Le Mandarin - Vendôme

The outside of this restaurant has seen better days, but as it was only a short walk from my hotel and there was little choice, I decided to give it a try. Entering, there were only two other diners in a large restaurant and I felt as if I had wandered into one of those reality tv shows where an expert is called in to rescue a failing establishment. Undoubtedly, the restaurant could do with a makeover, but the food was excellent. The meal was a buffet à volante and there was a great range of chinese food on offer. I had arrived early, so it was all fresh and delicious and as I tasted everything, I ate far too much. The cost including a beer and coffee came to less than €25 which I consider to have been excellent value. I was there on Sunday, mid week it would have cost €5 less. As time passed the restaurant began to fill up and was around half full when I left. There is free wifi and the toilets were clean. There is also a good range of chinese dishes for take away. This is one of the few places I know where it is worth ignoring the outside appearance, but not a place to impress guests.

You see what you want to eat not much as a choice