La Chapelle, in the northeastern corner of the 18th near the Gare du Nord, has a strong South Asian dining presence with Indian, Sri Lankan, and Bengali restaurants along Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis and its side streets. Prices are among the most affordable in the arrondissement, and the cooking is community-driven rather than tourist-facing. If you want where to eat near the Gare du Nord for honest subcontinental food at fair prices, La Chapelle is the right direction to walk.