Phở Tài

This is a Michelin star restaurant that is INCREDIBLE and affordable! Was in Paris with friends and we went for dinner. There was a waiting line but it moved pretty quick. Inside is tight but you feel like you’re in your aunty’s kitchen. The owner is SO sweet and welcoming. Everything we ordered was flavorful and delicious! Hands down the best meal we had in France! Highly recommend! It’s definitely worth the wait!!

My favorite pho shop in Paris. The restaurant is tiny and located in China town and be aware they have lunch break. Food portion is good and tastes amazing. I feel you can blindly choose anything, it would be great.

What a beautiful discovery❣️ I came here for a birthday, and was absolutely blown away by the delicious food! What a feast! 🤩 The menu does not have allergens indications, but the waiters are very helpful and will guide you through your options. The food proportions are very generous — I wish I had a larger stomach to eat everything on the table!!! 😆

The food here is great - promptly serviced, awesome flavours. The Pho and the Vermicelli.. chefs kiss. Particularly coming from NYC, where we are starved of good Vietnamese We suggest going early to avoid queues particularly as it is a very small restaurant Don’t expect five star service - this is a casual and small asian restaurant trying to deal with lots of tourists and customers. As long as you go in with that expectation, you’ll enjoy the food!

There are so many other good Vietnamese restaurants in Paris, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this one. The food is good but not amazing, the portions are huge! The pork leg noodle soup was fine at best, definitely would go with something else. The real problem is the service, they are so rude that it makes the food taste bland. They also have a weird no card policy below 14,8EUR, so come prepared. Honestly, go anywhere else around, unless you just want to make sure you eat somewhere with “michelin” status.

We found small dead bugs in the soup, which made me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. We ordered two bowls of pho from the restaurant. One bowl was served before the complementary side dishes, but the server simply placed it on the table without any explanation or mention of the upcoming side dishes. Every staff in the restaurant seemed busy and rushed, resulting in a complete zero service. Additionally, the restaurant owner appeared to have an attitude about the business and was critiquing customers with their employees in another language.

Their bun bo hue is not authentic, the staff were rude. You will be likely mistreated if you are asian. Also, they charge extra if your bill is not over 14,80€.

The pho tastes incredible. The meat is very well cooked. The ingredients all taste very fresh. The portion sizes are huge (large beef pho photographed), and the prices are very reasonable. They are very busy, with a line outside, therefore the restaurant is crowded and I had the impression from the service that I need to be quick/can't take my time. Apart from this, perfect. Will definitely visit again!

I heard pho in France was bomb. They did not disappoint. Rare beef was too cold and ended up making my broth cold but otherwise very flavorful and on par with top pho establishments. Service was great they treated us like we were the only party there. Restaurant is on the smaller side making for a cozy ambiance.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Pho Tai is the only Vietnamese restaurant featured in the Michelin guide. Pho Tai offers both cramped, fire-hazardesque indoor dining or patio dining. Despite having open tables, the male owner/manager wasn't willing to sit solo diners...a solo tax, until the female owner magically "found" one of the numerous open tables indoors... Opted for #1 featuring fresh noodles, along with numerous cuts of meat. The broth was quite tasty, a touch on the sweet side. The meats were quite flavorful and tender although some of the cuts were a touch well done. It was interesting to see that traditional soup spoons weren't available and was substituted with a Western soup spoon... Bank cards accepted for 14,8 Euros+ 13,8 Euro for lunch

Great pho! We were a bit startled when walking in since we came right at opening and it was quite empty, and the workers were initially speaking Mandarin which felt odd to us. However, soon after this place got PACKED and plenty of customers came in and we were sitting elbow to elbow with people at the tables next to us. They have signs showing all their Michelin awards on the door, so I figured it must be legit. We got the pho dac biet and bun bo hue, both of which were delicious. The broth for the two soups was unique and flavorful, and the portions of meat and noodles were really generous. I'm not the best at distinguishing different types of pho since they tend to all taste similar to me, but this was definitely one of the better ones. I'd recommend this spot for a comforting bowl of noodle soup!

