Visited Paradise Cafe recently and had a mixed experience. The space itself feels a bit dated and quite heavy... the lighting is very dark, and even moving the dining chairs felt a bit difficult. A lighter, refreshed atmosphere would go a long way. I ended up ordering a few appetizers. The Hot & Sour Soup was the standout... flavorful, comforting, and easily a 5/5 on a cold n wet day. Unfortunately, the rest didn't quite hit the mark. The shrimp rolls were below average... mostly lettuce, the shrimps were dried out, and they took about 10 extra minutes to come out. The crab rangoon was the biggest disappointment; the filling had an unpleasant smell and tasted like heavy, clotted cream cheese and there wasn't even an iota of imitation crab meat to justify that name. My friends ordered egg rolls, which actually looked pretty good (I'd say a solid 4/5), and Singapore noodles, which unfortunately looked underwhelming. Overall, there are a few bright spots, especially the soup, but the food quality and atmosphere were inconsistent. With some updates and more attention to freshness and flavor, this place could really improve. read more

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This is a lovely spot. The interior boasts Asian flair. The calm overtakes you with the ornate wood carved arches and the art on the walls. We were greeted by Tony. He was attentive and kind. We enjoyed the lovers plate. Basically, an appetizer sampler. Everything on the plate was perfectly fried. The flavors were good. The Singapore noodles were not what I am used to. Ordinarily it's a green curry, there was no taste of curry. The shrimp were cooked well and it was served with a hot sauce on the plate. It wasn't bad, just not as expected. My dining partner had the paradise fish. A fried filet of fish with vegetables and a sweet sauce. She really enjoyed the meal. All in all, a good experience. We will go back and I plan to try the pho on our next trip. read more

How many times I've passed Paradise Cafe, and thought I should try it. I was in Paris today and went for lunch. Looked like locals having Sunday lunch. Very friendly proprietor. I ordered the Singapore Noodles. Very good, with plenty of shrimp and just enough spice. Take a ride out to Paris and check-it-out. 115 read more

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We only went to this place once it was a carry out and they over charged us and the food was nasty. The owner or manager was rude as hell so the service sucked. Don't really know about the inside area. read more

I gave a five star because I wanted people to read this, this has been one of my favorite places to eat for nearly 10 years. But what happened recently I cannot unsee. I'm sitting there eating, and of course, it has very dim lighting, next thing I know, crawling up the wall next to me comes Mr. cockroach. I can't go back. I just can't. All I can think about now is that under that dark table there are roaches crawling around on my feet, up my leg, and down the wall. I was terrified they were crawling into my purse. read more

We tried this little gem right after moving here. I loved the ambience and service. Very authentic flavor and similar to Chongs or New Asia in Paducah. Iykyk. They have legit fried rice not that yellow stuff. Tony remembered our order after one time. He explains whatever questions and its fast! This is my new go to for Chinese asian fusion. I have ordered chicken lo mein and pho. My husband gets the crispy chicken that is really good. Crab rangoon was delicious. Love this place! I have pictures but I can't find them. read more

Very good pho 10/10 recommend Good for a romantic ish day And nice and friendly service read more

I ate here last week with a group and it was a wonderful experience. The server was extremely friendly and helpful and assisted in making menu choices when asked. The owner, a very available presence in the dining room- is named Lee and he was spectacular in making sure we were satisfied with our meals. The food was expertly prepared and delicious! The vegetables were outstanding and the entrees were all tempting. The restaurant decor was elegant and the overall experience was inviting and welcoming. I highly recommend Paradise Cafe to both Asian food novices and aficionados. It's truly and enjoyable experience. read more

Fresh and tasty. I'll be craving until we return. It's worth the 90 minute drive from Danville.

