Royal Vincennes is the kind of unassuming Chinese-Vietnamese spot that Vincennes locals quietly rely on for their weeknight fix. The menu runs the gamut from Peking duck to steamed dumplings and Cantonese rice, served in a warm, slightly old-school dining room that hasn't tried to reinvent itself. It's not chasing trends — and that's exactly why the regulars keep coming back.
A no-frills Chinese-Vietnamese standby in Vincennes where the Peking duck and steamed dumplings keep locals coming back week after week.
Call ahead to order the Peking duck — it's the house specialty and sometimes needs advance notice.
Solid neighborhood Chinese-Vietnamese comfort food
Royal Vincennes won't win any design awards, but that's not the point. This Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant on Rue de Montreuil has been quietly feeding Vincennes families for years, and the loyalty speaks for itself. The menu is broad — Peking duck, steamed dumplings, stir-fried noodles, Cantonese rice — and while it's not the most adventurous Chinese cooking you'll find in the Paris area, it's consistent, generous, and reasonably priced. The Peking duck is the standout if you're ordering for a group.
The dining room is what you'd expect from a neighborhood Chinese restaurant: warm lighting, comfortable spacing, and a slightly dated decor that somehow adds to the charm. Service is friendly and efficient, though it can get stretched on busy weekend evenings. If you live nearby, this is the kind of place you'll end up ordering from more than once — and then eventually sitting down for a proper meal when you realize the dine-in experience is better than the takeout. Call ahead if you want the duck, as it sometimes needs to be ordered in advance.