We came here excited to try a bib gourmand pho, but I was really not impressed by the mediocre, lukewarm broth and poor service. First things first - the place is crammed. They obviously tried to fit as many seats possible in a tiny space. While this happens with some joints, I was unable to eat my meal in peace as one server in particular would run across my aisle every 3 min and jostle my dominant arm, causing me to wipe my face with noodles... Secondly, if you want your broth piping hot so that it thoroughly cooks your raw meat, you MUST specify. Ours was warm and the meat was left pink, even by the end of the meal. We heard one elderly customer complain and found that you must specify; otherwise, they give you lukewarm broth, not the hot broth typical at pho places. Third, the broth was quite one dimensional tasting. My boyfriend said that it tasted as if they added a ton of fish sauce, and indeed, the broth was sweeter but also fishier / more one dimensional than others that I've had. All in all, I was quite disappointed by the hype. I personally find many pho places in Canada to be far more superior.

The pho is mediocre at best, on par with what we have in Miami, and that's not saying much. The other soups were equally disappointing, however there was a true star... the banh cuon, a thin, wide sheet of fermented rice batter filled with a mixture of cooked seasoned ground pork, minced wood ear mushroom, and minced shallots. Perfect even by Vietnamese standards. Highly acclaimed by Michelin, but we consider ourselves very experienced in Pho and were extremely disappointed considering we traveled so far during our Parisian vacation.

Came here on a Sunday evening around 7:30pm without calling ahead or anything. We were able to be seated outside right away. Inside was already packed as it is pretty small. We ordered shrimp spring rolls and the number 1 pho with meatballs, flank and brisket. The broth was SO GOOD. Not super hot, but hot enough to cook the rare meat. The staff was really efficient. Very sweet at first, but then at about 8pm a line started to form outside and things then seemed a little stressful and chaotic. Would absolutely come here again!

Michelin rated pho? In Paris? I arrived at 6 to a small empty restaurant. The menu is in Vietnamese and French and the workers don't speak English. They do however speak Chinese and Vietnamese. I had to put this place to the test and tried to order a bit of everything. I got the bo kho, egg rolls, banh cuon, and the obvious pho. My first sip of the bo kho was super rich and creamy. I've never had much bo kho to compare with it, but it was probably one of the best bowls I've had. The egg roll is just a good egg roll with a lot of crispy texture on the outside with a meaty interior. The banh cuon was presented nicely with 4 pieces of cha lua. The filling was good, but the skin was a little more stretchy that what I would like. The pho hits different. The broth is light, clear, and sweeter than what I'm used to. Is it the best pho I've had? Probably not, but it's still a good bowl. The only negative thing about it is the beef was sliced very thick and chewier than it should be. Pho Tai is good and all the dishes were above average, but I think certain places in SJ can give it a run for its money.

Small restaurant space, friendly ladies in the front, DELICIOUS PHO, delicious bun chon, and delicious spring rolls! Located in a small Asian populated area of Paris, you see locals everywhere (which made us so happy!)

I am so impressed with pho in Paris. It was a WOW for us! The broth is flavorful, meat cuts are tender, the tendon beef balls are so flavorful. The rice noodle is thicker, so fresh which reminded me of fresh bánh phở in Vietnam. The broth could have been hotter though. I personally think pho here is a lot better than lots of places in Orange County, USA. We also ordered Bun bo Huế. It was a total failure!!! No flavor, it tasted like chili oil soup, no lemongrass, completely bland. You could skip it, we didn't even finish the bowl. And we also tried corn dessert (chè bắp) and tảo dessert (chè khoai môn). They are just ok, a little too sweet for me.

service: nice and friendly food: they are ok. i got beef pho. the meat can be less fatty and thinner. broth is flavorful but i couldnt eat half of the meat

No, I do not get the hype here. It's rated on a lot of sites but the noodles were too thick, the service was below par which can be expected sometimes at Asian restaurants and then the broth was not hot enough to actually cook the meat through.

