Galanga par Monsieur George

This is a phenomenal place that everyone must experience. It was mine and my husband's first experience at a Michelin star restaurant and let me tell you, WOW! From start to end, every bite told its own flavorful story. Flavors we had never tried with textures and smells we'd never thought could possibly make sense together but somehow they do. Do not sleep on this place and if you're just "thinking about it", stop thinking and go there now! The atmosphere was classy but not pretentious, the servers were beyond amazing. Probably the best we've ever had. One of servers was Mike who knew how to explain each dish with fine detail and went above and beyond answering our questions and making sure our glasses were never empty. A huge congrats to the chef, the team, and this establishment. I'm sure they will be earning more stars in the future!! Merci pour tout et à bientôt!

A hidden gem inside the beautiful Monsieur George hotel. The atmosphere is elegant and luxurious, perfect for a special night out or a quiet, upscale escape. The food was absolutely delicious, with refined flavors and beautiful presentation. The staff were kind, attentive, and made the whole experience feel extra special. Thanks to chef Danigo & team! Highly recommend!

The quiet environment was a delight compared to the hustle and bustle of the outside. We liked the velvety feeling, however, the table legs are very uncomfortable and if you sit on the bench side, your feet are in an awkward position the whole time. The small window to the kitchen and constant congestion of staff around that window took the "magic" away. Also it didn't help that the same window served the bar food (I would've loved to try the fries though!). Also, the table next to us was used for the beverage bottles of everyone else and it just didn't feel very elegant. Food was mostly great. Could not eat the squab dish. Skin was not crispy and was very chewy. This might be a personal preference, but I am always excited for the food presentation of Micheline star restaurants, and I found the presentation here a bit on the safer side. Service was kind and friendly. Mike was great.

We were looking for a Michelin-starred restaurant open on a Saturday, and this one seemed like the best option. While the experience was fine, we expected more from a starred establishment. I would rate it as 3.5. Out of the four Michelin-starred restaurants we tried during our trip, this was the only one that didn’t fully meet our expectations. It was also the only one where the clientele was mostly non-local. The cuisine is a fusion of French and Asian influences, with flavors that can be surprising or unfamiliar. Some dishes were excellent, while others were quite average. The service felt impersonal, which is disappointing for a restaurant of this level. There were also many small details that, unfortunately, didn’t live up to the standards one expects from a Michelin-starred experience. The chef was not there which might explain the experience.

Every second of the experience was truly perfection from the moment we stepped through the door. The food was imaginative but without pushing things beyond the point of absurdity - each ingredient was able to shine, while still being elevated in a tasteful way. The service was impeccable and all of the staff were extremely friendly, professional but also welcoming and it didn’t feel like a stuffy experience. The decor is really stunning and doesn’t have too many tables. I would give more stars but it only allowed me to do five. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Galanga, Paris. This was a spontaneous second visit to this cosy one star restaurant in the wonderful “Monsieur George Hotel” in Rue Washington Paris. Finding the city at 2nd of May with 28 degrees warmer than the city of Athens which we have left in the morning, this spontaneous change of plan led to a wonderful culinary journey that well fit to the spectacular Suite we moved in for the next three nights. I love it when the single dish evolves while you eat it and the first “nice” grows into a “wow” with every bite you take. Time well spent, and a wonderful dinner accompanied by a fine and solid selection of French wines of the wine pairing we ordered with the 9 course menu. Monsieur Gorge and Galanga, you shouldn’t visit the one without taking advantage of the other. And if you spend a night in the hotel then don’t hesitate to go for the Junior Suite on the sixth floor. We were told Tom Cruise slept here once while he was in Paris, but having your Champagne on the cosy balcony while overviewing the city and facing Sacré Cœur in the distance and walking to the other side of the Suite to take a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower gives you the feeling that Tom Cruise at this moment would even more wish to be there than you wishing to meet him here. And one last word about the food, although I rarely focus on a specific dish. For me, after almost 3 years of living in Greece, cucumber is heavily related to Greek Salad or Tsatsiki. Finding it in the pre dessert with ice cream instead of tomato and feta or joghurt and garlic was a little of a surprise. For me it seemed impossible to find an angle for a nice photo and, let’s put it that way, the ice cream was perfect.

Top notch dining. Bravo to the culinary team for creating highly flavorful and inventive cuisine, not an easy task. All of our courses were served at the correct temperature and were very well presented. Service was world class as well, just enough attention was paid to our table without being overbearing, a tricky balance to strike. Lastly the wine pairings were well thought out and provided another element to enjoy the cuisine, just as they should. Great dining experience, they nailed it.

The food and service on New Years Eve was exceptional. Everyone made us feel welcome and Galanga was a haven in amongst the chaos of the Champs Elysees on NYE. We particularly loved our sommelier who paired wine perfectly for the incredible menu. If you’re looking for something special, then this is the place to go!