The French like Menus

and by "Menu" I mean more food for a cheaper price. All over Paris, restaurants have a reasonable lunch/dinner option called a "Menu". For a cheaper price, restaurants offer an Entrée+Plat+Dessert (Appetizer, Entree, Dessert) or a combination of two. This fabulous idea, which I don't think the US has picked up on... or have they? I can't even think of an American equivalent off the top of my head. Not a buffet.... oh my gosh. someone help me out here.
In Saint Michel, the ethnic restaurants are flooded with Menus ranging from 10 euro to 15 euro. That's about $15-25. Not cheap, by our small town standards where ordering beef with your Japanese pan noodles at Noodles & Co. is a financial risk. Here, getting you an appetizer, an entree, and dessert for under $20 is quite the financial upgrade.
However, I can't be spending that kind of money every weekend night (although, doesn't mean that I don't...) when I'm on my own. However, it is something every Parisian tourist should try- you get to try a wide range of French food for a moins cher price. My belly and wallet like it too.

My Entree (or Plat in French).
This is just 1/3 of the entire meal!
Ow Karumba!

These photos are a bomb. urghhh

Me at "Le Chat Qui Peche"
which means "The cat who fishes".. I think.
Anyways, I'm eating Moules (again).
And that's just the appetizer.