One if the best Chinese restaurants I've been to - not just the best you can find in Paris, but the…read morebest anywhere. We wandered into this restaurant waiting for the Banh Mi place to open next door (go here after to get a sandwich for later!). The food is very authentic - made with only key ingredients; nothing trivial added to fancy up the dish. The eggplant with minced pork and mustard greens is a must!

French and Mandarin Chinese spoken here only. Friendly enough. We had their savory pork and…read moreveggie pork buns for breakfast. Very busy place located in an alley. Close to Arts et Metiers metro station. Looked like they had a very robust steam table selection of dishes, but when we got there late one evening, it was all gone. Not sure what happened. Not many tables either.

Had it not been for a local friend from China dragging me here, it would have been easy to dismiss…read moreLe Celeste Gourmand as a faux-Chinese restaurant in a trendy district meant for non-Chinese tastebuds, let alone Parisian ones. My friend, a Parisian in his own right of nearly a decade, hails from the Hunan province in China where topics of Mao Zedong, tall mountains, and supposedly the spiciest regional cuisine in the country exist. His claims of Le Celeste Gourmand's ability to replicate the Hunan spice was questionable in my mind, but I soon learned to his palate was a far better judge than I. And just like all things life - one should never judge a book by it's cover, as the place was packed with virtually all Chinese clientele. Some might be tourists, but I gathered a majority of them were Chinese locals living in Paris, all with a hankering for something that reminded them of home and while enjoying regional flavor in a city not known for it's distinct choices in Chinese cuisine. The restaurant feels like a small cafe, with little space and simple decor. Just like all small restaurants in Europe, they manage to deceivingly fit large groups of people with creative uses of combining tables and maximizing round tables. My group of 18 was able to fit semi-comfortably in the space, which is never easy at any establishment. And in the end, my friend was right. The food was of high caliber and the spiciness from the culmination of it all had many of my dining companions panting after every bite. Hunan specialties of Kou Shui Ji (Mouthwatering Chicken), Mapo Tofu, Xian Chao La Zhu Mo (Fresh Spicy Ground Pork), Sauteed Bok Choy, and Qie Sha Zhu Ruo (Eggplant and Pork) were sensational, with plenty of spice to boot. Non-spiceheads beware, be sure to ask the wait staff for their recommendations. Though the final tally of the bill felt a bit pricey for Chinese food, I'm quickly reminded that there aren't too many restaurants like this in these parts and I'm in Paris after all. The Euro's ability to trump the US dollar and the Chinese RenMinBi was somewhat painfully felt when all was said and done. Each dish was hovering somewhere between 9-16 Euros, which for European standards, I imagine is reasonable. But the question begs, is this place worth trying again? Oui and Oui. Le Celeste Gourmand is further proof quality Asian food doesn't have be had in the Quarter Chinois, but more importantly represents a side of China that is often overlooked and under appreciated. I am willing to bet Mao himself would've given this place a thumbs up.

I will base this review solely on the food, for I was rather unhappy with a payment mishap that…read moremade our meal much more stressful. Just a note, they don't accept any type of credit... The food was great and out before us within 5 minutes if ordering it. I have forgotten the names of the dishes, but there was one of mushrooms, of tofu, of tripe, and of frog legs. The dish with mushrooms was delightful and brought out in a pot that was over a small fire (frog legs were brought out in the same manner). The tofu was tasty and soothingly smooth compared to the frog legs and tripe. The frog legs were a bit on the spicy and pretty tasty. The tripe, however, was made with painful spice. I could barely eat it although it was well cooked and seasoned. A warning about the spice: THE OTHER REVIEWS WEREN'T JOKING! The tripe was insanely spicy. In some respects it was almost as spicy as eating a raw thai pepper, or at least the spice of a raw jalapeño x 1.5. After the first bite I drank two glasses of water before cooling down. Overall, the meal was enjoyable, but one dish was a bit too spicy. I recommend as long as you have a good method of pay, especially if you're a tourist!

Got off one stop early to explore and see what was available for dinner and happy I did. Started…read morewith the Shanghai dumplings, pork and Bok Choi plus the seafood soup. The soup had just the right amount of spicy with plenty of shrimp, scallops and vegetables. The dumplings were tasty and added a dash of hot sauce to bring out the flavor. For the entree we had monkfish with basil and black mushrooms with bamboo. The flavor was nice on the monkfish and the sauce did not overpower the flavor. And how can you go wrong with mushrooms, carrots and bamboo in a brown sauce. The staff were very accommodating and brought us the menu in English. Definitely with the stop in if you are nearby.

