Moxi: homemade Chinese Mo sandwiches near Place de la Madeleine in Paris, at friendly prices.

Between Madeleine and the Parisian Grands Magasins, Moxi offers a Chinese specialty still little known to the general public: the Mo, or roujiamo.

At 15 rue de Castellane, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, this restaurant prepares these sandwiches right before customers, featuring a crispy, flaky bread and a variety of fillings.

Perfect for a lunch or meal near the Printemps, the Galeries Lafayette, the Church of the Madeleine, and the Opéra Garnier.

Le Mo, a Chinese sandwich assembled right before diners

At Moxi, the sandwich is made in-house, from the bread to the fillings. The base is a Mo bread with a crispy, flaky texture, assembled to order and prepared in front of the customer.

There are several ways to tailor your MO to your preferences:

• braised beef with more than a dozen spices;
• braised pork with more than a dozen spices;
• sauteed chicken in a sweet-and-sour sauce;
• a vegetarian version.

Combo meals are also available, starting from just €15, including a burger + starter/side + drink). Sandwiches can, in particular, be accompanied by spiced fries.

Gaifan and stir-fried udon round out the menu

The Mo isn’t the only option at the venue. The chef Xu also prepares gaifan, rice bowls loaded with meat, vegetables and a fried egg. Stir-fried udon noodles are also among the dishes on offer.

These options let you choose between Mo's sandwich format and a dish centered on rice or noodles. The restaurant serves it all in a warm and minimalist décor.

An address tucked between La Madeleine, the grand department stores, and the Opéra Garnier

Moxi sits at 15 rue de Castellane, 75008 Paris. Its location makes it a perfect pit stop during a day in the neighborhood, whether before or after a shopping at Printemps or at the Galeries Lafayette, or while strolling near the Madeleine Church and the Opéra Garnier.

A spot that makes it easy to pair a meal at Moxi with an night out in this part of central Paris. With the hours, prices and booking details not yet announced, be sure to check them with the restaurant before you go.