Lao Tseu

Name: Lao Tseu
Address: Paris
Price range: €5.5 - €185

★ 4.1 (304)

Menus

Steamed Menu

Menu Vapeur

Fried dumplings or Chinese Salad Chicken croissant Shrimp ravioli Minced pork, beef, and chicken dumplings Served with plain fragrant rice or Cantonese rice

A complete menu featuring dim sum (steamed and fried dumplings). It includes a starter of your choice, a fixed assortment of dumplings (croissant, ravioli, meatballs), and a rice of your choice. Perfect for enjoying a variety of Chinese textures and flavors.

€24~ ≈ $28.00

Lunch Menu

Menu Midi

(lunch only except weekends) Starter of your choice: Spicy prawn soup, Imperial spring rolls (Nêms), Thai Salad, Fried dumplings Main course of your choice: Prawns in spicy sauce, Ginger chicken, Pork in sweet and sour sauce, Steamed fish fillet Served with plain fragrant rice or Cantonese rice

Lunch set including a starter, a main course, and a side dish. Offers a selection of classic Chinese and Thai dishes. Ideal for a complete and quick midday meal.

€24~ ≈ $28.00

Shellfish and Fish

17. Battered prawns

17. Crevettes en beignet

Large prawns coated in a light, golden batter. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served hot, often dipped in a sweet and sour sauce.

€20.50 ≈ $24.00

18. Prawns in spicy sauce

18. Crevettes à la sauce piquante

Sautéed prawns coated in a savory and spicy sauce. Rich flavor with a balance between the chili heat and savory aromas. A stimulating dish for the palate.

€20.50 ≈ $24.00

19. Sautéed prawns with vegetables

19. Crevettes sautées nature aux légumes

Fresh prawns stir-fried in a wok with a mix of crunchy vegetables. A light preparation that highlights the natural taste of seafood. Mild flavor and varied texture.

€20.50 ≈ $24.00

20. Prawns in sweet and sour sauce

20. Crevettes sautées à la sauce aigre-douce

Sautéed prawns served with a classic red sauce combining sugar and vinegar. Characteristic sweet and sour taste with pieces of pineapple and bell peppers.

€20.50 ≈ $24.00

21. Prawns in curry

21. Crevettes au curry

Prawns stewed in a creamy and fragrant yellow curry sauce. Mildly spicy and aromatic flavor, often accompanied by coconut milk.

€20.50 ≈ $24.00

22. Sautéed scallops in spicy sauce

22. Coquilles st-jacques sautées à la sauce piquante

Tender scallops quickly sautéed in a spicy sauce. Pleasant contrast between the sweetness of the scallops and the heat of the sauce.

€21 ≈ $24.00

23. Fish fillet with chives and ginger

23. Filet de poisson à la ciboulette et gingembre

Delicate white fish fillets, cooked with fresh ginger and chives. Subtle and aromatic flavor, the ginger enhances the fish's taste without overpowering it.

€22 ≈ $25.00

24. Steamed fish fillet

24. Filet de poisson à la vapeur

Fish gently steamed to preserve its tenderness and nutrients. Light seasoning, often based on soy sauce and sesame oil.

€19 ≈ $22.00

25. Fish fillet in sweet and sour sauce

25. Filet de poisson à la sauce aigre-douce

Pieces of fish, often fried, coated in a colorful sweet and sour sauce. A popular mix of tangy and sweet flavors.

€19 ≈ $22.00

26. Fish fillet in spicy sauce

26. Filet de poisson à la sauce piquante

Fish fillets served with a spicy sauce. Ideal for lovers of flavorful fish dishes.

€19 ≈ $22.00

27. Salt and pepper squid

27. Calamar au sel et poivre

Fried squid pieces, seasoned simply but deliciously with salt and Sichuan pepper (or white pepper). Crispy texture and addictive salty taste.

€21.50 ≈ $25.00

Poultry

28. Silky chicken in ginger sauce

28. Poulet satiné à la sauce gingembre

Very tender chicken slices (velvety) served in a fragrant ginger sauce. Silky texture and fresh, slightly spicy taste from the ginger.

