Nouilles Ban Ban, the restaurant that puts noodles in the spotlight

Are you a fan of good Chinese and Asian noodles? If so, we've got just the place for you. Nouilles Ban Ban is the name of this new restaurant which has opened in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just a stone's throw from the Palais Royal gardens. The restaurant features noodles of all kinds, not just Chinese. You'll also find offerings with flavors from other Asian countries.

On site, you'll discover a large room with a long bar and a market cart as decoration. Glowing neon lights, silver sheet metal and red industrial seating form the decor of this night market-style venue.

For starters, we opt for the pork and vegetable ravioli with sweet-spiced soy sauce and the Tian-Sui, a small portion of homemade pasta in sauce. A little firm for our taste, they are nevertheless a guarantee of homemade pasta.

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As for the main courses, we opt for a seasonal homemade ravioli soup and the famous Dan-Dan noodles with minced pork, the house specialty. The noodles and ravioli are good, but a little thick for our taste. The noodles are seasoned with minced pork, Chinese cabbage, chives, garlic and peanuts, all in a well-vinegarized sauce with a hint of sesame: all in all, a good time.

Finish off with classic homemade mochi or fruit salad. At lunchtime, a €18 menu is available, consisting of a main course accompanied by a starter or dessert and a drink. In short, if you're a fan of good noodles and you're looking for a good, affordable canteen on the Palais Royal side of town, make a note of this address!

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please mention it in the comments.