The newest Paris Patisserie's quaint, old world French exterior constrasts sharply with the flashiness of its neigbors on Lucky Street.

On the first floor is a bakery. The name may bring to mind delicate French pastries but items are more Beijing than Paris. Can we all say meat floss buns?

Upstairs is a cafe painted in sunny colors. The tuna sandwich (RMB 30) embodies Beijing's love affair with thousand island dressing. The sauce gives every bite a sweetness that might be welcome on a salad but not so pleasing to this tuna traditionalist. The hot dog (RMB 38) on the menu would probably offend true Parisians but it was hearty and flavorful though more reminiscent of German sausage than American fare. The entrees are a bit hit and miss but the Napolean from the bakery tips the scale just a bit in their favor, with rich, sweet cream in between delicate, buttery flakes.

Address: A5, Haoyunjie, No. 29, Zaoyinglu, Chaoyang District 
Tel: 010-58670258
Perfect for: a quick bite

[CityWeekend]