Restaurant in Paris, France
Practical dim sum in Paris's 9th. Book it.
Dim Sum Cantine on Rue Milton is the most convenient dim sum option in Paris's 9th arrondissement — a low-cost, easy-to-book canteen that earns repeat visits on neighbourhood utility alone. Not a destination restaurant, but a reliable, affordable fallback between heavier meals. Walk-ins appear viable; book ahead for groups.
Dim Sum Cantine at 4 Rue Milton in the 9th arrondissement is one of the more practical answers to a question Paris diners ask often: where do you get honest, affordable dim sum without trekking to the 13th? The 9th is not a traditional destination for Chinese cooking, which makes this address genuinely useful for anyone based in the grands boulevards corridor or visiting from nearby hotels. Booking is easy — walk-ins appear viable at quieter hours, and the format suits both solo diners and small groups without much planning overhead.
The room at Rue Milton reads as compact and unfussy, the kind of space designed around throughput and affordability rather than occasion dining. Expect close-set tables and a canteen register — the name signals this accurately. That physical honesty is useful information: if you are looking for a quiet, spread-out dinner for two, you will want to manage expectations. If you are after efficient, affordable dim sum in a neighbourhood that does not have many options in this format, the spatial trade-off is easy to accept.
A first visit to Dim Sum Cantine is leading treated as a reconnaissance run , use it to map what the kitchen does consistently well across the steamed and fried categories. On a second visit, you are better positioned to order with focus rather than breadth, skipping the exploratory ordering and going straight to the items that held up. Paris dim sum options are sparse enough outside the 13th that a reliable neighbourhood spot earns repeat visits on convenience alone, but Cantine rewards a second trip with clearer intent. If you are in Paris for several days and want a low-stakes, affordable lunch between heavier dinners at places like Kei or L'Ambroisie, this fits that rhythm well.
The address , 4 Rue Milton, 75009 , puts it within easy reach of the 9th's hotel and bar cluster. No phone or website is currently listed in public records, so showing up or asking your hotel concierge to confirm current hours before you go is the safest approach. For a broader read on where to eat across the city, see our full Paris restaurants guide. If you are building a longer Paris itinerary, our Paris hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide cover the full picture. For serious dining at the other end of the price spectrum, Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen and Arpège are the benchmarks worth knowing. Outside Paris, Mirazur in Menton and Flocons de Sel in Megève represent the wider French fine dining context. France's long-standing institutions , Paul Bocuse, Troisgros, Bras, and Auberge de l'Ill , are worth knowing if your trip extends beyond the capital. International reference points for the format include Le Bernardin in New York and Lazy Bear in San Francisco for what ambitious tasting-format restaurants can look like at their ceiling.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dim Sum Cantine | Easy | — | ||
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Kei | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| L'Ambroisie | French, Classic Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | French, Modern Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | French, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Dim Sum Cantine measures up.
Casual is the call here. Dim Sum Cantine at 4 Rue Milton is a compact, unpretentious room built around affordability and turnover, not occasion dining. Jeans and a jacket are more than enough. Leave the formal wear for somewhere else in the 9th.
Treat your first visit as a reconnaissance run. The format is designed for sampling across both steamed and fried options, so order broadly rather than doubling up on any single dish. No website or phone number is publicly listed, so showing up in person or checking third-party booking platforms is your best path to confirming current hours and availability.
Not really. The room prioritises throughput over atmosphere, which makes it a poor fit for anniversaries or formal celebrations. For a special occasion in Paris, Kei or Le Cinq would deliver the setting and service that justify the moment. Dim Sum Cantine is the right call for a relaxed, low-stakes meal in the 9th.
Specific menu items are not confirmed in available records, so ordering strategy matters more than a fixed list. Dim sum menus typically reward spreading orders across steamed dumplings, pan-fried items, and rice-based dishes to get a read on the kitchen's range. On a first visit, avoid over-ordering any single category until you know what the kitchen does consistently well.
For dim sum specifically, Paris's 13th arrondissement (Quartier Asiatique around Avenue de Choisy) has a higher concentration of Cantonese options with longer track records. If you're open to a broader Chinese dining experience in the 9th, checking what's current near the Grands Boulevards is worthwhile. Dim Sum Cantine's advantage is its location within the 9th's hotel and bar cluster at Rue Milton, which makes it a convenient rather than destination choice.
No bar seating is documented for this venue. The room at Rue Milton is described as compact and table-focused, so counter or bar dining is not a confirmed option. Arrive expecting a standard table setup.
The compact room size makes large group bookings a practical challenge. Groups of two to four are a better fit for a space built around quick turnover. For larger parties of six or more, check the venue's official channels to confirm availability — though no phone or website is currently listed publicly, so in-person enquiry is the most reliable route.
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