BAANBECK — Restaurant in Paris

A Conde Naste traveller recommendation brought us here.

The decor is superb with the the ratan / teek bar stools being a stand out in terms of furniture.

We ordered the Pad Thai, the shredded chicken, the grilled beef, the jasmine rice and for dessert had the mango / coconut pudding and a fresh fruit platter. The flat noodles in the Pad Thai held the flavour so well - a perfect blend of sweet, salt and umami. The grilled beef was delicious. The shredded chicken however, although, looked beautiful with the white of the chicken contrasting the pomegranate, didn’t pack much flavour. The desserts were amazing and kept simple with fruit platter that had pineapple, mango, papaya and dragon fruit and the mango coconut pudding was light and refreshing.

All the wine is “bio” which isn’t my favourite but it’s a nice thoughtful touch. We had the “super pink” rose. It drank well at first but over time the flavour became too much but overall still a good choice.

The service is lovely: the staff could not be friendlier.

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Amazing Thai food is a really cool and unique atmosphere. I had the green mango salad and pork dish. Thought the flavors were excellent for salad and loved that it was actually spicy which can sometimes be harder to find in Europe in my experience. The mango itself could have been a little more firmer and crunchy but I still highly recommend the dish. The addition of tomatoes and dragon fruit was delicious and so fresh. Thought the pork and rice were also good but different than what I was expecting. The pork was like ground beef texture. Portion sizes were large and prices were reasonable. Presentation was also good. I really liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. The decor includes lots of plants and there are also some interesting surprises and talking pieces. With the modern zen vibe I think this would be a good date night restaurant. Looking forward to going back and trying...

What an amazing discovery ! First, the food : It is absolutely amazing. Every dish is carefully prepared, and everything taste delicious. The menu goes from typical dishes like pad Thai to more original ones like green curry with vegetables or red curry with fish. Some are vegan option and are really welcome. Then, the drinks : the wine selection of the wine bar is well curated and made us discover some French natural wines (especially a natural rosé), very tasty and that blended perfectly with our dishes. Last but not least, the staff : the owner is delightful, very welcoming. And the whole staff was always present when we needed them, very lovely.

To sum up : I really recommend this place whether it’s to have lunch or dinner in a small group, or to gather with friends. I’ll definitely go back soon !

Thanks to everyone for the great...