We arrived around 8pm and the restaurant was filled, both indoor and outdoor seating. However we were seated immediately. The indoor tables are less than 6 inches apart so you'll be sitting side to side with strangers. That being said, the food was so good! We got a vermicelli bowl and pho. The pho broth was deep in flavor and every bite in the vermicelli bowl was a different combination of texture and flavor. You could have leftovers from the vermicelli bowl since it's a large portion. The service is no-nonsense ordering which is pretty standard for me but may be a different experience for others. While this restaurant is a bit far from the center of Paris, it is definitely worth the trip.

Came to Paris just for this - The best Bon Bu Hue you can ever have. If you travel to Italy, you'll find the food is not the best for us Asian foodies so came to Paris after being in Amalfi Coast for a week and starved from the terrible Italian food.

Gotta give Tai Pho their standing ovation. I'm from southern Vietnam where we pride ourselves on having the best pho... and yup...Tai Pho really nailed it on the head. One of the best southern phos I have ever had in my life. The GOOD: - If you don't try their michelin house pho when you go here, I don't know why you came to paris in the first place LMAO - Surprisingly good Vietnamese appetizers... We had very solid banh hoi and a type of stuffed translucent rice roll (can't think of the viet name atm) but it was also perfect. The MEH: The restaurant is small, and our party of 5 had to wait about 40 minutes for an awkard table in a tight corner - but this just UPs the magic for me... hehe felt like I was back in VN again.

Michelin restaurant for multiple years, this place was recommended to us by a friend of a friend. The place is small, but can accommodate around 20 or more guests (?). While we were waiting in line outside, the owner came out to serve everyone ice tea. We ordered egg rolls, pho, rice with grilled pork and tomato based prawn. The food were delicious and inexpensive! My favorite is the black-eye pea and sweet rice with coconut cream dessert. It a treat I have longed for since moving to London a few months ago. There aren't many Viet food choices in London so we are going all out with Viet food while on this holiday visit to Paris. Love Vietnamese food in Paris and this place was a treat!

This place was recommended to us by one of my sister's coworkers who claimed it's one of the best pho she's had. The verdict, she was hella right!! My mom is a typical Asian woman who loves her soup, rice, and noodles so this was a must try for us during our trip to Paris. We ordered fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls with beef, and their special pho (number 1). All of their food was great but what stood out was the broth! It was soo flavorful!! Their portions are huge, it's like a never ending bowl of noodles and soup! And their service, was on another level. The owner barely spoke English, in fact she spoke Cantonese and French, but we were able to communicate with her with simple English and hand gestures- we did have our translators handy jst in case we needed it. I'd def recommend this place! It's a fairly small restaurant though (hole in the wall) so if you're going in a group, like we did, reach out to them via IG and see what they can do about reservations.

That spicy orange sauce. Journeyed to the 13th to try Pho Tai, with much excitement and apprehension based on the mixed reviews. But that spicy. Orange. Sauce. I need to find it. I ordered: -special pho: brisket, rare beef (would have liked more rare beef), meatballs, wider rice noodles, clean broth -pork egg rolls: perfectly fried imperial rolls They have this magical vinegar-y, spicy, thick orange sauce as a condiment and I could die happy putting that stuff on anything. Coming from the Bay Area, I'm used to solid Vietnamese food. Pho Tai would fit right in. Their portions, the fast service, and prices made for a pleasant casual dinner. Michelin-guide worthy? I'm not so sure. But certainly a welcome break from French food (sorry steak tartare and frites).

Great authentic pho in Paris! My husband and I dined at L'Arpege and Alain Ducasse during our trip and I can say there's just nothing like the comfort of a bowl of pho, especially during the winter season. We always eat pho with rare steak (called pho tai, not to be confused with the name of the restaurant) everywhere we go and here they give you very generous portions of meat, served in a huge bowl. Two could easily share. The pho noodles are also thicker than standard, which I actually loved! Broth was tasty too. We had cha gio (egg rolls) as well and they were perfectly fried and crispy! Service was friendly and the food arrived quickly. There's an English menu if you can't read French or Viet. Only downside is the restaurant (a hole-in-the-wall type) is small and cramped, and there's a bit of a wait, but the queue moves pretty quickly. I definitely recommend this place when in Pah-ree!

