The best Chinese restaurants in Paris – Time Out Paris (2024)

The best Chinese restaurants in Paris – Time Out Paris (1)

From delicate Cantonese cooking to fiery Sichuan delights, these Chinese restaurants will more than satisfy your cravings

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Book ahead to celebrate the Year of the Monkey in one of our best Chinese restaurants this Chinese New Year (February 8). Paris has two main areas for Asian eating: Belleville and Chinatown in the 13th arrondissem*nt, where you can sample excellent Thai, Vietnamese and other South East Asian specialities.

Also check out our selection of Vietnamese restaurants in Paris – their Têt Nguyên Dán falls on the same day.

Our top four

Chez Ann
  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • price 2 of 4

Starting out as a Sichuan noodle restaurant on the Rue Mouffetard, the family-run Chez Ann has now opened up a second outlet on the Right Bank specialising in...

Trois Fois Plus de Piment
  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • price 2 of 4

You don’t mess about with the ultra-spicy cooking of the Chinese region of Sichuan, which is known principally for its ability to almost literally put fire in...

Mian Guan
  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • price 1 of 4

Despite its fairly uninspiring décor (the usual plastic orchids, fake leather chairs and wooden tables), Mian Guan definitely impresses when it comes to what’s...

Belleville

Au Poivre du Szechuan

Sichuan chilli is a fiery, lemony spice used in west China, Japan and Tibet, which has happily found its way to a laid-back, lime-green restaurant in...

Wen Zhou

The second Chinatown in Paris is in Belleville where, as in the 13th arrondissem*nt, it’s difficult to know where to get a good Chinese meal rather than....

Ravioli Chinois Nord-Est

Steamed or grilled, with pork and courgette, with prawns, peppers, beef and celery, chicken, dry tofu, black mushrooms or white cabbage – it’s hard...

Le Pacifique

The big blue ocean at Pacifique is actually an aquarium full of fish that feed the restaurant’s cooking pots. The old-fashioned décor is not...

13th arrondissem*nt

La Mer de Chine

Tucked away in an inconspicuous enclave of Paris's Chinese quarter, La Mer de Chine is an exception to the rule of heavy sauces and high salt content in many a...

Délices de Shandong

If there’s no shortage of Chinese restaurants in Paris, those dedicated to specific regions are few and far between. But this canteen with its red...

Li Ka Fo

If you’re lost and starving in Chinatown of a lunchtime, choosing from among the serried ranks of neon signs offering Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai or all...

Chez Van

With its grey paint and lime green plastic tablecloths, Chez Van is anything but ostentatious. Noodles thread their way through all the dishes: lamb stew,...

Other areas

Trois Fois Plus de Piment
  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • price 2 of 4

You don’t mess about with the ultra-spicy cooking of the Chinese region of Sichuan, which is known principally for its ability to almost literally put...

Chez Tonton
  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • price 2 of 4

If you don’t like sharing your food then you can forget all about Manchu cuisine. At Chez Tonton, a self-proclaimed authentic regional Chinese...

Shang Palace
  • 5 out of 5 stars

As the only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in France, Shang Palace certainly doesn’t disappoint with its subtle Asian décor (think marble...

L'Orient d'Or

For decades, Chinese restaurants in Paris have toned down their cuisine to suit delicate French palates, but lately this has been changing thanks to a handful...

Trois Fois Plus de Piment
  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • price 2 of 4

You don’t mess about with the ultra-spicy cooking of the Chinese region of Sichuan, which is known principally for its ability to almost literally put...

La Taverne de Zhao

You risk burnt fingers and tongues trying to get into your hotpot too soon at La Taverne de Zhao, with its wonderful casseroles full of bouillon, large...

For dim sum

Chez Ann
  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • price 2 of 4

Starting out as a Sichuan noodle restaurant on the Rue Mouffetard, the family-run Chez Ann has now opened up a second outlet on the Right Bank specialising in...

Mitsou

The deliciously vintage décor of Mitsou in the very chic 8th arrondissem*nt is the perfect backdrop for a dim sum session, with its turquoise walls hung...

Yoom

Neo-Cantonese restaurant Yoom serves only dim sum, but it’s more of a New York-style hangout than an echo of Hong Kong, with big wooden tables, artful...

Mum Dim Sum

To say that something is all the rage implies that it will have its moment in the sun and then disappear – which can’t be said of dim sum, whose...

Yoom (17th arrondissem*nt)
  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • price 3 of 4

It’s hard to miss the latest outpost of this popular Chinese dim sum restaurant on Rue des Dames, the fifth to open up in five years. Peek through the giant...

Ravioli Chinois Nord-Est
  • 3 out of 5 stars

  • price 1 of 4

Steamed or grilled, with pork and courgette, with prawns, peppers, beef and celery, chicken, dry tofu, black mushrooms or white cabbage – it’s hard to choose...

For savoury buns

Fun Délices

Enter this cosy Chinese-Japanese joint on the Rue des Rosiers, take a seat at the surprisingly long bar, and cop an eyeful of the weird and wonderful machines...