The food is good. But this Chinese restaurant is very expensive. You have to pay extra for rice and…read morenoodles. So you actually just get a plate with meat. And if you see the prices you would expect some rice at least. There are a lot of frog dishes on the menu!

We stayed at the Hilton Paris Opera and went here for lunch since it's a short walk away. Both my…read morehusband and i ordered the lunch special: Sauteed noodles. I ordered mine with chicken and my husband ordered his with beef. I was expecting a Sichuan noodle flavor instead i got chicken low mein and my husband got what tastes like beef chow fun. I was disappointed that these were not sichuan noodles and it wasn't indicated anywhere on the restaurant that would be the case since all the dishes in the main menu were Sichanese. The food was still tasty though and the portions quite large. The service was pretty good too.

In this small and unassuming alley, you can find several Chinese restaurants but this one is the…read moreabsolute best Sichuan you can find in Paris. In fact, my Chinese friend claims that it is even better than the food in China. The portions are massive (no kidding) so order with great care. Everything was delicious beyond belief but I particularly enjoyed the eggplants (perfectly cooked and flavors spot on) and the dumplings.

I've been eating here everyday since last week, totally addicted. The place is small but clean. The…read moregirl works there is the chef, the waitress, the cashier and the owner! If you are a picky gourmet like me who only wants the food with LOVE, this is the place you really need to try; if you like authentic Chinese food and you're fed up with those "traiteur", then you should come. As for the menu, not too many choices, but everything is delicious, cause I've tried them all.

A hidden gem if there ever was one. A little bit forgotten,…read morebut great authentic chinese food, freshly prepared (forget all you know about the so common mediocre chinese take-outs so abundant in Paris). . There are raviolis in two forms - fried and in a soup. The soup has kind of unique taste - spicy and a little sour. very good The fried ravioli are just superb. and also - an unbelievable bargain (about 7.5 Euros for a giant soup with ravioli) Don't let this place disappear.

Trusted yelp reviewers after other Asian food consumed in the 13th district was a disappointment…read moreand once again, yelp did not disappoint. I typically evaluate the cuisine before trying by the crowds within the place and while neighboring restaurants, cafes, and eateries were pretty empty, this place was consistently full. Nice dumplings though I'll try sautéed next time. The noodles were great though and finally got my fill of proper Chinese food with flavor. So if you are in need of decent Asian food in the 13th, stop by this place.

1. If you want FROZEN dumplings (raviolis), here is what you can expect out of…read more 2. I see the business owner was very efficient with delivery orders so you will likely receive your deliveries on time if order from here. 3. Because the business owner was very attentive with the delivery orders rather than dining in patrons, the food might be cold when it's sent to your tables. 4. Expect the portion to be much smaller than pictured.

Service was excellent and the food was good but all dishes were small portioned. I would go if I…read moreneed a decent place to eat but the place is overpriced for the quality of food. The place is super quiet and private.

Wonderful Chinese spot in Paris--always make a point of visiting. The ambience is refined and the…read moredishes are well crafted and complex. I highly recommend the soups, particularly wanton and hot and sour, as well as the Taiwanese Chicken. The service is professional and friendly, and the waiter was more than willing to aid those in our party who don't speak French. A wonderful dining experience.

This little street called rue de budapest is full of Chinese restaurants. If you are a Chinese…read moretourist, shopping at Galeries Lafayette and wanting some true Chinese food, this is the street you would go on, and this restaurant would be a good choice. Good for me and bad for the Chinese tourists that this street is pretty hidden and no one would notice it unless they are in the know. Delices de Qindao is one of the older restaurants on the street and one of the better ones. My friend comes here all the time, and following her lead, we had some mixed steamed dumplings (different flavours on one plate), sweet and sour soup, and the best yet...braised pig's feet on rice! Seriously, if you are looking for some good and true asian food, this is the place. It's small, it's crowded, and the food is tried and true.

Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had, anywhere. The place is tiny and so filled to the…read moregills; you will likely sit with strangers, so don't be alarmed. As soon as a party left, people arrived to take their place. Worth a wander down a little side street. Delicious delicacies!