Paris

Picked by creators

• Du Pain et des Idées — Mark Wiens, TOPJAW, Locavore Eats
  A deeply buttery croissant, crisp outside and noticeably denser and heavier inside than most, an escargot layered with pistachio cream and chocolate, and the signature loaf with its crackling crust and airy, open crumb — all of it, in his words, top-tier pastry.
  Heads up: He'd heard the line stretches well outside the shop, so he recommends going early in the morning.
• Caractère de Cochon — Mark Wiens, Locavore Eats, Messinger Guides
  A thick layer of butter, paper-thin folds of ham, and a baguette that's crackling outside and pillowy inside — a combination he says "gives you a whole new perspective on the ham sandwich." Refined, best-in-class, and highly recommended.
  Heads up: Both versions — the cooked ham and the aged ham — are excellent, so he suggests trying both (pick whichever suits your mood).
• Kodawari Ramen (Yokochō) — Jeremy Jacobowitz, Louis, Malo Halna
  Said the sardine bone broth was intensely rich and umami-packed without any fishy taste, and the noodles — made with wheat from Champagne's own fields — had excellent chew.
  Heads up: Popular ingredients like the sardine fillet can sell out, and the classic tonkotsu-style broth is served at a different location.
• Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges — Mark Wiens, TOPJAW, Messinger Guides
  Introduced as the oldest food market in Paris and a place to eat some seriously iconic food.
• YUSHIN — Louis, Ryoko Paris Guide
  He called it 'the best sushi in France' and said he was 'completely blown away,' adding that it made him want to give French sushi another chance.
  Heads up: He was clear that this is a much higher-end price bracket than the restaurants he actually visited that day.
• Joséphine Chez Dumonet — Mark Wiens, Messinger Guides
  The pigeon layered with thin sheets of potato was his number-one bite of the entire 24-hour tour, the bœuf bourguignon — beef cheek braised for 18 hours — was "one of the best beef stews of my life," and the soufflé, as big as his head, was "the best ever." He also praised the chef and the service as warm and full of good humor.
  Heads up: Reservations are required and it's expensive at €265 for three; the mille-feuille is made to order on the spot, so you need to order it in advance.
• TonTon Ramen — Louis, Malo Halna
  Praised the miso broth's strong punch, the option to choose oiliness level, the chewy texture of the thick, wavy noodles, and the perfectly cooked egg — ranked number one in the whole video.
  Heads up: The chashu is on the thin side, and at €17–18 a bowl it's not cheap. There's usually a line, though the wait was only about 2 minutes that day.
• Eiffel Tower — Walk With Me Tim, Les Frenchies
  She just made it in time to catch the last sparkling light show at 11pm, and said it was beautiful.
  Heads up: The sparkling lights only happen for 5 minutes on the hour, with 11pm being the last showing.
• Reyna — TOPJAW, Locavore Eats
  The signature Hainanese burrata, inspired by Singaporean chicken rice, fried chicken with a shatteringly crisp coating that doesn't soak into the meat, and a kinilaw made with seasonal scallops.
  Heads up: The three peanut-and-chilli sauces and the fried chicken start out delicious, then build to a 'blowtorch in your mouth' level of heat.
• Hakata Choten — Louis, Malo Halna
  Praised the delicate, 'melodic' tonkotsu broth typical of a pork-broth specialist, its harmony with the ultra-thin noodles, and the gyoza, which were as reliably delicious as frozen ones.
  Heads up: The noodles are very thin and go soft quickly, so it's recommended to order the firmest noodle option (barikata); also suggested going for the black broth or special over the basic tonkotsu — noted that with gyoza added, it comes to about €25 per person, pricier than expected.
• Bistrot Paul Bert — Mark Wiens, Les Frenchies
  He called the pepper sauce "one of the best sauces for meat I've ever had in my life," and singled out the meltingly tender filet steak, the freshly fried potatoes that arrived still radiating heat, and an intensely fragrant morel-and-egg dish as the highlights.
  Heads up: He went with a noon reservation — booking is required, and at €203.50 for three people, it's on the pricey side.
• Shangri-La Paris — 조승연의 탐구생활, 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Mentions wanting to go inside, noting that a descendant of Napoleon, reacting to being snubbed, ordered only the most expensive materials of the era to build this house — dripping with carvings, ornamentation, gold, and bronze.
  Heads up: Admits to only having walked past the outside without going in.
• Ritz Paris — Walk With Me Tim, 조승연의 탐구생활
  Raved about the room's decor — antique clocks, gold trim, and a swan-shaped faucet — along with the Ritz branding, and praised the empty Ritz Club pool and spa in the early morning.
  Heads up: The room had a musty smell and lacked a kettle, full-length mirror, and vanity (a kettle was brought upon request); the free coffee station next to reception wasn't pointed out by anyone and was found by chance. Even hotel guests need a reservation to have a drink at the bar.
• Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam, Les Frenchies
  Said it offers the closest view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with a view better than any palace hotel, plus a clean, practical stay with decent service and price.
  Heads up: Lacks the prestige of a palace hotel and has no pool; for a guaranteed Eiffel Tower view, you must book a 'Deluxe Balcony Eiffel Tower View High Floor' room (lines 5-6, which are actually farthest from the tower) — the Superior rooms have no balcony and may only offer a partial view, while the Classic rooms have no view at all.
• La Maison d'Isabelle — Locavore Eats, Jeremy Jacobowitz
  The award-winning butter croissant was perfectly golden, crisp and packed with butter flavor, and the pain au chocolat and apple turnover were beautifully light and flaky.
• Aki Boulangerie — Jeremy Jacobowitz, Bappa Life
  Said the braided pastry with matcha, red bean, and chestnut cream had delicate butter flavor and just the right touch of sweetness at the finish — called it 'my kind of pastry.'
  Heads up: Said the egg sandwich had too much mustard, overpowering everything, was unevenly distributed, and the crust stuck to the bread, which was disappointing.
• Vaisseau — Condé Nast Traveler
  Called it a must-visit in Paris right now, raving about the experimental tasting menu where you guess what you're eating by flavor alone, the trout and oyster dishes, and an unusually fresh strawberry dessert.
  Heads up: Only one set menu is offered for lunch and one for dinner, with no choices at all — you eat without knowing what's coming.
• Mama No Bento — Louis
  An extremely well-balanced bento packed with 16 ingredients, praised as an 'as authentic as it gets' Japanese mother's bento that doesn't compromise for French tastes — even including nori (seaweed cookies). The reviewer found the value at 16.50 euros impressive.
  Heads up: Closed on Sundays, and the interior is described as modest and unremarkable.
• Blanca Restaurant — Arielle in Paris
  Praised as one of the best restaurants in Paris, with food quality, excellent service, and a chic atmosphere that fully justify the price — the bread (warm cornbread) was singled out as especially delicious.
  Heads up: Noted that the 19.50-euro starter-plus-main set is only available for lunch Monday through Saturday, making lunch the best-value time to visit.
• La cantine de Sam — Arielle in Paris
  Far tastier than it looked, with warm and filling food that felt energizing even after arriving exhausted.
  Heads up: Emphasized that the space is very small, so booking ahead is important.
• Sister Midnight — TOPJAW
  The smoke-and-music atmosphere is something "other bars try to copy and never pull off," and the Mad Daddy, a smoke-fortified Negroni, is superb.
  Heads up: Drag shows are Saturdays only, and burlesque runs every other Thursday.
• The Cambridge Public House — TOPJAW
  A spicy margarita riff made with gochujang and carrot — "one of the best cocktails I've ever had."
• Arnaud Nicolas — Lucile
  A shop run by a state-decorated artisan where everything looks delicious, and the quiche lorraine with its thick, sabayon-like filling of cheese and bacon is a must-eat in Paris
• Terra bar à vins — TOPJAW
  The one place they'd point you to if they could only recommend a single spot in Paris.
• Café Dose — Lucile
  Praised for buttery croissants delivered fresh each morning from the neighborhood bakery, unusually large cups of house-roasted coffee (rare in Paris), and a sidewalk terrace lined with classic Parisian chairs.
• Terra — TOPJAW
  Big cuts of meat and big plates mean nobody leaves hungry — the salt-crust fish, the steak tartare topped with crispy potatoes and the wagyu tomahawk are all superbly balanced.
  Heads up: A small menu of four starters and three mains, and each main is sized for two, so order carefully.
• La Jacobine — Locavore Eats
  The French onion soup had a crisp cheese crust over deep, rich broth, the duck confit shone without any sauce, the wine-forward coq au vin was a highlight, and the thick, velvety hot chocolate may be the best in Paris.
  Heads up: The salmon and the pork tenderloin in mustard sauce were only just okay, and the mille-feuille is hard to eat neatly.
• Tsukizi — Louis
  He raved about the sheer variety of the menu—including denbu, shiitake, and kanpyo, ingredients rarely seen in France—and praised the fact that they don't rely on salmon, along with skilled touches like the scored squid.
  Heads up: His only complaint was that the portions were smaller than at his all-time favorite, Foujita, and he mentioned finding a bit of grit in the uni.
• Le Tout-Paris — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Rated as the best breakfast in Paris — the French toast is caramelized and crisp outside with a moist egg-soaked interior, the waffle is light and crispy served with vanilla cream, and the omelette is soft with melted cheese.
  Heads up: Breakfast is not a buffet and costs €60, excluding caviar and truffle. The 7th-floor view is a highlight, so it's a letdown in bad weather. You can also visit just for a cocktail without staying at the hotel.
