La Défense Première

Name: La Défense Première
Address: Paris
Price range: €2.2 - €19.8

★ 3.7 (79)

Starters

Assorted five appetizers platter (for 2 people)

Plateau d'assortiment aux cinq bonheurs (pour 2 pers)

Assorted five appetizers for 2 pers

A varied assortment of five hot and cold starters to share. Ideal for discovering different flavors at the beginning of a meal. To be enjoyed with various sauces.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Small pork imperial rolls (Nêms)

Petits pâtés impériaux au porc (Nêms)

Small egg-rolls with pork

Crispy fried rolls stuffed with pork, vermicelli, and vegetables. Golden and crunchy texture. Traditionally served with lettuce, mint, and nuoc-mâm sauce.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Small chicken imperial rolls (Nêms)

Petits pâtés impériaux au poulet (Nêms)

Small egg-rolls with chicken

Chicken version of the famous Vietnamese nems. The filling is tender and flavorful in a crispy wrapper. Eaten wrapped in a lettuce leaf.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Small shrimp imperial rolls (Nêms)

Petits pâtés impériaux aux crevettes (Nêms)

Small egg-rolls with shrimps

Nêms stuffed with minced shrimp and vegetables. Offers a delicate marine flavor under a fried crust. Served with dipping sauce.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Spicy Pekinese soup

Potage Pékinois pimenté

Pekinese spicy & sour soup

A traditional thick soup, both spicy and vinegary. Usually contains tofu, black mushrooms, bamboo, and egg. Warming and appetite-stimulating.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Shrimp ravioli soup

Soupe aux raviolis de crevettes

Shrimps ravioli soup

Clear and light broth with wonton dumplings filled with shrimp. The dumplings are tender and silky. A comforting and delicate starter.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Lemongrass shrimp soup

Soupe de crevettes à la citronnelle

Thailandese style shrimp soup with citronella

Thai-inspired soup flavored with fresh lemongrass. Tangy and aromatic flavor with shrimp. Light and refreshing.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Chicken Chinese salad

Salade chinoise au poulet

Chicken salad

Fresh composed salad with chicken strips, cabbage, and bean sprouts. Dressed with a light sweet and savory vinaigrette. Crispy and refreshing.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Crab meat Chinese salad

Salade chinoise à la chair de crabe

Crab salad

Mix of crispy vegetables and crab meat. Coated with a characteristic Asian salad dressing. A light starter with marine flavors.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Shrimp Chinese salad

Salade chinoise aux crevettes

Shrimps salad

Fresh salad with cooked shrimp. Served with shredded vegetables and homemade vinaigrette. Simple and appetizing.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Spicy beef salad

Salade au boeuf pimenté

Thailandese style beet salad

Marinated sliced beef salad with spices and chili. A mix of bold and fresh Thai flavors. For those who like zesty starters.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Spicy shrimp salad

Salade aux crevettes pimentées

Thailandese style shrimp salad

Shrimp salad with chili and fresh herbs. Thai style with a tangy and spicy note. Stimulating and fragrant.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Steamed shrimp ravioli (Ha-Kao)

Raviolis aux crevettes à la vapeur (Ha-Kao)

Steamed shrimp raviolis

A classic Dim Sum, these ravioli have a translucent wrapper made of rice and tapioca. Filled with juicy shrimp. Steamed, with a soft and slightly elastic texture.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings (Siu-Mai)

Bouchées au porc et crevette à la vapeur (Siu-Mai)

Steamed shrimp & pork dumplings

Open-top steamed dumplings, filled with a savory mix of pork and shrimp. Firm and juicy texture. Served hot in their steamer basket.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Steamed Vietnamese rice crepes

Crêpes de riz vietnamiennes à la vapeur

Steamed rice pancakes to be stuffed

Thin steamed rice flour crepes, filled with minced meat and black mushrooms. Slippery and soft texture. Drizzled with a mild nuoc-mâm sauce.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Assorted steamed "Dim-Sum"

Assortiment "Dim-Sum" à la vapeur

Steamed various snacks

Assorted selection of steamed dumplings (ravioli, siu-mai, etc.). Allows tasting different textures and fillings. Served hot in a bamboo steamer.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Meats and Poultry

Beef

stir-fried with onions

sauté aux oignons

with onions

Sliced beef stir-fried in a wok with plenty of onions. Savory and slightly sweet brown sauce. A comforting classic served with rice.

€9 ≈ $10.00

stir-fried in spicy sauce

sauté à la sauce piquante

with spicy sauce

Beef stir-fried in a spicy sauce. Intense and spicy flavor. For lovers of warming dishes.

€9 ≈ $10.00

stir-fried with black mushrooms

sauté aux champignons noirs

with black mushrooms

Tender beef with black mushrooms of crunchy texture. Light soy sauce. A balanced dish with interesting textures.

