Yup. Another person here who was traveling abroad and got Five Guys…read more To be fair, I had been on the road for almost two weeks and this was my first "American food." They did the brand proud and my burger was cooked well, with plenty of the toppings I requested (they use HP sauce instead of A1 sauce, BTW). The fries were seasoned a bit less than the US shops we've been in, but the quantity was about the same. You can order via the machine, so if your French is not awesome (or non-existent like mine), you don't have to worry. They do announce the order numbers in French, but will fall back to English if they get no takers and have confused people grouped around the pick up counter. For train station food, it was hard to beat.

After a night of celebrating the return of electricity to our hotel (complete with champagne, wine,…read moreand whiskey), not to mention the overwhelming joy of FINALLY getting out of Paris, we needed something way heavier than quiche and croissants. There was no telling when we'd be able to board our train due to the Customs strike, so we were looking for something that would "stick to the ribs", so to speak. This place fit the bill perfectly. It was located in the train station, not far from our gate. The service was prompt. The food was fast, fresh, and filling. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was just as good as the Five Guys back home in DC. Ditto for the fries. The chocolate banana milkshake I had was excellent! Best of all, that lunch lasted well through the 4+ hour long wait it took for us to finally get the hell out of France. I can only imagine how much worse things would have been if I were hungry.

The restaurant is right out of the train station, so assume it's pretty busy. We probably just…read moremissed the rush, because trashcans were full, tables weren't wiped down, and floors weren't swept. McDonald's was a quick fix stop for my family and I, after a long three hour train ride, i wanted my son to eat something a bit familiar before making it out to the hotel. I ordered the Royal with Cheese. Nothing special, the burger was dry and came with no temperature, as it was sitting out for a while waiting for someone to order it. The deluxe fries were good, kind of like steak fries for US with the cream sauce was legit. Bathroom wreaked of urine.

You know exactly what you're getting with this place. The order process is easy - choose what you…read morewant, order and pay on a screen. Within minutes your food is ready. Can eat in if you can find a seat (it's very busy inside so can feel a bit chaotic) or take away. Staff is friendly. No surprises and just what I wanted as I rushed to catch my train.

Maison du Kebab was between my hotel and Gare du Nord train station where I arrived a little…read moreearlier. This was my first meal in Paris and it wasn't French but it was convenient. This was actually two restaurants in one, selling Middle Eastern food, burgers, and chicken (under the name Chicken House). Ordering was done at the counter and the food was delivered to our table. It's a simple setup with basic tables and chairs and not much room to maneuver between them. I chose a grilled lamb kebab and my companion ordered a mixed chicken platter. The lamb was decent, although a little on the dry side. It had good flavour and included rice, fries, and a salad. The chicken platter consisted of a drumstick, thigh, a couple of battered strips, a few wings, and fries. Everything was fried and it all tasted the same. Bland. It definitely lacked some seasoning. This is not what I imagined my first meal in Paris to be but we chose it. At least it wasn't fast food. But almost.

I don't know if it was the fact that it had been like 10 hours since I had something to eat or the…read morefact that I was just happy that they were fast and not McDs at 11:30pm, but I thought the chicken sandwich was just fantastic. It had tons of chicken and it was very satisfying. Under different circumstances maybe 4 stars would have been too generous but I don't know. I'm glad Maison dKebab was good, close and open.

Beouf bourguignon in a pita...need I say more? Serious yum factor here. Plus it's on the…read moreUber-trendy Canal St Martin. I took mine to go as it was a quick walk back to my hotel. The tarte tatin was also tasty but much preferred just eating the apple bits outside of the pita. The pita didn't really work with the apples. But the apples were perfect!

This branch of Miznon is less hectic than its counterpart on rue des Ecouffes, but the food is…read morestill excellent. I had the beef bourguignon pita, which was incredibly tender and flavorful. The pita is soft and fresh. I topped it all off with all three available sauces (tahini, tomato, and green pepper, I think), and they all worked well together with the tender beef and soft pita. Take some time to prepare your last bite -- my pita had a good concentration of sauces soaked into it, and a bit of beef left, so my last bite was the perfect ratio of beef, soft pita, and sauce. Yum. The cauliflower here was a bit softer than the one we received at the other branch, and while I preferred it a little less cooked, it was still delicious, and we demolished it. We also got an order of falafel which came with four pieces, and various pickles and onions to eat it with. This is an excellent place to stop in for lunch if you're in the neighborhood. Even if you aren't, this is a short walk from République. I'd happily come back.

steak and frites was litt. My goddddddd…read more I know it's gone in the pic. That's how good it was.

Our one quick meal in Paris, at French gourmet burger chain Big Fernand, was actually pretty great…read more I had Le Big Fernand burger, which came with Tomme de Savoie cheese and oven-dried tomatoes. My wife and daughter enjoyed their burgers just as much. Small space inside but tables/service were nice.