• Harry's New York Bar — TOPJAW
  There's evidence the Bloody Mary, French 75 and Sidecar were all invented here, and the bar counter — dismantled in New York in 1910 and shipped over — is still in place, along with back-bar bottles that survived World War II.
  Heads up: Hot dogs are the only food on offer, and it's very touristy — about half the crowd is American.
• Bien Élevé — Lucile
  Excellent quality meat and friendly staff; the beef-fat fries rank among the best they've ever had, and the steak tartare, made with beef sourced directly from top French farms, is among the best in Paris, with sides and seasoning changing by season
  Heads up: The steak tartare is entirely raw beef with a raw egg, so don't confuse it with steak frites when ordering
• Dumbo — TOPJAW
  A smash burger that keeps things simple, with beautifully crisp patty edges against a soft bun — chefs unanimously named it the best burger in Paris.
  Heads up: A very pared-back menu: cheeseburger, veggie burger, fries and drinks.
• Cheval Blanc Paris — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Heads up: At 4.2 million KRW a night, expensive enough to joke that it's 'ridiculously pricey.'
• Sétopa — 비밀이야 bimirya
  Praised the osso jjim as better than Korean braised beef short ribs, said the seafood sundubu was the dish everyone kept reaching for, and raved that the chicken stays juicy thanks to French poultry and cooking technique. Called the 15-euro set menu and 19-euro cold platter a great value given Paris's Korean food prices.
  Heads up: Said it's fully booked with two seatings a night, so reservations seem essential; noted there's no Korean-language menu, the chicken doesn't come with pickled radish, and there aren't many spicy options.
• Omusubi Gonbei — Bappa Life
  Freshly hand-formed, warm triangular onigiri with just the right kombu seasoning — raved that it tasted 'exactly like the ones in Japan,' even 'better than convenience store onigiri.'
  Heads up: Very popular with a line out the door, and only one Japanese staff member (the rest are Vietnamese).
• Le Cheval d'Or — TOPJAW
  Australian chef Hans blends French and Cantonese cooking without ever forcing it — the steamed scallops with rice cake play beautifully on texture, and the frog in char siu-style marinade is a standout.
  Heads up: It has a big reputation among chefs, so getting a reservation was difficult.
• Le Train Bleu — Les Frenchies
  The crêpes Suzette is declared "hands down the best I've ever had", the chicken is juicy rather than dry, and the lamb tastes like something a mother would make. The baba au rhum, flambéed right at the table, is another showstopper.
  Heads up: Definitely on the expensive side (though considered worth it).
• Bofinger — Les Frenchies
  The choucroute is excellent — eating it here means eating the real thing. The pork belly melts in your mouth and the meringue on the île flottante is as light as air.
  Heads up: Choucroute is noted as a winter dish — a seasonal item on the menu.
• Parcelles — TOPJAW
  A vast but genuinely well-curated wine list — not just long for the sake of it — plus a veal head carpaccio served on a warm plate so the fat melts, and gnocchi dripping with sage butter.
• Boulangerie Utopie — TOPJAW
  Sesame is their signature, and the sesame éclair is far more interesting than any chocolate one — as are the charcoal sesame roulé and the pain suisse.
  Heads up: There's a queue for almost all of opening hours.
• Roger La Grenouille — Locavore Eats
  The fried frog was crisp and tasted a bit like chicken wings, and the signature frog in parsley butter and the cheese-laden French onion soup were both excellent.
  Heads up: It specializes in frog, so it may not suit anyone who won't eat it (though they note the non-frog dishes are excellent too).
• Le P'tit Canon — Lucile
  The house-made duck confit is so tender the meat slips off the bone, the potatoes are cooked in duck fat, and the kitchen does Toulouse-region cooking properly, from cheese-laced aligot to Toulouse sausage.
• Comme un Bouillon — Arielle in Paris
  Praised as a wonderfully unpretentious, warm, traditional French home-style meal for a very low price — called their favorite bouillon in Paris.
  Heads up: Described as a slightly hidden-gem bouillon; noted that since there's no tipping culture in France, the card machine doesn't even have a tip option.
• Chez Michel — Messinger Guides
  Praised as a place where the plates speak for themselves without lengthy explanations, with chef Masahiro Kawai pouring his whole soul into a weekly menu that balances French tradition with raw creativity.
  Heads up: Noted that many bistronomy restaurants are self-indulgent, over-explaining even a single radish on the plate, but said this place is the exception.
• Le Quincy — Messinger Guides
  Concluded that 'the blanquette is superb,' with veal so tender it falls apart in the blanquette de veau, also calling it the perfect address to try boeuf bourguignon.
  Heads up: Noted there are no small plates or natural wines here, and not to expect a modern style.
