The only Chinese restaurant in France holding a Michelin star, Shang Palace sits inside the Shangri-La Hotel just steps from the Eiffel Tower. Chef Tony Xu commands the woks with Cantonese precision, turning out dim sum, Peking duck, and refined dishes that feel as opulent as the gilded dining room around you. It's pricey, yes, but for a special-occasion Chinese meal in Paris, nothing else comes close.
The only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in France, serving refined Cantonese cuisine in a gilded Shangri-La dining room near the Eiffel Tower.
Book well ahead for weekend dinners, and consider the lunch set menu for a more accessible way to experience the Michelin-starred cuisine.
Michelin-starred Cantonese in a palace setting
Shang Palace is the kind of place you book when you want to impress someone who thinks they've seen it all. Tucked inside the Shangri-La Hotel on Avenue d'Iéna, it's the only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in France, and the dining room lives up to that billing — think deep reds, lacquered screens, and chandeliers that whisper old-world luxury rather than shout it. Chef Tony Xu took over the kitchen and has kept the standards high, with Cantonese classics executed with real finesse.
The food is where Shang Palace earns its stripes. The Peking duck is a must-order — lacquered skin, tender meat, and pancakes that arrive with the kind of ceremony you'd expect at this price point. The dim sum selection is excellent, particularly the har gow and the xiao long bao, which hold their broth perfectly. Reviewers consistently praise the sophistication of the presentation, noting that dishes feel both modern and deeply traditional at once. The fried rice with lobster and the Cantonese roast meats also get repeat mentions.
Yes, it's expensive — you're paying Shangri-La prices for Chinese food, and some reviewers have grumbled about the cost-to-portion ratio. But if you go in understanding this is a luxury dining experience rather than a casual Chinese dinner, you won't be disappointed. Service is polished and attentive, the wine list is strong (with good pairings for the cuisine), and the whole experience feels like an event. Book ahead, especially for weekend dinners, and consider the lunch set menu for a slightly more accessible way in.