Chinese restaurants in France selected by Gault&Millau

Chinese gastronomy is making a name for itself in France, thanks to some remarkable addresses. Here is our selection of the best Chinese restaurants to discover.

Mathilde Bourge Published on 8/28/25 at 9:26 AM

While Chinese cuisine sometimes suffers from stubborn clichés, a number of chefs in France are working to rehabilitate it in all its richness and diversity. Combining regional traditions, age-old techniques and modern touches, these establishments offer much more than a simple meal: they offer a true cultural and sensory immersion. From grand Parisian tables to regional gems, discover seven Chinese restaurants where the art of the table takes on a whole new dimension.

Yam'Tcha, Paris

Awarded 3 Gault&Millau toques, Yam'Tcha is one of the finest examples of dialogue between cultures. Chef Adeline Grattard skilfully blends Cantonese cuisine with seasonal French produce, in a spirit of controlled, emotional fusion. Each dish is accompanied by a tea carefully selected by her partner Chi Wah Chan, for a complete and refined experience. A rare address where China is savored with Parisian subtlety.

Where to go? Yam'Tcha, 121 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
See the Gault&Millau review of Yam'Tcha

Chez Vong, in Paris

In the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement of Paris, Chez Vong has been seducing diners for decades with its upscale Chinese cuisine, awarded 2 toques. Chef Vong, of Vietnamese origin, composes sophisticated plates with Chinese, Thai and Indochinese influences. The setting, decorated with Asian works of art and interior gardens, adds to the sense of disorientation. A discreet but essential institution for lovers of elegant Asian cuisine.

Where to eat? Chez Vong, 10 rue de la Grande Truanderie, 75001 Paris
See Gault&Millau's review of Chez Vong

Quanjude, Bordeaux

Imported from Beijing, Quanjude Bordeaux is the first European address of this institution founded in 1864, famous for its Peking Peking duck. Awarded 2 toques, the restaurant transposes the refinement of great imperial Chinese cuisine into a contemporary, elegant setting. Ceremonial and technical, each dish pays tribute to a unique culinary heritage. A rare experience outside the capital.

Where to eat? Quanjude, 42-44 allée de Tourny, 33000 Bordeaux
See Gault&Millau's review of Quanjude

Shang Palace, Paris

Shang Palace, located within the Shangri-La Paris, shines with its exceptional Cantonese cuisine. With 2 toques, it offers precise, authentic dishes, magnified by flawless execution. Delicate dim sum, lacquered duck, sublime seafood: all in a sumptuous decor inspired by Asian palaces. An ideal address for discovering Chinese gastronomy in its noblest form.

Where to eat? Shang Palace, Shangri-La Paris, 10 avenue d'Iéna, 75116 Paris
See Gault&Millau's review of Shang Palace

Shan Goût, in Paris

In Paris's 12ᵉ arrondissement, Shan Goût stands out for its authentic, family-style Sichuan cuisine, carried by chef Shan Li. Awarded 1 toque, the restaurant seduces connoisseurs with its powerful aromas, precisely measured spices and traditional recipes revisited with finesse. An intimate address for those seeking the real China, without the frills.