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Restaurants
(by David, Molloy)

  Two terms you must know when you talk about eating out that are specific to Paris:
           - Brasserie: That's Parisian for a bar that also serves real meals (it's called a "bar-restaurant" in the rest of France).
           - Traiteur: That's a place that sells cheap Asian food, to eat in or to go. You pay by the weight of the amount of food you get. ("traiteur" is caterer in the rest of France).

5^th Arrondissement

• Aup Ti Grec: 36, rue Mouffetard (Mº Censier-Daubenton or Place Monge)
  
  This crepe restaurant doesn't look impressive at all (an counter, a few stools and that's it), but the crepes made there (both sweet and salty) are some of the best I had in Paris, and some of the cheapest too (and nom the managers are not from Brittany but from Greece).
    D.

• Le Pot de Terre: 22, rue du Pot de Fer (Mº Place Monge)
  
  A restaurant in the Mouffetard neighborhood, how original! So, why do I advise this one in particular? Because this is so far the only place I found in Paris where you can eat amazing South-West French food (the best cuisine in the world, according to me) for a decent price.
  (it might not be the only place that has some in similar conditions, though. Trust me for keeping on looking)
  addendum: I came back this week (07/13/06) for the first time in a few months, and I must admit I was slightly disappointed by the food. It was still good, but not as good as it used to be. Is it because of the fact that in the summer, their customers are mostly foreigners that don't know anything about South-West Cuisine? Or is it because the eventual new cook is not that good? I shall enquiry much further and keep you informed.
  D.

• Tashi Delek: 4, rue des Fossés-St-Jacques (Mº Luxembourg (RER))
  
  I don't know much about Tibetan food (actually, I know nothing at all) but I loved the food there.
  D.

6^th Arrondissement

• Brasserie Fernand: 127, boulevard du Montparnasse (Mº Vavin)
  
  Let's start with the positive aspect; the service is not too bad for a Parisian Brasserie (where the infamous obnoxious French waiters rule). That is pretty much it. The food is not bad, but definitely overpriced for the place and the quality (I assume the proximity of such places as Closerie des Lilas, the Dome, and the Rotonde are the cause of that). The other thing, is that they have a history of ripping off American tourists in tricking them into believing that the service is not included and tipping is compulsory. I remind you people, service is ALWAYS included in French bars and restaurants (by law). This is not acceptable.
    D.

10^th Arrondissement

• Rue du Faubourg-St-Denis et le passage Brady (Mº Château d'eau and Strasbourg-St-Denis)
  
  This is not the fanciest area of Paris, but in these streets you'll find the cheapest restaurants in Paris! There, you can have a good lunch for 5€ (count between 5 and 10 for dinner). There are mostly Turkish and Indian restaurants, but also a few Asian, North African or even French ones. If you're on a budget, this is the place to eat out (and the food is good).
    D.

• Le Cadran du Faubourg: 79, rue du Faubourg-St-Denis (Mº Château d'eau)
  
  A Brasserie that doesn't look like anything special (I live nearly by and overlooked it for months), but the place has very cheap home-style food that is quite good. Also, and that's why I really like the place, the staff is really genuinely nice.
  D.

11^th Arrondissement

• L'Ami Pierre: 5, rue de la Main-d'Or (Mº Ledru-Rollin)
  
  Wine bar, with a nice atmosphere. I'd advise the charcuterie more than the other dishes that can be a little bland.
  M.

12^th Arrondissement

• Le Baron Rouge: place d'Aligre (Mº Ledru-Rollin)
  
  The infamous (for some) Baron Rouge is a wine bar with very cheap charcuterie, cheeses, oysters, etc.
  M.

• Chez Céleste: 18, rue de Cotte (Mº Ledru-Rollin)
  
  Cape Verde Restaurant, about 20 Euros for a dinner. Very good fish.
  M.

• L'Ébauchoir: 43-45, rue de Citeaux (Mº Faidherbe-Chaligny)
  
  This restaurant is a little bit pricy for some French food that is not exceptional at all. But, the desserts are to die for.
  M.

• Nithaya: 7, rue Crozatier (Mº Ledru-Rollin)
  
  Good Thai restaurant with decent prices. The food is very spicy though!
  M.

• Le Petit Porcheron: 3, rue de Prague (Mº Ledru-Rollin)
  
  Good cheap wines. The food is more expensive though.
  M.

• Le Square Trousseau: 1, rue Antoine-Vollon (Mº Ledru-Rollin)
  
  Quite pricy (40-50 Euros without drinks), but the quality goes according to.
  M.