This spot is always packed, with a line forming before they even open--definitely easier to get a table if you're in a smaller group of 2-3. Despite the crowd, they run things efficiently. We were a group of five, so it took a bit longer to be seated, but once we ordered, the food came out quickly. I really enjoyed the Trio de Saveur, though the wide, flat noodles were a bit tricky to eat. We shared several appetizers, all of which were delicious--the nem were my favorite. Highly recommend if you don't mind a short wait for fresh, flavorful handmade noodles! read more

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On a cold and slightly rainy day, we found comfort at Les Pâtes Vivantes. Even though it was busy, there was little wait time, and the inviting smell from outside drew us in. Inside, the atmosphere was warm and bustling, with a lively, community feel as so many people enjoyed their food. Portions were generous, and we were able to share both meat plates and soups among our group. What we came to learn and love is that the noodles are made in-house, thick, flavorful, and perfect at absorbing the sauces. We tried Nouilles sautées avec légumes et buf (stir-fried noodles with beef and vegetables), Nouilles sautées avec légumes et poulet (stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetables), the SP5 Bœuf "touche le ciel" avec pâtes (very spicy beef noodle soup), and the SP4 Soupe de nouilles aux crevettes et asperges (prawn and asparagus noodle soup). Each dish was delicious in its own way, from fiery spice to delicate broth. Note that it is cash only, so come prepared. Simple, hearty, and memorable, exactly the kind of meal that stays with you long after stepping back into the rain. read more

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Delicious food and quick service. I enjoyed the noodles I got. My friend got the beef with shallots (that maybe were actually green beans). Both delicious. Washed it down with a Tsingtao. Also got the gyoza. Yum! There were quite a few tables inside, very few out. I liked that they did have a TV and we're playing Olympic Games. read more

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Great food, friendly service! Try the crispy roast duck, it was outstanding. We just needed a quick snack while out and they accommodated us even though they technically weren't opening for another hour. read more

It's *okay* for a few reasons. Really crowded tables (this is an endemic problem with Asian restaurants in Paris - trying to fit too many people into the space) Prices slightly higher than they should be (I get that this place is right by Chatelet) Indifferent service at best. But still 4 stars, because the noodles are made right there in the window in front of you. Good stuff. read more

Les Pates Vivantes is one of the more well known Chinese restaurants in Paris, with a window onto the street showcasing how they hand pull their noodles. Tucked in an area near Les Halles, they attract as many tourists as locals, with menus ranging from about 10-15 Euros for combinations of stir fried or soup noodles with gyzoas. I chose the vegetable noodles, which were springy and fresh, but greasy (you can see the pool of oil on my plate on the right side of the photo), and the vegetables were only green onions and wood mushrooms. Even with some hot chili oil borrowed from a nearby table, I couldn't eat more than a few bites. Service was typically brisk, geared more for fast turn over than a leisurely meal, as is typical for touristy locations. The gyoza came out after my noodles and were tender, but also oily. I went back for another try, ordering cold noodles with duck which I thought might at least circumvent the oily tendency. The noodles and raw onions were bathed in a peanut/sesame sauce that left me as cold as the dish. The duck was good and a generous portion, so I would recommend ordering a separate side plate of duck and maybe some noodle soup. read more

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If you like noodles, this place is amazing for fresh hand-pulled noodles. This is a pretty popular place, but it's fairly large (for a French restaurant) and the turnover is pretty quick as they don't really let you leisurely take your time like most other French establishments. If you come during peak hours, you'll most likely have to wait in line outside, but we came at 10 pm on a Saturday and we didn't wait more than 10 min or so. They have a giant window where you can see the ladies hand-pulling the noodles and making them fresh, which is pretty cool to watch. They work super fast and the noodles are chewy, al-dente and super fresh when you eat them. The menu is in French and English and has pictures of each of the dishes, so it should be pretty easy to order. Gyozas - These were awesome - perfectly golden brown, served piping hot. The skin was thin and fresh. I could have eaten a ton of these. Extra Spicy Beef Soup - They were unfortunately out of the Spicy Beef Noodle soup which is one of their more popular ones - next time we'll have to come earlier to get this. We got the extra spicy beef noodle soup, which was not for the faint of heart. We couldn't really drink any of the broth because it was way too spicy. We ate the noodles which were delicious. The beef in here was also pretty inedible - super chewy and kind of like a bubble-gum texture where you couldn't chew it. We left all the meat. Pan-Fried Noodles with Duck - The noodles were perfect and chewy, the sauce was great and not too salty, but the meat was also inedible. I've not really had a bad piece of duck in France yet, until this place. The wine here was terrible and acidic. Again, never had bad wine in France until this place. Skip the wine, it's cheap in price, and cheap in quality. Despite the meat not being good in either of the dishes, and the wine also being pretty bad, we loved the noodles. They were the freshest and best Chinese noodles I've had in my life. I'll definitely come back here again for more noodle dishes. We decided that next time, we'll get the noodles and vegetables or maybe noodles and seafood. Overall, a great little spot that is inexpensive and will have you craving these fresh noodles forever. read more