• Les enfants du marché — Condé Nast Traveler
  Named the escargot the most French dish in France and their top pick, praising its buttery, hazelnut-like flavor, the balance of sourness and sweetness in the foie gras and smoked eel dish, and the fresh mustard.
  Heads up: Wine prices range from €40 to €2,000, so if you don't want an expensive bottle, mention it ahead of time.
• Sam Chic — Louis
  Both reviewers called it 'the best Korean restaurant they've had in France' — the kimchi was the best they'd had in France and didn't shy away from spice, and the chicken was very moist even though it was grilled.
  Heads up: About €15 per person excluding drinks, very cheap by Paris standards, and around half the menu is halal.
• La Bauhinia — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Said the glass dome ceiling with chandeliers, the oriental-patterned carpet, and the mint-colored wallpaper are truly beautiful, and that breakfast — even with a simple buffet — is much more reasonably priced.
• LULU Crêperie — Mark Wiens
  A thin, delicate buckwheat galette with melted cheese, a caramelized cheese crust on the bottom, fragrant sautéed mushrooms and ham, and crisp greens — a perfectly balanced plate he described as "unbelievably good."
  Heads up: The portion is far bigger than expected — this is a full meal, not a snack.
• Motors Coffee — TOPJAW
  The pour-over, slowed down by hand at the end of the extraction, finishes so cleanly it tastes "like there's milk or cream in it." The cinnamon bun and lemon pastry are just as good.
  Heads up: A single pour-over runs €25, and there's no food beyond pastries — the brunch menu was dropped to keep the focus on coffee.
• La Bourse et La Vie — Les Frenchies
  The steak is as tender as it gets with wonderful beefy flavor, the sauce has just the right tang to make it perfect, and the starters, mains and desserts all show real imagination and polish.
  Heads up: The dining room is small, so a reservation is essential.
• La Fontaine — Messinger Guides
  Praised as a quiet neighborhood café that won't rush you to give up your table, calling it a more memorable and rewarding experience than seeing the Mona Lisa.
  Heads up: Noted that this is a place to spend time rather than eat, suggesting an œuf mouillette if you get hungry.
• Le Grand Colbert — Les Frenchies
  The chicken, slowly cooked in its own broth, is simple but genuinely delicious, and the roasted tomato and pan-seared goat cheese salad is excellent too — remarkable value for a €29 lunch menu.
• Chez Savy — Locavore Eats
  The signature bone marrow was like a 'meat butter' to spread on bread, and the andouille sausage with creamy mustard sauce and the tender, fatty pork ribs made for a full lineup of excellent bistro classics.
  Heads up: The menu changes with the seasons, so the dishes shown in the video may not be available.
• Hôtel Particulier — Les Frenchies
  Guests raved about this oasis-like garden that's silent despite being in the heart of the city, the mirrored elevator, red velvet blackout curtains, mosaic-tiled bathtub alongside two side-by-side double shower stalls, and pillow-top yet firm beds — all delivering the luxurious feel of an 'old-money mansion' that made them want to return.
  Heads up: At €770 a night in high season, or around €1,100 with dinner and breakfast included, it's not a place to stay every day, check-in felt awkward (staff only responded in French), and the room has no USB or USB-C ports and only a single power outlet.
• Experimental Marais — TOPJAW
  The rooms are full of detail and feel genuinely lived-in, and the low, plush cocktail lounge (the American bar) off the lobby is a standout.
  Heads up: The rooms aren't especially large or spacious.
• Tout Autour du Pain — Locavore Eats
  The crisp, buttery layers were on another level — the best croissant of any bakery they visited — and the almond pastry filling was outstanding.
• Copains — Lucile
  The moist orange-blossom brioche and the chocolate-hazelnut babka are called next-level, and the enormous pistachio pastry is declared the bakery's best and his favorite dessert of the moment.
• Rori Partners — Condé Nast Traveler
  Praised the price point and simple concept as perfectly suited to Paris right now, calling the thin, crispy-crust pecorino slice — with pepper that isn't overdone — "perfect," and naming the Hawaiian slice one of their favorite pizzas in Paris.
  Heads up: Noted that the Hawaiian slice, a limited-edition anniversary item, was quite spicy.
• EKKO — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Raved about the morning sandwich — cheddar, grilled-burger aroma, a runny yolk, and spicy chili oil — saying they meant to eat only half but finished the whole thing.
  Heads up: There's no proper iced coffee, only an Americano over ice, which they called 'just okay.'
• Fric-Frac — Lucile
  A proper croque monsieur with creamy béchamel, and at a reasonable €9
  Heads up: Mentioned in the context of comparing prices, since plenty of places in Paris charge up to €27 for a croque monsieur
• Sweet Raviolis — Louis
  The steamed pork dumplings won them over — juicy filling, an "explosion of flavor," and Lan confirms while folding one that the dough is properly homemade; Louis concludes, "if you come here, get the pork."
