A busy Chinatown canteen with a long local following and some genuinely loved noodle and rotisserie dishes, but recent reviews flag serious service, consistency, and hygiene concerns that make it a mixed bet.
Hao Hao delivers above-average food quality with beloved signature dishes like loc lac and wonton soups, but inconsistent execution and polarized service experiences prevent a higher grade. Recent quality dips and variable staff attentiveness reduce confidence in reliability, while the functional Chinatown setting lacks destination appeal.
HAO HAO 好好 feels like a classic Paris Chinatown workhorse: compact, lively, and built for quick, satisfying bowls and roast-meat plates rather than polished dining. Reviewers keep coming back for the same reasons — fast service, big comfort-food energy, and dishes that hit the spot when the kitchen is in rhythm. As one regular put it, it can be “the kind of place you go back to for years,” but the flipside is a stubborn chorus of complaints about rude service, cramped seating, and the occasional disastrous visit. The cooking leans toward Cantonese comfort food with Cambodian/Vietnamese touches, especially noodle soups, loc lac, duck, char siu, and rice plates. The menu is broad and familiar rather than playful, which makes it a good fit for diners who want hearty, recognizable Asian staples instead of chef-driven novelty. The best evidence points to a kitchen that can be very good on its day — rich broth, satisfying roast meats, and generous portions — but consistency is the real question mark. For kids, the menu is workable rather than ideal: fried rice, plain rice, noodles, chicken, dumplings, and mild roast-meat plates are all easy enough for picky eaters, but this is not a kid-centric restaurant. The dining room is small, noisy, and often packed, so families with younger children may find it a bit tight. If your kids like simple noodle or rice dishes, it can work; if they need space, calm, or a kids’ menu, look elsewhere.
Area vibe: Multicultural, residential area with a strong Asian commercial presence and modern housing.
Safety: Generally safe with active street life and good evening footfall around main avenues.
What's nearby: Close to Avenue de Choisy's Asian restaurants and shops, near Tolbiac/Glacière metro stations and Paris Rive Gauche developments.