If you want to get over jetlag fast, make Pierre Sang your first meal in Paris. We were exhausted when we showed up at 6:50, having arrived only a few hours earlier from LA. But I knew I had to try this place, and I liked that there weren't a hundred Yelp reviews about it (I have a theory on this; see below), but that it got some great ink (NY Times, Time Out, Paris Kitchen, Paris Mouth), and they don't take reservations. I also really liked the fact that the chef is Korean-French (ethnic Korean adopted by French parents). When we got there the doors were open, but they weren't ready for us--Pierre yelled to come back in 10 minutes. We came back in five, and there were already a few parties eagerly awaiting the eating extravaganza. When they let us in we got the perfect spot, at the end of the bar, right where Pierre Sang works his magic. I have to admit, I got a little star struck. Not because of the Top-Chef finalist thing. But watching PS in the kitchen, whether he's stirring, plating, or salting is like watching Serge Gainsbourg sing--the seeming effortlessness of it is just hot. The wait staff is warm and attentive from the start. They ask you if you have food allergies or restrictions. This is where I made the first mistake of the evening. I said I don't like "les abats" (innards, offal, whatever you call it). The second mistake was not taking pictures. For wine, they ask what you prefer. My husband wanted red throughout, and I like both. Each glass was 6 or 7 euro. For six glasses the total was 27 euro. I loved the Côtes du Rhône Petit Ours Brun. Forget everything you've heard about not getting butter with your bread in France. Usually that's true, but here they give a whole ramekin filled, and it's sprinkled with flaky sea-salt. This could be a satisfying meal--especially with the way they keep coming back with more rustic bread. 6 courses for 39 euros. The courses are smallish--but each one is prepared with such care and flair. Furthermore, the energy between the staff, the chef and the guests is playful, which adds to the experience. This might be the most engaging meal you ever have. The server will quiz you afterward. Then she'll tell you what you just ate. In our case, our mental capacity wasn't at its optimum so forgive me if I can't remember everything clearly. (I think this is why more people aren't writing about it on Yelp. Unless you took notes or pictures, you might not remember exactly what you ate.) Having said that, the emotions and sensations that accompanied each dish are something I will never forget. 1) Potatoes in a dreamy creme fraiche citrus sauce. Light and rich, tangy and creamy. Traditional and edgy. Totally titillating. I felt teased and tortured, yet safe. I wanted more, that's for sure. It's on. 2) This course is when I realized I fucked myself. My husband was given black pudding and mushrooms with fried terrine of foie gras. I, however, was given mushrooms on a bed of sauteed greens because of my so-called restrictions. Now, I felt regret, stupidity, and love for my husband for letting me try his black pudding and terrine. Mine was quite nice. His was other-worldly. I am an idiot. 3) I think this was tuna maybe even toro and fried pork belly. Fatty heaven. Still recovering from the regret of "the restrictions," I can't clearly remember what this was. By the end, I had cheered up. I also think it was at this point that PS offered us an extra cube of crispy pork belly. Recovered, with a lesson learned. 4) Roasted lamb with roots of some sort. I don't even like lamb. But the fresh herbs killed the gamey-ness, and the roots complemented the texture. I felt empowered, strong. I will never say I don't like something again. 5) A lovely slice of comte with hazelnut sauce. Comfort. 6) Mini pistachio cake, ice cream, a drizzle of some deliciousness. Refreshed and complete. It was around 9:30 when we left. They have a second seating at 9, but they don't rush you out. Our bill was 105 euro, about $140. By the end of our ten-day trip, despite not having been to every resto I'd bookmarked and salivated over (an ambitious 70), I wanted to come back here. We didn't because we were still full from the previous night's meal at Paul Bert. Whenever we return to Paris Pierre Sang will be the first place we visit. It's such a welcoming way to be ushered into Parisian life. And please, if you're one of those annoying people with childish restrictions, learn from my mistake, and just shut up. You won't be disappointed. read more