  Heads up: Lan found the prices too high even for Paris (homemade dumplings usually cost much less), and the dough was thicker than the Chinese standard; the filling also tasted too salty to her, and the vegetarian options seemed bland after the pork.
• Onigami — Louis
  An 11-euro set is a rare price in Paris, and the reviewer praised the well-balanced onigirazu, where the rice doesn't overwhelm the fillings, along with the purple sweet potato tiramisu.
  Heads up: The portions are small enough that the shop itself warns customers in advance (it's more of a quick lunch spot), the popular menu sold out so the reviewer couldn't try the 3 types of onigirazu, and the spicy sauce is quite hot.
• Plénitude — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Noted as one of only 9 three-Michelin-star restaurants in Paris, and as having received a 19.5 score from Gault&Millau.
  Heads up: Reservations are notoriously hard to get, but hotel guests often manage to secure one, so it's advised to ask at check-in.
• Kissproof Belleville — TOPJAW
• Kubri — TOPJAW
  Contemporary Lebanese cooking so good it's 'no joke' — a generous piece of monkfish and rice cooked in fish stock stand out, and in a city where reviews are notoriously tough, bad ones are hard to find here.
• Cookie Love / Jean Hwang Carrant — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Said the black sesame cookie was light and delicately nutty with great seed texture, and loved the dark chocolate cookie with Thai chili the most — a burst of heat after the sweetness.
• Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Raved as the 'most Parisian' of hotels, praising the lobby's floral arrangements, chandeliers, and marble, the live music at La Galerie, the mint-toned room design with Four Seasons bedding, and even the basement spa pool.
  Heads up: Said they could never recommend it considering the price — the standard room is only 40m2 with a small bed, and the breakfast buffet costs about 110,000 KRW per person.
• La Galerie — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Live music plays from afternoon into late evening, and though a cup of coffee isn't cheap, it's not unreasonable — recommended as a spot to stop by and soak in the atmosphere during a trip.
  Heads up: You have to walk through the dining area to reach the rooms, which can feel a bit awkward.
• Bar Nouveau — TOPJAW
  Far more than straightforward cocktails — molecular-level technique used to build texture, including Goustav, a gold-leaf tribute to Klimt's 'The Kiss'.
  Heads up: Plenty of the drinks, Goustav included, are seriously strong.
• La Binouze — TOPJAW
  A bar for serious craft beer lovers, collaborating with breweries and importing from around the world — the thick, hazy NEIPA goes down especially well, and unlike most Paris bars it opens at 11am.
  Heads up: Plenty of high-ABV beers, including a Monkish double IPA at 8.5%.
• Brasserie Dubillot — Lucile
  A short but well-judged menu of French classics — leeks vinaigrette, tartare, paupiette de veau — at very good prices, in a lively room.
  Heads up: It's a "quick" meal by French standards, so don't expect to be done in under an hour, and the snails have a good sauce but a mushy texture.
• L'Ours — Arielle in Paris
  Praised for thoughtful little touches — like pulling out chairs and guiding guests to the restroom, plus a sommelier personally explaining the wine — that together create a luxurious experience.
  Heads up: Still quite expensive, so best saved for a special occasion; also requires taking the metro out to Vincennes rather than staying in central Paris, and the meal can stretch to four hours with more courses.
• Mimi Ramen — Louis
  Praised as having the thickest, most tender chashu of the day, chewy wavy noodles, and above-average menma, calling it 'the benchmark for Paris ramen.'
  Heads up: Despite being tonkotsu, the broth tastes salty like a shio ramen and has a dairy-like quality, so the broth itself isn't special; the accompanying ginger was said to kill the broth's flavor. The vegetarian ramen was said to be weaker than at other spots. At €28 for two, it's about half the price of the previous shop.
• Le Bristol Paris — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Praised as a place where you can truly experience the 'vault-like' atmosphere of Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with the 18th-century aristocratic mansion's original structure intact — marble columns and a secret garden hidden from outside view.
  Heads up: Explicitly mentioned as priced at a level only the characters from 'Emily in Paris' could afford.
• Epicure — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Praised not just for the food quality but for the setting itself — dining while looking out through the massive windows of an 18th-century aristocratic mansion onto a garden in the heart of Paris — as the reason for its three Michelin stars.
• Le Cinq — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Said the mirrored walls, palm trees, and floral decor make it a space worth a hundred photos, and that the breakfast is a must for bread lovers.
  Heads up: Expensive and hard to book, and the restaurant is so quiet that even the sound of forks and knives echoes.
• Le Bar — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Described the dim lighting and red velvet decor as 'true French chic.'
• Bistrot Des Tournelles — TOPJAW
• Tranché — Lucile
  A beautifully laminated chocolatine, and a surprisingly good chou à la crème, the shop's specialty
• Frenchie — TOPJAW
  Lamb balanced by the acidity of carrot and plenty of butter, a trout tartare, and seriously good value at €25 for two courses or €30 for three at lunch.
