Top 5 best dim sum in Paris: addresses to make your chopsticks dance
They are small, often round, sometimes grilled, but always delicious.
Dim sum, these steamed morsels from southern China, have conquered palates the world over.
And in Paris, it's become a real institution! In the 13ᵉ as in the trendy districts, you can find them in every sauce: traditional, revisited, fusion... and always ultra gourmet.
Would you like to discover the spots that are making Parisian foodies salivate?
Get your chopsticks ready: we're taking you to our top 5 places to try the best dim sum in the capital.
Be warned, you'll love it from the first bite.
Num 1: Mian Fan: the freshest dim sum ever!
Welcome to Mian Fanthe up-and-coming - if not dominant - reference for dim sum in Paris.
We're not just talking about one restaurant here, but a mini-galaxy of flavours with three addresses, all run by an exceptional dim sum chef: Mimi Wong, straight from Hong Kong.
It's the craftsmanship and precision that make each bite unique.
Each restaurant has its own identity but shares the same DNA: an atypical decor, somewhere between a modern urban canteen and a retro Shanghainese atmosphere, open-plan kitchen, relaxed service and guaranteed ultra-fresh quality.
The other great thing about these unique dim sums is that each bite is homemade, folded by hand before your astonished eyes. When it comes to the variety of recipes, too, it's a festival of delights.
🥟 CHICKEN DIM SUM - prawn & chicken, simple but tasty.
🥟 DIM SUM LACKÉ - glazed pork, shiitake, carrot.
🥟 BEEF DIM SUM - minced beef, prawn, coriander, Sichuan chilli.
🥟 HEALTHY SUN SUM - with 4 vegetables, perfect for veggies.
🥟 LIKE IN TOKYO - Japanese pork gyoza, crispy and juicy.
🥟 The BAO Madame Li, a brioche filled with glazed pork, a tribute to the mother of chef Etienne Li. A best-seller that is a hit in all three restaurants.
Behind its apparent simplicity, each recipe reveals a distinct taste identity. That's Mian Fan's strength: recognisable, well-balanced bites that always hit the spot.
Bonus: street-food fusion recipes to keep the momentum going, subtle desserts with matcha or yuzu, and above all excellent value for money for such a cutting-edge cuisine.
Addresses :
📍Mogador: 20 Rue de Mogador, 75009 Paris
📍Le Peletier: 29 Rue de Mogador, 75009 Paris
📍 Montparnasse: 124 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015 Paris
Site : mianfan.fr
Instagram
The costs : €
2. Panda Panda: street-style dim sum
Head for the 10ᵉ, a stone's throw from Bellevilleto discover Panda Panda, a Chinese canteen like no other.
Forget the white tablecloths and kitschy lanterns: the décor is ultra-stylish, with a nod to Hong Kong.
Tropical vegetation, a mah-jongg-style tiled bar, homemade red chai cocktails... The atmosphere is electric.
On the menu, dim sum is given pride of place in a version of 100 % street-food Hong Kong.
Everything is homemade with fresh produce, and you can feel it from the very first bite.
Enjoy the bao steam ultra moist, topped with melting pork or crispy vegetables.
THE grilled gyozaare also a sure bet.
And for the more curious, the menu offers little nuggets such as Hong Kong-style beef noodles and fried chicken popcorn, which is a hit on Insta.
The ideal place for a quick but stylish breakfast, or a gourmet aperitif with iced tea and finger food to share.
In short, Panda Panda is the cool version of China that we wanted to see in Paris.
Address : 21 Rue Juliette Dodu, 75010 Paris
Website
Instagram: @pandapandaparis
The costs : €€
3. La Maison du Dim Sum: heaven for steamed bites
There's no frills or fuss here: just real Chinese food, just like in Canton. The atmosphere is warm, the service is attentive, and above all... the plates are bursting with flavour.
THE Chief Li prepares each dim sum with mastery and passion.
You'll find classic favourites such as har gow (juicy prawns with a translucent colour), the siu mai (tasty pork and prawns), or the soft baozi and generous.
And for the curious, the grilled or fried versions offer a nice crispy alternative. All served with a rare attention to detail and impeccable freshness.
A must? The discovery formula at 19 euros (only available in the evening).
A great way to tour the map without emptying your account.
Whether you're looking for your new HQ for a gourmet lunch break or dinner with friends, this is the address to treasure.
Address : 4 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France
Telephone :+33 1 55 42 03 44
Site : lamaisondudimsum.com
Instagram
The costs : €€
4. 21G Dumplings: 18 folds, 21 grams and a single ticket to Shanghai
No golden dragons, plastic tablecloths or long menus.
Ct 21G Dumplings, we get straight to the point: the xiao long baoThis is a little ravioli from Shanghai that contains a hot broth and a very tasty filling. Here, each bite weighs exactly 21 grams - that's the promise, that's the name of the restaurant, and that's their obsession.
In this minimalist Faubourg Saint-AntoineThe show takes place in an open kitchen.
We watch the precise, almost hypnotic movements of the chefs as they fold the ravioli by hand - 18 folds, not one more, as tradition dictates.
Suffice to say that the bar is high.
The menu is monomaniacal, and all the better for it. The xiao long bao comes in three variations that are as daring as they are addictive: pork/ginger/black garlic (a classic that really hits the spot), free-range chicken, duck foie gras, hot stock for lovers of fusion cuisine, and a fresh version with tiger prawns, lemon grass and coconut water.
Each bite is an explosion on the palate, to be savoured hot, very hot - watch your taste buds.
21G Dumpling is THE spot for Chinese ravioli purists, lovers of precise gestures, but who want unbeatable value for money.
- Address : 167 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris
- Site : www.21g-dumpling.com
- Instagram: @21gdumpling
- The costs : €€
5. Yoom: dim sum that reconciles sceptics and bluffs purists
We round off our top 5 best dim sum restaurants in Paris with a modern address that has everyone on the same wavelength.
There's no denying it, ravioli can be like Russian roulette: dry, tasteless, suspicious...
But Yoom has put the steam back in the right place. At its two Parisian addresses (Odéon and Martyrs), this restaurant with a modernised Hong Kong flavour will give you a real taste for these little marvels.
At the helm are two globetrotting friends, Mikaël Petrossian and Benoît Guilbeau, who were frustrated not to be able to find in Paris the ultra-precise flavours of their Chinese trips. So they've created the dim sum canteen of their dreams: minimalist chic decor, cool service, gorgeous crockery, and above all... mouth-watering bites.
Their signature menu "Un midi à toutes vos vapeurs" at €14.90 is a real treat:
- 6 steamed dim sum in a variety of flavours (chicken/peanuts, coconut curry vegetables, beef/ginger, har gau...)
- a salad with baby greens and a curry-sesame sauce
- and your choice of: stir-fried rice with black mushrooms or a tofu-shiitake soup full of character.
What we like here is the identified, well-spiced, well-textured stuffing. No more OBNI (Objets Bouillis Non Identifiés - Unidentified Boiled Objects), each bite is a real miniature recipe. You don't always know what you're eating, but it explodes in your mouth, and that's the thrill.
- Address(es): 5 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006 Paris / 20 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris
- Site : yoom.fr
- Instagram: @yoom_dimsum
- Prices: €€
