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On avenue de Choisy in the heart of Paris’s Chinatown, Impérial Choisy has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its good-quality, good-value Chinese cooking. The restaurant’s menu is a thorough exploration of Cantonese and traditional Chinese dishes, from delicate dim sum to robust clay pot stews.
The kitchen turns out a wide range of starters, including steamed Hakao (shrimp and bamboo dumplings) and Siumai (pork and shrimp dumplings), both served in four-piece portions. For those who prefer fried, there are imperial rolls filled with pork, chicken, or shrimp, and crispy shrimp beignets. Soups range from a classic Peking hot and sour to a delicate crab and asparagus potage. Noodle soups offer toppings like char siu pork, crispy pork belly, or braised brisket.
The rôtisserie section is a highlight: lacquered duck, char siu pork, crispy Siuyuk (pork belly), and even suckling pig on weekends. These can be ordered by portion or over rice. The marmite (clay pot) section features dishes like eggplant with XO sauce, braised beef brisket, and a vegetarian option with choice of sauce. Seafood lovers will find salt-and-pepper calamari, wild gambas steamed with garlic or black beans, and stuffed squid.
The restaurant is equipped for both lunch and dinner, with air conditioning, table service, and outdoor seating for warmer months. Takeaway is also available. The setting is straightforward and welcoming, letting the food take center stage.
Impérial Choisy delivers a deep, authentic Chinese repertoire in a lively Parisian setting, recognized by Michelin for its consistent quality and value.
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