• Bouillon Pigalle — Locavore Eats
  The profiteroles were excellent for €4.80, and ordering the full spread of bistro classics came to just €87 — unbeatable value.
  Heads up: They say outright that the food isn't world-class — this is a place you go for value.
• JANET by Homer - Marais — Locavore Eats
  The bread is griddled in plenty of butter, and the egg salad sandwich and caramelized onion pastrami sandwich were rich and juicy enough to bring New York to mind.
• L'Aller Retour Marais — Les Frenchies
  The quality of the meat comes through clearly, seasoned perfectly and cooked exactly to order, and the bone marrow scooped from a big bone is simple but excellent.
• Vaudeville — Messinger Guides
  Praised the lively 'organized chaos' created by the clatter of cutlery and efficient waiters instead of music, the ornate decor, and reliable French classics, singling out the île flottante served in crème anglaise for special praise.
  Heads up: Noted it's so popular it was fully booked even on a Tuesday evening in February, making reservations essential, and warned not to expect red-carpet service.
• KOYA — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Said the daily-changing bento box was the most comforting and satisfying meal, and the miso sesame chocolate chunk cookie had a perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and salty.
  Heads up: Unlike its sister restaurants, they could walk in without a reservation, but the lunch bento starts at noon and the selection changes daily.
• Shin Izakaya — Louis
  The three starters—kabocha, spinach, and grilled eggplant—were, in his words, 'exactly how they'd do it in Japan,' and were overwhelmingly good; the karaage was a notch above the other mains. He said the vegetable dishes are their real specialty, making it a great address for vegetarians too.
  Heads up: The mains, like yakitori and ribs, weren't as impressive as the starters, and he was disappointed that the soy sauce was placed too far down the counter, forcing him to eat the salmon collar without it.
• Le George — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Said it has a classic look overlooking the courtyard, but the music is quite trendy.
• Hôtel Le Walt by Inwood Hotels — 허니문리조트
  Eiffel Tower views from the room balcony and even the bathroom, with the tower sparkling at night; all soft drinks are complimentary, and with only 25 rooms, breakfast feels private and quiet.
  Heads up: To get a full Eiffel Tower view you need to request a 6th-floor room (5th-floor room 501 only gets a partial view); the bar is for guests only, and room service is handled via an external QR-code vendor rather than the hotel itself.
• Jong-no Samgyetang — 비밀이야 bimirya
  Named as one of the few decent Korean restaurants tried in Paris.
• Chez Fernand — Locavore Eats
  The foie gras with cider jelly was smooth and rich enough to spread on bread, and the comforting food and unpretentious atmosphere made for a lovely meal.
  Heads up: They note that foie gras can be controversial on animal welfare grounds.
• Au P'tit Grec — Locavore Eats
  The crêpes are loaded with chorizo, cheese, egg, potato and vegetables — like a whole food pyramid in one — and the generous fillings make for great value.
• Takara — Louis
  He named the ankimo—which he called 'foie gras of the sea'—the best dish of the day, and praised the squid's bold flavor, the finishing aroma of shiso leaf on the sea urchin sushi, and the excellence of the sukiyaki.
  Heads up: He recommended the sukiyaki over the sushi, noting a single piece of sushi costs €5.40 and the nigiri moriawase is around €40 but with small portions—'you'd need four plates'—putting the budget at €50-60 per person.
• Bar Hemingway — Walk With Me Tim
  Heads up: Advance reservations are required even for hotel guests, and it's fully booked on weekend nights.
• Café Antonia — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Describes having brunch while looking out through arched windows three times human height at the garden where the Castellane ducal family once lived in seclusion.
  Heads up: To dine in the old family brunch room with its rounded bay overlooking the garden, you need to arrange it with the concierge the day before — highly recommended.
• Le Meurice — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Praised for its wildly popular dessert shop that draws long lines, as well as its fascinating history as a hotel designed to suit the lifestyle of English aristocrats.
  Heads up: You have to wait in a very long line to buy the desserts.
• Shang Palace — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
  Introduced as the only Chinese Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris.
  Heads up: Not visited in person in the video, only mentioned.
• Le Bon Marché — 허니문리조트
  Introduced as the most famous department store, the one the French are proudest of.
  Heads up: About a 5-minute drive from Hôtel Sax.
• Langosteria — 또 떠나는 남자 ddoddunam
• Le MaZenay — 비밀이야 bimirya
  Described it as a restaurant so good they had to come back.
• Ten Belles — TOPJAW
  Hangover-fixing brunch: a bacon and cheese toastie with funky blue cheese and stretchy cheddar, plus a Welsh rabbit topped with an egg.
