Ippudo is a Japanese chain boasting a few outposts in Paris. The menu is pleasantly short, featuring thrree donburi bowls and three types of ramen – shoyu, veggie, and tonkatsu – each of which can be dressed up as “tamago” (with egg) or “special (with even more toppings) for just a few extra euro.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Basique Is Basically Fine
Plant-forward small plates, reasonable prices, and an Monday evening service still aren’t enough to get me that excited about this 11th arrondissement spot.
Papi’s Short-and-Sweet Menu of Fresh Pasta Is Pretty Perfect
Fresh pasta and fantastic service makes this Franco-Japanese spot a total winner.
Liquide Is Indeed Creative
Liquide is a “modern tavern” from the team behind Substance, which I loved back in 2019. The restaurant purports to offer precise, uninhibited, accessible cuisine, and while the last point is a bit of a contentious one for me, for adventurous diners, this spot should definitely be on your radar.
Kubri Is a Home Run for Lebanese Small Plates in the 11th
Contemporary, creative Lebanese dishes in a comfortable, cozy dining room.
The Dishes at Dupin Are Works of Art… With a Few Kinks to Work Out
The dishes at Dupin are absolute, undeniable lookers, albeit with a handful of missteps when it comes to seasoning and balance.
Le Comptoir du Relais Makes a Mad Steak Tartare, But It’s Not Worth Queuing For
“I do not wait in line for food,” I warned my friend when she suggested we have lunch at le Relais du Comptoir. The storied 6th arrondissement bistro does not take reservations,…
Lunch at Orgueil is a Total Steal
Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets in Paris (and frankly, I’m not sure why we’re keeping it…) is the lunchtime formule. Restaurants from Michelin-starred palaces to small corner bistros will often offer…
Delicious Dumplings (and More!) at 21G Dumpling
Come to this dumpling spot with a big appetite – or lots of friends!
Funky Ba is the Place to Be for Excellent Thai Food at Unbeatable Prices
I don’t need another spot for Thai food in Paris… unless it’s raining.