Originally from Vietnam,banh bao is a steamed bun filled with minced pork, black mushrooms, hard-boiled egg, and spring onion. Made with dough that is kneaded at length until it becomes soft and elastic, these steamed buns are very popular in Vietnam (but also in manySoutheast Asian countries) and are usually served as a snack or side dish. It must be said that these fluffy, soft buns are hard to resist!
Baozi, meanwhile, are the Chinese equivalent of banh bao. Commonly known as bao, baozi can also be stuffed with minced pork, chicken, tofu, and various vegetables forvegetarians andvegans. Steamed, which gives them a soft and slightly sticky texture, bao are eaten on the go, in restaurants or on the street, and even come in a sweet version, filled with red bean paste.
No need to go all the wayto China orVietnam to devour banh bao and baozi. In Paris, Asian restaurants also offer these light and airy specialties! From small shops to more upscale establishments, trendy spots to new restaurants, here are the best places to eat banh bao and baozi in Paris!
Hong Bao, the immersive Chinese restaurant that treats us to baos, noodles, and dumplings in Paris La Défense
Hong Bao has arrived at Westfield 4 Temps in La Défense, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This immersive Chinese restaurant with a Shanghai feel treats us to homemade Biang Biang noodles, soft baos, and steamed dumplings. We tried out this XXL canteen and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
HOA NAM, the historic Asian caterer in the 13th arrondissement of Paris
Sponsored - The HOA NAM story began in 1981 with the opening of their first workshop. In 1992, they set up store on Avenue d'Ivry in the 13th arrondissement, offering the very best in Asian cuisine to take away or enjoy on the go. [Read more]
Pink Koï Paris, the immersive and festive Japanese restaurant at Les Halles - video
Alerts, friends: we're unveiling an exclusive Japanese restaurant called Pink Koï Paris, which may well attract the whole of Paris. A huge, immersive, animated restaurant with different spaces, the first restaurant in Paris dedicated to Japanese robata (Japanese barbecue) with succulent yet accessible dishes, we're running. [Read more]
Shiso Burger, the bao burger restaurant in Saint-Michel
For fans of bao and burgers, Shiso Burger is the place to go. This restaurant dedicated to bao burgers awaits you on the Saint-Michel side of Paris, to treat the Latin Quarter to a spot of hot decor! [Read more]
Ravioli Folie, the generous address for all-you-can-eat homemade dumplings
On Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, in the 8th arrondissement, Ravioli Folie is one of those addresses you'll treasure for a delicious, affordable menu and, above all, an exceptional all-you-can-eat menu. [Read more]
Yansai, the best Gua bao in Paris opens a restaurant on rue Gravilliers - Paris 3rd arrondissement
Yansai, the Asian street food restaurant, sets up in the heart of Paris in the 3rd arrondissement. Head for the lively Rue des Gravilliers to feast on entirely homemade specialties in a larger, two-storey restaurant. [Read more]
Steam Bar, the restaurant for refined and surprising dim sum
An intimate table with Hong Kong influences, the Steam Bar stands out with its eccentric, refined steams and dimsum, rarely seen elsewhere, signed by chef Chi Cheung Wong. [Read more]
Shiso Burger, original and exotic bao burgers
Do you like burgers? Do you like bao burgers? You're going to love Shiso Burger, with its exotic bao burgers and original recipes. [Read more]
Baobar, the delicious bao counter in the Marais
Baobar is the name of the MAMAHUHU team's bar serving gua bao and other Taiwanese specialties. Take a seat at the counter to savor the richly flavored tapas-style plates. [Read more]
Bleu Bao, the Bao Family's Chinese restaurant in SoPi
The Bao Family welcomes a new baby, Bleu Bao, which also celebrates Chinese cuisine, and in particular dim sum! [Read more]
La Cantine Chinoise, Belleville's excellent Chinese restaurant
You may have walked past it dozens of times without ever stopping. Yet for 20 years, the Cantine Chinoise has been delighting regulars in the Belleville district. We recommend a visit to discover all the specialties of Wenzhou. Ravioli, nems, tempura, woks, kaifans, tanmians... a real treat. [Read more]
La Pâtisserie de Saison, a sweet and savoury Chinese pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement
La Pâtisserie de Saison is one of the oldest Chinese pastry shops in the 13th arrondissement, located on the famous Avenue d'Ivry. Here, you can indulge in original banh mi, baos, filled puff pastries and soft rolls that oscillate between tradition and new flavors. [Read more]
Gros Bao, the Chinese restaurant on the Canal Saint-Martin
Drum roll: the Petit Bao team has opened a second restaurant in Paris, Gros Bao, on the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Chinese restaurants in Paris
For lovers of Chinese cuisine, discover the best Chinese restaurants in Paris, from small traditional stalls to haute gastronomie. [Read more]
Fancy some good Vietnamese food? Here are the Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and the Ile-de-France region where you can enjoy spring rolls, bò bún, and phở! [Read more]
Chinese restaurants in Paris
Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and Ile-de-France, our top addresses