This restaurant more or less (okay just more!) represents everything I love in life. (Of course in addition to my soulmate, family, friends, childhood teddy bear...) The food - truly exceptional. You have no idea what you're going to eat but everything and anything they make will be basically the best of whatever it is you have ever had. The concept is simple - the executive chef team decides together what they will cook based on what they get at the market, and then adjust it based on any dietary constraints or preferences you have. To name a couple highlights for me - a pan-seared duck breast with miso sauce and a "perfect" egg cooked in a steam oven for 45 minutes at 65 degrees Celsius. (Now that's the "put an egg" on it mentality!) Note to the readers - picking favorite dishes in this case has to be a little like picking your favorite child. It's all pretty freaking great. The staff - is it weird to say they feel like my family? With the small capacity and counter seating, you're about three feet (actually three feet) from the all-star crew preparing your meal. And they treat you like family too! I saw none other than Pierre Sang cruising around, shaking people's hands, kissing babies (apparently this place is kid-friendly too) and the whole staff treats you throughout the evening like you have been welcomed into their home. The ambience - yeah, they cook an entire restaurant's meals on a four burner stovetop and assemble them on a counter the size of one found in a one bedroom condo. How to go there - as of recently, they take reservations (check the website). Alternatively, you can show up 30 minutes before they open and see if there is extra capacity. The counter seats about fourteen people total, and that's definitely where I recommend you sit. Don't try to pick out your own wine. Mariana and the sommelier staff are absolutely stellar. This little tip probably won't hold for long, but since the restaurant just started opening on Sundays, probably a little easier to get in that way as well. read more

Perfection, pretty much. A very simple set menu with a concentration on amazing flavors and seemingly simple, but expert, preparation. Great bonhomie foodie atmosphere. Get there at 6:30pm (it opens at 7pm) and you'll be at the front of the line (and there is a line). The menu changes, so what I had is probably not what you'll have, but here it is anyway: Octopus chopped and prepared in a creamy (but no cream!) cauliflower sauce. Delicious. Sliced salmon salted and cooked to a warmth somewhere between perfectly rare and medium (as if gently breathed upon by a dragon) served with a Korean-inspired red sauce (this was my favorite dish). A bed of tiny chops of lettuce underneath veal tar tar with the hint of sesame seed oil. Scrumptious. Perfectly (PERFECTLY) cooked chicken in a curry sauce. A slice of cheese with a small dollop of peanut butter. Raspberry sorbet. This place is a factory of perfection. read more

Fun, energetic, buzzy, busy, and delicious. French + Korean = délicieux

Came here for the 40 euro 6 course dinner and i am very satisfied! I was a bit nervous coming here because fusion can go really badly but the french and korean mix here was great. They serve you each course and then tell you after (in french) what it was. My french is horrible so I don't remember all the little details. Ps. they keep a fresh basket of sour dough bread on the table - major bonus points! Ok so heres the run down... 1st of all the waitress was a B because she never brought us bread and we had to ask for it. everyone around us had a basket as per usual. I personally think it is because I didn't speak french. who knows. 1st course - some butternut squash soup. Nothing crazy but it was good. I thought the portion for this was reallly small because legit its just soup. 2nd course - small crab bits and clams mixed together with mayo on top of some vegetable i don't know. A few veggie chips on the side (i wish this was just the whole plate haha). I didn't enjoy this course, and one of my clams was sandy inside. 3rd - this is where it starts to get interesting! So it was fish cheek and this was one of the most interesting dishes i have ever had. the fish was SOOOOOOO tender, SOO AMAZING. It was seasoned only lightly and I kept wondering if the fish was raw or not because the texture was so strange. It looked raw but I was not sure it tasted raw. Doesn't matter though because now I want to eat all the fish cheeks. Plus each cheek was about a quarter of the size of my palm. really wondering how big the fish must be! There were some random fruits on the side (mango?)and then a mystery green sauce that went so well with everything. 4th - ONGLET FOR THE WIN. ok. this was steak. a fantastic piece of onglet (the best I have ever had in this cut). It was a perfectttt medium rare served alongside a kimchi foam with kimchi on the bottom (too spicy for me). Then there was some spicy korean paste on the side which I wish they gave more of (we asked for the name of the sauce and will go buy it in a korean supermarket). ps this portion was surprisingly big- major points haha 5th - cheese. boringggggggg. this was a complete rip off. We came expecting a 6 course meal prepared in house and you serve cantal cheese? no thanks 6th - dessert. SO interesting. There was a coffee ice cream. some other werid sweet paste ( i think cararmel?) and then a CELERY foam with some random granola/nuts on the side. sounds so werid, but honestly mixed together it just worked so well. So while 50% of the meal didn't impress me. The other half was seriously interesting and delicioussss. I would be curious to come back and try lunch or come again at dinner when the menu is different. read more