€17.50 ≈ $20.00

29. Chicken stir-fried with black mushrooms

29. Poulet sauté aux champignons noirs

Chicken stir-fried in a wok with black mushrooms (wood ear mushrooms). The mushrooms provide a characteristic crunchy texture and a subtle woody flavor.

€17.50 ≈ $20.00

30. Imperial chicken

30. Poulet à l'impérial

Diced chicken stir-fried with vegetables and often peanuts or cashews, in a slightly spicy sauce. Flavorful dish with contrasting textures.

€17.50 ≈ $20.00

31. Chicken curry

31. Poulet au curry

Chicken pieces stewed in a rich and creamy yellow curry sauce. Warm and spicy flavor, ideal with white rice.

€17.50 ≈ $20.00

32. Duck with ginger and chives

32. Canard au gingembre et à la ciboulette

Slices of roasted or sautéed duck, served with fresh ginger and chives. The richness of the duck pairs perfectly with the freshness of the aromatics.

€19 ≈ $22.00

34. Cantonese roast duck

34. Canard rôti à la Cantonaise

Roast duck cooked in the oven with crispy, lacquered skin and tender meat. Served carved with its cooking juices. A classic of Cantonese cuisine.

€25 ≈ $29.00

35. Duck curry

35. Canard au curry

Duck slices served in an aromatic curry sauce. The richness of the duck complements the curry spices well.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Our Specialties

S 1. Steamed scallops

S 1. Coquilles st-jacques à la vapeur

Tender scallops delicately steamed, often served in their shells with garlic and vermicelli. Melting texture and pure marine flavor.

€26.50 ≈ $31.00

S 2. Giant prawns in garlic sauce on a hot plate

S 2. Crevettes géantes sauce à l'ail sur plaque chauffante

Giant prawns served sizzling on a hot cast-iron plate, coated in a rich garlic sauce. Powerful aroma and spectacular presentation.

€28 ≈ $32.00

S 3. Giant prawns with salt and pepper

S 3. Crevettes géantes au sel et poivre

Large prawns fried in their shells (or peeled), seasoned with salt and roasted pepper. Intense flavor and crispy texture.

€28 ≈ $32.00

S 4. Scallops in black bean sauce on a hot plate

S 4. Coquilles st-jacques sauce haricots noirs sur plaque chauffante

Scallops served on a hot plate with a fermented black bean sauce. Pronounced umami and salty flavor.

€25 ≈ $29.00

S 5. Giant prawns steamed

S 5. Crevettes géantes à la vapeur

Giant prawns steamed to preserve their natural sweetness and firm texture. Served with a light sauce.

€28 ≈ $32.00

S 7. Giant prawns with basil on a hot plate

S 7. Crevettes géantes au basilic sur plaque chauffante

Giant prawns sautéed with fresh basil, served on a hot plate. The basil adds a unique herbaceous and anise note that pairs well with seafood.

€29.50 ≈ $34.00

S 9. Beef in black pepper sauce on a hot plate

S 9. Boeuf sauce poivre noir sur plaque chauffante

Tender beef slices served sizzling with a crushed black pepper sauce. Pungent and peppery flavor.

€23 ≈ $27.00

S10. Beef in satay sauce on a hot plate

S10. Boeuf à la sauce saté sur plaque chauffante

Beef served on a hot plate in a satay sauce (mix of spices, peanuts, and chili peppers). Rich, complex, and slightly spicy flavor.

€23 ≈ $27.00

S11. Seasoned chicken clay pot

S11. Marmite chinoise au poulet assaisonné

Stewed dish served in a traditional clay pot. Contains chicken and various ingredients (vegetables, tofu) in a flavorful broth.

€21 ≈ $24.00

S12. Lemon breaded chicken

S12. Poulet pané au citron

Fried chicken fillets coated in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a tangy and sweet yellow lemon sauce.

€21 ≈ $24.00

S13. Grilled lemongrass chicken

S13. Poulet grillé à la citronnelle

Chicken marinated in lemongrass and then grilled. Fresh lemony aroma and smoky grilled flavor. Typical of Southeast Asian cuisine.

