EAT @ AYOTHAYA for the BEST Thai food in Paris. Period.

Address: 8 Rue Tiphaine

15eme Arrondissment

You will not leave without a takeaway order, I promise you this. I discovered Ayothaya thanks to my now husband, then friend Ken, who brought me here when I had just moved to Paris and was craving Asian food. I must say, he not only won over my tummy but my heart in the weeks to come. If you live in Paris or are visiting. You MUST stop by. This is the best Thai food in the city, extremely authentic and complete value for your money.

My favorites to order - 1) Som Tam Salad - you will have to request it with the blue crab, if you have the courage to handle the string flavor, I can't but I still have 1 bite each time coz i keep hoping to get past the strong flavor; 2) Crab fried rice - Oh my god the sweetness of the crab with the crispy rice just make this melt in your mouth dish, melt my heart; 3) Riz Croustillant - the lemon grass and the tanginess with tickly your senses; 4) Pork Neck - Ken's favorite - very fatty so you cannot order it a lot if you become a regular (wink!); 5) Pad Thai Chicken - this is what a Pad Thai should taste like man!; 6) The Crying Tiger Beef - another one of Ken's favorites - and this is just bursting with all the right flavors!

Ok that's it - I am going back asap!