Hong Bao - Cantine Chinoise - La Défense

A refreshing salad of marinated crunchy cucumbers. The dressing is tangy, slightly salty, and spicy. Ideal as an appetizer.

Tender and crunchy marinated bamboo shoots. Tangy flavor with a hint of chili oil. A typical light appetizer.

Beef slices slow-cooked in an aromatic homemade sauce. The meat is tender and infused with the sauce's spices.

Crispy fried rolls filled with minced chicken and small vegetables. Served hot and golden. Enjoy as is or dipped in sauce.

Golden crispy dumplings filled with a savory shrimp filling. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.

Breaded and fried chicken pieces, 'popcorn chicken' style. Crispy and seasoned, served with an original creamy tofu mayonnaise.

Shrimp dumplings with silky dough served in a flavorful, slightly spicy sauce. A mix of soft textures and zesty flavors.

A clear, comforting chicken broth topped with shrimp dumplings and fresh vegetables. Mild and delicate flavor, perfect for warming up.

Small buns filled with pork, steamed then pan-fried for a crispy bottom. The dough is soft and the filling is juicy.

Pan-fried buns filled with flavorful lacquered duck. The contrast between the crispy bottom and the steamed bun is delicious.

Vegetarian version of pan-fried buns, filled with a mixture of tofu and vegetables. Flavorful and textured.

Steamed dumplings with thin dough filled with chicken and mushrooms. A mild flavor and tender texture.

The classic steamed Chinese dumpling filled with pork and cabbage. Juicy and flavorful, to be dipped in a little black vinegar.

Golden crispy fried dumplings. (Note: the menu description mentions a chicken/cabbage filling despite the name pork/shrimp).

Open-topped steamed dumplings, traditional Dim Sum. The shrimp filling is firm and flavorful.

Steamed dumplings with translucent, elastic dough, filled with shrimp. A Cantonese Dim Sum must-have.

Famous Shanghai dumplings containing a pork filling and a savory hot broth. Eat carefully by piercing the dough to drink the broth.

A variation of Xiao Long Bao with added shrimp and sweet corn for a more complex and textured flavor.

Fried tofu cubes served in a rich, spicy sauce made from fermented beans. A flavorful vegetarian dish (umami).

Melting eggplant cooked in a spicy sauce with fermented beans. The texture is silky and the sauce is very fragrant.

Noodles served with a homemade tomato sauce and scrambled eggs. A comforting dish with mild, slightly tangy flavors.

Noodles topped with tender and flavorful braised pork pieces. Mix the noodles with the sauce and meat before eating.

'Zhajiangmian' noodles served with a thick sauce made from fermented soy paste and minced meat. Rich, salty, and earthy flavor.

Noodles topped with tender stewed beef. The cooking sauce pleasantly flavors the noodles.

Noodles served with slices of roasted lacquered duck. The skin is crispy and the meat is flavorful.

Handmade wide, thick noodles served with tomato sauce and scrambled eggs. Chewy texture and mild flavor.

'Biang Biang' wide noodles with braised pork. The thick noodles absorb the rich meat sauce well.

Wide noodles with Zhajiang sauce (fermented soy). A rustic and very tasty dish with a satisfying noodle texture.

Wide noodles served with tender stewed beef. A hearty and comforting meal.

Wide noodles served with crispy lacquered duck. A mix of textures between the soft noodles and the roasted duck.

Rice dish served with a preparation of tomatoes and scrambled eggs. Simple, juicy, and flavorful.

Bowl of rice topped with braised pork and vegetables. Soy sauce flavors the rice. A complete meal.

Rice served with crispy breaded chicken and a slightly sweet homemade sauce.

Bowl of rice with cooked beef and green vegetables. Flavorful and nourishing.

Wok-fried rice with soy sauce. Simple and fragrant, with a slight smoky flavor.

Fried rice with soy sauce, enhanced with small pieces of dried pork for added flavor and texture.

Portion of steamed white rice. Ideal for accompanying saucy dishes.

A fresh and creamy dessert made from coconut milk, topped with chewy tapioca pearls and a fruity mango coulis.

Whole lychee fruits served fresh in a light syrup. Simple, fragrant, and refreshing.

Glutinous rice dough balls (mochi) filled with ice cream. Chewy texture on the outside and frozen on the inside.

Small Chinese buns fried until golden and crispy. Served with sweetened condensed milk for dipping.

Warm glutinous rice balls, filled with sweet mung bean paste and coated with shredded coconut.

Steamed black charcoal bun, filled with a flowing egg custard (often salted egg). Rich and creamy.