ma-shi-ta

The story

The Rue Mabillon address is the more polished of the two Paris Ma-shi-ta restaurants; its sibling near Porte d'Orléans in the 14th runs as a neighbourhood Korean bistro. Here the setting is elegant and contemporary, and the room is cozy yet spacious, which makes it work for a quiet dinner as well as a larger table. The kitchen aims for healthy, authentic Korean food and puts weight on choosing its produce, down to Charolais beef. Bibimbap and japchae are dependable choices, and maekjeok, marinated in doenjang, is a good introduction for anyone meeting it for the first time. The drinks list is broad enough to keep pace with the food, so it is worth looking at before settling on what to order.