Picks by Jeremy Jacobowitz in Paris

10 places Jeremy Jacobowitz went to in Paris — what they said, and what to watch out for.

• Kodawari Ramen (Yokochō) — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  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.
• La Maison d'Isabelle — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  Said the croissant was good and that most people would probably be happy, keeping it in the recommended category.
  Heads up: Personally wasn't as impressed as expected, and a friend who visited the same day felt it was overbaked and disappointing — though they may have just had an off day.
• Aki Boulangerie — Jeremy Jacobowitz
  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.
• 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.'
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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