€9 ≈ $10.00

stir-fried with basil

sauté au basilic

thailandese style stir-fried beef

Beef stir-fried Thai style with fresh basil leaves. Very fragrant with anise and peppery notes. Often slightly spicy.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

with black pepper

au poivre noir

with black pepper on a hot plate

Sliced beef cooked in a crushed black pepper sauce. Piquant and aromatic pepper flavor. Often served sizzling.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

stir-fried with pineapple

sauté à l'ananas

with pineapple

Beef stir-fried with fresh pineapple chunks. Exotic sweet and savory mix. The meat is tenderized by the fruit's acidity.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Chicken

Chicken / Chicken

spicy imperial stir-fried

sauté à l'impériale pimenté

imperial stir-fried spicy

Diced chicken stir-fried with vegetables, peanuts, and chili (Kung Pao style). Sweet and sour, spicy sauce. A dish rich in flavors and textures.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

stir-fried with black mushrooms

sauté aux champignons noirs

with black mushrooms

Chicken pieces cooked with black mushrooms and sometimes vegetables. Light and flavorful sauce. Pleasant mushroom texture.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

stir-fried with basil

sauté au basilic

thailandese style

Minced chicken stir-fried with Thai basil. Powerful and herbaceous aroma. A simple but very fragrant dish.

€9 ≈ $10.00

stir-fried with curry and coconut milk

sauté au curry et au lait de coco

thailandese style with curry and coconut milk

Chicken simmered in a creamy sauce with coconut milk and yellow or red curry. Mild, creamy, and spicy flavor. Ideal with white rice to soak up the sauce.

€9 ≈ $10.00

crispy with Chef's sauce

croustillant à la sauce du Chef

stir-fried gild in chef sauce

Chicken pieces fried until very crispy, then coated with a special chef's sauce (often sweet and sour or soy). Contrast between the crispiness and the sauce.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Duck

glazed

laqué

roasted

Roast duck with shiny, crispy red skin. Tender and juicy meat. Served sliced with its cooking juices or a mild sauce.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

crispy with five fragrances

croustillant aux cinq parfums

with five spices

Fried duck flavored with five Chinese spices (anise, fennel, pepper, cinnamon, clove). Very aromatic and crispy. Complex and traditional flavor.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

with pineapple

à l'ananas

with pineapple

Duck stir-fried with pineapple chunks. The classic combination of fatty duck and the fruity acidity of pineapple. Sweet and savory sauce.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

Thai-style stir-fried with basil

sauté au basilic à la thaïlandaise

thailandese style stir-fried

Duck stir-fried in a wok with fresh herbs and basil. Distinctive Thai flavor. Spicy and aromatic.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

with curry and coconut milk

au curry et au lait de coco

thailandese style with curry and coconut milk

Duck cooked in a rich coconut milk curry sauce. The duck fat pairs well with the creaminess of the coconut. Comforting and spicy dish.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

Pork spare-ribs

with salt and pepper

au sel et poivre

with salt & pepper

Fried pork ribs seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes fresh chili. Crispy and very flavorful. Eaten with fingers.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

in caramelized sauce

à la sauce caramélisée

with spare-ribs

Pork spare-ribs coated in a thick, sweet, and shiny brown sauce. The meat is caramelized and sticky. Rich sweet and savory taste.

€10.50 ≈ $12.00

Seafood

Shrimps

plain stir-fried

sautées nature

stir-fried

Shrimps simply stir-fried in a wok to preserve their natural taste. Firm and crunchy texture. Light seasoning.

€11 ≈ $13.00

fried with salt and pepper

sautées au sel et poivre

with salt & pepper

Shrimps fried in shell or peeled, seasoned with Sichuan salt and pepper. Crispy and spicy.

€11.50 ≈ $13.00

spicy stir-fried

sautées pimentées

spicy

Shrimps sautéed in a spicy red sauce. Piquant flavor that enhances the sweetness of the crustaceans. Vibrant dish.

€11 ≈ $13.00

stir-fried with pepper and garlic

sautées au poivre et à l'ail

thailandese style with pepper & garlic

Shrimps sautéed with a generous amount of minced garlic and pepper. Very aromatic and flavorful. Thai style.

stir-fried with basil

sautées au basilic

thailandese style

Shrimps sautéed with fresh Thai basil leaves. Characteristic anise flavor. Light and fragrant dish.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Scallops

plain stir-fried

sautées nature

stir-fried

Scallops just sautéed to maintain their tenderness. Mild flavor and melting texture. Minimal seasoning.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

spicy stir-fried

sautées pimentées

spicy

Scallops sautéed in a spicy sauce. The chili contrasts with the sweetness of the shellfish. A flavorful dish.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

stir-fried with basil

sautées au basilic

thailandese style

Scallops cooked with fresh basil. Elegant combination of seafood and aromatic herb. Thai style.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

King prawns

fried with salt and pepper

sautées au sel et poivre

with salt & pepper

Large king prawns fried with salt and pepper. Firm and juicy flesh. To be peeled and enjoyed with your fingers.

€14 ≈ $16.00

stir-fried with ginger and chives

sautées au gingembre et à la ciboulette

with ginger & chives

King prawns sautéed with fresh ginger slivers and chives. Fresh and slightly spicy ginger flavor enhances the seafood.

