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13th — Butte aux Cailles & Chinatown › Chinatown › Chez Ly Village Tao-Tao
Chez Ly Village Tao-TaoB
159 Bd Vincent Auriol, 75013 Paris, France
· Asian restaurant, Chinese restaurant, Restaurant
· Chinatown
A long-running Paris 13e Cantonese favorite with standout roast duck and a lively, group-friendly room, but recent reviews flag serious service, billing, and value problems that make it a risky pick unless you know what to order and double-check the bill.
The verdict
Chez Ly Village Tao-Tao delivers strong food quality with standout duck, beef noodles, and frog legs, but inconsistent execution and service reliability prevent a higher grade. The atmospheric, destination-like setting is a genuine draw, yet swings in food consistency and concerning safety signals limit confidence in what you'll experience on any given visit.
One caveat: Recent reviews repeatedly cite slow or unfriendly service, sometimes even on quiet nights.
What to order
- Peking duck / crispy duck
- Roast duck / roast pork platters
- Fried rice noodles / beef noodles
What diners say
- The duck theater and crispy skin that people remember long after leaving
- The old-school, beautiful room that feels like a local institution
- Large shareable portions when the kitchen is hitting its stride
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
Tuesday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
Thursday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
Friday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
Saturday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
Sunday12:00–14:30, 07:00–23:00
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