10/10 Spring rolls on point & the phó is stuff of legends. I've literally been dreaming of returning for lunch since my first visit in 2013.

Great pho, delicious, a little tight but makes for a great experience, would recommend on a cold day when all you need is some soup to soothe the soul :)

I've spent most of my life eating Vietnamese food in the NYC area and it's safe to say that this is the best I've ever had. Pho is outstanding, bun with beef or pork is outstanding... larger proportions that I'm used to and in the most cramped place I've seen. Very Parisian. It's a Michelin rated restaurant for good reason and I loved it so much that I went to eat here three times during my month in Paris. You'll be rushed depending on when you go due to size and popularity. Take away and call ahead reservations (definitely suggest for parties larger than 4) is offered for that reason. Boss lady speaks all the languages: French, Canto, Vietnamese... also some famous HK stars have stopped by here before (you can see the Polaroids in the front window). Boss chef is also super nice and they're killer team. Kudos to them being so successful! Definitely check this place out if you're craving some amazing Vietnamese.

I went today to eat in this restaurant because my professional highly recommended this place because of authenticity. I tried the beef pho and fresg spring roll. The food is good and I liked it because the serving per plate is good for sharing. The only thing I can say negatively is that the owner selectively treats her customers special and I didn't felt like that today and it's not a good first impression. I'm kinda disappointed and felt discriminated in an Asian restaurant for the first time here in Paris.

Simply the most delicious food ever. would go back in a heartbeat the next time we are in Paris.

This joint definitely deserves a 5-star rating. I went in knowing it was a Michelin star restaurant, but didn't realize why until we received quality food in .92718 milliseconds of ordering. So yes, the service is fast and yes the flavors are poppin. The beef vermicelli and the crispy ginger chicken were out of this world. I highly recommend ordering.

They have Michelin star for their Pho. We visited on our Paris trip.We came in when they first open in the morning, the owner is so friendly and helpful, she greeted everyone single customers come in. Pho is amazing: big bowl, generous meat and they are tender, broth is very good. You have to try their "che 3 mau" dessert, surprisingly good!! To me they have the best che 3 mau compared to all the Vietnamese dessert restaurants I have ever tried. Service is good, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. This is a small restaurant, expect to wait during peak time, seating and table are very close to each other. Will visit again next time we are in Paris.

Had a strong craving for Vietnamese food this morning. Decided to make the journey on the metro to Pho Tai as the online reviews made it clear this is a special establishment. Arrived around 1245 PM. The place was super busy; however, they told us we would be seated shortly. A few minutes later we had two comfy seats at a table against the back wall. The vibe was great and we anticipated an incredible meal. Decided to order the bo bun beef. Why? Because the chef told us to. Good reason, yes! Minutes later our meal arrived. It was incredible, clearly a 5 star meal. The flavor was off the food charts. The folks whom run this joint are wonderful. We plan on returning tomorrow. Clearly the best Vietnamese food in Paris,

Not bad! It satisfied my craving and the broth wasn't filled with MSG. That's a definite plus in my book! They gave a lot of meat as well. The flavor of the broth was good but it could have had more depth to it I think. Also my noodles were a bit over-cooked. Still edible but not to my liking. And the soup was not as hot as it should be. The rare meat didn't fully cook through even at the end of my meal. I usually don't like it when the rare meat cooks, but it's still supposed to cook! Anyways, it was good but had a lot to improve on. I'll be back if I don't find another pho place in Paris before I go back to the states. They didn't have hoisin sauce to mix with my hot sauce, but I won't fault them much for that. Service was quick and prompt.

