Another TikTok discovery led me to Waly Fay, and I'm glad it did. I was craving something bold and…read moreflavorful, and this spot delivered. The cuisine is West African with Caribbean influences, and it's located in the 10th arrondissement. The restaurant has a lively, energetic atmosphere. While I wouldn't describe the staff as particularly warm, it's clearly a very busy place. One server seemed to be handling my entire section--he seated me, took my order, and kept things moving. I started with the cod fish fritters, which were delicious, especially paired with the sauce they were served with. For my main course, I ordered the Daurade royale entière marinée (braised whole fish), accompanied by fragrant rice, and added a side of plantains. It was exactly what I was looking for--well-seasoned and satisfying. Food was delivered by bussers who barely paused long enough to be thanked, but again, that seems to come with the territory of such a high-volume restaurant. If you're in Paris and want something beyond traditional French fare, Waly Fay is definitely worth a visit.

The best meal we had in Paris came from Waly-Fay. It's a West African/Senegalese restaurant that…read morebrought some much needed flavor, spices, and seasoning to our trip. Our meals up to this point had been French heavy, and I don't want to use the word bland... but... We walked into the dimly lit industrial-chic interior, ready for our tastebuds to be stimulated again after a long day of seeing the sights and logging steps. We started with a bottle of red wine, that essentially replaced water on our trip, and ordered a small feast: soya skewers, alloco, cod fritters, 1/2 chicken with yassa sauce, jumbo shrimp creole, and the daurade royale (marinated sea bream). I normally highlight one dish as to keep these concise, but this entire meal genuinely blew us away. My girlfriend and I are still texting each other about it on the daily. The soya skewers were cooked perfectly medium rare, although I put way too much of that spicy sauce on my first one and it almost took me out. The alloco (plantains) had a perfectly crispy exterior with a soft and sweet interior, just like me. The cod fritters changed us, as they were actually our favorite thing we ordered. If you would have told me before the trip that the best chicken I had in Paris came from a West African restaurant, I would have laughed at you. But here we are. That Yassa sauce with it kicked a hole in the sky. That Jumbo Shrimp Creole was to DIE for, as these gargantuan shrimp came piping hot with this tangy creole sauce that was packed full of flavor. It also came with a HUGE side of white rice that was bangin. Some good white rice is so underappreciated. The daurade royale was a whole marinated seabream that had our taste buds dancing like a 1983 Michael Jackson. They were moonwalking everywhere. Everything in here was operating at a high level and this meal brought us back to homeostasis. It's wild that the 2 best meals I had in Paris were from a West African spot and a Japanese restaurant (Takara). I was so ignorant, as I had no idea Paris was such a melting pot for global cuisine, but that's why traveling is so great. You learn so much in such a short period of time. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

I visited this restaurant with my family and we all enjoyed it. My daughter said it was the best…read morefood she had in two weeks in Europe. It was also good to see this section of Paris.

From the owner: Au son des tam-tams A la banane ivoirienne une chose est sûre : le dépaysement est au rendez-vous…read more La carte propose un grand choix de spécialités africaines, telles que le "Poulet Belle ivorienne" ou encore "le Poisson Aloco". Tous les vendredis un spectacle africain est proposé dans la cave du restaurant.

We stopped in around 6pm on a Sunday for dinner. The place is tiny with room for about 5 tables. We…read moreordered the vegetarian combo (€18) each, which comes with 5-6 different all-vegan dishes, some salad, and a small side of injera. Each dish was pretty good, with the misir wot and the green beans being the highlights. Friendly service, with a little English spoken. Good spot.

The food and service were excellent. We are vegan and gluten intolerant so eating out is an…read moreadventure. Our needs were respected and handled well.

I've eaten here at least a half dozen times for the following reasons…read more.. The owners are suuuuper sweet and can speak English to you especially if you're haggard, starving, and can no longer put together a sentence in French after a long day of work. Short walk from home! You eat with your hands! The food is spicy! REALLY SPICY! MUAH HAHAHAHAAAAAA! This message was sponsored by the Cayenne Committee to Pique Les Bouches Françaises.

My partner and I were totally charmed by the host and the food. It didn't matter that we'd never…read morehad Ethiopian food, the host recommended a sample of their popular plates. A couple of drinks and a low bill rounded this off as a great dinner out. Cannot recommend enough!

Excellent spot for Senegalese classics in Le Marais. The mafe can be made to fit different dietary…read morerestrictions, there are a handful of wine/drink options that pair well, and shaded outdoor seating for the summer days. It's absolutely worth a stop over the other trendier place sin Le Marais to support a great chef and local spot that continues to bring out high-quality and delicious food.

Had a wonderful meal here with colleagues last month. It's a tight space, but prices are reasonable…read moreand the food really is a taste of Dakar. Try it out!

Service is fast, waiters/owners are friendly, food is good (we got the couscous maison and the…read morecouscous w/ grilled lamb). Would go back.

From the owner: Parfums d'Afrique du Nord Ici la spécialité c'est le couscous, un couscous maison qui se décline à…read morel'infini (couscous végétarien, couscous agneau, couscous brochettes... à chacun ses préférences) dans la tradition d'une cuisine d'Afrique du Nord. De grands rideaux blancs, quelques photos de désert, le décor est tout empreint du monde berbère, l'atmosphère paisible et conviviale, l'accueil chaleureux et décontracté. Un anti-blues garanti.

Food: Fresh and full of flavor. Everything was seasoned so perfectly and the portion size was…read moregenerous. Service: Great. We didn't speak English but the folks working were friendly and provided us with English menus. Ambiance: Lively. The music and decor were fantastic. It was warm, welcoming, and fun!

The New Soul Food has a nice little chic and cozy restaurant with delicious food options for all…read more My mom and I first time in Paris and was recommended to come here by The Black Paris tour guide. The food was flavorful and tasty, and their chocolate mousse is to die for. The staff was friendly and very helpful with translating the menu in English. I would definitely go back before I leave Paris and I highly suggest stopping this restaurant for a bite to eat.

Service joyeux mais un peu mou. Saveurs aux rendez-vous. Prenez le menu!read more

Great food, very authentic, great service and a wonderful owner…read moreSitting area inside and outside

Outstanding! Intimate. Welcoming. Authentic. Great service! What a terrific culinary experience…read more The tagine was out of this world, imbued with the right amount of spice. The chicken couscous with raisins and chickpeas had fresh vegetables, gorgeous gilled meats, and additional spices to personalize the dish. The pepper/feta/balsamic appetizer was just delicious. This meal at Le Sirocco was hearty, healthy and topped off with a fresh orange & mint along with fresh mint tea. Look forward to our next visit!