Chez Vong

The interior of Chez Vong combines Chinese pottery, lanterns and bamboo screens and Parisian exposed stone walls to make a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Although your check can grow quickly if you choose too many of the great offerings, the food is delicious. Rock lobster with ginger is worth a try, as is Peking-style lacquered duck. Not far from Les Halles are a wide assortment of Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants, many of which are frequented by the wholesalers/importers from the nearby wholesale district. This restaurant, however, is one that is frequented by not just the Asian community but also many French and foreigners looking for a genuine Vietnamese and Cantonese meal. Night time dining offers a bit of a different crowd, more families and less office workers. The soups can tend a bit towards the spicy but you can always ask for them to make it less "piquante."