Originally from Vietnam, banh bao is a steamed brioche filled with minced pork, black mushrooms, hard-boiled egg and spring onion. Made with a dough kneaded for a long time until it becomes soft and elastic, these steamed buns are a very popular dish in Vietnam - but also in many Southeast Asian countries, usually served as a snack or side dish. It's hard to resist these soft, puffy buns!
Baozi are the Chinese equivalent of banh bao. Commonly known as bao, baozi can also be stuffed with minced pork, as well as chicken, tofu and various vegetables for vegetarians and vegans. Steamed, giving them a soft, slightly sticky texture, bao can be eaten on the go, in restaurants or on the street, and even come in a sweet version, filled with red bean paste.
You don't have to go all the way to China or Vietnam to devour banh bao and baozi; in Paris, too, Asian restaurants offer these airy specialties! From small stalls to chic addresses, trendy tables to new restaurants, here are the best places to eat banh bao and baozi in Paris!
Chinese New Year at HOA NAM, the iconic Paris 13th caterer
Sponsored - The HOA NAM story began in 1981 with the opening of their first workshop. In 1992, they set up store in the 13th arrondissement, in what has become an emblematic boutique on Avenue d'Ivry, offering the very best in Asian cuisine to take away or enjoy on the go. This Asian delicatessen is first and foremost a story of family and passion. [Read more]
Pink Koï Paris, the new immersive and festive Japanese restaurant at Les Halles - video
Alerts, friends: we're unveiling an exclusive new Japanese restaurant called Pink Koï Paris, which is sure to 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]
DimDimSum Paris, the excellent restaurant of Chinese dim sum and baos - karaoke
DimDimSum is the delicious dim sum, baos and vapeurs restaurant that opened its doors in the Marais. Homemade ravioli made in front of you with classic and original recipes, ultra soft baos and other vapors and as a bonus two karaoke rooms to sing at the top of your lungs, here is a great spot to have a good time. And we have invitations for you to win! [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]
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 a good Vietnamese meal? Here are the Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, where you can feast on spring rolls and pho! [Read more]
Chinese restaurants in Paris
Vietnamese restaurants in Paris and Ile-de-France, our top addresses
