"Just a short walk from the Etoile Arc de Triomphe in the quiet 16th arrondisement, Cheffe Sophie Ya's newly smartly redecorated restaurant is worth reserving on busy nights as it is often full. On the quieter Tuesday evening with a smaller crowd, Sophie turned on her warm welcome, and culinary mastery to produce an unforgettable meal. All her food is made in house same day. The result is a fresh delightful taste that began with chicken mushroom dumplings cooked to perfection with just the right accompanying sauce. Following was for me a tender roasted pork lacqué, and for my spouse, sea bass fresh and succulent. Each served as a work of art that invited admiration and then tasting. Portions are generous without going overboard. And that was wise as it left room for inventive desserts, more French Continental than Cantonese much to our delight. Sophie is a second generation chef, both her parents own their own restaurants in Paris as well. This young chef combines the traditional, and the new innovative, and has a growing following as each meal is an invitation to come back and taste what's new. And bring friends. Was the highlight of this trip to Paris. We'll be back!"