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Paris is my home away from home and I associate it with my awakening to what it means to have a good meal. It means much more than the meal. It means defying the now almost universally prevalent "busy" way of life. It means paying attention to how one portion of a meal prepares the way for the next, enhancing the experience with natural, fresh ingredients thrown together in what can only be explained as a virtuosic piano concerto of casual, homemade cooking. I've seen some critics call it "vagabond cuisine" and there's some truth to that. At least, this is how it's felt more and more since I started frequenting rebellious, contradictory places like Frenchie and le Chateaubriand back in 2009. Heck, part of my reason for moving to London was to be close to Paris. Many of these aspects were present at Top Chef runner-up Pierre Sang's Oberkampf digs. My fiancée and I had a meal with some of our closest friends, a mix of expats, some of whom have for years now adopted Paris as their home. On the other end of the spectrum, one person at our table had never been to Paris. We were all pleased to be greeted by Mr. Sang and taken by a hostess to our table for ten. We were politely informed that we would have to leave for the second seating at 9; in the end we weren't kicked out until 9:45. We were never made to feel rushed. We were asked about any food allergies or restrictions and our general wine preferences for pairing and our six-course tasting menu began with just enough haste as to not clash with the floaty, dreamy Saturday we had been having. The weather had been perfect, warm for November, while it rained buckets on London. Admittedly, we were feeling pretty smug about our day when the first course arrived. Sadly, the oyster on a bed of fruit did not quite work, particularly since the last oyster I had had was at the incredible Cochon in New Orleans. That one was friend and doused in chili butter. A little crass for Mr. Sang's Franco-Korean fusion, perhaps, but a tough act to follow. Something closer to a mignonette might have been more successful, the table agreed. And we also agreed that the fish dishes, well, kind of disappointed. On a more positive note, the rest of the meal was fantastic. The pork loin was perfect, so tender I used my fork to cut morsels off. Loved the coconut lentils and Harissa sauce, though I am not totally sure that's what it was. The combination worked really beautifully. In terms of the wines, we liked the Ayala champagne to start off and then the magnum of natural wine but the table was divided over the Vouvray. The chenin blanc that was paired with the fish was unequivocally disliked but perhaps it was because of the strongly flavored, competing ingredients of the food. Overall probably wouldn't go back if I only had two nights of dinner in Paris (which we did since we were there for the weekend) but if I still lived there, I would definitely go back to try the spring and summer menus. read more

Pierre Sang's restaurant didn't quite live up to our hopes. I'm all for creative, quirky menus but I believe that balance in flavour mustn't be forgotten. Pierre Sang's tasting menu when I went in March 2015 had a Korean undertone to many of the dishes. That in itself isn't very exciting when you are Asian and 1) already eat a lot of Korean food and 2) you cook with Korean condiments regularly in your own kitchen. I think gochujang/kochijan (a Korean savory, fermented Korean condiment made from red chili, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans and salt) appeared in three of the tasting menu dishes!! Talk about repeating flavors!! It would have been acceptable had the dishes been delicious but they were just mediocre. I'm actually sad all over again as I write this review, as I feel like I wasted a dining opportunity in Paris on a sub par experience. On a positive, service was top notch and the venue was cool. Tips: Ask to be seated on the main (top floor). The lower basement dining room is like a dingy closet. read more

Completely awesome, incredible food and service. Definitely worth the wait. A price point below what is offered. Six course one of a kind meal for 39euro plus wine pairings. The staff was interested in us guessing the ingredients vs describing them. If you are a foodie this place is your dream come true. I will eat there every day I am in Paris if possible. That is saying something since I have been going to Paris for 30 years and I am often in Paris on saturday nights up to 3 times per month. This guy deserves a Michelin star if he doesnt already have one. Bravo for making French-Korean fusion healthy, delicious and affordable. read more

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This review is mostly for the cooking with the chef experience. My Amateur Chef training continues in Paris the fantastic chef @wallantime of @pierre_sang Pierre is a #michelinstar chef who owns three Korean French Fusion restaurants in Paris where you can enjoy a unique open kitchen 5 course (Secret menu) bar dining experience for only 35€. They don't disclose the ingredients beforehand. After you try, you guess and then tell you. My day began visiting a local farmers market to select the freshest ingredients of my choosing: I chose Scallop in the shell, whole Mackerel, leaks, fennel, zucchini, shallots, onions, and yellow beats. We made Zucchini purée, fresh yellow beat ribbons, scallop (remains) Au Jus with leak, fennel, onions and Amaretto, Buerre Blanc sauce with shallots, pan roasted Scallops and Mackerel. Once finished we both called upon our creative abilities to come up with our best plating. read more