Wen Zhou

The second Chinatown in Paris is in Belleville where, as in the 13th arrondissem*nt, it’s difficult to know where to get a good Chinese meal rather than....

The best Chinese restaurants in Paris – Time Out Paris (2024)

FAQs

Where is a must to eat in Paris? ›

Best Paris restaurants in 2024
  • Le Clarence. Haute cuisine. Champs-Elysées. ...
  • Le Doyenné © Le Doyenné ...
  • Le Servan. Bistros. ...
  • Clamato. Seafood. ...
  • Restaurant Passerini. Restaurant Passerini. ...
  • Septime. French. ...
  • Les Enfants du Marché French. ...
  • Le Mermoz. © Ilya Food / Le Mermoz.
Feb 27, 2024

Does Paris have a Chinatown? ›

Like New York or Beijing, Paris is a cosmopolitan city. It is home to diverse cultural communities such as the famous Chinatown (quartier chinois). With a predominantly Asian population, this part of the 13th arrondissem*nt is home to large Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian communities.

Where do celebrities go to eat in Paris? ›

If you are more into movie stars than Michelin stars, this is for you!
  • L'Hôtel de L'Abbaye. The Hotel de l'Abbaye is a haven of tranquility, like few places in Paris. ...
  • L'Avenue. ...
  • Le Fouquet's. ...
  • Le Café Charlot. ...
  • La Casa Bini. ...
  • Le Pershing Hall.

What is the famous restaurant name in Paris? ›

La Tour d'Argent – historic restaurant in Paris that has a rating of one star from the Guide Michelin. Lapérouse – established in 1766, the restaurant was awarded the prestigious 3 Michelin stars between 1933 and 1968, although it was briefly 2 stars from 1949 to 1951.

What shouldn't you miss in Paris? ›

The Top Local Things To See and Do in Paris
  • Stravinsky Fountain, Church of Saint-Merri. Stravinsky Fountain. ...
  • Luxembourg Gardens. Luxembourg Gardens. ...
  • Bois de Vincennes. Woods of Vincennes. ...
  • Stroll Through Place des Vosges. Place des Vosges. ...
  • Play Petanque (Like Bocce Ball) Petanque. ...
  • Wander Through the Colonnes de Buren.
Nov 18, 2022

What are five rules for eating out at a restaurant in Paris? ›

Your piece of bread is kept on the table next to your plate, not on the plate.
  • Always Eat With Cutlery. The French consider it very impolite to eat with your fingers. ...
  • A Champagne Aperitif. ...
  • Slow Down. ...
  • The End. ...
  • "Garçon" Is Not The Name Of Your Server. ...
  • "L'addition, S'il Vous Plaît.

Where does Kim Kardashian eat in Paris? ›

Celebs like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid frequent the Parisian restaurant Ferdi. Over the years, the hole-in-the-wall eatery in Paris has become famous for its $17 cheeseburger.

Where does Gordon Ramsay eat in Paris? ›

Au Trianon, Versailles | Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

What is Gabriel's restaurant in Paris called? ›

In season one, Gabriel – one of Emily's love interests – is introduced as the chef at a French restaurant called Les Deux Compères, which he renames L'esprit de Gigi in season three. In real life, filming took place at an Italian restaurant called Terra Nera. Like the show, the real restaurant is bustling with diners.

What is the most old restaurant in Paris? ›

La Tour d'Argent (1582)

The iconic La Tour d'Argent has a history dating all the way back to 1582, making it the oldest restaurant in Paris. According to the restaurant's official history, La Tour d'Argent was opened in 1582 by a man named Rourteau.

What is the famous restaurant in the Paris station? ›

An iconic restaurant in Gare de Lyon, Le Train Bleu offers a majestic setting where the show takes place in the kitchen as well as the restaurant. Steeped in history, this establishment is filled with a distinctive and unique atmosphere where time and space fade away during an exceptional moment.

How do I choose a place to eat in Paris? ›

How to know a great restaurant when you see one according to a Parisian
  1. Choose somewhere that is tucked away in a small side street. ...
  2. It is unlikely to be on a street corner. ...
  3. Pick a place that doesn't open all day. ...
  4. Look for a printed menu. ...
  5. The menu shouldn't be too extensive.

What is the famous food in Paris? ›

Croissants, macarons, baguettes and croque-monsieurs: Paris's best culinary specialities!

Where to eat in Paris without breaking the bank? ›

  • Chez Aline. Chez Aline is a charming and cozy french cafe located in the middle of Paris. ...
  • 3. Cafe du Coin. Cafe du Coin is a French phrase that means “the corner cafe”. ...
  • L'Alsacien. Did you think pizza was Italian? ...
  • Chez Gladines ( Butte Aux Cailles) ...
  • Jah Jah by le Tricycle. ...
  • Le 217 brasserie restaurant.

What area to stay in Paris for the first time? ›

If it's your first trip to Paris and you want to immerse yourself in culture and see as many sights as possible, the best areas to stay in are the 1st, 8th and 7th arrondissem*nts.

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