Veggie fare in plein Paris
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La Victoire Suprême du Coeur, 41 rue des Bourdonnais, Paris 75001
Leave the crowded streets of Châtelet behind as you duck into this bite-sized vegetarian restaurant. The focus here is food for the soul, but don't let the Indian ashram vibe deter you. This chill eatery uses the freshest additive-free ingredients to prepare a wide variety of satisfying and original dishes. Relax to ambient music as you sip an authentic chai and flip through a dog-eared copy of the Bhagavad Gita from the small library. The menu features hearty grain- and vegetable-based specialties, as well as some classic meat dishes redone with a vegetarian twist. The succulent dessert selection proves healthy food can taste good, too. The staff is laid-back but prompt, and happy to answer any questions. In a city where lunch is dominated by steak and fries, this place offers a nice change of pace.
