The Vietnamese food in Paris is so strong along Place d'Italie and d'Choisy! I had really good, authentic pho here! They also give huge pieces of bone with tendon and marrow that they've cooked to make the broth. Unfortunately the meat is quite tough (which means that it isn't cooked long enough) but it was still delicious, especially dipped in their satay sauce. Their bun beo, rice cakes with bei (strings of pork skin and meat), mung bean, green onions, and onion crisps was so delicious as well- great as a shared appetizer. It's rare to get bun beo with bei in the States so it was my first time seeing it- and it is traditionally how it's eaten in Vietnam as well. The pho was the perfect main entree- though the bowl doesn't look big but it is packed with meat, veg and herbs (if you choose), tripe (I love tripe!), and rice noodles. You can't not get it here as they specialize in pho. read more

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Im not sure why this place is so underrated. But ill make it very clear because I have come to really love this place. THIS IS THE BEST PHO IN PARIS. This was one of the places this year, that I am proud to say I stumbled upon my total accident. Every time I come in I order the same thing. Tonkinoise special. Its very similar to the Pho I am used to in Westminster and Garden grove with just one difference. It has these beef meatballs in them that add so much to the soup. I think the price is 7.30€ for the grande. But it is definitely enough to fill you up. There are a variety of reasons I come into Le Kok. Its raining outside? Time for Le Kok. Im feeling a little bit under the weather. Le Kok will take care of that. Im feeling a little bit sad about something unexpected in life. Fuck Prozac, Le Kok will get me smiling again. To celebrate a victory, recover from a loss or my favorite reason, just because I havent had it all week. Yes, its Le Kok that beckons to me. The service is excellent. I never have to wait more that a couple of minutes before Im squeezing as much lemon as I can into my bowl of Pho. I recommend it to everyone, especially my people from southern california, especially the LA and northern Orange County people. Superb bowl of Pho with great and quick service at a good price. read more

Kok - The best. - Vietnamese Near Me - Paris, 75

A veritable vestige of French Colonialism is a population of immigrants from its previous possessions "coming home to roost", and as such, you end up with some Vietnamese, Laotian, Ivorian, Senegalese, Moroccan and Haitian cuisine in its national capital. Some are located in sketchy areas (say, the wrong side of the 19e Arrondissement, places like Clichy-sous-bois out in the zones) that might not appeal to tourists, but you could find more accessible examples if you look around - like Le Kok. That one is in the Quartiers Asie - the 13e. First of all, Le Kok is not the "best" Pho I have ever had - good, but not the best. I have yet to find the best (some stall on Vietnam's National Highway 1 near Hue...?), and to the palette of a New Yorker like me, it does not taste like the usual. It's not the South Vietnamese pho style with its heavy Star Anisey/Cinnamon hit and thinner noodles commonly found in the states, it's Northern style - lighter on the herbs, thicker noodles and clearer broth (southern style sometimes adds things other than beef in there, sometimes chicken bones and who-knows-what-else). How do I know it's Northern style? It's written so next to the entrance to the restaurant (in Chinese, though). This place is run partially by ethnically Chinese immigrants, and the menu has Chinese characters along with Vietnamese and French. I was able to order in Mandarin just fine. In an adopted French tradition, once you order the Pho the establishment would send you a plate of soup bones and brisket from the soup, on the house, quite nice. It's some assurance they use real ingredients, and for the nation of Pot-Au-Feu (the classic French dish of boiled beef and vegetables in a flavorful broth) , this is very welcome. The beef is tender fatty and flavorful, and the bones have some marrow inside so you can definitely slurp to your heart's content. The noodles itself is thicker than the typical Saigon style, but works well with the soup. The normal size Pho is plenty big, and a large order is like a Parisian bathtub for your face. The veggies are there on the table before you order, and it is strictly DIY. I enjoyed my meal here, and my lady thinks that it is one of the better pho joints that she has visited. You should definitely enjoy savoring Le Kok. read more

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I don't know why it's taken me so long to review this place since I mention it in my other pho reviews. Le Kok has the BEST pho in Paris, there's absolutely no doubt in my mind. While I was studying abroad I lived in Place d'Italie which is just a very short walk away from Paris' first Chinese quarter. The way I found this place was that my friends and I were walking around extremely hungry and something about this place just caught our attention. Maybe it was the simplicity of the place, or the fact that the soup just looked very warm and we were freezing outside. Well whatever it was I'm very thankful for because this became one of the places I ate the most often at in Paris. I would even come twice a week sometimes because its cheap, good, and the service is quick! I have yet to find a place back in the States as good as this. The broth was perfect. It was so rich in flavor. The amount of meat was ridiculous! You would get everything from tripe to brisket but one thing that sets Le Kok from other places are the meatballs. They add so much flavor to the soup! And plus they're very yummy. The noodles are the best ones I've come across. They are cooked to perfection and not too think nor thin. The service is lighting fast! Within minutes after ordering you look up and there comes a little Vietnamese lady for a big bowl of pho. I would get excited each time I would see someone carrying that bowl of pho to my table. I'm honesty so sad that I can't eat regularly at Le Kok but as soon as I'm back in French soil you better believe that I'll be back at Le Kok. I think I might even cry when I see that bowl of pho coming my way. It was one of Paris' well kept secret for sure. read more