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NICE FOOD! We went there on a Saturday for lunch, and at €25 for a 3-course meal, I think this is one of the best value-for-money restaurants I know in Paris :) It is a surprise chef's menu, but they ask you before starting if there is anything that you don't eat / don't like and adapt the dishes if needed. On the day we went, we has octopus as starter, amaaazing pigeon as main, and the most wonderful litchi-shizo dessert. Each plate is gorgeous (they really know how to make food look good) and quite subtle, with lots of uncommon veggies and spices. Everything was truly, truly delicious - including the bread and butter (I had to pace myself in order to NOT look like I had been starving myself for a week before coming here). Beware though, it can feel a bit hipster / arrogant - water costs €2.50, there are 4-5 different waiters for not that many customers the day we went, and the waiters kinda told us that the other Pierre Sang restaurant that will soon be opening next door would be a bit above our means - I don't think he realized that it could be an offensive way of saying that it would be more expensive. But the food is so good that you don't care! read more

Wonderful restaurant with a good and cozy atmosphere though still with a professional touch and a intense menu. When your there ask to sit in the bar. Would recommend this to anyone going Paris :) read more

Had a six course meal with my girlfriends here. We loved everything about this place. Service was excellent, food was amazing. I think it's the best bargain in town. Full house. Make your reservations. Definitely will be back. read more

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Just go there. You can read the rest of this review, but you're just wasting time that could have been spent eating a delicious meal. I was recently in Paris for business and my co-worker found Pierre Sang on yelp. We arrived as advised at 6:10 and were first in line when they opened at 6:30 on Saturday night. The line gets long enough so that everyone basically sits down at the same time, and then your 6 course meal (aka journey through paradise) begins. Every night is a new menu so it's not worth discussing specific plates. The chefs decide on the menu every day at 11, source the ingredients locally and then prepare it all live in front of you. The kitchen is no more than 80 square feet, but somehow they cram 6-7 people in there to make a delicious meal. They only ask you if you have any allergies and, if not, you're off to the races. The staff asks you to try and figure out the ingredients and in each course, there were at least 1-2 that I had never even heard of. The sommelier does a great job pairing champagne and wine glasses throughout the meal, so I wouldn't recommend getting a bottle. The price is very reasonable (less than 50 euro with drinks / person) and well worth it for the food and experience. The ambience is great too (music was spot on). Moral of the story: we did the 6 course meal Saturday night, and then were first in line for lunch the next morning. That's how good it was. read more

Pierre Sang - Small intimate kitchen and seating area. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I just dined here with my husband after 3 days of nothing but amazing dining in Paris. Pierre Sang's was not one of those amazing meals; unfortunately, it was by far the worst meal we had. The evening started off promising when we were seated without a reservation and moved to a window table when it was available. Before our 6 course tasting "surprise" menu, we were brought bread and delicious salted butter. That butter was the best part of the entire meal. There were many negatives, but to list a few: 1) the food just was not good. We were spoiled by great meals at other places in Paris, and ate great food in the 11th. This was not great food. The first course, maybe a gazpacho (not sure, never got a great explanation) was bland. A chicken dish with a chili paste was over salted. 2) the service was terrible. I'm not talking "it's just slow", I'm talking we had dirty silverware throughout the meal. We asked for refills of our drinks multiple times. We had to ask what was in each dish almost every time. 3) the price was the worst. When you dine in another city, you are bound to have a meal that's not on point. This meal wasn't just not on point; it was not good. And it was the most expensive meal we had. The owner was present tonight, but mainly to take photos with guests. I wish he'd have paid attention to his food and service. To sum up: at one point, when we still had 2 courses left, my husband and I contemplated just asking for the check and leaving without the rest of the meal. read more

