Some would say that the most beautiful discoveries begin at the tip of the fork. And when it comes to discoveries, Paris reigns supreme with a multitude of restaurants, each more exotic than the last. But why exactly are exotic restaurantsso popular? Quite simply because they take you on a journey!
In addition to offering dishes from different cultures and regions of the world, exotic restaurants also have a knack for immersing foodies and gourmets in an immersive atmosphere, with décor featuring traditional elements. These places are perfect for those looking to discover new flavors or cooking techniques that are still unknown in the capital, and are sureto take you on a journey!
Spicy or sweet and savorydishes, Asian,South American or Mediterranean specialties, traditional drinks from around the world... One thing is certain: you won't be bored for a second in these restaurants, which are a feast for both the taste buds and the eyes.
To broaden your horizons and awaken your senses, here are our top picks for exotic restaurants in Paris for lovers of new flavors and new cultures!
Nirvana Inde: a chic, modern Indian restaurant near Saint-Lazare
Sponsored - Just off the Liège metro station, a stone's throw from the Saint-Lazare train station, Nirvana Inde opens the doors to an unusual Indian restaurant. Located at 6 rue de Moscou in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, this restaurant invites you for a gastronomic immersion, open every day for lunch and dinner, except Sundays. [Read more]
Amour du Vietnam, the Vietnamese restaurant where you can eat piping hot pho in Paris's 14th arrondissement.
We went to try Amour du Vietnam, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened its doors in Paris's 14th arrondissement just a few months ago. On the menu: crispy spring rolls, hearty bo bun, banh mi, and pho soups simmered with passion. We'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Octant, the gourmet destination offering flavors from around the world in the 5th arrondissement
Sponsored - Octant invites you on a culinary world tour from Paris's 5th arrondissement, with seasonal fusion cuisine created by an inspired chef and a refined, cosmopolitan menu. [Read more]
Hong Bao, the immersive Chinese restaurant that treats us to baos, noodles, and dumplings in Paris La Défense
Hong Bao has arrived at Westfield 4 Temps in La Défense, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This immersive Chinese restaurant with a Shanghai feel treats us to homemade Biang Biang noodles, soft baos, and steamed dumplings. We tried out this XXL canteen and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
BIGBANG Marais: the unusual Korean restaurant with cheesy dishes!
Sponsored - With the return of the cold weather, it's the perfect time to warm up with a comforting meal, and luckily, the Korean restaurant Bigbang IV, in the heart of the Les Halles district at 20 rue des Lombards, has added two new items to its menu that are sure to melt your heart. You can also enjoy Korean barbecues with finely marinated meat, for a gourmet immersion in Korea in a luxurious setting. [Read more]
Le Bambou, the must-visit Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement
Looking for the best Vietnamese restaurants in Paris? Let us take you on a (re)discovery of Bambou, a must-visit restaurant in the 13th arrondissement that is well worth a return visit. [Read more]
Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées
Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour! [Read more]
Foods and Wines from Spain: authentic Spanish cuisine in Paris
Sponsored - The "Foods and Wines from Spain" certification promotes the authenticity of Spanish cuisine on the international stage by certifying Spanish restaurants that meet quality criteria. An essential reference for lovers of Spanish gastronomy in search of authentic, traditional and rigorously selected flavors. Discover the first 6 RFS-labeled restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Onigami, the first Japanese onigirazus restaurant Paris 10th arrondissement
Head for Paris's 10th arrondissement to discover Onigami, the very first Parisian restaurant entirely dedicated to onigirazus. Open since July 2025, this new street food counter revisits the Japanese sandwich. We tested it and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Ti Dodo Gourmand, Mauritian street food in Paris and a radiant boss