Kok - Best pho in Paris - Vietnamese Near Me - Paris, 75

This intersection in Paris 13è is full of pho restaurants, each with its own clientèle. Pho 14 has managed to get itself into some food guide, and attracts mainly French customers. Pho 13 (same owners as Pho Bom, and with another branch at 66 avenue d'Ivry) is the most authentic and is where most Vietnamese foodies go. Pho 99 does not have any special feature, except it never has a queue at lunchtime. These three have a long menu, and Pho 13's and especially Pho Bom's non-pho dishes are very yummy and most authentic. Pho Kok only serves pho (and only beef pho, no cock pho) which is below average-quality and not very genuine as its owners are Chinese, not Vietnamese. Its attraction? The pho is cheaper, and they even give a free plate of meat, cartilage and beef bones! Customers are mainly Chinese. read more

Kok - Vietnamese Near Me - Paris, 75

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"Le Kok is so delicious!" Sure, the name may sound obscene to those who aren't in the Kok Lover's Club, but let me present the facts to you up front: All it takes is one bowl of their taste bud-kicking, party-rocking PHO to get you in. We don't have t-shirts, but we have full tummies and happy bank accounts. "Bank accounts?" you ask? What a strange way to start a Yelp review! Well, we all know that times are tough and Paris is a parasite on your finances so consider this: I don't know of ANY other place in Paris you can get a giant, hot, satisfying meal for LESS THAN 10 EURO that leaves you so full, all you want to do is lie in the grass and stare at the passing clouds for five hours. (10 euro is roughly based on a large bowl of pho and sharing a plate of fried spring rolls (nems) with a friend.) Also, if you Googled "Best Pho in Paris" you will undoubtedly have run into rave reviews of Pho 14 next door. Simply put, Pho 14 talks the talk, but Le Kok walks the walk. Don't waste your time like I did at Pho 14, where you can phoget about being impressed. In comparison, Le Kok is so much better and is simply underrated by the big name food bloggers and critics. The service is fast, but expect a sizeable line if you get there once the lunch or dinner rush gets going. I've always arrived around noon or 7 pm respectively and have been able to be seated within three minutes. The servers are polite, as long as you don't dilly dally with your order. For a Paris restaurant, it might feel a bit rushed, but given how fast the food gets to your table and the speed at which you will devour your meal, it's no surprise that you can be in and out within 30-40 minutes. Now, onto the meal... Starting off your meal with the pork spring rolls is the best way to go. They always come out piping hot and look like gold nuggets just waiting to be deposited into your mouth. (Are these banking references getting out of hand? My bad.) Important note: Ordering the spring wills will make you want to compromise and get a small bowl of pho instead of the large, but DON'T. GIVE. IN. You can have your nems and your large bowl of pho. No judgment here. As for the main attraction... The broth is simple and the perfect temperature, the meats are perfectly-cooked, the noodles are the perfect texture, and the garnishes (basil, bean sprouts, lemons, etc.) are all very fresh and presented in ample portions. Every ingredient is there to make your day, so let them. Treat yo' self. Personally, I like to order the Tonkinoise special because it has everything, but I'm certain that any version of their pho is a hit. Now that I've gotten myself all riled up and hungry writing this review, won't you go and have a bowl for me? Yours truly, Stuck in America read more

Pho was absolutely awful. Not sure how this place got such high rankings. The broth was so flat I tried making my own seasoning from the peppers and hot sauces on the table. The broth was lacking that quintessential star anis and cinnamon flavor. I ordered the "Special" or "Diac Biet" pho and the tripe was even too funky for me! I'd like to say I know a little something about pho since I am Vietnamese and have grown up eating it everywhere. I should have suspected something was "off" when the server handed me a menu in french and it didn't even mention the word "pho." I had to ask for a Vietnamese menu in order to order the right things. It didn't help that the servers sitting next to us were having their meal -- and it was an off-the-menu item. Would not recommend this place for pho in Paris. read more

Rude people. We took Pho and were disappointed with the quality and taste of the broth, the tired old herbs, and the poor service. Wipe out.

Hi, went to KoK today, eh its okay. Ive been to many pho places in California and Vietnam. I'm Vietnamese by the way. The noodles are authentic, the broth is lacking, and spices seem a little off. Definitely a form of pho that I have never had before. As for Pho 14, it looked good and they have the authentic hot sauce I'm used to putting in my pho which is Siracha. Will try them if I get a chance. Don't believe the hype about this place, I would definitely go to pho 14. read more