Paris's 13th arrondissement is a district that can be conjugated in the plural. Often dubbed " Chinatown", it's the perfect place to get a taste of Asian culture, and not just Chinese. In fact, you can eat Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian food just as well as Chinese!
A neighborhood in constant evolution, as evidenced by the ultra-modern architecture of certain streets and avenues, the 13th arrondissement is also home to one of the sites of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the Manufacture des Gobelins, and other sites and monuments that are well worth a visit.
But the 13th arrondissement is also an artistic district that many street artists transform into an open-air playground, dressing it up with their colorful drawings and graffiti, particularly around the Butte-aux-Cailles. If, during your stroll through the 13th arrondissement, you're looking for recommendations to make sure you find the restaurant that's just right for you, then you've come to the right place.
Discover our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites in the 13th arrondissement of Paris!
HOA NAM, one of the Banh Mi temples in Paris
Sponsored - The HOA NAM story began in 1981 with the opening of their first workshop. In 1992, they set up store in the 13th arrondissement, in what has become an emblematic boutique on Avenue d'Ivry, offering the very best in Asian cuisine to take away or enjoy on the go. This Asian delicatessen is first and foremost a story of family and passion. [Read more]
Viet 1331, the 13th arrondissement's Vietnamese karaoke restaurant in immersive mode
Viet 1331 is the name of the new karaoke restaurant on the corner of avenue d'Ivry and rue Baudricourt in Paris's 13th arrondissement. We're off to the streets of Vietnam to discover some delicious, gourmet dishes. [Read more]
Fleurs de Mai, the Paris 13th Chinese restaurant with delicious Ravioli soups
Fleurs de Mai is one of the best-known restaurants in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Renowned for its ravioli soups and steamed chicken, this no-frills canteen-restaurant has plenty to offer. [Read more]
La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma
Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness! [Read more]
Bêp Viêt, the delicious vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Paris 13th arrondissement
Bêp Viêt is the name of a new Vietnamese restaurant that has opened near Avenue d'Italie in Paris's 13th arrondissement. The menu features a short selection of Vietnamese cuisine's flagship flavors and specialties, but without the meat. We've tested it and we'll take you on a tour... [Read more]
Le New Hao Khoan, the Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, a sure bet in the 13th arrondissement
New Hao Khoan is the Asian canteen hidden in a courtyard in Paris's 13ᵉ arrondissement that's been sure to delight us for decades. From Chinese ravioli soup to Vietnamese Loc Lac stir-fried rice, Thai salad and Peking duck, we're in for a treat. [Read more]
Season Square, the delicious, affordable vegan canteen in the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, not far from the major university libraries (François Mitterand, BULAC...), you'll find a little neighborhood nugget: with its beautiful flower-filled terrace, low-priced burgers and 100% vegan cuisine, Season Square gives pride of place to generous cuisine that suits all diets. [Read more]
Dame Augustine, the delicious and affordable restaurant of Lilian Douchet, Top Chef 2022
Lilian Douchet, who you followed in Top Chef 2022, has just opened a contemporary bistro in Paris called Dame Augustine. We set out to discover this charming new spot. Divine cocktails, top-notch dishes (chef) that are affordable, gourmet and no-frills. [Read more]
Under the Sea, the first immersive restaurant in Paris by Ephemera that takes us under the ocean
Under the Sea is the name of the first immersive restaurant in Paris. An unusual and affordable concept imagined by the Ephemera group. Head to the 13th arrondissement in the heart of a hidden room of the MK2 Bibliothèque for an original experience during a meal. [Read more]
Aupa Caminito, the affordable neighborhood restaurant and its incredible croissant burgers
Burger croissants ? Yes, you read that right, and that's the specialty that Aupa Caminito, a friendly street food restaurant located in the 13th arrondissement, now offers with its generous, gourmet but above all, delicious burgers. Let's take you with us? [Read more]
Too Restaurant, we tested the sublime panoramic restaurant of Paris, menu and pictures
TOO Restaurant is the name of the restaurant que folie which opened its doors last October. We set off to discover this restaurant, with its exceptional panoramic view over the Seine, the Sacré-Coeur, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Epicerie Tempero, the locavore grocery-canteen-eating cellar of Alessandra Montagne-Gomes
Head to the 13th arrondissement to discover Tempero, Alessandra Montagne-Gomes' grocery-canteen-dining room, opened just opposite her restaurant Nosso. In the glasses, clean wines, on the plates, the chef's childhood recipes, and on the shelves, tons of good local produce. [Read more]
Poggi Cup: the affordable street-food eatery indulging Paris 13th arrondissement
Poggi Cup is street food 2.0 expecting you in Paris 13th arrondissement. Enjoy 100% homemade and original recipes for a very affordable cost, to have a blast whilst eating on-the-go! A fabulous indulging bargain to discover! [Read more]
And for a stroll in the neighborhood:
What to do in the Place d'Italie & des Gobelins district: Our tips & best addresses
Restaurants, cinemas and concert halls, historic monuments... Discover the best places to eat and drink around Place d'Italie and Les Gobelins. [Read more]
For a green, artistic and relaxing stroll through the Butte-aux-Cailles district, follow the guide! [Read more]
Paris' 13th arrondissement is well worth the detour! With its Asian quarter, its barges on the banks of the Seine, the modernity of the BnF district, its street-art strolls and its hidden villages, welcome to a district with a thousand facets. To help you find your way around, we've put together a list of the best ideas for going out and the places you'll love to visit. [Read more]
And what are your favorite restaurants in Paris's 13th arrondissement?
What to do in the Place d'Italie & des Gobelins district: Our tips & best addresses
What to do in the Butte-aux-Cailles district: Our tips and best addresses
What to do in Paris's 13th arrondissement? Good addresses and current events
