THE BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT IN THE WORD

When Adeline Grattard (Michelin-starred chef at Yam'Tcha) is asked for her favorite Chinese restaurants, she goes straight to the point: Shangri La and Shan Gout! Suffice to say the big gap between an international palace and a neighborhood canteen but which nevertheless brings together the quality of authentic cuisine. Formerly rue Hector-Malot (still in the 12th century), the address has moved a stone's throw from the Aligre market, the dream of any cook obsessed with fresh food. As for the decor, clean and unadorned, it does not drip charm but is quickly forgotten.

Dishes prepared instantly by young chef Ly Shan who can be seen activating through the glass. Delicious soup (minced chicken, lamb's lettuce), steamed cabbage with meal, sautéed shrimp ginger, red pepper, chives; stuffed duck leg, ambient accompaniment (green peas), green apple with caramel ... Far from the saturated flavors of glutamate, we explore here a multitude of frank tastes and original garnishes, enhanced with fresh herbs.

On the outskirts, anything but glamorous, of the Olympiads, a canteen with a family atmosphere frequented by many regulars, who do not hesitate much at the time of choice, despite the abundance of proposals. Do not seek here the extravagance of a humorous decor, rather the comfort of an address that goes to the essentials.

On the outskirts, anything but glamorous, of the Olympiads, a canteen with a family atmosphere frequented by many regulars, who do not hesitate much at the time of choice, despite the abundance of proposals. Do not seek here the extravagance of a humorous decor, rather the comfort of an address that goes to the essentials.

With such a name, it's not surprising that pasta takes up so much space on the menu. Noodles, pasta or vermicelli, in soup or stir-fry, rice, sweet potato or turnip, shanghaïne or Cantonese… they are available endlessly and sometimes served in a very classic way (chicken, shrimp…), sometimes in a more original way (cod, shrimps and crabmeat), even downright rock'n'roll (pig's feet, beef tripe…). Slurp!

An amazing address whose location has nothing to envy to some of its 13th cousins ​​in terms of urban gloom. But after the door, everything is forgotten. We do not play the postcard effect here, rather the register of the sympathetic neo-bistro with walls in neutral tones and colorful chairs.

On the way to the north-east of the country, through an almost frustrating extended map thanks to the titles. But far from the soulless banalities often served to Chinese locals. Discovery is a must here, especially with sautéed vegetables rarely seen elsewhere (bindweed with garlic; zizania, tender stalks of wild rice; rapeseed sprouts, etc.). Lovely homemade pork ravioli, excellent whole bar steamed and seasoned with sweet soy sauce to die for. For dessert, an addictive delicacy: small rice balls filled with sesame cream.