A banh mi in Paris? We say yes! This surprisingly tasty sandwich, created in Vietnam during the Indo-China war, has been snapped up for several years now. After our ranking of the best korean barbecues, we’re continuing our trip to Asia with our top banh mi addresses in Paris for you to enjoy!
District 9 Cooking – A tiny banh mi in Paris
At first glance, this tiny neighborhood bistro doesn’t look like much, but it’s a nugget not to be missed! Here you can enjoy a simple, generous banh mi for 5.50 euros. If this isn’t a pure vegetarian restaurant, there are still a few meat-free options for you to enjoy! A little crush!
📍15 Rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris
Le Coupi Bar – The crispiest banh mi in Paris
If you like your baguettes fresh from the oven, crisp and chewy at the same time, then this address is going to be your favorite spot. At Coupi bar, you can choose from 5 different banh mi: chicken, beef, tofu, egg or Japanese-style karaage. The artisanal bread sublimates each recipe, and will quickly make you addicted. One of the best restaurants in the 13th arrond issement. Run for it!
📍48 avenue de la porte d’ivry, 75013 Paris
Saigon Sandwich – For a generous banh mi
For generous, gourmet banh mi, we recommend a stop at Saigon Sandwich. The marinated meat is delicious, the vegetables crisp and tangy, and the sauces to die for. In short, an explosion of flavours in your mouth! For us, it’s one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Paris.
📍8, rue de la Présentation, 75011
Emi-Lee – Efficient banh mi without the fuss
Want a really good banh mi to go? Take a trip to Emi-Lee. The sauces on their sandwiches, with spicy mayonnaise and caramelized onions, are to die for. The restaurant has a catering area that’s perfect for impromptu cocktail parties!
📍21 Rue des Messageries, 75010 Paris
Panda Belleville – Rendez-vous with taste
This family-run establishment offers a variety of Vietnamese specialities. Among them, the banh mi of course! Available in pork, chicken, beef and tofu, there’s something for everyone! To be enjoyed on site or to take away.
📍16 Rue Louis Bonnet, 75011 Paris
Thieng Heng – Paris’s premier caterer
Known for its wide selection of Vietnamese dishes, this iconic caterer in the 13th arrondissement is often snapped up by banh mi lovers. But I promise, the wait will be worth it! You’ll be able to taste eight different kinds of banh mi, each more gourmet and tasty than the last. To accompany your sandwich in keeping with the theme, we recommend a local chrysanthemum infusion.
📍50 avenue d’Ivry, 75013 Paris