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Good food with a very authentic flare. The place is small on the inside with some tables outside. Each entree is definitely enough for one person. read more

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Best noodles ever eaten - all of us (4) Aussies agree! Only in Paris one week and will be back to eat here before we leave. Wow. We tried the stir fry duck noodle and it was amazing. Duck was crisp on outside tender inside. Noodles defy words to explain but they transported us to another (very good food) place. We were helped by the waiter/apprentice noodle chef in our selections and his suggestions were fantastic. Thank you all! read more

Les Pâtes Vivantes - Number one fan! Best noodles ever :) - Chinese Near Me - Paris, 75

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This place was amazing! They make noodles from scratch. I got the beef and noodles...it was very good! read more

Les Pâtes Vivantes - Chinese Near Me - Paris, 75

It's a great restaurant and one of the few Chinese places in Paris that isn't a "traiteur". Here they don't microwave your food, they actually make it on the spot. They even make the noodles themselves! It really is one of the best Chinese restaurant in Paris. read more

Like a trip to China. Highly reccommended. This Chinese place is filled with Chinese people which is a very good sign. The selection of food is overwhelming and feels like you have come directly to China. Jelly fish salad with cucumber was too extraordinary for us. How about you? All noodles are made live in the restaurant in a stunning performance that you can see from outside as well. A pretty good marketing strategy by the way. The food is addictive. You are likely to eat much more than you should. That's at least what happened to us. A real feast. This place feels like a visit to China. Try it out. read more

Great noodles like so fresh but it's missing the zest or lemon and if your looking for a sweet and sour type of noodle you guessed wrong it's more on the salty side! read more

Les Pâtes Vivantes - Chinese Near Me - Paris, 75

why only 3 stars ??? i came here because though I love french food, I was simply tired of eating bread, pasta, meat and cheese. The NOODLES here were DELICIOUS + AUTHENTIC!! I'm partly Chinese, and have been raised in a foodie family, so you can trust me when I say that if you are a true noodle conoisseur, you'll be satisfied here :) read more

wow how I wish we had a handpulled noodle place in Amsterdam. Love the taste of the noodles, reminds me of the time that I have lived in China. For Paris prices it is not expensive to eat there. It is a pity that it is a small and crowded place but I will def come back for the food, I don't mind! read more

A staple to Paris. I cant get enough of this place. Its relatively cheap for Paris standards and the food quality is excellent. The place does get very busy at dinner time and its not the kind of place you want to spend your evening enjoying your company as its very loud and can be kinda hectic but if your ok with that for a quick eats its the place to go! And if you go one your birthday you can select a free meal! Gyozas are excellent as well as the soups and shrimp noodles! read more

First bad waiter of the trip. Too bad, we were doing quite well. Should have taken that as a sign to move on. Not sure why the food is not as good here as its offspring (LPV II on St. Germain), but it's not. The broth is not as good, nor are the noodles as flavorful or chewy. read more

Super tasty hand made noodles. Go for pan fried noodles and not noodles with broth. The dumplings in this place are also quite tasty.

Food was just okay, nothing special. But the prices were fairly reasonable. The beef curry was mediocre (I've had better elsewhere). The noodles were okay; pretty chewy though. Overall, if you're searching for good Chinese food I wouldn't come here. read more