Top Vietnamese Authentic Restaurant in Paris [2026]

Paris has plenty of pho, banh mi, and bun bowls. But finding a Vietnamese authentic restaurant is a different search. It means looking for food made by people who know the original taste, a space that does not feel like generic “Asian decor,” and small details that Vietnamese diners can actually recognize.

Ha Noi 1988 stands out because it is built from a Vietnamese story. The name comes from Hanoi and the founder’s birth year, 1988:

1. Ha Noi 1988 – Ile de la Cite

The pho section is the main draw. You can order Pho Du Chef, Pho Tai, Pho Ga, Pho Chay, Pho TNT served in a hot stone pot, or Pho Ha Noi Garlicky with garlic-sauteed beef. On Saturdays, there is also Pho Thu Bay, with raw beef, beef meatballs, marrow, and oxtail.

The rest of the menu makes the place useful for lunch or dinner: Goi Cuon, Banh Bao, Nem Ga, Nem Chay, Bo Bun, Ga Bun, curry rice, black pepper beef rice, sizzling beef rice, Vietnamese iced coffee, coconut coffee, and desserts like mochi or banh troi in ginger syrup.

A few details before going:

• 72 Quai des Orfevres, 75001 Paris

• Website: https://www.viet-eat.com

• Pho TNT if you want something dramatic

• Pho Thu Bay if you happen to come on Saturday

• Good after Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, or a cold walk by the Seine

A local reviewed:

“This is such a lovely authentic Vietnamese restaurant. We arrived right as they were closing for mid day and they still agreed on serving us which was so generous. The pho is so flavorful and has so much depth, and the vegetarian option which included spring rolls were divine, very tasty. The position sizes are quite big so you are getting bang for your buck! Highly recommend if you want Vietnamese food.👌🏼”

Thanh Nguyen came for pho and left a much more specific signal:

“Excellent authentic vietnamese pho. I came here on a busy Saturday and was able to secure a table in about 15min, no reservation on weekends so wait time may vary. I have had pho in many places in Vietnam and USA. This pho easily made my top 3. Highly recommend pho Thu Bay (pho Saturday - only served on Saturday, I happened to try the place on a Saturday). Space is tight as it's a small restaurant, but they were able to fit 8 of us in a row.”

This is the stronger choice if you want variety: pho, bun, rice dishes, nem, coffee, dessert, all in one central location.

2. Ha Noi 1988 Sao Vang – Ile Saint-Louis

Sao Vang is more specific. It is the address for people who come for pho first, especially Northern-style pho.

“It’s really authentic Northern style Vietnamese cuisine. One of the best Pho I have abroad. Set menu lunch is really good for value.They use high quality ingredients and with the location it’s definitely worth the price. Service is friendly and helpful. The decoration is top notch, it sent me back to Hanoi.” - said a Vietnamese.

That last line is the point.

“It sent me back to Hanoi.”

Jus - a local guide reviewed: “Absolute gem in Paris 🏞️👨‍👩‍👧‍ ! I recommend doing a reservation to be sure to have a spot, the food is super tasty and authentic !”

The restaurant is inspired by old Hanoi grocery shops from the 1980s. That matters because the authenticity is not only in the bowl. It is in the room too: retro Vietnamese objects, printed textures, old snack-shop references, and a kind of Hanoi nostalgia that feels intentional rather than decorative.

Sao Vang serves Pho Bo, Pho Chin, Pho Tai Chin, Pho Bo Sot Vang, Pho Ha Noi 1988, Pho Sao Vang, Pho TNT, Pho Ga, Pho Chay, and Pho Tron. The beef broth is cooked for 24 hours. The chicken broth is made separately. The vegetarian broth has its own vegetable base.

Not just pho:

• Address: 16 Rue le Regrattier, 75004 Paris

• Website: https://www.viet-eat.com/menu

• Better with reservation

• Good for people who care about broth more than toppings

For anyone searching for the best authentic vietnamese restaurant in Paris, Sao Vang is the more focused answer. It does not try to cover every version of Vietnamese food. It stays close to Hanoi: broth, noodles, old-shop decor, and a room that makes Vietnamese guests say it reminds them of home.

If you want range, go to Ha Noi 1988 – Ile de la Cite. If you want Hanoi-style pho with a stronger sense of place, choose Sao Vang.