Named after its founder Gwilherm Tanguy, who gave up a career in La Défense to pursue the perfect…read moreCrêpe, a seat at 15 Rue de l'Échiquier is no easy feat, yet with a little persistence and planning Saturday found the small space full but welcoming just past 21h00.
Focused on Crêpes Salée "à l'ancienne," not to be confused with more commonly seen Galette, it is inside the white-tiled space with contrasting black tables that guests peruse a concise menu with prices that seem like an absolute bargain compared to the rest of Paris.
A native of Quistinic in Brittany, the use of certified Organic Buckwheat Flour from a family-owned mill assuring consistency, Tanguy's Crêpes emerge from a small kitchen with minimal wait time and pair nicely to a collection of Ciders sold by the glass or bottle.
Dining below a fresco, easy to miss for those with eyes turned to the plate, each Crêpe is exquisitely thin and Butter-crisped with fillings ranging from classic "Complète" to smoked Andouille de Guémené with Mead-confited Onions and Tomme de Priziac Cheese.
Ingredient-centric from start to finish, Bouton d'Or Butter offering richness whether opting for sweet or savory, Dessert might include Honey or Citrus but the best bet sees Buckwheat swapped for Organic Wheat Flour with more levity topped by Caramelized Apples, crumbled Sablé and Whipped Cream.