La Taverne de Zhao, Chinese restaurant in Paris, France
La Taverne de Zhao is a Chinese restaurant in Paris, France, located on rue des Vinaigriers near the Canal Saint-Martin. The room has red decorations outside, paper-cut images of Xi'an on the walls, and colorful cups on the tables, with a small open kitchen visible from the dining area.
The owner, Mr. Zhao Baoyan, grew up in Xi'an in a family of cooks and later brought recipes from that city to Paris. Over time, the restaurant kept a short menu focused on Shaanxi dishes rather than adjusting flavors to French habits.
The paper-cut pictures from Xi'an on the walls give the room a handmade, domestic feel that mirrors the owner's wish to share his hometown food culture. Guests see dishes arrive one after another, and the shareable flatbreads and noodle bowls encourage a way of eating that resembles a family meal in northern China.
The entrance is step-free from the sidewalk and the interior is compact, so moving between tables can be tight during busy lunch hours. Seating is available at small tables and at the counter, and the staff can explain dishes for guests who are unfamiliar with Shaanxi food.
The chilled steamed noodles with sesame paste and vegetable ribbons offer a cold, tangy contrast that surprises people who expect every Chinese noodle dish to be hot. The pork-filled flatbread, baked until the edges crackle, is a street-food format rarely found in other Chinese restaurants in the city.
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