The riches of Mauritian street-food await you at Ti Dodo Gourmand, a small restaurant in Bastille that celebrates the cuisine of Mauritius. [Read more]
Bouyon, a lively, creative and reverent little African restaurant in Belleville
Perched on the heights of Belleville, Bouyon has made its little nest there, and it's already a success. Lively and creative, this little African restaurant knows how to revere tradition while keeping up with the times. [Read more]
Dong Tam, the affordable family Vietnamese restaurant Paris 13th arrondissement
In the mood for a gourmet treat in the 13th arrondissement? We'll take you to Dong Tam, a family-run Vietnamese cantine near rue Caillaux, where you can eat generously, deliciously and without breaking the bank. Our favorites are the Loc Lac Beef Rice, the Three Treasures Rice and the homemade phở. [Read more]
Sukhothaï, the best Thai restaurant in the Buttes-aux-Cailles area of Paris 13th arrondissement
In the Butte-aux-Cailles district, the Sukhothaï restaurant offers authentic, generous Thai cuisine. Open every day, it offers homemade dishes to eat in or take away. [Read more]
Pantobaguette, an aesthete's haven combining Basque and Korean flavors in the 18th arrondissement
Pantobaguette, the culinary and musical counter in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes a new chef behind the stove. While founder Antonin Girard is never far away, Rodolphe Graffin now has carte blanche to infuse his inspirations, which range from the Basque Country to Korea. A most delicious marriage. [Read more]
Table Penja, chef Pierre Siewe's travel address in Africa
Chef Pierre Siewe takes his guests on an expedition through the African terroir, drawing on techniques and recipes from French cuisine. A subtle marriage to be discovered at Table Penja. [Read more]
Audass', the Japanese fusion izakaya restaurant in Asnières-sur-Seine
Audass' is Pierre Lambert's izakaya-style restaurant offering Japanese fusion dishes. We're off to Asnières-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine to discover this restaurant that's not short of flavor. [Read more]
As in Vietnam, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant Paris 13e
Want to feel like you're in Vietnam? We've tracked down a great Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement, and we're sure you'll be telling us all about it. Typical dishes, a beautiful space, we tell you all about it. [Read more]
Buja, vegetarian restaurant with Thai and Vietnamese specialties Paris 13th arrondissement
Looking for a good vegetarian restaurant with an exotic flair? We'd like to take you to Buja, the good restaurant serving Thai, Vietnamese and even Korean specialties in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Kuna Bada, a colorful Indian brasserie near Place des Victoires
The Kuna Family opens Kuna Bada, its third address in Paris. This time, it's a large Indian brasserie, a stone's throw from Place des Victoires. [Read more]
Hanwoo Korean Cafe & Bar, Korean street-food, corn dogs and bulgogi burgers
The little brother of Hanwoo Korean Barbecue, Hanwoo Korean Cafe & Bar is the place to tuck into Korean street-food classics: corn dogs, rabokki and bulgogi burgers. All washed down with cocktails and sojutails! [Read more]
Ngoc Xuyen Saigon, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the 13th arrondissement, a safe bet
Head for the 13th arrondissement of Paris to discover Ngoc Xuyen Saigon, a veritable temple to traditional Vietnamese cuisine, with a focus on pho and noodle soups. This long-sided restaurant, recognizable by its pink façade, is an institution for connoisseurs in search of authenticity. Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm, the menu is short but varied, with dishes depending on the day of the week. [Read more]
Sam Sun, authentic Korean cuisine by chef Byungkuk OH
Sam Chic's little sister, Sam Sun focuses on authentic Korean cuisine, thanks to the talent behind the stoves of renowned Korean chef Byungkuk OH. [Read more]
Hokusai, the Japanese fusion restaurant, discreet and seductive - Paris 16e
We're off to Hokusai, this discreet Japanese restaurant, nestled within the Le Metropolitan hotel in Paris's 16ᵉ arrondissement. Like us, discover its fusion cuisine blending tradition and Latin influences. An elegant setting and a refined menu, this is sure to seduce. [Read more]
Jamrock, generous Jamaican cuisine comes to Paris!