Whole sole

steamed

à la vapeur

steamed whole

Whole sole steamed, often with ginger, spring onions, and soy sauce. Very tender and delicate flesh. Healthy and refined dish.

€16 ≈ $19.00

grilled

grillée

grilled whole

Whole sole grilled until the skin is golden. Firm flesh with a slightly smoky flavor. Simple and tasty.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Skewers

grilled king prawns

gambas grillées

stir-fried king prawns

Grilled king prawn skewers. Smoky grilled flavor. Usually served with a sauce.

€14 ≈ $16.00

scallops

coquilles St-Jacques

stir-fried scallops on a hot plate

Grilled scallops skewers. Tender inside and slightly caramelized outside.

€15 ≈ $17.00

grilled chicken

poulet grillé

thailandese style grilled chicken

Marinated and grilled chicken pieces on skewers. Tender and fragrant. Often served with satay or soy sauce.

€10 ≈ $12.00

grilled beef

boeuf grillé

thailandese style grilled beef

Marinated beef skewers, grilled. Flavorful meat with a distinct grilled taste.

€11 ≈ $13.00

salmon and tuna

saumon et thon

salmon & tuna

Skewers alternating cubes of salmon and tuna. Grilled fish remain moist inside.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Vegetables - Noodles - Rice

Vegetables "Chop-Suey"

Légumes "Chop-Suey"

Stir-fried vegetables "Chop-Suey"

Stir-fried seasonal vegetables in a wok (cabbage, carrots, broccoli, etc.). Crispy and coated with a light sauce. Classic vegetarian dish.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Plain stir-fried black mushrooms

Champignons noirs sautés nature

stir-fried black mushrooms

Stir-fried black mushrooms (wood ear mushrooms). Unique cartilaginous and crunchy texture. Mild and earthy flavor.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Stir-fried noodles with bean sprouts

Nouilles sautées aux germes de soja

Stir-fried noodls with bean sprouts

Wheat noodles simply stir-fried with crispy bean sprouts and spring onions. Flavorful and filling side dish.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Stir-fried noodles with beef (or chicken)

Nouilles sautées au bœuf (ou poulet)

Stir-fried noodles with beef (or chicken)

Complete noodle dish stir-fried with meat (choice) and vegetables. Savory soy sauce. The classic "chow mein".

€7~ ≈ $8.00

Stir-fried noodles with seafood

Nouilles sautées aux fruits de mer

stir-fried noodles with seafood

Stir-fried noodles with a mix of seafood (shrimp, squid, etc.). Rich in marine flavors.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Cantonese rice

Riz cantonais

cantonese rice

Fried rice with peas, diced ham, and scrambled egg. The rice is separated and fragrant. The essential accompaniment.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

White rice

Riz blanc

white rice

Steamed jasmine rice, plain. Perfect to accompany saucy dishes and soothe the heat of spices.

€2.20 ≈ $3.00

Thai rice with shrimp

Riz thaïlandais aux crevettes

thailandese rice with shrimps

Fried rice with shrimp, often flavored with a little curry or pineapple. Exotic and complete flavor.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Menus

Lunch menu

Menu du midi

A starter of your choice Pork Nêms (3 pieces) Chicken salad Spicy Pekinese soup A main course of your choice Pork in sweet and sour sauce Spicy imperial chicken Beef with onions Duck with black mushrooms Served with White rice or Cantonese rice A dessert of your choice Lychees in syrup Sesame nougats Neapolitan slice

Complete lunch set including a starter, a main course, a side dish, and a dessert. Excellent value for a balanced meal.

€14.80~ ≈ $17.00

Steamed menu

Menu vapeur

A starter of your choice Pork Nêms (3 pieces) Chicken salad Spicy Pekinese soup A basket selection (10 pieces) 2 steamed shrimp ravioli (Hao-Kao) 2 steamed beef dumplings (Niu-Mai) 2 steamed shrimp and pork dumplings (Siu-Mai) 2 small steamed pork buns 1 small steamed rice flower stuffed (Fan-Koa) 1 steamed chicken and curry bun Served with Cantonese rice or White rice A dessert of your choice Lychees in syrup Sesame nougats Neapolitan slice

Special menu for dim sum lovers. Includes a starter, a large assortment of 10 varied steamed pieces, rice, and a dessert. Healthy and light cooking.

€16.80~ ≈ $19.00

Recommended menu

Menu conseillé

A starter of your choice Steamed assortment Shrimp Nêms Beef salad (spicy) Lemongrass chicken soup A main course of your choice Roast duck Caramel pork ribs 3 seafood in curry and coconut milk Beef with black pepper Served with Cantonese rice or Plain stir-fried noodles A dessert of your choice Lychees in syrup Sesame nougats 2 scoops of ice cream

The chef's suggestion offering more elaborate dishes. Refined starter, choice among signature dishes (duck, ribs, seafood), gourmet side dish, and dessert.

€19.80~ ≈ $23.00

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