• Candelaria — TOPJAW
  A flagbearer for Paris's hidden bar scene — an atmospheric cocktail bar tucked behind a taqueria, still packed 15 years on.
  Heads up: The entrance is a taco shop; you have to go through the white door at the back to reach the bar.
• La Coupole — Les Frenchies
  The onion soup isn't the heavy, onion-packed version — it's generous with broth and light, with bread and cheese in good balance. The sea bass fillet is remarkably delicate and the mashed potatoes come out fluffy.
  Heads up: At noon the place is empty and you can take your pick of tables, but by 1pm it's full; dancing and live music happen only once a month.
• Chop Chop Love — TOPJAW
  The natural wine goes down dangerously easily, and the Mexican-style chicken soup simmered for five days is packed with flavour.
  Heads up: The chef changes constantly, so the menu is completely different from visit to visit — and in the evening there's essentially just one dish.
• Le Quartier Général — Locavore Eats
  The old-fashioned hot chocolate — melted chocolate with hot milk poured over it — was rich and warming enough to melt away a Paris winter, and the croque madame and Le British breakfast set were both well put together.
• Sacha Finkelsztajn - La Boutique Jaune — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Said the dough packed with fruit and nuts wasn't too sweet and had a nice crumbly texture, and that the salmon sandwich — with lox, cream cheese, and pickles on soft bread somewhere between challah and bagel — was a can't-fail combination.
  Heads up: Everything looks delicious, so it's overwhelming to choose, and mentioned that the pastrami is actually more famous.
• Bar Vendôme — Walk With Me Tim
  Said the olives were 'the best she'd ever had in her life,' and the chicken melted in her mouth, making her wish she could cook it that way. Praised the wine list, presented as a thick hardcover book, and the elegant tableware.
  Heads up: Very crowded on Saturday nights, so reservations are essential; she also mentioned that requesting a birthday cake (over €50) involved somewhat sloppy communication regarding timing.
• Hôtel Rochester Champs-Élysées — 허니문리조트
  Even as a 4-star hotel, the rooms are spacious and the location is excellent; breakfast is served from 7am to 1:30pm, making it great for late risers.
  Heads up: Classic and Privilège rooms don't have a Nespresso machine, bathtub vs. shower stall assignment is random, and the Junior Suite is overkill for two people — better to upgrade to a higher category instead.
• Dokkebi — 비밀이야 bimirya
  Named as one of the few decent Korean restaurants tried in Paris.
• Dreamin' Man — TOPJAW
  Excellent coffee poured by Yuichiro himself, pastries made by his girlfriend, and a real sense of community.
• Pierre Hermé — Locavore Eats
  The chocolate and passionfruit combination was surprisingly great, and all four — pistachio, vanilla, raspberry included — tasted good.
  Heads up: Expensive, and they preferred Ladurée's macarons on texture.
• L'As du Fallafel — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Said the falafel was crispy on the outside without ever being dry, with a strong tahini flavor, and that the creamy fried eggplant in the middle was the best part.
  Heads up: Usually has a line, so it's best to go right when it opens; the inside is dark, and if you get takeout, the filling overflows so much that eating it by hand is hard — a fork may be needed.
• New Hoa Khoan — Louis
  He loved the variety of steamed bites — the sweet-and-savory char siu bao ("you could come here just for that"), the steamed egg cake and radish cake with lardons, both judged "outstanding" and very original, plus the duck, surprisingly tender thanks to its sauce.
  Heads up: This isn't the place for Peking duck: it's Cantonese-style (not Peking-style) and the sauce comes in a plastic packet; they also felt there was too much dough compared to filling in the rice crepe, and the chicken feet require a lot of work for little payoff.
• Chanel — 조승연의 탐구생활
  A must-see is the Art Deco spiral staircase wrapped in mirrors that is never renovated — rumored to have been installed by Chanel so she could watch customers' expressions from her upstairs office.
• Dosanko Larmen — Bappa Life
  Heads up: Only saw the sign while walking by, so there's no comment on the food.
• Déviant — TOPJAW
• Michalak — Lucile
  An excellent flan with vanilla cream and a hint of rum; mille-feuille is a common dessert, but few places make it in-house like this, and it tasted genuinely great
• Brasserie Lipp — Les Frenchies
  The duck confit is braised so slowly and for so long that the fat renders away while the meat stays moist and falls right off the bone. The pavlova gets a nod for its crisp meringue base.
• Le Relais de l'Entrecôte — Les Frenchies
  The steak is very tender and full of flavor, the secret pepper sauce has punch without blowing your head off, and the food arrives in about 15 minutes.
  Heads up: No reservations are taken, so you queue outside; some locations can mean a 30–45 minute wait, so arriving right at noon is recommended.
• Derrière — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Enjoyed wandering through rooms styled like a bohemian mansion, and said there's even a hidden speakeasy bar behind a mirror.