€21 ≈ $24.00

S14. Caramel pork ribs

S14. Travers de porc au caramel

Pork ribs slow-cooked in a savory caramel sauce. The meat is tender and coated in a syrupy, flavorful sauce.

€21 ≈ $24.00

S16. Silky duck in ginger sauce

S16. Canard satiné à la sauce gingembre

Velvety slices of duck, coated in a fresh ginger sauce. A refined dish combining the richness of duck with the pungency of ginger.

€26 ≈ $30.00

S17. Lamb with basil

S17. Agneau au basilic

Lamb slices stir-fried in a wok with fresh basil leaves. The strong flavor of the lamb is balanced by the freshness of the basil.

€21 ≈ $24.00

S18. Imperial lamb

S18. Agneau à l'impérial

Kung Pao style stir-fried lamb with vegetables and nuts, in a slightly spicy sauce. Robust flavor.

€21 ≈ $24.00

S20. Whole steamed fish

S20. Poisson entier à la vapeur

(order 24 hours in advance)

A fresh whole fish, steamed with ginger, scallions, and soy sauce. The flesh is tender and delicate. A traditional celebratory dish.

S21. Whole Peking lacquered duck

S21. Canard laqué entier à la pékinoise

(order 24 hours in advance)

The famous Peking duck, roasted to achieve a glowing, crispy skin. Traditionally served with thin pancakes, scallions, and Hoisin sauce.

€185 ≈ $214.00

S22. Chinese fondue (for 2 people)

S22. Fondue chinoise (pour 2 personnes)

A convivial meal where diners cook their own meats, seafood, and vegetables in a hot broth placed in the center of the table.

€165 ≈ $191.00

Desserts

Coconut pearl

Perle de coco

Glutinous rice balls filled with a sweet cream (often egg or yellow soybean), rolled in grated coconut, and steamed. Soft and warm texture.

€11.50 ≈ $13.00

Lychees in syrup

Litchis au sirop

White, juicy tropical fruits served in a light syrup. Floral flavor and crisp texture.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Candied ginger

Gingembres confits

Pieces of ginger cooked in sugar. Intensely spicy and sweet flavor.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Chinese sesame nougats

Nougats chinois au sésame

Crunchy or soft candies made from sugar and sesame seeds. Toasted nutty flavor.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Fried apple or banana fritters

Beignets de pommes ou bananes

Pieces of fruit coated in batter and fried. Crispy and hot, often sprinkled with sugar.

€11~ ≈ $13.00

Fried apple or banana fritters flambé

Beignets de pommes ou bananes flambées

Fruit fritters served hot and flambéed with alcohol (often sake or rice wine) in front of the customer. Spectacular and fragrant.

€14~ ≈ $16.00

Fried apple or banana fritters with chocolate or whipped cream

Beignets de pommes ou bananes au chocolat ou chantilly

Fruit fritters served with chocolate sauce or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

€12.50~ ≈ $14.00

Ice cream of your choice (2 scoops)

Glace au choix (2 boules)

Assortment of classic ice creams. Choose two flavors to create your sundae.

€9.50~ ≈ $11.00

Sorbet of your choice

Sorbet au choix

Fruity water ices, dairy-free. Fresh and light, ideal after a hearty meal.

€9.50~ ≈ $11.00

Fresh seasonal fruits

Fruits frais de saison

Plate of cut fruit based on market availability (often mango or pineapple).

Digestifs

Poire William

Colorless pear eau-de-vie. Intense aroma of ripe fruit.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Vodka

Neutral and clear spirit. Pure and strong taste.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Calvados

Apple brandy from Normandy. Fruity and woody flavor.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Cognac Fine Champagne

Renowned grape brandy, aged in oak barrels. Complex aromas of dried fruits and spices.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Armagnac

Spirit from the southwest of France. Rustic and rich flavor.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Chinese alcohol

Alcool chinois

Traditional Chinese spirit (often Baijiu or rose liqueur). Very distinctive, strong, and floral taste, served in a small glass.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

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