The four of us arrived around 17:45, but after interpreting the sign after having unsuccessfully attempting to open the front door, we would have to wait till 19:00 before we could walk in. We wondered about Pho Tai Tai across the street, which appeared to be related, but we decided to explore the surrounding neighborhood while we waited. For the record, it was worth the wait. The boss-lady speaks fluent Mandarin and is very happy to recommend dishes if you are looking for some guidance. We ordered according to her suggestions, and the dishes came out in quick, machine-gun succession soon afterwards. After having spring rolls, pho, papaya beef salad, beef vermicelli, and grilled chicken over rice here, I can't look at Vietnamese food in America the same ever again. Everything tasted so fresh, and the spring roll wrap had a nice al dente feel. Each dish is between 7 and 10 Euros as of the date of this review. (Some of the specials are up to 14 Euros.) Sadly, we had no room to try any dessert or coffee. But I would imagine that it would be quite tasty. My parents, brother, and I walked out with bellies happily full and 50 Euros lighter (including service). The verdict: if you are looking for some tasty Vietnamese food in the 13th arr., you've come to the right place. And if the original Pho Tai is not open if you arrive between their lunch and dinner hours, then see if Pho Tai Tai (run by the boss-lady's younger sister) is open.

This restaurant came widely recommended. When we arrived, people where waiting outside to get a table. The service was quick, the tables a little tight but manageable. The pho was probably one of the best I have had.

This place is tiny and crowded but the food is excellent, every dish we ordered was incredible. There is a problem with language and communication but everything worked out ok.

Love that the owner speaks Cantonese! She was able to recommend a few dishes to us (Special Pho, Bo Bun with Beef, and this crepe rice roll with Pork). Everything was delicious and definitely tasted different than the Viet food we get in NYC. I'm glad a friend recommended trying Viet food in Paris of all places. Loved the spicy orangy sauce they have too! A little goes a long way but it really makes the food taste even more superb!!! Can't wait to go back to Paris!

Just had the special pho tonkinese style. Very sweet, like drinking beef flavored coke. However I will say I liked the flavor overall, despite the sweetness. They forgot to bring me bean sprouts and other herbs but that's ok. Life goes on. I also got the fried spring rolls. Worth it. Even the calories, totally worth it. Be sure to ask for the hot red peppers. I like that they welcomed me even though I didn't speak French. Just because you're Chinese and they're Chinese doesn't mean they will be nice. I've been around Chinatown in Paris and brave for attitude. Back to this place, very solid experience. The main guy, is middle aged and really hospitable. I'd suggest coming and get a great experience.

I came here for a n afternoon lunch. I ordered the pho and it has a very good beer flavor. The noodles are thick and comes with a lot of meat. The spring rolls are really crispy and fishy. We also ordered a rice noodle roll with a piece of ham. That one was alright. The workers are really nice but they really push you to order more food than you can eat.

Love love love! I lived next door for 2 years and as a vietnamese-food-fan, I decided to give myself the task of trying all the restaurants on the area and this is still my favorite!!! I have tried other places around Paris that people have recommended me but Nahh.. Pho Tai always wins! I now live out of Paris and we go there once a week to have our Bo Bun night!

We visited this place in Paris for dinner. It's a vietnamese menu but not authentic. More Chinese-like in taste and way of cooking. We ordered the eggrolls, bun bo hue, beef papaya salad and langostino shrimp in clay pot. The langostino was not fresh because the meat was mushy. Bun bo hue is not even close to tasting authentic but very generous portion. The eggrolls were good but the wilted veggies served with them were not. Everything looks good but the taste didn't match so it was disappointing. Even while hungry, the food didn't taste great. I grew up eating authentic and fantastically tasting Vietnamese food and this falls way, way short from its promise of authentic, award winning food. The yelp ratings here are over rated.

