5 Must-Visit Restaurants that Serve Exotic Dishes

The heart of Paris may be considered a bit crowded; after all, it is home to 12 million people, but don't let the population count scare you. There are simply so many things to do in Paris, you will hardly notice that the city is in fact, crowded.

You will meet several kinds of people in Paris: some of them are blue-blooded Parisians who have been in Paris all there lives, and you might also meet immigrants from other countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Due to the diverse cultures that flock Paris, there has been a healthy amount of influential and cultural sharing in Paris, as you can see from the restaurants in the city.

While French restaurants do flood the city, there are several other restaurants in Paris that serve exotic food. If you're feeling adventurous, head down to these unique restaurants located in different districts across the city:

For Greek cuisine, go to the 5th arrondissement. In this area, you will find Mythos, a Greek cafe that serves delicious Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Their specialty includes the Moussaka which is made of eggplant and tomato. You might also want to check out La Taverne Grecque in 8 Rue de la Huchette. They serve both French and Greek cuisine.

For Asian cuisine, the best place to go to is at the 13th Arrondissement, specifically in rue de Tolbiac, Avenue de Choisy, rue Beaudricourt, and Avenue d'Ivry. You can find the following Asian restaurants in this area:

Restaurant Chine Massena
13, place de Venetie

Their specialty includes dimsum, noodle soup, and some seafood recipes.

Rouammit & Huong Lan
103 Avenue d'Ivry

They serve Thai cuisine and their specialty includes the Thai Sticky Rice.

For Jewish or Kosher meals, the best neighborhood to go to would be at the Marais in the 4th Arrondissement. For starters, visit L'As du Falafel in 34 Rue des Rosiers. They serve delicious falafel as well as other delicious Jewish meals. If you plan to go informal, order Kosher burgers from Micky's Deli in 23 Rue Des Rosiers.

There are still so many exotic restaurants in Paris and the best way to find them would be to spend your time walking around, seeing as many sights as you can and interacting with the locals, expatriates, and immigrants.