9 Spots for Vietnamese Food and Pho in Paris
Almost every block in Paris has a Vietnamese restaurant with bò bún on the menu, and the sad truth is that many of them pour the same flat broth from the same wholesaler. Pho should take hours; you can taste when it didn't.
These 9 spots for Vietnamese food in Paris were cross-checked across Michelin, Le Fooding, Time Out and our other sources: canteens with a daily soup, bánh mì counters, a café roasting its own Vietnamese coffee. Nearly all of them are cheap. Hungry for more bowls? See our ramen and noodles, the Chinese restaurants or the whole Asian food list.
A beloved Vietnamese canteen in the heart of Paris's Asian quarter, serving steaming bowls of traditional phô and regional specialties at unbeatable prices.
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A welcoming Vietnamese canteen in the 13th arrondissement serving authentic pho and daily-changing soups seven days a week.
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A welcoming Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Thai eatery in the 10th arrondissement, famous for its signature Tien Hiang hot pot and unbeatable €12 lunch menu.
A pioneer of authentic Vietnamese coffee culture in Paris since 2017, serving traditional street food and expertly roasted coffee in a cozy Scandinavian-Asian setting.
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An authentic Vietnamese street food haven serving exceptional bánh mì and bubble tea in a relaxed neighborhood setting near Porte d'Ivry.
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A versatile all-day spot where Asian-French fusion cuisine meets specialty coffee, helmed by MasterChef France 2015 winner Khanh-Ly.
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A Brooklyn-style coffee roastery and sandwich shop serving artisanal espresso and creative egg buns in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement.
A vibrant Vietnamese canteen near Père Lachaise where a southern Vietnam-trained chef serves authentic sharing plates in a Ho Chi Minh-inspired setting.
A Vietnamese restaurant celebrating the spirit of Têt with eco-responsible cuisine crafted from 90% French, pesticide-free ingredients.
Where to eat pho in Paris, and what else to order
The good news: great Vietnamese food is one of the best deals in Paris. The less good news: it hides in canteens with plain décor and short opening hours, so check the hours on each place page before you set off.
Pho and soups in the 13th
The 13th, Paris's Asian quarter, has the most addresses on this list. Ngoc Xuyen Saigon serves Tonkinese pho every day from breakfast to dinner, plus a different specialty soup each day: chicken and bamboo on Tuesdays, crab on Thursdays. Pho Tai, nearby, holds a Bib Gourmand, Michelin's badge for good cooking at a fair price. Take a stroll around the neighborhood with our 13th arrondissement page.
Bánh mì and bao
Coupi Bar, near Porte d'Ivry, builds its bánh mì with Vietnamese mortadella and roasted pork belly, and adds bao and bubble tea. Expect a short queue at weekday lunch. Our sandwiches page has more to eat on the go.
Vietnamese coffee and all-day cafés
Hanoi Corner, in the 9th, has roasted its own Vietnamese coffee in Paris since 2017 and pairs the slow-drip filter with bánh mì, bò bún and a pandan chiffon cake. It only opens on weekday lunchtimes. In the 11th, The Hood, led by MasterChef France 2015 winner Khanh-Ly, runs from coffee in the morning to a bistro-bar at night, with a Banh Mi Saigon and caramelized pork. More in our coffee shops. Blondie, in the 9th, is really a Brooklyn-style coffee roastery that slips a fried chicken banh mi onto its menu.
Something different, and the budget
TÊT, on Boulevard du Temple, cooks Vietnamese dishes with mostly French, pesticide-free produce and biodynamic wine. Savy Savy, near Père Lachaise, turns family recipes into sharing plates, with a happy hour and Sunday brunch. Tien Hiang, in the 10th, is fully vegan, mixing Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Thai cooking, with a €12 lunch menu; see our vegan food for more.
Most of this list sits in our cheap eats, so a bowl, a sandwich and a coffee rarely add up to much. Switch to the map, find the one closest to you, and check its must-try dishes first.