Phở Bánh Cuốn 14 – Authentic Vietnamese Pho & Bánh Cuốn in Paris 13ᵉ

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve been coming to Phở Bánh Cuốn 14 in the 13ᵉ arrondissement for well over a decade now, and it remains one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants in Paris. Every visit takes me to Vietnam in flavour, and I always leave satisfied. From day one, the standard here has been remarkably high. The broth for the phở is rich, aromatic, with a subtle balance of star anise, ginger, and onion—not overly heavy, never overly sweet. It’s the kind of broth that warms you to your bones on a cold Parisian night. The beef (both rare slices and cooked) is always fresh, tender, and prepared just right. When I order the phở spécial with raw beef, it gently cooks in the bowl, releasing that wonderful fragrance of meat and spices. The bánh cuốn is another highlight: thin rice crepes, steamed just so, filled with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, garnished with fresh herbs and crispy shallots. Light yet filling. I’ve tasted many versions in France and abroad, but theirs still ranks among the very best. Portions have always been very generous. Even a “standard” bowl is enough to fill you up, and side dishes like nems (spring rolls) still retain their crisp, satisfying texture. The ingredients feel fresh—herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges—these little additions never feel like an afterthought. The atmosphere has evolved slightly over the years—Pho 14 is busier than ever, queues are common, tables are close together—but the core experience remains. You come for the food, and you get what you came for: authenticity, consistency, good value. Service is fast. It’s not fancy, it’s not slick, but efficient. People working behind the counter know what they’re doing, even at peak hours. Sometimes it feels more like a beloved canteen than a restaurant, and that’s part of its charm. If you want real Vietnamese flavours—an honest phở or bánh cuốn that tastes like something you’d eat in Vietnam—this is one of the few places in Paris that still delivers after all these years. I’ll keep coming back. Highly recommended for both the newcomer and the occasional pho-lover.

I’ve been coming to Pho 14 for years, but this visit wasn’t quite the same. The broth lacked the depth of flavor I remember, and the service felt minimal — not rude, just not very engaging. Still, it’s a convenient spot for a quick bowl of pho, though I miss the warmth and richness it once had.

We had our first meal in Paris here (in late July), and it was fantastic! The pho was flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and came in generous portions – just what we needed after a long trip. The taste matched our preferences really well. The only downside was that the tables were a bit small, which made it slightly uncomfortable. Overall, highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese food in Paris!