down joint serving hand-pulled lamian noodles in soups & stir-fries, plus dumplings.
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Lively breakfast joint serving eggs, pancakes, coffee & beer in an industrial-chic setup.
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Korean-French tasting menu. 3-course set menus: vegetarian & non-veg options, homemade noodles finale. Open kitchen, intimate 20-seat space. Michelin-listed.
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Japanese ramen canteen near Opéra. Ramen soups, gyoza, yakisoba, curry, tonkatsu, katsudon. Open kitchen, canteen-style seating. Affordable, generous portions. Part of Kintaro Group.
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Ramen restaurant featuring fish-based broth, with decor reminiscent of the old Tokyo fish market.
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Belleville institution since 1985 serving authentic Thai and Laotian cuisine. Known for crying tiger, crispy rice salad, papaya salad, and Laotian sausages. Michelin Bib Gourmand. Often has lines.
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French-Chinese fusion restaurant in Belleville's 19th arrondissement. Two menus: Cuivre and Or. Apparently Wes Anderson’s favorite restaurant?
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Neo-bistro (also Double Dragon). French cuisine with Asian influences. Michelin-listed, 50Best Discovery. Organic local products, natural wines. Hard-to-book.
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Traditional French bistro in the 10th arrondissement near Gare du Nord. Famous for award-winning house-made sausage and mash. Daily changing blackboard menu.
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Chinese homemade noodles in Belleville. Fresh bouncy noodles, dumplings, mapo tofu, bao. Family-run, welcoming service, affordable prices.
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Ceviche & tacos, plus cocktails built on tequila & mezcal, in a stripped-back, modern space.
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Turkish döner kebab & natural wine bar in Montmartre. Chicken/beef döner, köfte, mezze, wings, hummus.
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Rotating chef residency restaurant by Mokonuts team. Visiting chefs showcase international cuisine (Korean, Middle Eastern, etc). Small plates, 20-seat space, open kitchen. Check Instagram for current chef.
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Cozy coffee shop in 19th near Buttes-Chaumont. Specialty coffee, matcha, chai, cookies, toasts. Friendly baristas, calm atmosphere, good for reading or working.
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Little taco stand with great service and delicious delicious food and drinks!
Vietnamese banh mi and Asian-inspired donuts. Sister restaurant to The Hood.
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Cozy Georgian restaurant in 9th. Khinkali beef dumplings, khachapuri (Atcharuli, Megruli), Chashushuli stew, Georgian wines. Small intimate space, family-run. Authentic homemade cooking.
Japanese onigiri.Affordable takeaway, often with lines. Multiple locations in Paris.
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Korean restaurant with a minimalist, contemporary setting offering traditional & modern specialties.
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Sourdough Neapolitan pizza near Nation. Thin crispy base, wood-fired oven, quality ingredients. Margherita, creative specials, surprise pizzas. Natural wines, beer. Top 50 Pizza Europa 2025.
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Korean-French fine dining in Saint-Germain. Charcoal-grilled dishes, 4-course tasting menu. Custom grill, wood-fire cooking. Korean family meal memories, Parisian technique.
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Shanghai-style soup dumplings (xiao long bao), steamed buns, char siu bao. Lively canteen vibe, open kitchen. Quick service, affordable. Part of Bao Family (w/ Gros Bao, Bleu Bao).
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Uzbek and Central Asian restaurant serving traditional plov. Also serves samsa and manty. Two locations: Oberkampf and Châtelet. All halal meat, homemade dishes.
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Colorful restaurant with hearty burgers & fries, plus fried chicken, salads, desserts & milkshakes.
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Compact restaurant & market dishing up classic Lebanese snacks to eat in or carry out.
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Chinese dumplings with an array of fillings, plus soups & salads, in a casual, no-frills space.
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Bistronomic restaurant in the 9th arrondissement serving seasonal French cuisine with quality ingredients. Warm two-level setting with open kitchen and concrete bar.
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Steak, duck confit & a long wine list in a relaxed venue with wood beams & stone walls.
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New York-style pizza slices by the Bouche team.Thin crispy dough, creative toppings like pepperoni with hot honey and potato with dill pickle sauce. Natural wines, neo-70s decor. Sister to Bouche across the street.
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Authentic Korean restaurant in the 9th near Grands Boulevards. Family-run spot known for dolsot bibimbap, Korean BBQ, jjigae stews, and generous banchan. Popular with Korean locals. Reservations recommended.
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Ramen bistro. Tonkotsu ramen with homemade noodles, shirunashi tantanmen (brothless), gyoza, and izakaya dishes. French bistro atmosphere with natural wines. No reservations.
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Michelin-starred neo-bistro. Seasonal market-driven tasting menus, natural wines, wood-fired cooking. Modern minimal space. Mon-Fri lunch & dinner. Part of Septime family (Clamato, Tapisserie). HARD TO BOOK
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Seafood-focused restaurant in 19th. Fresh oysters, seasonal fish, creative preparations. Stylish warm space.
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Traditional Korean restaurant near Champs-Élysées in the 8th. Bibimbap, bulgogi, jjigae stews, Korean BBQ, and generous banchan. Certified as 'Excellent Korean Restaurant' by South Korea. Cozy atmosphere across ground floor and basement.
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Georgian natural wine bar and restaurant in Belleville. Traditional Georgian dishes like khachapuri and pkhali with orange wines in amphoras. Seasonal cuisine, terrace seating.
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Singaporean restaurant. Famous for Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak, laksa, and pandan chiffon cake. Sister restaurant to Nonette across the street.
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Kurdish sandwich shop made famous by Anthony Bourdain's 'The Layover'. Freshly rolled flatbread, charcoal-grilled lamb/beef/chicken wraps, lahmacun. Made-to-order, smoky flavor. Tiny space, affordable
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Georgian restaurant in 11th. Khinkali dumplings, khachapuri (Acharuli, Megruli), Georgian wines, fresh traditional dishes. Small cozy space, friendly service.
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Buzzing delicatessen offering hearty made-to-order sandwiches, pastries & globally inspired sides.
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Authentic Sichuan hotpot from Chengdu. Traditional Chinese decor, multiple rooms. Reservations essential.