I have had lunch here several times, and you can't beat the 25€ 3 course meal. You can choose from an Entree/Main/Cheese or Dessert. Being a sugar addict, I always go for dessert! Add a glass or two of wine for 5€ each, recommended by the waiter, and you have yourself a refreshing lunch. The only catch? Everything is a surprise! Which adds an element of fun to an otherwise normal lunch. It's quite fun to try and guess the ingredients while you're eating and then see how 'refined' your palate is at the end when the waiter comes. Plus, if you're like me and horrible at trying new foods, you will eat things that you would have NEVER ordered normally and love it. Or hate it, but that's the concept and at least you tried it? Best place to sit is at the bar so you can see all the action in the kitchen, and sometimes Pierre Sang himself. Go between 12 and 12.20pm to be sure to get a seat! read more

This was my first meal in Paris and my best! I had read about Pierre Sang in the NYTimes, where he was praised as one of Paris' wunderkund chefs. The meal lived up and exceeded my expectations. First off, the staff there is so warm and nice (which you don't always find towards Americans, in Paris). Pierre Sang was there overseeing everything, and was super friendly. Then of course, the food. Amazing, amazing, amazing. It's a prix fixe of 6 courses for 35 euros and everything was beautifully executed. You eat each dish first before they tell you what it is, and dinner quickly became a fun little guessing game to add to the experience. I highly recommend it! PS - they don't take reservations but I showed up just 10 minutes before the 7pm seating and was able to walk right in. read more

I liked this place. Interesting Asian twist on French food! 6 courses although one is cheese as one of the other reviews indicated, but that was okay for me. Their ingredients were some of the freshest I have tasted here. I like the experience this place offers as it is a total surprise to what you will be served! They do inquire about food allergies and so forth prior to the commencement of the meal! I really loved how all the ingredients used were nothing on their own but together made masterpieces. The service was good and in fact I always appreciate honesty. We were about to order another wine that was more expensive when the host suggested another comparable one at a much more reasonable cost. I just loved that and they will continue to have my business on my next trip here! read more

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Love the concept and story behind the chef. Went here with a friend who's friends with the chef, so we got to chat with Pierre for a bit-- very nice and humble man. We got the surprise menu and wine pairing- all were very nice. We've had lunch here before as well when they had their Korean rice bim on special- interesting mix of popcorn with rice and veggies. read more

Pierre Sang proposes an interesting offer: a low-cost tasting menu. 6 dishes for 40€. The idea is nice, I like the idea of proposing something extremely affordable but with a little bit more thinking into it, especially if we are speaking about asian fusion. I do suggest to ask them to eat downstair, it's much nicer and calm, rather than eating in front of the door where the space is tight and you'll end up with several people waiting for their tables behind your back! All in all it was a fairly decent meal, dishes were not exceptional nor refined, but for 2/3 of what I paid elsewhere at least the composition of them was not conceptually wrong. Sure a lot of things can be improved, and sincerely from a Korean-French fusion I do expect much more, but flavours are definitely there and skills displayed are at a good level. I don't want to be too mean with this place, but you know the kind of place where everything was just "fair" and you can definitely recognize some effort has been put into, but the whole things was just not that good to make it get to the upper level. A 3.5 stars experience that may get to a 4 on a better menu. read more

The food was great. We had the 6 plates for 39 euros. It's a blind menu, meaning they don't tell you what you're going to have until they bring your food out. They have decent wine and will pair it with the food. Wine sold separately of course. For 2 people we paid 116 euros for the dinner and 2 glasses of wine. Nice experience but not over the top to earn 5 stars. read more

Pierre Sang - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Had my birthday dinner here. I am 75% Korean so was really curious what "Korean-French fusion cuisine" would be like! The food didn't disappoint. Staff was friendly, without being too in your face. The only thing j would change about this place is maybe the lighting (the food pics came out looking horrible; but that's just me and my Instagram addiction) and the music (it's more of a "branché" place than an elegant, classical place so the music is like that too). I think it's pretty good value for what it is. Oh just one more thing- because they ask you to guess what you just had and then they give you explanations about each dish after you finish it, I noticed that my conversation with my partner would get broken off a bit. It's not the staff's fault but if you're looking to focus more on connecting and conversing with your dining companion, this might not be the perfect place. But if you want to focus on food served in front of you and the topic of food in general, then this is the place! read more