My husband surprised me with lunch date here! We both were highly impressed. Not only is the food delicious the sweet man who made the food, took awesome care of us! He made sure he was providing the best experience for us! If you are looking for a 5 star experience I'd go here! We will definitely be back! Another huge plus was the reasonable prices! I 10/10 recommend!!! read more

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Absolutely delicious . Tony is awesome and knows my order and name every time I walk in, for years! We love Paradise Cafe! Is also a cool place to sit and enjoy a meal when you don't want to pick it up to go read more

All I can say is WOW ! What a great meal. My wife and I had travelled to Paris to visit Our Mims Retirement Haven for an open house. We were staying in Paris to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. We are early risers so our "dinner" time is quite a bit earlier than usual. We decided to try the Paradise Cafe as we both enjoy Asian cuisine. We got there around 4:00 PM and were the only people in the restaurant. We were both impressed with both the decor and the cleanliness of the dining area. We shared a couple of spring rolls that were delicious. My wife opted for sweet and sour chicken and I had the beef and broccoli. We sampled each others fare and found both to be of outstanding flavor and quality. This place is an absolute gem. read more

Stayed in the Honeymoon Suite on the top floor of this hospitable establishment. The food is magnificent having sampled the Pho and Singapore Noodles. Our host Lee Nguyen is most gracious and accommodating. read more

My boyfriend and I were in town for a concert and stopped in to eat and the food was absolutely amazing! Our service was great, the whole vibe of the restaurant is stunning everything we had was lovely and we will definitely be stopping in again if we are in town! We got the lovers platter to share and tried a cup of the egg flower and wonton soup and entrees were fantastic as well! read more

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This was our 2nd trip here, Everything was fresh & very good & made to order. My wife was very impressed & she isn't a big fan Chinese buffets . Portions size was good & place is very clean. Didn't realize it was a B&B too?? read more

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Excellent Beef Pho in Paris, Kentucky of all places. The Sweet & Sour Chicken w/ fried rice was also delish! The Shrimp Spring Rolls were large & came w/ a tasty peanut sauce. Beautiful decor, tables, soft music, hotel room in this tallest three story building in the world via Guinness Book of World Records. The family pictures & dedication to his beloved wife, whom past away really shows this family businessman's love & passion for what he does. Wish they were more busy, but it maybe due to not wanting a liquor license, which is his religion. No worry the food is delish & wish people would come out & support this awesome restaurant more. read more

Great service. Good food. Lovely atmosphere. Nice change from the million mexican restaurants this town has to offer. Thx to the kind owner, Lee, for an enjoyable and memorable dinner with friends. read more

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I'm newly arrived in Paris and was a bit skeptical about the restaurant offerings in the area. Paradise Cafe provides Excellent food in an elegant atmosphere. Service could not be better - efficient and friendly. A true treasure for Paris. read more

So I have been on this journey to explore and understand Vietnamese food. It has been a long slow journey but one that in recent weeks has accelerated. I have spent the last several weekends in Paris working. About 3 weeks ago I was traveling home dog tired when I noticed this sign that I have never noticed before. AJ Paradis. But what really caught my eye was the three letters PHO. So I turn left on Main and Park and dash in to order some carryout. Since that first visit a few weeks ago I have been there often. There is a sign in the store that says Lee's Famous Egg Rolls. At least that is what I recall. The egg rolls are delicious. I had some saved in the refrigerator and my wife raided the fridge and eat them up. Big hit with the wife. Now back to my journey to understanding PHO. First time eating carry out here I was starved so when I got home I had the soup and all of these little containers of stuff. Saw some red sauce dumped it all in, saw some hoisin sauce left it out as I did with the lime. Took a spoonful and it lit me up. Now the thing about PHO as I now understand better is you can create your own experience. Now my perfect PHO is a half teaspoon of hoisin sause, I dip the tongs of a fork into the red sauce, the lime is the best so it is necessary and I do not put all of cilantro into the soup and voila the perfect bowl of PHO. The interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is fast, efficient and friendly. The food is enjoyable and now I better know how to manage all the tiny containers that they provide. While traveling through Paris Kentucky give these folks a call. Apparently the business has been here for 20 years. However that sign I never notice is New. Kudos to whoever decided to upgrade the sign. Without it I could have easily driven past it another 20 years. Stop by. I am sure you will be glad you did. read more

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Lee Nguyen is a class act. Amazing food, beautiful, clean and fantastic service. This is the REAL DEAL you will never be disappointed! read more

