Madame Fan: Chinese chic and shock under the glass roof
Just a stone's throw from the Arc de TriompheOne restaurant has taken on the (not impossible) mission of dusting off the clichés about Chinese cuisine: Madame Fan, ex-...FanfanThe restaurant offers refined, modern cuisine full of character.
Under his large skylight (reminiscent of a gastro bell), this table combines traditional recipes with contemporary inspiration, in a cosy but never cold atmosphere.
In short, it's a far cry from the Peking duck of the canteen.
Culinary acrobatics in the land of Xiao Long Bao
At Madame Fan, everything starts with a master's degree of craftsmanship: ultra-polished presentation, precise cooking, straightforward but balanced flavours... You get the feeling that there's a real chef at the helm.
For starters, it's hard to resist the Xiao Long Bao with Iberian porkThese little ravioli contain a full-bodied broth to be savoured by the drop. Special mention must also go to the lamb kebabs with cuminThese are tender, smoky dishes served on mini barbecues straight out of a Wong Kar-wai film.
For the main courses, the smoked duck breast with Long Jing tea is in a league of its own: roasted pink, with a woody flavour and a sweet and sour twist with smoked beetroot and caramelised mushrooms.
Madame Fan's cuisine is almost poetic.
More comfort food, but just as masterful: Hong Shao braised aubergineA melt-in-the-mouth dish generously topped with a caramelised juice straight from Sichuan.
The more adventurous will try the Kung Pao prawns, just the right amount of spice, or the Dan Dan noodles with Sichuan pepper and peanuts, which tickle the palate with mischief.
A slam-dunk in revenue (and prices)
The portions are generous without being heavy, and the quality is top-notch. No fuss, just great food.
And because a successful meal always ends on a high note: the Chocolate Xiao Long Bao with black sesame ice cream will delight those with a sweet tooth, while the pandan crème brûlée offers a lighter but just as tasty alternative (for lovers of fusion cuisine).
Still not familiar with pandan? Now's the time to convert.
A modern setting with a Franco-Chinese twist
The atmosphere is welcoming, conversations are softly-spoken, and the wait staff are as smiling as they are attentive (with great advice on choosing from the long list of sakes or house cocktails, such as the GinYu with yuzu and coriander).
Whether you're coming for a romantic dinner, a business lunch or a meal with foodie friends, Madame Fan ticks all the boxes.
Why do we love it?
Practical information
- Address: 18 rue Bayen, 75017 Paris
- Opening hours: open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 11pm
- Telephone: 01 53 81 79 77
- Site : madame-fan.com
Madame Fan has established itself as a modern ambassador of Chinese cuisine in Paris, sublimating the best of its traditions in a stylish setting. An address that bridges the gap between heritage and elegance, to be (re)discovered without delay.
