Another TikTok discovery led me to Waly Fay, and I'm glad it did. I was craving something bold and…read moreflavorful, and this spot delivered. The cuisine is West African with Caribbean influences, and it's located in the 10th arrondissement. The restaurant has a lively, energetic atmosphere. While I wouldn't describe the staff as particularly warm, it's clearly a very busy place. One server seemed to be handling my entire section--he seated me, took my order, and kept things moving. I started with the cod fish fritters, which were delicious, especially paired with the sauce they were served with. For my main course, I ordered the Daurade royale entière marinée (braised whole fish), accompanied by fragrant rice, and added a side of plantains. It was exactly what I was looking for--well-seasoned and satisfying. Food was delivered by bussers who barely paused long enough to be thanked, but again, that seems to come with the territory of such a high-volume restaurant. If you're in Paris and want something beyond traditional French fare, Waly Fay is definitely worth a visit.

The best meal we had in Paris came from Waly-Fay. It's a West African/Senegalese restaurant that…read morebrought some much needed flavor, spices, and seasoning to our trip. Our meals up to this point had been French heavy, and I don't want to use the word bland... but... We walked into the dimly lit industrial-chic interior, ready for our tastebuds to be stimulated again after a long day of seeing the sights and logging steps. We started with a bottle of red wine, that essentially replaced water on our trip, and ordered a small feast: soya skewers, alloco, cod fritters, 1/2 chicken with yassa sauce, jumbo shrimp creole, and the daurade royale (marinated sea bream). I normally highlight one dish as to keep these concise, but this entire meal genuinely blew us away. My girlfriend and I are still texting each other about it on the daily. The soya skewers were cooked perfectly medium rare, although I put way too much of that spicy sauce on my first one and it almost took me out. The alloco (plantains) had a perfectly crispy exterior with a soft and sweet interior, just like me. The cod fritters changed us, as they were actually our favorite thing we ordered. If you would have told me before the trip that the best chicken I had in Paris came from a West African restaurant, I would have laughed at you. But here we are. That Yassa sauce with it kicked a hole in the sky. That Jumbo Shrimp Creole was to DIE for, as these gargantuan shrimp came piping hot with this tangy creole sauce that was packed full of flavor. It also came with a HUGE side of white rice that was bangin. Some good white rice is so underappreciated. The daurade royale was a whole marinated seabream that had our taste buds dancing like a 1983 Michael Jackson. They were moonwalking everywhere. Everything in here was operating at a high level and this meal brought us back to homeostasis. It's wild that the 2 best meals I had in Paris were from a West African spot and a Japanese restaurant (Takara). I was so ignorant, as I had no idea Paris was such a melting pot for global cuisine, but that's why traveling is so great. You learn so much in such a short period of time. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Loved this place! I ate here everyday lol next time I have to try the chicken stew but the grilled…read morefish and jollof rice was amazing!! Great service they also have a hot bar like grab and go ! And it's tiny and cute inside. Definitely recommend if you're in Paris and want something good to eat!

Have you had an Whole Tilapia?…read more You may not know but Paris is becoming very international so you will find American, Chinese, Mexican and Nigerian food all over. So let's get into this cute restaurant called African Kitchen. @africankitchenparis Luckily on my solo trip I got the chance to meet some pretty cool guys @j0shy__ and @fitgabito . And after a long day walking around Montmartre, Josh introduced to this restaurant. I'm not gone lie I was pretty sketch at first because I was not really trying to eat African food But no shade this was the best food I had while I was in Paris. I will let you know the food just as good as the picture looks. everythang SLAPPED! Literally my African roots jumped out after tasting everything on that plate. This was my first time having a whole fried Tilapia. The flavor and seasonings *chefs kiss. And the jollof rice had just as much flavor! Y'all I don't even like plantons and I was smacking on them If you ever find yourself in Paris you have to check out African Kitchen! SWIPE LEFT TO MEET MY NEW FRIENDS #eeeats #restaurants #foodblogger #foodie #localfood #eats #foodporn #foodlover #memphisfood #foodie #review #Memphis #explorepage #memphis #blackfoodblogger #blackfoodie #Europe #Paris #ParisEats #Nigeria

We stopped in around 6pm on a Sunday for dinner. The place is tiny with room for about 5 tables. We…read moreordered the vegetarian combo (€18) each, which comes with 5-6 different all-vegan dishes, some salad, and a small side of injera. Each dish was pretty good, with the misir wot and the green beans being the highlights. Friendly service, with a little English spoken. Good spot.

