Hi, Shantihhh Been lurking here for ages... Apart from the many North African restaurants, a good spot in Paris is the Rue de Belleville. Many Asian restaurants. In particular a very good Laotian one where the food is HOT. (Hopefully it's still open, it was last year). For hot (and weird) titbits, try the African shops in Chateau-Rouge. For unusual Asian supplies, Tang Freres in Rue d'Ivry is hard to beat. Hoping this is of some help, All the best for your trip, Rose-Marie