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Best Pad Thai I have e v e r eaten. First time travel to Paris, KY because of business and was told that there was not a single good place to eat there so I drove downtown and found Paradise Cafe. From the outside it looks nice and the from the inside even nicer. Place was empty but it was 3pm and I actually prefer a quiet place to eat. Greeted by a very nice, humble and quiet gentleman and ordered the Chicken Pad Thai. The kitchen is right there so I began to hear the food getting prepared by him and it smelled very good. The plate arrives and to my surprise it's beautifully plated! Of course I had to take a pic :) Upon first bite I was immediately aware that this was the BEST freakin' Pad Thai I have ever enjoyed! Nothing else to say but try it. Thank me later. read more

Paradise Cafe - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

We stopped here after visiting Claiborne farm. Absolutely fantastic food, and the owner stopped by and visited with us at table. We had three different dishes- the pho, the ban bo, and the Vietnamese noodles. All three quite good. Highly recommend, especially after a horse farm tour. Mr Lee was so personable and welcoming. read more

Finding a pho sign in a small Kentucky town seemed suspect but when our Yelp search netted Paradise Cafe, we decided to stop in. The restaurant had a wide array of Asian accents in it's decor. It was warm and relaxing. Cosy dinner jazz was playing the background. Most notable though, this place seems to be a tribute to AJ, who I read was the late wife of the owner. We ordered singapore noodles and beef pho. The plated presentation was in the order of a high end establishment - very nice. The food, although good, fell sharply from the standard quality of these dishes. Possibly the local palate guides these dishes. Anyway both the noodles and pho were quite lacking on normal spices and flavors. Also, the noodles in the pho were over cooked. Stars, 4 overall Atmosphere: 5 Presentation: 5 Food: 2.5 I would come back to have other dishes here because this Cafe has potential for greatness. And I would come back to honor AJ. That is IF I'm ever in this area again! read more

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Paradise lost! We went to this restaurant tonight. It was the worst one ever. One out of 3 egg rolls were burn to a crisp. I had cashew chicken. The meat tasted like chicken nuggets from Mc Donald's. The broccoli was cooked to death. I couldn't eat it. The other 3 dishes were horrible too. The cook came out in a T-shirt completely stained all over. I couldn't tell if it was clean and it just had stains on it. read more

Nice atmosphere and an owner who is dedicated to his restaurant. The Pho is excellent every time. Appetizers are classic Asian fare. you will be satisfied. read more

I was in Paris for the afternoon. It wasn't the first time that I had noticed Paradise Cafe, but it was the first time that I had to opportunity to try it out. I only had time for take-out and a 30 minutes drive home. I ordered chicken phō and general tso's chicken for my fiancé. I'm a phō snob and am rarely satisfied with the options here in Kentucky. Even with the commute, this was the best soup I've had in a long time. Harry's generals chicken was still crunchy and tasted great. The ambiance is great and the owner was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be making a trip back to Paradise Cafe for dinner soon! read more

This is a "Must Do!" If you're in Paris, Ky. Park on Main St (it's one way) then come in. The name is a little misleading as it's a oriental/Vietminese restaurant.... Not a cafe in the sense of the word. You'll think you're in another world! The atmosphere is pure oriental, the food is excellent, the servings are huge, and the food is 2nd to none. Ask for "Lee Nguyen", he's the owner and a great individual! Thx read more

Loved it! Plus on Friday nights there is live piano music! Lee is the epitome of Southern Hospitality and his food is wonderful! read more

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Amazing pho and vermicelli I have ever tasted! Owner is very nice! His story was very inspiring! Inside of this place is very nice as well. But food was the best part! Definitely we will be back! read more

Paradise Cafe is more than food! It's Emotion, and you taste and feel this at a Paradise Cafe. The Owner lost His Wife several years ago and her image is there and you feel His and Her passion for this restaurant In the food and service. The "Pho", pronounced "Fah" is amazing! If you are, or near Paris, KY, please stop by if you want to truly enjoy a "dining experience"! read more

Sweetest owner ever. Food is good and always open. People are friendly and parking is simple.

