Chinatown Paris Vietnamese Food: What to Eat and Where to Find It

Looking for Chinatown Paris Vietnamese food? Paris's 13th arrondissement is known for its Vietnamese restaurants, serving everything from phở and bánh mì to fresh spring rolls. But Vietnamese cuisine extends beyond Chinatown, with traditional noodle soups and home-style rice meals available across central Paris. Here's what to eat, where to go, and how to find Vietnamese food in Paris.

Where Is Chinatown in Paris?

Paris Chinatown, also called the Asian Quarter, is located in the 13th arrondissement, mainly around Avenue d'Ivry and Avenue de Choisy.

The neighborhood is home to Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and other Asian communities. Its streets are lined with Asian supermarkets, bakeries, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for Vietnamese food in Paris.

Visitors can reach the area via Métro Line 7, with Porte de Choisy and Porte d'Ivry among the convenient stations.

Chinatown Paris Vietnamese Food: What Should You Try?

Whether you're eating in Chinatown or exploring other parts of Paris, these Vietnamese dishes are worth trying.

1. Phở – Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Phở is one of Vietnam's most recognizable dishes, featuring rice noodles in an aromatic beef or chicken broth, topped with meat and fresh herbs.

At Ha Noi 1988, phở is prepared with fresh house-made rice noodles and a beef broth simmered for 24 hours. Options include Phở Tái with rare beef and Phở du Chef with sautéed beef and onions. Learn more in our guide to the best pho in Paris.

2. Bò Bún – Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl

Bò Bún combines rice vermicelli, stir-fried beef, fresh vegetables, herbs, peanuts, and crispy spring rolls, served with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce. It's a good choice for anyone who prefers a fresh, filling noodle bowl rather than soup.

3. Gỏi Cuốn – Fresh Spring Rolls

Gỏi Cuốn consists of rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, meat, or tofu, along with vegetables and herbs. Served cold with dipping sauce, these fresh spring rolls make a light starter or snack.

4. Bánh Bao – Vietnamese Steamed Buns

Bánh Bao is a soft steamed bun typically filled with seasoned meat and sometimes egg or other ingredients. It's a popular Vietnamese snack and a convenient option for a quick bite.

Discover more in our guide to Vietnamese bánh bao.

5. Cơm Nhà – Vietnamese Home-Style Rice Meals

Not all Vietnamese food revolves around noodles. Cơm nhà refers to everyday family meals built around steamed rice, vegetables, meat, fish, or tofu, often accompanied by soup or dipping sauces.

At Ha Noi 1988 Gác Manger, near the Louvre, this tradition is brought to Paris through Vietnamese home-style cooking.

It's an alternative for anyone looking to experience what Vietnamese families commonly eat at home.

Where to Find Vietnamese Food Beyond Chinatown Paris

Although the 13th arrondissement is a popular destination for Vietnamese cuisine, you can also find Vietnamese restaurants in central Paris.

The Ha Noi 1988 group offers several dining options, each with a different specialty.

Ha Noi 1988 – Near Notre-Dame

Address: 72 Quai des Orfèvres, 75001 Paris

Located on Île de la Cité, near Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, Ha Noi 1988 serves Northern Vietnamese dishes, including phở, Bò Bún, rice plates, and traditional starters.

It's a convenient option for a full Vietnamese meal while sightseeing in central Paris.

Ha Noi 1988 Sao Vàng – Île Saint-Louis

Address: 16 Rue le Regrattier, 75004 Paris

Sao Vàng specializes in phở, offering several variations of the Vietnamese noodle soup.

Its menu includes Phở Bò Sốt Vang, combining Vietnamese phở with French-inspired braised beef.

Ha Noi 1988 Gác Manger – Near the Louvre

Address: 110 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

For Vietnamese home-style food, Gác Manger brings the spirit of cơm nhà to central Paris.

Rather than focusing on phở, the restaurant celebrates everyday Vietnamese meals featuring rice, vegetables, and home-cooked dishes.

Located near the Louvre Museum, it's a convenient place to discover a different side of Vietnamese cuisine.

Explore the Gác Manger concept and menu.

Ha Noi 1988 Flowers Archives – Le Marais

Address: 51 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris

Flowers Archives is a Vietnamese-inspired café offering egg coffee, matcha, and pastries.

It's suited to visitors looking for a coffee break or something lighter while exploring Le Marais.

Ha Noi 1988 Cà Phê – Latin Quarter

Address: 35 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris

This café near the Seine offers Vietnamese coffee, matcha, Bò Bún, Bánh Bao, and homemade flan cà phê.

It's another option for a casual Vietnamese food experience in central Paris.

Chinatown or Central Paris: Where Should You Eat Vietnamese Food?

Both areas offer opportunities to explore Vietnamese cuisine, but they suit different experiences.

Choose Chinatown Paris (13th arrondissement) if you want to explore an established Asian neighborhood with Vietnamese restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets concentrated around Avenue d'Ivry and Avenue de Choisy.

Choose central Paris if you're sightseeing near Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Le Marais, or the Latin Quarter and want Vietnamese food without traveling to the 13th arrondissement.

For Northern-style phở, visit Ha Noi 1988 or Sao Vàng. For traditional Vietnamese rice meals, explore Gác Manger. For coffee and lighter bites, try Flowers Archives or Ha Noi 1988 Cà Phê.

Explore Ha Noi 1988 locations and menus or reserve a table at participating restaurants.

FAQ: Chinatown Paris Vietnamese Food

Where is Chinatown in Paris?

Chinatown Paris is located in the 13th arrondissement, primarily around Avenue d'Ivry and Avenue de Choisy.

Is Chinatown Paris good for Vietnamese food?

Yes. The 13th arrondissement has an established Vietnamese food scene, with restaurants serving phở, bún, bánh mì, spring rolls, and other Vietnamese specialties.

What Vietnamese food should I try in Paris Chinatown?

Popular dishes include phở, Bò Bún, bánh mì, Gỏi Cuốn, and Vietnamese desserts such as chè.

Where can I find Vietnamese food outside Chinatown?

Ha Noi 1988 has locations near Notre-Dame, Île Saint-Louis, the Louvre, Le Marais, and the Latin Quarter, offering Vietnamese noodle soups, home-style rice dishes, coffee, and snacks.

Is there a Vietnamese restaurant near the Louvre?

Yes. Ha Noi 1988 Gác Manger at 110 Rue Saint-Honoré specializes in Vietnamese home-style rice meals, a short walk from the Louvre Museum.