How about diving headlong into Jamaican cuisine? Just in time, it arrives in Paris at Jamrock, a generous and spicy address. [Read more]
Pink Koï Paris, the immersive and festive Japanese restaurant at Les Halles - video
Alerts, friends: we're unveiling an exclusive Japanese restaurant called Pink Koï Paris, which may well attract the whole of Paris. A huge, immersive, animated restaurant with different spaces, the first restaurant in Paris dedicated to Japanese robata (Japanese barbecue) with succulent yet accessible dishes, we're running. [Read more]
Inalis, the neo-bistro in Fontainebleau that takes your taste buds on a journey
Inalis is a new neo-bistro freshly opened in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne (77), offering French cuisine with a twist on world flavors. At the helm are Dereck and Louis, two gastronomic enthusiasts who invite you to discover a convivial address in the heart of the town center, a stone's throw from the Château de Fontainebleau. [Read more]
Mido Paris, the fine nikkei restaurant at the Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile
The Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile unveils its restaurant, a nikkei table called Mido Paris. As connoisseurs will have gathered, this is the little sister of a cult address on the Riviera. So, what's the verdict? [Read more]
Seeklo, the art of the Indian grill washed down with cocktails, a flawless performance.
At Folie-Méricourt, Seeklo showcases the art of Indian-style grilling, washed down with cocktails. And it hits the spot! [Read more]
Ten Seconds Noodle, the delicious ten-second Chinese noodle restaurant, Paris 13th arrondissement
Among the many restaurants in Paris's 13ᵉ arrondissement, here's a little newcomer offering noodles in Ten Seconds. You choose the broth (or not), select the accompaniments and off you go for the piping-hot noodles, spiced to your tolerance level. [Read more]
Assinie, the elegant African restaurant in the 17th arrondissement, awakens the taste buds
Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, the Assinie restaurant invites you on a culinary journey between the Ivory Coast and France. After a fire last December, the restaurant was reborn to offer a unique sensory experience in the heart of Paris. With its new decor and colorful cuisine, this restaurant is a tribute to West Africa. [Read more]
Kuti, a free and generous pan-African restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
From Ghana to Nigeria to Senegal, Kuti unveils his pan-African cuisine at Strasbourg Saint-Denis, and it's a real treat. [Read more]
Suelo, the festive Spanish restaurant in the Golden Triangle
Spanish restaurant Suego opens its doors in September. On the program: Iberian specialties upstairs and creative cocktails in the speakeasy. [Read more]
Baan PhadThai, the Thai restaurant in Paris' 2nd arrondissement
Baan PhadThai, Bangkok's benchmark for traditional pad thai, has set up shop in Paris's Étienne Marcel district. We're off to discover this exotic new spot, which will take us back to Thailand for a meal, indoors or on a sunny terrace. [Read more]
Oté, street-food classics from Reunion Island
In a pop atmosphere of intense red, blue and yellow colors, Oté serves up classic Reunionese street-food dishes. [Read more]
MariMari, the street-food shop where you can discover Korean kimbap
MariMari is the street-food stall where you can discover kimbap, a cult Korean street food dish. [Read more]
Luangpra, a little Lao-Thai nugget in the neighbourhood
As tasty as it is affordable, the Luangpra restaurant, with its specialties at the crossroads of Thai and Laotian cuisine, deserves to be known by the inhabitants of rue Saint-Maur, but not only. [Read more]
BIGBANG IV: the Korean restaurant with cheesy dishes!
Sponsored - In a luxurious setting, the Korean restaurant BIGBANG IV offers you many cheesy dishes like tteobokki cheese 떡볶이, the must-try Korean Ramen Jjampong 짬뽕, and always Korean barbecues with finely marinated meat, for a gourmet immersion in Korea! [Read more]
Thiou, Apiradee Thirakomen's Thai restaurant back at the Norman hotel
Chef Apiradee Thirakomen installs Thiou, her iconic Thai restaurant from the 2000s, in the Hotel Norman, a stone's throw from Place de l'Etoile. [Read more]
Taco Mesa, chef Beatriz Gonzalez's authentic taco restaurant
Chef Beatriz Gonzalez has opened Taco Mesa, her taco restaurant in Paris. A long-awaited success story! [Read more]
Ayahuma, a stunning, friendly and (very) affordable Ecuadorian restaurant
Between Voltaire and Père Lachaise, a well-kept secret that local regulars pass on to each other: the Ayahuma restaurant. A (very) friendly, (very) tasty and (very) affordable address. A big yes. [Read more]
Sharma Ji, chef Manoj Sharma's Indian restaurant far from folklore
Chef Manoj Sharma has opened Sharma Ji, a far-from-folkloric Indian restaurant that honors his family recipes. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
