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Lao Siam · Paris
Crevettes Mi-Crues and the Nem Thadeua Crispy Rice at Lao Siam
Everyone knows this is my favorite restaurant in Paris. It’s the only restaurant in the world where I could order off the menu with my eyes closed. I highly recommend starting with the Crevettes mi-crues and the Nem Thadeua crispy rice. Mixing the sauce from the first dish into the crispy rice might just be what I want to eat before I die.
Le Servan · Paris
Ris de Veau at Le Servan
Le Servan is probably my second favorite restaurant in Paris, and the Ris de Veau is a dish you'll never forget. Chef Tatiana Levha changed the game with her incredible French cuisine, layered with a beautiful Asian touch. My wife and I got married here—one more reason this restaurant will always have a special place in my heart.
Le Dauphin · Paris
Tartare de Bœuf at Le Dauphin
Anthony Salomon, one of my favorite chefs, might be serving the best tartare de bœuf in the world—and he probably doesn’t even know it, because he’s one of the most humble people I know.
Clamato · Paris
La Clamatarte at Clamato
The freshness and quality of the seafood at this sister restaurant to Septime make it well worth the line that forms before opening. But my favorite dish here is actually the legendary dessert, La Clamatarte: a crisp, sweet pastry crust filled with rich maple syrup caramel and topped with vanilla whipped cream. It’s hands down the best dessert in the city.
AT · Paris
Spider Crab Bisque at AT Restaurant
The first time I ate here, I thought I’d never eat that well again. But every time I come back, it’s somehow better than the last. My top dish here is, without question, the spider crab bisque with carrots. Chef Atsushi Tanaka is an inspiration to a whole new generation of chefs.
AsianSoupe · Paris
Pho at Loan
My wife would say this is our favorite restaurant because we eat here twice a week. We come for the pho and a few lighter dishes, and thanks to Yan’s warmth and hospitality, we always feel right at home. I get the pho fully loaded with extra tendon, and when I’m really hungry, I add extra bone marrow.
Le Grand Bol(Belleville) · Paris
Fish Soup with Vinegar at Le Grand Bol (Belleville)
I eat at this restaurant near Belleville metro station at least once a week. Picking my top dish is genuinely hard—I’d say I have at least five favorites—but if I had to choose just one, it would be the fish soup with vinegar. I order it every single time.
Brutos · Paris
Dry-Aged Beef at Brutos
For over 10 years, Brutos has served some of the finest cuts of meat in Paris. Chef Lucas remains a legend and a constant source of inspiration. Whatever dry-aged cut hits the table, it’s always the best dish of the night.
eme restaurant · Paris
Cod with an Emulsified Yeast Sauce and Smoked Milk at Eme
Eme is a young restaurant with a bright future ahead. Owners Mara and Nazareno have created something truly special. The dish that surprised me most this year is their cod with an emulsified yeast sauce and smoked milk. It’s definitely one of my top five dishes of all time.
Bistrot des Tournelles · Paris
Poêlée de Champignons (& more) at Bistrot des Tournelles
One of my favorite bistros, not only for Chef Geoffroy Langella’s excellent cooking, but also for the atmosphere, music, and soft, dim lighting. Sometimes I order the steak au poivre, sometimes the cordon bleu, and in winter, I love the daube de boeuf. But the one thing I always order is the poêlée de champignons.
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