Chez Vong

Chez Vong restaurant in the heart of Paris' Les Halles quarter is widely regarded as one of the very best Chinese restaurants in town, as well as one of the most beautiful. The antique colonial décor retrofitted into a space with exposed stone walls includes teak and bamboo, parasols, artworks, and a 200-pound smiling Buddha sculpted of butter. Mrs Vong is also smiling as she greets you and welcomes you to the lovely space. Mr Vong is in the kitchen where he has reigned supreme for the past 25 years, creating the freshest of Shanghai and Vietnamese of dishes like sesame chicken salad, 'Joyous' shrimp, Szechuan beef, Peking duck, and many more. The wines are judiciously pared with the vibrant flavours, and the service is among the most gracious and attentive you will find anywhere.