Chinese restaurants in Paris have come into their own. Near the Bourse, a Japanese chef infuses Chinese cuisine with elements of his own culture; in the 17th arrondissement, xiao long bao takes center stage; at the Peninsula, Peking duck is carved right before diners’ eyes during Saturday brunch. Here are five spots, perfect for everything from a quick meal to a festive dinner, complete with menus, hours, and prices.
Bund | One of the best Chinese restaurants, just a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange
Where? 24 Rue Feydeau, in the 2nd arrondissement, Bourse metro station (Line 3).
With a name borrowed from a neighborhood in Shanghai and a chef hailing from Yamaguchi, Japan, Bund throws diners off the scent right from the start. Ryuya Ono, who also runs Magma, reimagines popular classics here with tofu and house-made sauces, placing Bund among the most sophisticated Chinese restaurants in Paris’s Bourse district. There are no assigned dishes here; plates are placed in the center of the table and passed from one diner to the next.
The dining room at Bund, one of the best Chinese restaurants in Paris
Beef tartare with radishes and chili peppers from Bund, one of the best Chinese restaurants in Paris
We take turns sampling a variety of dishes, from pork wontons in star anise broth to sweet-and-sour grilled eel, and jiu zao-marinated langoustines (marinated in rice wine lees). Just two metro stops from the Opéra, this Chinese restaurant in Paris It’s just as well suited to a weekday lunch as it is to seven- or nine-course tasting menus. But what really sets Bund apart is its veal brain prepared Mapo Tofu-style—a reimagined take on a Sichuan classic.
Why do we make reservations? For a meal where as much thought has gone into the drinks as into the food, featuring cold tea infusions, “Shanghai Connection” made with six-year-old Chinese yellow wine, and champagnes by Emmanuel Brochet.
Bund
24 Rue Feydeau, Paris 2nd arrondissement
Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Weekday lunch menu for €29 or €35; tasting menus for €65 and €90
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Madame Fan | A gourmet Chinese restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe
Where? 18 Bayen Street, in the 17th arrondissement, Ternes metro station (Line 2).
A specialty of the Yangtze Delta, xiao long bao—steamed dumplings filled with broth—serves as the central theme here. Born in Nanjing, founder Yinhua Qiu has made it the signature dish of Madame Fan—formerly Fanfan, renamed in 2024 and featured in the Michelin Guide. You can order them with Iberian pork or truffles, seated beneath a glass roof that bathes the dining room in light, surrounded by marble tabletops and dragon-patterned rugs.
The dining room ©Madame Fan
The Dong Po Rou dish at the restaurant ©Madame Fan
In this Gourmet restaurant in Paris, Chef Anthony Zhang combines seasonal French ingredients with Chinese techniques. The duck breast is infused with Long Jing tea, and the crispy pigeon is served with a glossy skin. The most unexpected highlight, however, is the wine cellar—recognized by the Star Wine List guide—where more than 150 wines and sakes range from Georges Roumier Burgundies to Hakkaisan Snow Aged, a sake aged for three years under the snow.
Why do we make reservations? In the private dining room upstairs, where up to 12 guests gather around a table made of precious Balinese wood, beneath a “Vertigo” chandelier by Constance Guisset, to enjoy a shared tasting menu.
Ms. Fan
18 Bayen Street, Paris 17th arrondissement
Every day, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (last orders at 2:15 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.)
Weekday lunch menu starting at €32, Discovery menu at €49, Tasting menu at €85, corkage fee ranging from €25 to €80
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LiLi | The Cantonese Chinese restaurant at The Peninsula Paris
Where? 19 Avenue Kléber, in the 16th arrondissement, Kléber metro station (Line 6), on the ground floor of the Peninsula Paris.
