My Favorite Restaurants in Paris



It’s been 6 months since we left Paris and although I’m loving the KL life of glorious food and sunshine, from time to time I do crave and reminisce for the charming, quaint Parisian bistros and the delicious gourmet ‘tables’. So for those who will one day venture to Paris, looking for the best restaurants or off-the-beaten-path bistros, look no further to my top 10 (in no particular order). As it’s not possible for me to add more as I would love to – I’d appreciate you folks adding your favourite eateries in the City of Lights.

1. Les Tontons:

Known for the most amazing array of variations of steak tartare: from the raw classical steak tartare to the allez-retours (semi raw, flash pan-grilled). This was so worth to go to that we drove from North to South of Paris just to eat here.

My usual: Steak tartare allez-retour made with melted camembert and honey inside.

Address: 38 rue Raymond Losserand, 75014 Paris. tel : 01 43 21 69 45

2. Chez Georges:

Famous for its charming ambiance and serves traditional French comfort food. Packed at lunch and dinner especially during Fashion Week. Definitely book ahead.

My usual: salade de lentilles followed by steak au poivre.

Address: 1 rue du Mail, 75002 Paris. Tel: 01 42 60 07 11

3. La Tour d’Argent:

Chic, luxurious gourmet restaurant, famous for 2 things – the panoramic Parisian view by the River Seine and the duck. On the wall, hang all the photographs of famous people who have traipsed through from presidents to actresses.

My choice: Coquilles Saint-Jacques starter followed by Caneton Tour d’Argent (their most famous duck).

Address: 15, Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris. Tel: 01 43 54 23 31

4. Les Pieds dan l’Eau:

Cute restaurant beside the river in Neuilly-sur-Seine (very chic neighborhood just outside Paris) on an island called Ile de la Jatte. My in-laws favorite regular restaurant.

My usual: Terrine de foies de volaille au foie gras et oignons confits followed by Sole meuni