Paris Restaurant Tips by Yijie

Restaurant Name: Centre Halles

The food is good, coupled with the effort shown in the presentation of the dishes. You can enjoy your dinner, sitting at the terrace. The waiter seemed a bit impatient though, and sometimes a bit annoyed at us for rushing the next course. Perhaps due to the French culture of dining slowly and also the lack of staff. Overall it is still an enjoyable dinner.


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Theme: French
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01 42 36 01 75
Address: 76 Rue Rambuteau 75001 Paris

Restaurant Name: Dragon D' Or

The fried noodles is still okay but the fried rice leaves much to be desired... It tasted bland most of the time, except when you eat on some unmixed salt!? It seems like the chef just mixed the rice and ingredients, tossed around and it is ready to serve. Even I will have cooked a more decent fried rice.


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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01 43 40 58 88
Address: 16, Rue Henri Desgranges 75012 Paris
Directions: It is just across the Bercy train station.

Restaurant Name: Lac de l' Ouest

At 9€ for a special menu which has an appetiser, main course with rice and dessert, I find this unbelievable in Paris. The food is good too, unlike some other Chinese restaurants whose food have been tuned to suit Parisiens' taste. (No offence but I do miss the original taste of Chinese food.) The service is prompt and friendly too. I should be visiting it again soon.

Favorite Dish: The best dish I tried so far is the chicken with curry sauce. Though it is not as spicy as it should be, there has been a great improvement from the last restaurant that I tried.

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01 43 54 39 68
Address: 7 Rue de Harpe 75005 PARIS

Restaurant Name: La Chopotte

I was treated to dinner at this restaurant by a French and it really proves that only a local will know which are the best restaurants to go to. :) The place was bustling with customers when we arrived and soon, there was live instrumental music. Service is very friendly and flirty (not with me). Very nice atmosphere indeed. The food and the wine, liquor, and cafe are very good. You will be sure that you are getting the value for your money.

Favorite Dish: A pity that I forgot to bring along my camera. I tried the sausages from the Auvergne region of France and the ground meat (Terrine?) which you can spread on your baguette tasted delicious. Warning first, the sausages' portion is really big. Next I had ostrich steak for my main course and though it is good at slightly above medium, I would have preferred it to be well done. The slices of potatoes are really heaven, great job! :)

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Theme: French
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 01 45 43 16 16
Address: 168, rue d'Alésia / 75014 Paris
Directions: The nearest metro station is Plaisance. Take the exit for rue d'Alésia and the restaurant is just directly on top.