Diep's Guidebook
Food scene / Bars
Julhes
56 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisGreat deli store with amazing cured meats and cheeses
Bonhomie
22 Rue d'EnghienDelicious Mediterranean food, great cocktails and wine
TAKA & VERMO - Artisans Fromagers
61bis Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisAmazing cheese shop
Amazing tasting menu! Recommended to book in advance
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Restaurant eels
27 Rue d'HautevilleAmazing tasting menu! Recommended to book in advance
French food by a Japanese chef - so good! Recommended to book a few weeks in advance.
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Abri
92 Rue du Faubourg PoissonnièreFrench food by a Japanese chef - so good! Recommended to book a few weeks in advance.
Delicious French bistrot, one of my favorites in Paris
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Le Pantruche
3 Rue Victor MasséDelicious French bistrot, one of my favorites in Paris
Urfa Durum
58 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisStreet food - Best Kurdish sandwiches in Paris
Da Graziella
43 Rue des Petites ÉcuriesGreat Napolitan pizza
Déviant
39 Rue des Petites ÉcuriesCool bar with great small dishes
Grand Café d'Athènes
74 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisCool Greek bistro
Libertino
44 Rue de ParadisGood and affordable Italian restaurant
Liuyishou Hotpot Paris
27 Rue d'EnghienVery good and cheap Chinese hotpot
Very cool Thai restaurant/bar (there’s a speak easy downstairs) with nice terrasse
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Bambou
23 Rue des JeuneursVery cool Thai restaurant/bar (there’s a speak easy downstairs) with nice terrasse
Gros
4 Cr des Petites ÉcuriesCute and tasty French bistro
Cool and affordable café/bar - you might come across some French celebrities here
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Chez Jeannette
47 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisCool and affordable café/bar - you might come across some French celebrities here
Very good gourmet burger (high quality ingredients)
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Paris New York
50 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisVery good gourmet burger (high quality ingredients)
Dumbo
14 Rue des Petites ÉcuriesMy personal favorite burger (smash burger)
Very good, stylish and affordable French brasserie
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Brasserie Dubillot
222 Rue Saint DenisVery good, stylish and affordable French brasserie
Neko Ramen Green
31 Rue de ParadisVegan ramen
Israeli food and drinks (try the mushroom pita)
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Miznon Grands Boulevards
3 Rue de la Grange BatelièreIsraeli food and drinks (try the mushroom pita)
Great and fun Moroccan restaurant (very good couscous and tagines)
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Le 404
69 Rue des GravilliersGreat and fun Moroccan restaurant (very good couscous and tagines)
Vivant
43 Rue des Petites ÉcuriesGreat fine dining experience
My favorite pad Thai (they also have a restaurant rue St Sauveur)
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Hana Bento Paradis
2 Rue de ParadisMy favorite pad Thai (they also have a restaurant rue St Sauveur)
Dante Restaurant
14 Rue de ParadisLovely place to share creative small dishes
Foodi Jia-Ba-Buay
2 Rue du NilGreat Taiwanese food and bento. Perfect for takeaway!
I recommend having a drink at the rooftop bar and enjoying a spectacular view
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Perruche
2 Rue du HavreI recommend having a drink at the rooftop bar and enjoying a spectacular view
Sette Pizza - Faubourg St-Denis
38 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisGreat pizza using special flour
Le Syndicat
51 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisHip cocktail bar
Afendi - Restaurant Libanais Paris
Excellent Lebanese food. Probably the best hummus in town!
Divine
Very cool cocktail bar
Petit Bao
Delicious Chinese food, great dumplings
ChoCho
Cool and gastronomic bistro, small dishes, good vibes
Restaurant Willette Café Troquet
21 Rue de TréviseModern bistro cuisine, cute and typical troquet
Brigade du Tigre
Delicious and modern Asian fusion
Faubourg Daimant
Vegan creative restaurant
Tekés
Israeli veggie food from famous chef, good vibes and festive
Tempête
Small plates and cocktails
Neighbourhoods
Rue du Château d'Eau
Rue du Château d'EauGreat street for shopping small designer brands
Canal Saint-Martin
Hip neighborhood along the canal
45RPM Le Marais
Walking around le Marais, one of the oldest district in Paris
Walking around this area of the quai de Seine on a sunny day is the most Parisian thing to do!
Invalides Bridge
Walking around this area of the quai de Seine on a sunny day is the most Parisian thing to do!
Sightseeing
Museum about history of Paris + lovely terrace to have a drink/coffee
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Carnavalet Museum
23 Rue de SévignéMuseum about history of Paris + lovely terrace to have a drink/coffee
Probably the most famous and renowned modern and contemporary art museum in Paris
The Centre Pompidou
Probably the most famous and renowned modern and contemporary art museum in Paris
The cities opera dating back to Napoleon - I recommend the guided tour so insightful!
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Palais Garnier
Place de l'OpéraThe cities opera dating back to Napoleon - I recommend the guided tour so insightful!
Jazz club
One of the best jazz clubs in Paris
New Morning
7/9 Rue des Petites ÉcuriesWine shop
nysa cavistes.
Wine shop
Bakery
Best bakery in the neighborhood, try the pain au chocolat
Julhès Paris - Fournil à pains
The best baguette in the neighborhood! For viennoiseries, I prefer Juhles.
Urban Bakery - Château d'eau
The best baguette in the neighborhood! For viennoiseries, I prefer Juhles.
Mamiche
32 Rue du Château d'EauAmazing bakery, try the babka
Amacebiso ngesixeko
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Walking is easy
Metro in Paris can be daunting experience! The good news is you can walk to most of the major sightseeing sites from my place ;)
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Watch out for bikes 🚴 and 🛴 scooters
They usually have their own interpretation of signs and lights ;) always be careful when you cross the streets in Paris.
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Biking is fun for experienced bikers
Velib is a very convenient way to get around - it’s the city’s public shared biking service and it’s super affordable! Remember to always check your bike before taking it (wheels, brakes, pedals)
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Watch out for your stuff while commuting
There are pickpockets everywhere and they know how to spot tourists! Keep your personal belongings close to you.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Don’t sign petitions and don’t gamble with strangers
People will ask you to sign petitions or play cards games on the street with them but it’s a scam - they’re just trying to rip you off.
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Restaurants
Like many busy cities, I recommend booking your restaurants in advance.