  Heads up: Said the food wasn't great — recommended coming just for drinks and skipping the meal.
• Foujita — Louis
  He said the portions are a bit more generous than at Tsukizi, and praised it for being so honest about ingredient quality that they'll simply refuse to serve sea urchin if it's not up to standard.
  Heads up: He didn't actually visit this spot in this video, so no precise name or location details were given.
• FRAME BRASSERIE — Les Frenchies
  The cod had crispy skin that paired well with the aioli, and the service was very friendly.
  Heads up: Not the best salad of their life, and they said they weren't there for the food but for the Eiffel Tower view — the food itself was described as unremarkable, and including dinner significantly raises the cost of a one-night stay.
• 우정식당 — 비밀이야 bimirya
  Widely said to be the best Korean restaurant in Paris, according to others.
  Heads up: Haven't been able to visit yet personally, and thought it's an upscale Korean restaurant best enjoyed in a group.
• Westfield Les 4 Temps — Ryoko Paris Guide
  Recommended for having a huge Uniqlo and brands like Pierre Hermé, Alain Ducasse, Nyx, and Lush all in one place, great for hitting multiple brands in a day or on bad-weather days.
  Heads up: Best avoided on Sundays due to crowds; Uniqlo sizes run one size larger than in Japan, and French XXS isn't stocked in stores.
• Westfield CNIT — Ryoko Paris Guide
  Mentioned as convenient to explore together since it's right across from Les 4 Temps.
• Popeyes — Ryoko Paris Guide
  Heads up: Mentioned only in passing without actually trying it.
• Higuma — Bappa Life
  Praised the miso ramen broth and chashu as 'just like ramen in Japan,' calling it worlds apart from the ramen they'd had in Mexico.
  Heads up: The noodles were a bit soft and the gyoza wrappers were somewhat thick — said Japan's version is better — and the kitchen is run by a Chinese chef.
• Japan Experience — Bappa Life
  Fun to browse thanks to the wide selection, from kimono and yukata to pottery, chopsticks, and other Japanese goods.
  Heads up: Mentioned that popular items (like the chopsticks) are almost always sold out during the Christmas season.
• Ladurée — Locavore Eats
  The addictive strawberry candy and the unusual, citrus-tinged Marie Antoinette were the standouts, and they found the macaron texture better than Pierre Hermé's.
  Heads up: They mention it's expensive.
• Chez Alain Miam Miam — Condé Nast Traveler
  Briefly recommended as a place for a really excellent sandwich.
• Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond — Messinger Guides
  Praised for letting simplicity on the plate speak for itself rather than relying on decor, with food described as humble but delicious and consistent.
  Heads up: Warned that anyone expecting a minimalist designer restaurant, shared plates, matcha lattes, or natural wine will be disappointed.
• Hermès Paris Faubourg Saint Honoré — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Noted as the original store located at the very address printed under the brand's logo.
• La Baguette d'Or — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Said the meat was tender and the mustard sauce was actually pretty tasty.
  Heads up: Waited in line for 15 minutes, and the classic size felt too dry because of the bread and fries — a larger size might be better.
• American Hospital of Paris — Ryoko Paris Guide
  A facility with Japanese-speaking doctors and even valet parking attendants like a luxury hotel.
  Heads up: Mentioned that the fees are high and difficult to cover with ordinary health insurance reimbursement.
• Cedric Grolet Café — Messinger Guides
  Heads up: Warned that tourists line up for a 20-euro croissant, and that this isn't a truly authentic Parisian experience.
• Maison Pradier — Ryoko Paris Guide
  The chocolate eclair looked pretty and was rated as just ordinarily tasty.
  Heads up: The eclair was somewhat pricey at around €4.50, described as 'a bit expensive.'
• British Embassy in Paris — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Shares the French people's ironic joke that 'the British Ambassador still sleeps in the bed of the brother of the man who once dreamed of conquering Britain.'
• Bo&Mie — Locavore Eats
  The raspberry croissant was as good as it looked, the praline pastry had buttery layers and a hazelnut chocolate filling, and the kouign-amann was the crispiest, most buttery they've ever had.
  Heads up: They suggest ordering a coffee with the plain croissant so you can dunk it.
• Da Long Yi hot pot — Louis
  He liked the build-your-own sauce bar (sesame, mushroom, pickled vegetables), the neutral broth that lets the sauce shine, and the goose intestines, thinner and easier to chew than elsewhere.
  Heads up: The tomato broth disappointed him (too one-note), and the ultra-peppery house marinated beef gave him "no pleasure at all" — best avoided if you can't handle spice; he also regretted that the A5 wagyu's potential was wasted in hot pot.
• Place Vendôme — 조승연의 탐구생활
  Described as a symbol of French luxury, standing on the site once occupied by the home of Crozat, one of the wealthiest men of the 18th century.