Do you eat Chinese in Paris?
It's probably not the first choice that comes to mind, but M. loves this place so I gave it a whirl for lunch. It's just down from Pierre Herme at La Maison de la Chine - 76, rue Bonaparte 75006 (Métro Saint-Sulpice)
I always study the menu outside. 
Do notice the 'OU' when you're getting la formule in France. Basically it means a first course + a main (what most Fr people order), OR a main + a dessert. I got 3 courses because I forgot to notice the 'ou'/or. 
The salon de the is inside the Shanghai Tang boutique... 
It's very serene. One must keep an eye out for the occasional dose of serenity when tearing around Paris.
Looking at menus but is irresistable.
Chic and simple decor... 
A tiny amuse bouche arrives with the green tea.
After a crawfish thing, a curried something arrives. Delish bien sur.
An interesting dessert - I'm still not sure what this is but it sounded and tasted very nice. Rose de Shanghai, crème légère avec coulis de framboise et concassée de pistaches. 
After lunch it's fun to browse the luxe merchandise at Shanghai Tang. Daily Connoisseur mentions owner Sir David Tang's etiquette columns in FT. Very useful if you want to know whether to request a doggy bag at the London Savoy.
BONJOUR SHANGHAI CAFE!
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