Lesson: Never trust a French newspaper or "Grand Chef" on ethnic food. Cited as the "best Bo Bun" (the French misnomer for Bun Cha gio Bo) by Le Figaro and recommended by chef Alain Ducasse, Phó Taì Taì is efficient at best, but lazy and smelly at worst. Service is incredibly rapid, with a big bowl of Pho Dac Biet and aforementioned "Bo Bun" appearing on the table less than five minutes after ordering. There was no need to ask for condiments, as an entire array - including delightfully hot bird's eye chilis - are already on the table, and the fish sauce comes conveniently in a small pitcher rather than a small dipping bowl. The beef broth for the Pho is quite good... and that's about where it ends. For a "Dac Biet" (special) it was seriously lacking variety of meat or offal, containing only Chin (brisket) and Bo Vien (meatballs). Where's the Tai? Isn't this cut of rare meat what the damn restaurant is named after!? This Pho couldn't be any more "made for whitey" if it tried. Extra negative points are awarded for the wedge of lemon (instead of slightly more expensive lime) on the side. The sauce smothering the beef in the Bo Bun tasted fine, but the beef itself was woefully overcooked, and very crudely cut, much like the tiny bit of vegetable at the bottom. If anything, the presentation of each dish was swimming in apathy. Sure, for a cheap meal you're not expecting particularly good plating, but in a dish where the fineness of the cut of meat/cucumber/carrot dictates the experience, Phó Taì Taì excels at betraying its cuisine. Adding insult to injury, the gigantic serving of Ca phé Sua Da (iced milk coffee) is made with regular milk instead of condensed milk, rendering it positively pointless amongst the canon of Vietnamese beverages. Unfortunately, the stench of disappointment isn't the only thing in the air. The ground floor dining room has the faint smell not of basil nor lemongrass but of mothballs... a scent massively amplified if you climb to the upstairs dining room or toilets. There's nothing like having lunch with a faceful of naphthalene fumes, eh? I've always thought of Le Figaro as a right-wing rag with only a barely-respectable food/entertainment section, so there's no loss of faith there. But I grow increasingly suspicious of and disillusioned with chef endorsements: Bullshit like not being able to pick out a good €10 lunch really does NOT make me want to spend €380 on a meal at Ducasse's, ya know? Something makes me think all the praise heaped upon this place actually comes from who has recommended it, not what's actually on the plate. Failure all around.

Terrible food, it's not authentic Vietnamese cuisine at all but just bad quality greasy Chinese food. Rude staff, ugly interior. Overall a horrible experience. Don't go !!!

Pros: - boss lady is nice, speaks canto, leveled with us - pho came out quick -viet ice coffee was great, as was the Spring rolls Cons: - pho broth was mad oily, lukewarm - beef bo bun (even though I ordered pork) was way too marinated and fake-sweet, sat in a pool of saucy water rather than a bed of fresh lettuce - wifi was "down" and password protected - asked for water, they gave us bottled water, had to pay for it If you're close by then hit it up, if not then pass.

This place has vegetarian pho!!! Finally, a Vietnamese restaurant in Paris that doesn't hate vegetarians. We came here as a big group and most ordered pho, or duck, and everyone was satisfied but struggled to finish the massive portions, good value at about 12€ each. The waitress/owner spoke French, Chinese and Korean with our group, and was very friendly and funny but made no secret that there was a big queue and we should eat fast! As the vegetarian, I took fried noodles which were delicious, and also a massive portion. As usual in France, you should ask if you want it spicy, but there were plenty of sauces available. I wish I had taken the pho, which I'm sure would be delicious, despite only having a water & soy sauce broth. This place stands out for fast service and friendliness, vegetarian options and tasty food. Highly recommended.

I paid 10 euros for a bowl of unsophisticated bowl of noodles laden with MSG.....not coming back again because there are better options in the area.

Our goal was to find the best Vietnamese food in Paris, and we might have succeeded. Split bowl of Pho and a bowl of beef on vermicelli. Both excellent. Owner spoke English and kept an eye on us, as waitress was just guessing. South Asian at hotel had recommended Tricotin, but it seemed way too large and personal. Tai tai was perfect.

This place was the beat pho. They even have other food for people who don't want pho. This has to be one of the places you eat first

Mmmmm really good pho while in Paris. We went here and a few others. The mother runs this place, and her daughter runs the place across the street.

The noodles are pretty good! But the soup is strangely sugary and destroys the experience. They give a lot of meat though - but a little raw.

Yum yum yum!! Everyone was so nice and out of all the different places I've tried pho, this one was the best so far.