Binchotan, the globe-trotting restaurant for charcoal cuisine in Paris

On theLeft Bank, Paris's 14th arrondissement abounds in neighborhood nuggets that delight Parisians of all ages. And now, a new gourmet haunt has been added to our list of local favorites. Just imagine: a globe-trotting menu, gourmet cocktails, good value for money and a young, hip vibe that makes you feel like you're among friends.

This is what awaits you at Binchotan, a restaurant with a warm spirit, whose setting takes us into a world halfway between the typical Parisian café-brasserie and the pop-urban spirit. The name is a foretaste of what awaits us: here, the speciality is cooking with Binchotan, a vegetable charcoal of ancestral design that enables healthy cooking without flames, and also purifies the water. Here, you can enjoy fine Japanese barbecued products, sublimated in stylish and inventive dishes, inspired by flavors from the four corners of the world and offered at a good value for money.

Dishes range from 6€ to 14€, so you can treat yourself to a nice assortment to share. To start the trip, we'll get in the mood with a Plantation Sour, a cocktail made with plantation xo rum, homemade pineapple syrup and lemon, served with a piece of caramelized pineapple, a real sweetness in its beverage state that should delight sweet tooths who love exotic fruits. Accompanied by comforting pommes dauphines, we'll forget all about the rainy weather outside.

We'll then be tempted by an assortment of plates cooked on the Japanese barbecue. We love the deliciously crunchy burnt leek accompanied by a peppy Szechuan vinaigrette and black sesame whose roasted notes enhance the smoky flavors of the Binchotan.

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And don't miss the red tuna tataki, whose petal-thin slices literally melt in your mouth. Pickles and mustard seeds accentuate the natural goodness of the fish, whose quality and freshness speak for themselves. Finally, for meat lovers, the juicy Argentinian Angus beef onglet is sure to win your heart, with the added bonus of paprika chips and a chimichurri sauce that will delight your taste buds.

For dessert, the Binchotan is accompanied by a roasted pineapple, cooked to a caramelized finish, which is accompanied by a lightly sweetened coconut cream, perfect for breaking up the acidity of the sugar, enhanced by lime zest. Slivers of palet breton complete the regressive note that we love to find again at a time of sweet moments.

All in all, Binchotan is a good place to stop for palates that love exotic twists, as well as for the undecided in search of a restaurant whose formula allows you to try a little of everything, while sharing a good time in a cool atmosphere!

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