Best Dishes at Gros Bao
Char Siu Bao (steamed)
Small PlatesSoft, pillowy steamed buns filled with braised char siu pork (also called BBQ pork). The filling is glossy, slightly sweet, and tender. These are what define the Bao Family's identity. Reviewers return specifically for these.
Aubergines Hong Shao
VegetablesA signature vegetable dish. Eggplant is braised in a rich, slightly sweet soy sauce until it absorbs all the flavor and becomes silky. It's proof that vegetable dishes can be as memorable as meat.
Lion's Heads
Small PlatesDelicate dumplings made from minced farmhouse pork, steamed until light and tender. The name comes from their size—they're substantial, with clear pork flavor and no filler taste. Often topped with a single pea.
Peking Duck (half)
MainsThe restaurant's signature dish. A half duck (about €30) arrives with crispy, deep mahogany skin, served alongside thin pancakes, scallions, and plum sauce. You assemble your own wraps. The skin is the prize—rendered until it crackles against your teeth.
Lu Rou Fan (Taiwan-style Braised Pork Rice)
MainsA humble-looking but deeply satisfying rice bowl. Soft pork braised in soy sauce sits atop fluffy rice, finished with a jammy marinated egg. This is comfort food that feels elevated because every component is done well.
About Gros Bao
Gros Bao is the big-format restaurant from the Bao Family, situated on Quai de Jemmapes overlooking the Canal Saint-Martin. Everything is homemade. The 350m² space includes a dining room and a balcony with water views. It's casual, fast-moving, no reservations, and unapologetically Chinese.
Top 5 dishes at Gros Bao:
- Char Siu Bao (steamed) – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Aubergines Hong Shao – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Lion's Heads – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Peking Duck (half) – 94% recommended(Signature)
- Lu Rou Fan (Taiwan-style Braised Pork Rice)
Details
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Price Range:
- €€
- Phone:
- +33 1 73 75 16 26
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway, Outdoor Seating
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
No reservations accepted. It's first-come, first-served. Arrive before noon or after 2pm for lunch to avoid queues. Dinner lines can stretch during peak hours.
The balcony overlooks the Canal Saint-Martin. Request it when you order—it's the best seats. Especially lovely in good weather.
Staff speak English and are friendly. It's a casual canteen vibe, not formal service. Order at the counter and they'll bring it to your table.
Takeaway and click & collect options available if you want to eat by the canal instead of inside.
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