O'Riz Blanc — Restaurant in Paris

We were there for the lunch. Despite the area, there were no Asian customer, which, in hindsight, says a lot. We had a bo-bun, Pad Thai, and Papaya salad. Bo-bun was ok, nothing exceptional. Papaya salad was a bit tasteless, though ingredients were fresh. And as for Pad Thai, it’s better than most of the Pad Thai I had in Paris, because many don’t even bother to use Tamarindo and just soy. However, it still didn’t have enough taste, and the chicken tasted like lever meat. Also, I’ve had numerous Pad Thai in Thailand but I’ve never had coriandre on it. I don’t think the cook knows the real Thai food.

As for the service, I asked the server if I need to wait for the tea to steep, but she just said “as you like”. Not the...

I'm currently living in an Airbnb in Belleville. I was looking for a Thai restaurant not too far away and I came across this place. The reviews looked great so thought I should enter. The staff were really nice, extremely warm and made an effort to talk to me. They understood my broken French and made sure that all my needs were met. I ordered chicken and pork spring rolls, two baos and a chicken noodle soup. Don't judge me, I was hungry. The food is amazing, it is honestly the best Thai food I've ever had. Don't take my word for it, just go to O'Riz Blanc and you'll instantly know what I'm...

The starters were enjoyable, but the main courses were a real letdown. The sauces were thin and watery, and both the pork and chicken dishes were made up of nearly one-third fat. The green curry was especially disappointing—completely lacking in spice, depth, and flavor, and more like a bland soup than a proper curry. When we brought this to the staff's attention, we were surprised to hear that not only was this considered a standard green curry, but that they weren’t even familiar with Asian cuisine. It was an unexpected response that didn’t inspire...