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After seeing Rue de la Paix, it may be a nice idea to visit this restaurant. The menu of Chinese cuisine provides authentic food at Opéra Mandarin. Here you will find nicely cooked Bbq pork, wonton noodle soup and beef. This place provides tasty crepes, beignets and parfait. A lot of visitors order delicious beer or good wine. This spot offers you great Chinese tea.
At this restaurant, you can order a takeout. The creative staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place wonderful. Enjoyable service is a strong point that plays a great role for the success of Opéra Mandarin. You will like adequate prices. There is a cool ambiance and fancy decor at this place. 4.1 is what this spot received from the Google rating system.
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Chinese, Asian, Pan Asian
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Price range per person
€10 - €20
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Opéra
23 Bd des Capucines, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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No outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
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Wi-Fi
Takeaway
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Wheelchair accessible
TV
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 12PM-11:45PM |
| MondayMon | 12PM-11:30PM |
| TuesdayTue | 12PM-11:45PM |
| WednesdayWed | 12PM-11:45PM |
| ThursdayThu | 12PM-11:45PM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-11:45PM |
| SaturdaySat | 12PM-11:45PM |
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One night, Asian food sounded like something to find, and that was easy enough. Especially when you walk in certain areas and avenues. We passed it several times, and one night decided to step inside and try something we might remember. And, being in Paris, the name seemed perfect.
It was time to go visit the Opera Mandarin.
The Opera Mandarin is a collection of Asian cuisine that makes and creates authentic traditional dishes to enjoy. By stepping inside we saw the style of Asian food and atmosphere we remember when we lived in China and Hong Kong for several years. It was worth the step to relive the past and see what we could find and remember.
The moment we sat down we knew we were the only ones here. True, it was the middle of the week and not everyone might be out to eat. We did see over the weekend that it was packed with guests who were there to enjoy a traditional Chinese dinner, along with conversations. But this time, we were there alone. It was like sitting in the kitchen with the chef as they created the meals first-hand we wanted to try.
With some assistance from the manager we read the menu and knew what we wanted. Again, having lived in Beijing we knew what we could get even if not on the menu itself. You just had to ask and they would create it if possible. Naturally, there was a special selected meal for dinner and that was one we decided to have. It was several courses for tastings as you try to decide which one you truly liked.
Another alternative was a meal of Pork on Broad Noodles. This was a stir-fried dish with vegetables and a sweet-and-sour sauce mix.
We first ordered the fried dumplings filled with pork to start. This is a traditional way to start the meal and wait to see what comes next when you order. As in a traditional Asian restaurant you never know what will come first. It can be a mix of items.
I also ordered some hot-and-sour soup. Very Chinese in nature, it is a coup to have before you start eating. It gives you enough spice to start everything with while you wait.
Naturally we also did need some Chinese tea to start and wait.
When eating in traditional Chinese . Hong Kong sense then you get the food as it comes out of the kitchen. And in no particular order. It is placed in the middle of the table and not in front of you. Instead, it is placed there to share each dish with those who are with you. This is the way things are done.
First came the dumplings. These were warm and fresh, Fried as expected to the point of having the flavor and taste you do not always get in a restaurant. Instead, being the only guests here this was perfect. Just as we would have in China.
Then started the mix from the special order. This consisted of dumplings and shumai mixed with either shrimp or pork or chicken. It was a variety of styles and tastes and seasoning. Then came the bon bon buns. A soft dough bun that is filled with a creamy sliced pork mix that has an extra touch of spice and flavor to compliment the buns itself. This was followed by the Rouleau de Printemps (known as a Spring Roll), which is truly shrimp and lettuce wrapped in a broad noodle that is at room temperature. This can be a meal unto itself as it is fresh and tasty.
Naturally there is a bowl of rice to go with all this.
Finally, the Pork on Broad Noodles arrived. This was truly freshly made as we could see it being done in the kitchen. This pork and noodles delivers on both points, plus it's loaded with noodles, meat, and plenty of vegetables. The noodles are freshly made in the back. You can see that being done. It is then mugged in the wok quickly with the oil and spices as everything is stirred together. Within minutes it is brought to the table and you can enjoy it. This is the way to eat a traditional dinner in China, but here you are doing this in Paris.
Along with this meal is a side plate of spices starting with soy sauce, ginger and a touch of chili oil for that extra touch of spice. It is ideal if you like a bit more flavor to the dish itself. Eating the items as we went along is the way to eat. Everything is in the center of the table and you can pick what you want and when you want. It does not matter what order you eat in. As long as you can eat and enjoy it all.
Along with the special meal we ordered did come some dessert. In this case it was freshly made Beignets. Not a typical Asian dish but ideal when in Paris. This was a version of a donut that is mixed with apples, bananas or pineapples. It is up to the cooks what it might be.
Having this meal in Paris was totally not expected. It was grand Opera Mandarin.