Pierre Sang - Pork belly with ssamjang (Korean miso), wasabi, some kind of prune? - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The experience of being served multiple courses in a nicer than corner bistro ambience warrants the price...I guess? It is Paris after all and if you want a good multi course meal, price would have doubled easy. Servers were nice enough but the food was just very bland and all proteins overcooked. Dollop of eggplant puree which accompanied my overcooked fish was so bitter...no clue why that flavor combination was supposed to work. We walked away disappointed. read more

Loved this place! Guillome was a wonderful host and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Paris. I would like to mention that the lunch experience can take up to 3 hrs which if pressed for time may not work for you and reservations are key. Within 1/2 an hour of being seated the place was packed and there is communal seating at times. This is definitely an experience you want to have while here. Priced reasonably, and executed perfectly I will definitely make sure the next time I'm back in Paris this place is on my list! read more

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I came here while on holiday based off of a recommendation from a friend, and it did not disappoint. In fact, it may have been one of our best meals in Paris. The space is cozy, but just enough room so you can relax and watch the chefs in action. Each course was meticulously prepared - not only did everything taste fresh and wonderful, but the food was plated beautifully. After each course, our waiter went to great lengths to casually explain how the dish was made. You could tell he took great joy in explaining each ingredient and making us guess what we ate! Pierre Sang himself even stopped by the table to ask how we were enjoying the meal. Not to mention value. We paid 48 euros for a full six course meal - you cannot find such quality and price in Paris. Truly a gem. I would recommend this to anyone! read more

Excellent food, if not haute cuisine. Pierre deserves a Michelin star! Very friendly and helpful staff, cheerful atmosphere and, needless to say, excellent food. Very good pricing, too. A temple and sanctum for food lovers! read more

It's a hefty bill but for a very fun and interesting and mostly delicious experience. The concept is a course meal in which the staff does not tell you what the dish is until after you've eaten it. They do ask you about any dietary restrictions or foods you do not enjoy in the beginning. I'd try to be quite thorough or maybe skip this place entirely if you are a picky eater. They have a lot of interesting flavors and ingredients! read more

Totally overrated! I don't understand the hype about this place, but we found it underwhelming at best. We had a six course menu that included shrimp, a white fish, foie grass, chicken breast, cheese and a dessert. Out of the six, we thought only the dessert was interesting. The service is spotty. It took them over 3 hours to serve the 6 dishes. The female waitress is totally useless!! What a waste of time and money. Two stars for Aurelio, one of the youngest waiters that was helpful and nice. read more

My wife and I took a trip to Paris last year (2014) and found this gem on a Sunday. If you are planning a trip to Paris, there are not a lot of places open on Sunday and we found this on a website about restaurants that are open on Sundays from our hotel room. P.S. stuck out to us as my wife was adopted from Korea, the same as Pierre. It was amazing! We got there just as they opened (we were the 2nd couple in, only due to arriving early and walking around Oberkampf) and were seated at the giant bar right in front of the (i believe) sioux chef, where he was preparing our food to be served. We both really enjoyed the surprise of each course (as there is no posted menu). We happened to be traveling during Thanksgiving, and it fell on our last night in Paris, so we decided we had such a terrific experience a few days earlier that we would go again. We had an equally exquisite time, and as it was a holiday, opted for a 4 glass wine pairing. Yes please and thank you. We are a little sad that this year we won't be there for Thanksgiving, but are already making plans to go back for next year! You can bet that we will be eating here again. read more

Strongly recommending everything. Amazing experience! A must every time when in Paris! French + Korean mix read more

Pierre Sang - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Really not sure what all the hype (and awesome Yelp reviews are about). Heard several people recommend Pierre Sang as a nice special dinner option, so my partner and I decided to make a reservation there for our anniversary. We had reservations at Verjus but cancelled them because of anxiety about the cost. This was probably a mistake. Pierre Sang was not egregiously bad, but our experience was not good. Each dish was either cold or lukewarm (but presumably intended to be served hot). There was too much emphasis on "foam" & a sweet/savory juxtaposition and not enough on nuanced flavor or non-gimmicky texture. FYI to anyone thinking of going -- maybe we're uptight, but 6-course tasting menus can be kind of stressful. At Pierre Sang, you have no say in what you're going to get, you don't know what it is until AFTER you've eaten it (knew this going in and wasn't necessarily a bad thing due to conversation topic of trying to guess), you don't know what the portion sizes will be, there is an endless supply of sourdough bread and butter available (which is excellent but doesn't actually "go" with any of the dishes except maybe the soup), and the dishes don't really have any continuity (butternut squash soup with pickled onion, breaded/fried pork, cold fish, foamed cheese, kimchi, and purple potato puree all appeared, amongst others). They also never wiped down the table between courses (despite 6 opportunities) so ours was covered in bread crumbs. We chose to sit downstairs and while the decor/ambiance are fine, I wouldn't say it has any character or style. The staff was friendly enough and I really don't want to throw any shade to a restaurant that seems to be popular-enough to be doing something right, but I wouldn't recommend it for a special night out (despite being ~50 euro/pp) - and I won't be back. read more