The food and service were excellent. We are vegan and gluten intolerant so eating out is an…read moreadventure. Our needs were respected and handled well.

Figuring I wouldn't have an easy time finding West African cuisine back home, I sought out Moussa…read moreL'Africain. A stone's throw from Les Halles, this bustling bistro offers up a variety of West African staples: from the Cameroonian ndole (a saute of meat, greens, and veggies) to Senegalese yassa (meat braised in onion and lemon) to Malian mafe (meat and veggies in a peanut street), you won't go wrong. I stepped in during their happy hour and nabbed a half-priced tapa (aloko d'Ivoirienne: pieces of fried and caramelized banana...tasting like a sweeter version of maduros), a discounted local Gallian lager, and a plate of thieboudienne (a Senegalese dish of fish, tomato, cabbage, and other veggies over rice). The food was fantastic, though service was a bit on the slow side. Definitely recommended if you're in the area

We stopped in here for a drink after a busy day of sightseeing and cozied up to the bar for an…read moreAfrican beer. Boy, were we glad we did. Had such a lovely experience here because of these folks. Tried several beers. We didn't know Guinness was also made in Cameroon. It's fabulous! Stop in! So we returned later that evening for dinner. Delicious!! Try the chicken with Cameroon spices, plantains, and veggies or the braised beef from Mali. Our 9-year-old LOVED it, as did we!

Excellent Street food!!! Recommended by friends on our way…read moredown from Montmartre. The taco wraps with chicken, roasted vegs and tzatziki was incredible. A must stop if I'm the neighborhood

Our first night in Paris. Found this place desperate to have dinner for the family. Couldn't have…read morefound a better stop. Nice workers who worked with our basic French. We all 6 ordered, were so grateful to have healthy and fresh food and got to sit at the counter in the fresh air. We all 5 loved our food and the place. Highly reccommed this place. We'll go back here on our visit for sure.

Food: Fresh and full of flavor. Everything was seasoned so perfectly and the portion size was…read moregenerous. Service: Great. We didn't speak English but the folks working were friendly and provided us with English menus. Ambiance: Lively. The music and decor were fantastic. It was warm, welcoming, and fun!

The New Soul Food has a nice little chic and cozy restaurant with delicious food options for all…read more My mom and I first time in Paris and was recommended to come here by The Black Paris tour guide. The food was flavorful and tasty, and their chocolate mousse is to die for. The staff was friendly and very helpful with translating the menu in English. I would definitely go back before I leave Paris and I highly suggest stopping this restaurant for a bite to eat.

This place is awesome. We enjoyed all the food that we had here. Kind service. Drinks. Everything.read more

La viande était bonne et bien servie, et la salle aurait pu être sympathique si l'acceuil n'était…read morepas particulièrement désagréable. Le longuer du repas on est donné l'impression qu'on dérange. De plus, de mon côté, je préfère ne pas mettre le bouillon directement sur le couscous mais en reservoir sur la côté, or içi c"est servi avec la boullon déjà versé. En plus il y a un supplement de €4 si on veut plus de la semoule. C'est dommage parce qu'on s'y attendait à passer un bon moment suivant les autres critiques, mais on n'y retourne plus jamais. N'accepte pas la Carte Bleu!

Samaya is a fancy Lebanese restaurant located a short walk from the Bir Hakiem metro station near…read morethe Eiffel Tower. They have just about any Lebanese dish you could think of, except for sfiha (Lebanese flatbread with various toppings). After being seated I ordered a mixed skewer plate and kibbeh. Mixed Skewer Plate (18 euros) - This came with kafta kabob (spiced ground beef), boneless chicken kabob, lamb kabob, shirazi salad, eggplant, hummus, and some pita bread. Each of the grilled kabobs was so flavorful and juicy. My favorite was the juicy and flavorful kafta kabob. The shirazi salad was fresh while the hummus and eggplant dips were just middle of the road. The pita bread served here is the store bought variety. Kibbeh ($9) - I always enjoy these fried football shaped croquettes, and the ones here didn't disappoint in terms of taste and consistency. The outer shell is made of bulgur wheat while the inside consists of a spiced minced meat. Overall the food tasted great, however the size of everything here is about 30% less than what I would have expected. The kabobs are so much smaller as are the kibbeh compared to portions in the U.S.. Bottled water is about 6 euros, so be sure to ask for tap water instead. This place is on the pricier side, however it's a great place to get one's Lebanese fix. All the food served here is halal.

stuffed grape leaves, tabbouleh was wonderful! portions (for a Californian) were smaller, but still…read moretasteful! my wife's tourek was great, and despite the wait was worth it