๐ต La Porcelaine: Where East Meets West in Perfect Harmony ๐ฎโจ
During my last summer in Southern France before catching the ferry back to the UK from Nantes, I stumbled upon this hidden gem โa restaurant that *actually* understood Chinese cuisine (no sweet-and-sour impostors here!). The Food : Simple but authentic dishes like Taiwanese braised pork rice and light fried snacksโall with a *refreshing twist*. The flavors? Nostalgically real . ๐๐ฅข The Aesthetic : A chinoiserie dream ! Think Ming vases meets powder-blue European elegance โchina cabinets displayed like art, tableware curated with museum-level care. ๐บ๐ The Story : Founded by someone raised in a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and culinary family: *"Chinese culture rooted deep in me... At 30, homesickness hit hard. So I brought real Chinese flavors to France."* ๐โ๏ธ Now : Transformed into a teahouse (still selling gorgeous ceramics!), with an attached gallery. The seaside location makes for perfect post-tea strolls before your ferry. ๐ข๐ #EastMeetsWest #NantesHiddenGem #ChineseInFrance