Reviewed by Ruman
On a recent Netflix binge-watching session, I finally got round to watching Julie & Julia. The film is based on a New Yorker called Julie Powell (played by Amy Adams) who embarks on a mission to cook every single recipe (there are 524) from Julia Child’s famous French recipe book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ within a year. The story is intertwined with Julia Child’s (played by Meryl Streep) actual journey of mastering French cuisine. While I may not be able to master the art of French cooking, during this trip to Paris I embarked on a journey to master the art of eating as many French delicacies in Paris as I could. For the halal eater, the options are quite limited but I did get to try all of these must-eat foods.
One thing I knew I couldn’t leave Paris without trying was French onion soup. Many restaurants use beef stock to make this soup, so where better to try it than at Le Petit Gourmet – a halal French restaurant in the heart of Paris.
![Soup a l'oignon [€7]](https://halalgems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5086.jpg)
![Roast Beef [€14.90] - special of the day](https://halalgems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5089.jpg)

We ended the meal with a round of mint tea. I liked that it was served in a tray with a pot and cups similar to how it is served in North Africa. The owners of the restaurant are Algerian so I imagine that’s where the influence comes from. The tea was really good. It was the closest thing in taste to the tea I’ve had in cities like Marrakech.
![Mint Tea [€3.50]](https://halalgems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5079.jpg)
RATINGS
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Atmosphere/Decor: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
Halal Status: All meat served is halal. Alcohol is not available.
Address: 39 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
Nearest stations: Le Peletier
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About Ruman

Forever consumed by a mixture of wanderlust and FOMO, her interests include all things social media, travel, charity, photography and food.
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