Homer is known for their lobster rolls, but I was actually eyeing the Salmon Pastrami Sandwich! I…read morefound this shop during my stay in Paris and the sandwich really interested me since I love salmon. When I saw that they were only a 15 mins walk away from my hotel, I decided to make the trek over here for dinner. This location is in the Le Marais neighborhood, which is quite a lively area with plenty of intriguing restaurants. Everything on the menu looked pretty delicious, but I decided to stick with my original pick, the salmon pastrami sandwich. The salmon pastrami sandwich (15 euro) was very delicious, each bite was super satisfying. The sandwich includes pastrami style smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, and olive oil. If you love salmon, you'll certainly love this! Homer has a diner and fast food atmosphere with a concept and branding that is appealing. The prices are a little expensive, but I can confirm that the food was pretty good. If you're looking for a casual food experience while in Paris, give them a try!

Yad and his team are doing a fantastic job with Homer lobster. Being in the area we stopped by and…read moredid a quick order of classic lobster sandwich. The lobster is made to perfection and gels in so well with the bread along with the topping. Amazing taste and you definitely would want another one in case you just ordered one. The music inside is on point as well if you are one of those who lend their ears to old school rap!! Do stop by and give them a try. Promise you wouldn't regret your choice!!!

The best late night snack ever, actually with all the cheese you get in your crepe, it's a whole…read moremeal, and for very little money. He put in all kinds of different cheeses, not your pre-shredded junk you get in cheap places in the US. And the dessert crepe was tasty too. Check it out.

First thing I ate after getting to our Airbnb after getting lost in the subway and it really hit…read morethe spot. So good, in fact, that we returned the following day with friends and it was also a hit!

You order on a little clipboard picking out your meat (or fish) then deciding if you'd like…read morefries/veg and any sides and one sauce. I ordered the steak medium-rare and it came out rare but I actually think it was much better this way. The quality of meat is amazing. Getting raclette on the meat and fries is a must try! Vegetables were well seasoned. Fries were crunchy and fresh. There were quite a few take-out orders when I was there so I was impressed with the speed of the service. The prices are nice considering the quality and portions. The server even gave me an extra complimentary sauce for my steak! Ambiance of restaurant is nice and laid back. I would definitely return.

This restaurant has closed. The new establishment, a wine bar called La Bonbonnet, is in the space…read moreand is lovely! Check it out!

POUTINE!!!! I have been missing poutine since I moved to Europe and was pumped we were stopping…read morehere on our food tour. It was delicious, but I must lament that I was sad there was no squeaky cheese. The curds are an integral component. With that said, it was still very yummy. We tried three different kinds and my fav was the beef bourguignon poutine. Would gladly return to try their other offerings.

Being a poutine fan, when I heard that there was a poutine place in Paris, I knew that I had to go…read more Maison de la Poutine is tucked away in one of the small streets near Rue du Montmartre, in the very heart of the city. It's a small place, although with enough seats next door to the cashier to sit down and enjoy your meal. I ordered the original ("poutine Montréal") and was told to wait a few minutes for the cheese curds to melt a bit. Although I was starving, I was glad that I waited-- makes the food all the more appetizing! Taste was solid-- super hearty and generous portions of cheese curds. I did find that the gravy wasn't so hot, which unfortunately didn't melt the cheese curds too much. Cheese curds themselves had that right "squeeky" bite, which demonstrates good cheese curds. The fries were a bit unlike what I'd expected from other poutines I've tried (i.e. darker, not as crispy as others), but altogether a decent poutine in France. Service was efficient and friendly. Portions were well-enough for one person, so it's especially good if you come hungry! Worth checking out while in Paris. :)

One of my passion projects is paying my old friend Ronald McDonald a visit in different countries…read more I've been to a McDonalds in Vietnam, Japan, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, etc. We weren't planning to go during this Paris trip, but nothing other than Au Pied De Cochon was open late, and we hit that earlier. I'll spare you the details, but it really didn't inspire me. On our last night at 1:13am in Paris, the Golden Arches were there like a lighthouse in a storm. We walked in with a bottle of red wine, ordered a small feast on the little touch screen, and walked upstairs to take a seat. We got a 20 piece nuggets (obviously), a couple hamburgers, large fries, a McCrispy for the plot, and 2 Mcflurrys. I ask one question to you, my dear reader, is anything in life as consistent as a McDonalds 20 piece nuggets? They just don't miss. Between crisp bites of these golden nuggets dunked in a black pepper sauce that we don't have in the states, I got a little sentimental. Nothing has seen me in every stage of my life like a 20 piece nug has. They've been there for me between games of middle school basketball tournaments, they were there at my absolute lowest when my first girlfriend shattered my heart into a million pieces, and they were there in the bed of a truck in Palos Verdes when me and my homies were enjoying our last days in our hometown before heading off to our respective colleges. They've seen my professional career go from production to accounting to real estate brokerage to tech sales. They've seen me pick up and put down countless hobbies: basketball, guitar, writing, a kombucha company, drums, video production, a podcast, voice lessons, making food videos, etc. If everything else in life is changing, the 20 piece nuggets are always the same. They have seen every iteration of who I am as a man, and for that, I am grateful. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Tried their unique menu items here and it did not disappoint!…read more I recommend the CBO and the loaded fries. You can probably pass on the McDo. Try their curry sauce too!! So yummy and unique 60 cents per sauce. Macaron vanilla is so good!!