



Zaoka
Faubourg Saint-Marcel
Zaoka is a dollhouse-sized Taiwanese bistro where chef Christina Huang personally kneads every brioche-like bun and slow-cooks pork shoulder for five hours until it melts. The gua bao here has earned a cult following that crosses Paris for a taste.
Tiny 12-seat gem
Chef-owner run
Hand-kneaded steamed buns
Slow-cooked pork shoulder
Tips
🐷"the pork boa is to die for"
🍗fried chicken is garlicky, crispy, moist inside
📅menu changes weekly, book ahead
Zaoka
Faubourg Saint-Marcel




Zaoka is a dollhouse-sized Taiwanese bistro where chef Christina Huang personally kneads every brioche-like bun and slow-cooks pork shoulder for five hours until it melts. The gua bao here has earned a cult following that crosses Paris for a taste.
Tiny 12-seat gem
Chef-owner run
Hand-kneaded steamed buns
Slow-cooked pork shoulder
Tips
🐷"the pork boa is to die for"
🍗fried chicken is garlicky, crispy, moist inside
📅menu changes weekly, book ahead