Got takeout from this place tonight and their General Tsos was Amazing as always. Great pho too. It's a great place to dine in as well whenever that comes back. Support your local businesses! read more

Outstanding Vietnamese cuisine in a gorgeous setting. The owner, Lee, is one of the kindest, , nicest people that you will meet which puts dining here consistently over-the-top for me. I had the Bun Bo last night and it was as good as anything that I had in Hanoi. read more

Best Pho in Eastern Kentucky! Whether you're visiting Paris or if you're from Lexington looking for excellent Vietnamese food, stop in at Paradise. The pho we had (for brunch, no less) was so light but so flavorful - the meat was a perfect tenderness and the soup didn't have a hint of being too oily. We didn't try any Chinese dishes, so I can't write about any of them, but if you're a phan of pho, or if you've never had it and want to see what it's all about, try Lee's Pho (it's named after his late wife, A.J., in case you see the sign on the side of the building and wonder). Will return for mo' pho soon :) read more

Good Vietnamese with a really nice owner. The bun was tasty, not the best I've ever had, but very reasonable especially for Kentucky.

Paradise Cafe is outstanding! The food was incredible. We had the Pho which was delicious and the General Tso's Chicken was great as well. You absolutely MUST try the egg rolls! They are handmade every morning. The best egg rolls I have ever had in my life! The atmosphere was wonderful. We had a fantastic waitress and met the owner. It is clear that a lot of care and passion go in to this restaurant. If you are near Paris KY this place is definitely worth a visit! read more

The PHO is excellent. Service was great. Nestled into beautiful downtown Paris. A must visit.

This place could really be a great little gem in Paris, with a few minor tweaks. Here's what wasn't great : one overwhelmed server, forgotten egg-rolls, considerable wait time for orders to be prepared. The food itself was pretty great. I had the pho and shrimp spring rolls. Both were pretty tasty. The pho was rich and beautifully flavored, with plenty of lime, hoisin and chili sauce on the side. The fresh shrimp rolls, while arguably pretty simple to make in the first place, were also good. My parents ordered the schezwan shrimp and singapore noodles. The schezwan sauce was a little heavy for my taste and the singapore noodles were decent, if a bit underwhelming (I've tried this dish several times at various restaurants, perhaps it's just not for me). Bottom line, it's pretty good ethnic food for a small town in Kentucky. If you have a more adventurous palate, you might think this place plays it a bit too safe. read more

Excellent food and service. You won't be disappointed. The Triple Delight is my favorite and it never disappoints.

We spent a couple days in Lexington and decided to do a Yelp search for Vietnamese cuisine. We stumbled on Paradise Cafe in Paris, KY in the search results (Pho BC in Lexington was the other returned result, which we had earlier in our stay) Paradise Cafe wasn't too far out of our way as we headed back North towards Cincinnati, so we gave it a go. Situated on the corner on Main street is an assuming building - billed as the World's Tallest Three Story Building - lies Paradise Cafe. The outside won't prepare you for the stunning interior. The walls are a bright red, ornate details everywhere. This place reminds me of what I could imagine a grand American Chinese restaurant of the 50's & 60"s looking like. We came for the Vietnamese cuisine, but couldn't find any Vietnamese food on the menu, maybe it is a special menu that they only offer from time to time - I'd ask your server. We decided to try a fried fish dish and a vegetarian dish in brown sauce. We also ordered some egg rolls but were pleasantly surprised to learn each meal came with an egg roll. The egg rolls came out promptly and our meals followed after we had finished them. The entrees were carted out and the fish was plated up table side on a sizzling plate. Food was presented nicely but it is definitely Americanized. The vegetarian dish was a medley of vegetables in a brown sauce, served with rice. The fish dish was a similar medley, with a sweeter brown sauce with pineapple and two fried fish fillets. The fish was ok, but not quite what we expected. We had imagined fresh fillets, lightly battered and fried but instead these were more like a frozen fish fillet, breaded and fried like you would find on a fish sandwich. Again, it seems quite Americanized. Overall I'd give the food a solid 3, especially given the Paradise Cafe's location in the small sleepy town of Paris - the good service and impressive interior round things up for a 4 and make it worth a stop if you are in the vicinity. Just be aware this isn't the kind of Chinese place that serves Dim Sum on the weekends, but the kind of small town Chinese our parents probably grew up with. read more

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