Phó Taì

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.

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!

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a tasty experience. As the only Michelin Bib gourmand Vietnamese restaurant in Paris, I was looking forward to my second visit to this restaurant after a few year hiatus!

The restaurant now features outdoor parklet seating, basically doubling the size of their dining area. The indoor dining room is still as cramped as before with merely inches in between tables.

Ordered the Pho Dac Biet and it was quite tasty. Broth was fragrant and the noodles were fresh. The competitive advantage seemed to be the super generous portions! The meat was pretty tender too!

Service was attentive by the staff that spoke Vietnamese, Chinese, and French. Some of the staff wore a mask.

There is a 13.5 Euro minimum for carte bancaire.

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!)

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.

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.

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.