Chen Soleil d'Est Paris

If you are in Paris and looking to dine out in authentic Chinese ambience, the Chen Soleil d'Est is ideally the place you should be heading for. True to its name, this restaurant is owned by the delightful Mr. Chen, who himself is a wonderful chef, and adds the much needed personal touch to his restaurant. Probably the only Chinese restaurant to have been awarded a Michelin star, the Chen Soleil d'Est, Paris offers one of the best duck dishes in the whole of the city. The restaurant offers a great dining experience to the discerning food lover, and the presentation seriously attempts to be authentic Chinese. The great cuisine is amply complimented by the superb service, which is quick and efficient. However, some people might feel it is a trifle overdone at times. The food is tastefully presented which really whips up the appetite.

The Chen Soleil d'Est essentially specializes in converting French ingredients into classic Asian food delights, something which is held in very high esteem among French connoisseurs. For instance, the star item on the restaurant's menu, the Peking Duck, uses ultra-classic Challans duck, which originates in France's Vendée region near Nantes. At the same time, the Chen Soleil d'Est, Paris, also brings a slice of China into French cuisine. Apart from the duck dishes, the restaurant also boasts of wonderfully cooked fish items, and the shark fin soup is highly recommended if you happen to be here. Tasty frog legs are also a must have, and you could round off your meal with a delicious green apple dessert. The wines on the menu are good and reasonably priced for a place like Paris.

The Chen Soleil d'Est is open from 12 noon till 2.30 pm for lunch, and again from 7 pm till 10.30 pm for dinner, Monday through Saturday. Having been awarded a Michelin star, the food is slightly pricey, with an average main course costing around $100, and all major credit cards are accepted.