Great food, great experience. The price is now 39 euros for the 6 courses. We walked up and got a reservation for the next day - they had a couple seats left for the 7 pm seating (the second seating is at 9:30 pm). You can also make a reservation on the website which is in English and French. If you want a seat at the bar overlooking the kitchen, get there early because for the first seating they let people choose their seats based on what is available. read more

Went here for lunch with a friend. Absolutely fantastic. Each dish is unique and prepared to perfection. The chef is a genius and the staff couldn't be nicer. Will definitely return. read more

This is one of the best meals I've had during my one-week stay in Paris! We came in for lunch time and didn't have to wait and got seated right away next to the kitchen counter. The concept is unique where they serve you food without telling you what it is until after you eat it. Almost like a game. Per the chefs, they change the menu twice a day, everyday. The chefs at the kitchen appear extremely passionate about their work and when they're not cooking, I saw them making sketches of their dishes and writing ingredients and trying out different sauces. They have a true appreciation for their work and work everyday to hone their craft. All staff members spoke English and I had no issues with communication. Overall incredible meal and dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Quite simply, superb. It will be soon enough that a slew of Americans like myself discover this gem. And what a gem it is. The food is perfect on every level: Creativity, taste, presentation and value. The wine list is interesting and well priced and the service and atmosphere only enhance to the experience. At it's heart, this is a neighborhood restaurant where locals and local flavor come to dine on the finest Parisian cuisine and congregate after the kitchen has stopped serving. This is the true Paris experience we are all seeking, so I can only hope that the next time I dine here, on my next trip to my favorite city, the local flavor and flair are in tact. Whatever happens, though, this is a restaurant I hope to frequent for years to come. read more

Wow. This restaurant, for the food and the experience, is well worth the price. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the ambiance is cozy, and above all, the food is excellent. After each dish we were asked to guess what we had tasted, and were astounded by the answers- light as air mint creme made with zucchini, smoky prawns with mashed wasabi peas, an apricot thyme sorbet. I didn't have any wine myself, but my family said it was excellent. Overall, one of the best meals I've ever had- if you decide to dine here, you won't be disappointed. read more

We did the tasting menu and had such an amazing dinner. But one watchout: this is only for adventurous eaters looking to broaden their horizon. The unique aspect of the experience is that the staff keeps the ingredient in each course as a secret. You don't know what you're eating before you eat it! Honestly, we had so much fun trying to identify each ingredient and flavor in each course. And I really enjoyed some ingredients that I most likely would not have ordered on my own. read more

The food was visually beautiful, and the flavors spectacular. And the service is friendly and impecable. I was hungry, it was late at night, and not only were they cool and let me drop in close to closing time, but offered me a culinary experience I will never forget. Will be back for sure. read more

A 6-course degustation of French-Asian fusion dishes for €39. The very friendly English-speaking staff explain the ingredients of each dish only after you've finished it, making the evening a guessing game (Don't worry - the waiter will ask if you have dietary requirements). The restaurant has a very relaxed and casual feel, a great wine list, and a makes for an enjoyable evening. read more

6 secret courses in a prix fixe. Cramped but intimate. The servers guided us through the dishes. Great drink pairings suggested. On the pricey side but worth the experience. read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp, and I am so happy that I took the advice of other reviewers. This was easily the best meal I have ever eaten. It is a six course menu in which the courses are not disclosed until after they are served. At a cost of Eu 36 per person, you can't go wrong. For dinner, the restaurant opens at 19:00. Thankfully, we arrived at that time and were able to be seated in front of the chefs. Otherwise, they take reservations, which I understand are quite difficult to obtain. We saw many people being turned away as dinner takes about 2.5 hours. I cannot state enough how fresh and unique the food was. I will definitely go back here when returning to Paris! read more