I love sushi and authentic Japanese food.
My first favorite is AKASAKA in the 16eme near
metro Passy or La Muette. Here, you can find fresh sushi and
authentic dishes...one of the best in Paris. I've met some
famous French singers in this restaurant. It's a bit pricey
though...but worth every penny!
My second favorite is JIPANGUE in the 8eme near
metro St. Phillipe du Roule. Here, you can find good sushi and
excellent Japanese barbecue where you grill your own thinly
slices of meat at your table (special made tables imported
from Japan). Many locals come here for the value lunch menus,
and many Japanese come here for the BBQ upstairs. I come here
almost every Saturday night for dinner...it's like a family
restaurant. Whenever we eat here, we always made stops at the Virgin Megastore,
FNAC and Sephora before heading elsewhere. OR just sit in a
chic cafe
outside on Champs Elysees for people watching...it's fun and I
like it!
My third favorite is HIGUMA in the 1re near
metro Pyramides at Opera Garnier. Here, you can find delicious
Japanese noodles (lamen) cook in any style. This place is
usually packed during lunch hours by locals and Japanese
people. Great food...great price!
OK...since I am 100% Vietnamese origin, I go
to LE BAMBOU for traditional Vietnam food. This small and
family restaurant is always packed with French, locals,
tourists and Vietnamese people--they don't
accept reservation! It's located in the 13eme (Chinatown)
near metro Tolbiac or Maison Blanche. I come here when I rave
for some nem (eggrolls) and other authentic Vietnamese
dishes. Be ready to eat fast and go!
My favorite Chinese restaurant is FLEURS DE MAI in
the 13eme near metro Porte de Choisy. This tiny place has the
best Chinese noodles in town. You can watch the cook
making your noodle bowls right in front of you if you sit at the
table near the entrance. Best known for many of its
house special dishes.
My favorite Thai restaurant is LAO SIAM in the
19eme near metro Belleville. It serves authentic Thai food
with its original tastes. This friendly restaurant is always packed with French
and Thai
people so expect some waiting time. I've had many fun
with a good friend here--where I seduced a woman for him...and
he got a date! A lucky guy indeed.
My favorite Korean restaurant is WOO JUNG in the
16eme near metro Passy or Trocadero. Authentic Korean food
with authentic silver chopsticks...if you can handle them!
Be aware, many dishes are very hot and spicy!
One of my favorite French restaurants is LE VOLTAIRE
in the 7eme facing the Louvre Museum near metro Bac. This was
the house of Voltaire where he'd died on May 30 1778. I
love all of its specialties. The fun part was to watch famous
TV and Politic people walk in, as well as super-rich French
business people. They usually eat in the back rooms for
privacy--it's not easy to get a reservation!
Another favorite one is LE TROIS in the 4eme
near metro Hotel de Ville (the Marais quarter). This chic
restaurant is best for its lunch menus. At 15 euros you can get a
refine 3-course meal with wine. Menu changes daily. I've
discovered this well-hidden restaurant while walking with some friends around Paris. Since then I've been taking most of
my friends whom I met via pariswoman's website from around the
world here for lunch.
I love French crepes and my Russian girlfriend
took me to LE CHALET in the 8eme near metro St. Phillipe du
Roule for delicious crepes lunch. This restaurant is super chic
with warmth decors, frequented by locals and business
people. Reservation is highly recommended!
Another great crepe place is CREPERIE DES ARTS in the Latin quarter at metro St. Michel. I
like to go here at night time--super fun!
Paris is currently trendy with sandwich shops
made by the English. There is an interesting new one owned
by an English woman who made everything from fresh and natural
ingredients, so naked. All are authentic and simple honest
food--just simply delicious! You can find NAKED in the 8eme
near metro St. Phillipe du Roule or Franklin Roosevelt. It's
always crowded at lunch time by the French people...so be
prepared to take out or eat standing up!
The list won't be completed without an Italian
restaurant--and my favorite one is NAPOLETANO in the 8eme near
metro Franklin Roosevelt. Here, yummy...famous for its fresh
home made pizza. You can see the pizza being baked in the
firewood stove from your table. Most exciting pleasure is that you
never know someone famous could walk in. I've met football
players, TV stars, designers, singers, etc. You name it, you
got it!
Et voila, I guess my list is long enough...and I dare you
to try them all. I left out the addresses so you could start
your search and fun adventure in Paris.
Love Me Paris...
