Ginger - Paris

Yes, Paris is full of great eating experiences, but this is something a bit different, and one of the pleasantest rooms, tastiest dinners, and most accommodatin... read more Yes, Paris is full of great eating experiences, but this is something a bit different, and one of the pleasantest rooms, tastiest dinners, and most accommodating staffs I've encountered here in years. Not traditional Thai; sophisticated variations on south-Asian flavors. We split a vegan feast, with three different noodle dishes, perfect vegetable tempura, salad; and for me, a sea bass dish that was one of the most delicious crudo plates I've had anywhere. Desserts were perfect: a coconut tapioca plate w mango, a rose-scented panna cotta with litchis, complemented the dinner precisely. Wanted to try just about everything else on the menu, too. Staff were very helpful in suggesting which dishes could be prepared without fish sauce for vegetarians and vegans (and very sensitive in alternating French and English for members of one party).What a satisfying experience. As you can see from the pictures, it's an unusually lovely room (outside seating is available, too). Very busy at lunch. Come for dinner, time it right, and you can dine after an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo (which is open til midnight in summer), and come out in time to watch the Tour Eiffel twinkling from the Trocadéro nearby.

The food was sublime. Delicious with unexpectedly subtle flavors. Wish I had time to go back. I got the beef with onions which looked simple but tasked exceptio... read more The food was sublime. Delicious with unexpectedly subtle flavors. Wish I had time to go back. I got the beef with onions which looked simple but tasked exceptional. My husband got the spice soup which came in a giant bowl and they added boiling water right at the table so all the vegetables were ever so lightly cooked. Just superb.

I had reserved in advance and they had not taken notice of my comment on my allergies, then when seated it took the waitress a good 15min to come back and tell... read more I had reserved in advance and they had not taken notice of my comment on my allergies, then when seated it took the waitress a good 15min to come back and tell me what could be done. Well actually nothing could be done. 80% of the menu was suddenly out of reach, including the coconut milk soup - funny as one would think you would not need cow milk if there was coconut milk... She then tells me how most of the food is actually prepared beforehand so nothing could be adjusted to my needs. Btw steamed shrimps are not simply steamed shrimps they are dim sums and not made from rice flour but from wheat flour.

Went here for dinner with a friend and the decor is very hip and modern, we were there around 7:30 (very early!) and when we left around 10 it was packed. I was... read more Went here for dinner with a friend and the decor is very hip and modern, we were there around 7:30 (very early!) and when we left around 10 it was packed. I was a bit disappointed by the food, and while they only had 3 people working the restaurant the service was great. Had the tuna tartar as a starter (great!) and the sauteed beef with onion for the main course, which was okay. Finished with the chocolate ice cream with a crumble, but barely any crumble to speak of. The restaurant is very close to the hotel of Georve V, and it was fashion week so there were a lot of pretty people there. I am not sure that I would eat there again, but it was a good experience. Hint: Book with Lafourchette for a discount, it is pretty expensive so the reduction is nice to have.

Amazing food and service in super setting. Stunning flavours with a chic atmosphere. Paris meets Asia. We will be back again. read more Amazing food and service in super setting. Stunning flavours with a chic atmosphere. Paris meets Asia. We will be back again.