This little family canteen gets away from clichéd cuisine and serves up inventive delicacies you won’t find on the take-away menu stuck to your fridge. Try the sautéed eels in soy sauce, or Wenzhou crepes filled with vegetables or pork. A great spot for a casual quick eat—you can quell your hunger pangs for less than €7.
18, rue au Maire, Paris 3. Mº Arts et Metiers. 01 42 74 05 09. Open 10am-10pm. Closed Sundays.