Mamie Bidoche, a charming meat restaurant in the 11th arrondissement

In the mood for a good flank steak? A new meat paradise has just opened in the 11th arrondissement. The spot is run by the same team as Papy aux Fourneaux, who apply the same recipe here: ultra-well-sourced meats, finely-chosen cuts and a family atmosphere.

Stepping inside Mamie Bidoche's doorstep is like stepping back in time, thanks to a decor that's been found here and there, with flowery wallpaper, long benches to welcome large groups of friends, a china cabinet to make your grandmother dream and an amazing table glued... to the ceiling!

On the à la carte menu, take the time to learn a little more about the meats on offer and the lives of their breeders, before indulging in fine weather with a homemade lemonade, a craft beer or one of the cocktails on offer, such as the Vache Violette (7€, Mont Blanc vodka, grape juice, lemon), the Papy Jean (7€; Périgord gin, lemon juice, house rosemary syrup, sparkling water) or Mémé Fraise (7€; strawberry fuzo, hibiscus, tonic).

At Mamie Bidoche, the menu is clear and concise. You choose your meat and sauce. After that, it's up to you to decide whether you'd rather have côte de cochon (17€), sirloin of beef (22€) or veal (26€). What we can tell you is that the aforementioned meats are cooked to perfection, at low temperature, for a meltingly smooth finish.

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As for sauces, there's a choice of two fairly classic ones, shallot or pepper; and two more original ones: the ginger marinade d'amour and the maroilles'fromage qui pue' sauce.

As for the sides, it's the same for everyone: a generous portion of crunchy fries, cooked in beef fat, and a walnut salad with soy vinaigrette, for freshness and a clear conscience.

For dessert, we recommend the brioche perdue with salted butter caramel and chantilly (7.5€) and the seasonal fruit crumble (currently apples with calvados; 6.5€), but if you prefer the homemade chocolate mousse (6.5€), that's up to you!

In short, Mamie Bidoche is the new meat lover's paradise!

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.