After travelling for approx. 27 hours, delirious from exhaustion and surprising Paris heat, I was so relieved to find Nico waiting patiently, looking out from his plant-lined kitchen window. He welcomed me with delicious Cambodian coffee and biscuits, and I immediately felt very comfortable.
As another review mentioned, this place does have soul, and is a visible labour of love with Nico fabricating most of what you can see. It's charming and quirky without trying too hard and creates a sanctuary from what can sometimes be the hectic "Paris-tourist" life. And, coupled with Nico's charming hospitality, it was perfect for a solo traveller like me. Within a very short amount of time, I felt more like a local than a tourist.
Although the place is cozy, you always feel like you have enough space, and the cool breeze that came through the open windows was perfect. Smooth jazz oozed from the radio and there is a big piano if you're into that. I'm not musical but it certainly helped with the whole experience feeling very "Parisian".
Aside from being an amazing chef (if you are lucky enough, he will whip you something up in the kitchen-bonus!), Nico is always great for a chat, and went above and beyond to make my Paris experience very memorable - Merci Nico! I had a lovely time here and I highly recommend this place.