We first discovered this delightful surprise of a place on our first visit to Paris for our 10th…read morewedding anniversary. Some 24 years later, the ducks and pork roasts no longer hang in the window, as they do back home in and around San Francisco. But if you love authentic, delicious dim sum, along with some unexpected but equally enjoyable noodle dishes, brochettes, and even sushi, this is the place to be.
Pork buns. Chicken buns. Shrimp dumplings. Shu mai with pork or shrimp. They all have different names in French, but you can find and point at them in the window. Multiple dishes and delicacies (or "delices") by the piece or by weight. All pretty darn wonderful.
Ambiance? Not much, but you won't care once you start eating. Order at the counter from the friendly, multi-lingual servers, and find a seat. Or place your order to go and let the server know if you want it heated. Choose from a selection of beers and other beverages, be pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices, then taste a bit of New York, San Francisco, or Hong Kong, in the midst of one of the best neighborhoods in one of the world's best cities. Save the fine dining for another time and place, and enjoy great dim sum with just a soupçon of a Parisian twist!