Chinese opera sets and Haussmann-style architecture, in one of the Paris's luxury hotels. LiLi, a mischievous opera singer and avid traveler (a purely fictional character), lent her name to the Cantonese restaurant at the luxury hotel, where Chef Taklau Yuen—a master of Cantonese traditions—cooks alongside Executive Chef David Bizet. Peking duck and dim sum are served alongside Franco-Cantonese creations, such as the selection of «four-handed» dumplings conceived by the two chefs.
The dining room at LiLi restaurant in the hotel ©The Peninsula Paris
Dishes from the LiLi restaurant at the hotel ©The Peninsula Paris
On Saturday at noon, LiLi pulls out all the stops with an all-you-can-eat brunch featuring its signature dishes. Guests can watch as dim sum is prepared to order and Peking duck is carved, all to the sound of a traditional Chinese instrument, before stopping by the tea bar.
Why do we make reservations? For the lunch menu Tuesday through Friday, choose three courses from among appetizers, dim sum, main dishes, and desserts—all within one hour, clock-to-clock.
LiLi (The Peninsula Paris)
19 Avenue Kléber, Paris 16th arrondissement
Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (brunch on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Lunch menu for €68, Tuesday through Friday; brunch for €138 (€69 per child, non-alcoholic beverages included)
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Imperial Treasure | A Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant near the Champs-Élysées
Where? 44 Rue de Bassano, in the 8th arrondissement, near the George V metro station (Line 1), inside the La Clef Champs-Élysées hotel.
We start with the skin—thin and crispy—which is dipped in sugar before moving on to the meat, wrapped in wheat crepes. Aged for about 40 days and then carved at the table, Peking duck remains the signature dish of the only French location of a group founded in Singapore in 2004, with locations in eight cities, from Shanghai to London. Opened in 2019, it earned its first Michelin star in 2026.
The restaurant dining room ©Imperial Treasure
A dish from the restaurant ©Imperial Treasure
The rest of the menu draws on Huaiyang cuisine, for which the restaurant is known, featuring dishes such as «lion’s head»—braised pork meatballs with vegetables—and eel in brown sauce, which takes 40 minutes to prepare. On the seafood side, the fried Gillardeau oyster is served with Chinese Osciètre caviar, and the blue lobster is prepared however you like.
Why do we make reservations? The eight-course Imperial Signature menu, served for two or more people, features yellowtail yu sheng, silken tofu soup with dried scallops and Peking duck, followed by Yangzhou fried rice.
Imperial Treasure
44 Rue de Bassano, Paris 8th arrondissement
Tuesday through Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (3:00 p.m. on weekends) and from 6:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Six-course lunch menu for €86; Imperial Signature menu for €175 and Imperial Treasure menu for €258
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Steam Bar | A Chinese dim sum restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Where? 2 Rue du Sabot, in the 6th arrondissement, Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro station (Line 4).
Four hakao with jumbo shrimp, Thai basil, and a creamy sesame broth. Named “Black Pearl,” this dim sum embodies the spirit of the Steam Bar, where dumplings are handmade on-site and the fillings are bold and inventive. The “Hong Kong Streets” siumai combines pork, chicken, smoked scamorza, and sage, while the “Princess Pei Pei” steamed brioche pairs truffle purée with squid ink. All meats are sourced from France.
The restaurant dining room ©Steam Bar
Steamed scallops from the restaurant ©Steam Bar
From Monday through Friday at noon, the Steam Tower offers a single-order combo featuring an assortment of dim sum, miso-satay eggplant, and sticky rice cakes with shrimp. The cocktails follow the same concept, such as the Golden Hour—vodka infused with fresh turmeric and Timur berries—or In the Mood for Love, a non-alcoholic version made with jasmine tea and yuzu.
Why do we make reservations? To enjoy some dim sum with a Golden Hour in hand, any day of the week: Steam Bar is open for lunch and dinner, including Sundays.
Steam Bar
2 Rue du Sabot, Paris 6th arrondissement
Every day, for lunch and dinner
Steam Tower: €31 for lunch on weekdays; dim sum from €9 to €14 per serving
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