It was so cold in Paris and we didn't feel like going out to eat. Luckily we found this gem on a food delivery app. We were craving the crunchy baguette and delicious pork with carrots and cilantro. We ordered Sandwich Au Pork Grille a la Citronelle, chicken banh mi, veggie banh mi and beef and rice bowl! So delicious!! Great tasting and fresh food to help break up the everyday cuisine in Paris. read more

One of my goals for my Paris trip was to see if banh mi were better in France than back in the U.S.! Found this spot online and made my way to the compact Little Vietnam neighborhood along Avenue d'Ivry below the Tolbiac station in the 13th arrondissement. Watch for the broad burgundy awning and step inside. As you order one of a half dozen choices at the counter, you'll be asked if you want the sandwich "spicy" (not sure what that meant since I said no.) There's no seating at all so grab your sandwich wrapped in the (greasy) wax paper sleeve and be on your way. The bread was as wonderful as I'd hoped. The bauguette was lightly warmed and crisp to the bite and probably delicious on its own. The fillings, however, were just ol. There was no cilantro and no daikon radish so not sure if that's a French thing or just this place. The pickled carrots were very finely shredded (which I really liked) and the roast (red char siu) pork was lean but tasty. A great deal and a delicious meal! read more

Thieng Heng - Roast pork banh mi with amazing baguette! - Sandwiches Near Me - Paris, 75

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Every so often I'll have a banh mi craving so bad that I can't think of anything else. Luckily for whenever I'm in Quartier Chinois, I can depend on Thieng Heng (天興) for a good rendition of what I consider a quality Vietnamese sandwich. They have such a reputation that they've become one of Paris' most well known Viet businesses boasting what is arguably the finest bread in the world -- la baguette. For starters, banh mis are among the most affordable meal options in France. The ingredients are fresh as is the hearty baguette, which has just enough crisp on the bottom for a truly awesome bite. Thieng Heng's version is naturally a bit different from the version served in the states, even Vietnam. Theirs is more akin to a Subway foot long yet somehow more light than heavy, but I'm not complaining. I always aim for their house special (dac biet), which is always a good mix of veggies and meats. Their xiu mai (meatball?) looks tasty as well and I think they have a vegetarian version that consists of only tofu. The ladies who are in the window constantly stacking the sandwiches should gladly whip up whatever the heart desires, which in my case is extra paté. Naturally, they serve more than just banh mi. They have a full on Viet menu full of the classic dishes like pho, ca ri, cha gio, goi cuon, etc. They have some other random dishes like fried rice and pad thai that are a bit of an eye roll. The last time I was here, I was in a massive group of folks that ordered a little bit of everything. Minus the sandwiches (which were perfect on the go), most of the hot dishes were a tad too underwhelming. read more

Show me quality banh mi and it's on like Donkey Kong. The Vietnamese sandwiches here are worthy of your love. Fresh vegetables, moist slices of meat, and pickles on a crispy baguette make up these delectable delights. Order a bunch to go - they're hardly expensive - and in no time flat they'll be ready. The kitchen's that good. read more

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The sandwiches were dry and lacked flavor. The fresh spring roll tasted at least a day or two old and was bland even with the sauce. We ended up throwing the majority of it away. I feel like with so many good reviews that maybe we just went on an "off day" for them? We have no plans on returning here. read more

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Visiting from Los Angeles, I was recommended to try this Banh Mi spot by this Vietnamese girl who claims it was the best she's ever eaten! So I had to try it even tho it was an one hour metro ride away!! My thoughts? The sandwich was pretty good, lots of flavor, lots of carrots/veggies (which is a a huge plus)... but I still love my banh mi sandwiches in Los Angeles more! Service was quick and easy! I would only come back if I was near by the area, but wouldn't trek one hr metro ride just to eat it! read more

Thieng Heng - Sandwiches Near Me - Paris, 75

I like banh mi sandwiches....we get these back home a lot. But somehow the ones here taste different...good different. Perhaps it's the baguette? The ingredients? We came here to grab a light bite on our last day in paris. Having a Vietnamese sandwich in Paris was on my to-do list and this one had one of the better reviews. It's a take away place, service is quick and the sandwiches are delicious. We both had the special pork sandwich super plus! Haha back home, the small sandwiches are not very filling so not knowing what to expect here we just went with the bigger portion option for €3,30 instead of €2,70. Btw, super plus doesn't mean a bigger baguette, it just means they add more filling. Just like the banh mi places back home, there's a bunch of older Vietnamese ladies working here preparing all the sandwiches. But these ladies here speak both French and English. The baguettes seem denser, almost seems like they hollow out the soft breading part which is much better! The pork was tasty, the pickled carrots are really good and spicy, they don't add a lot of mayo sauce, which is perfect because I hate when they douse it with sauce. I was probably in way over my head with the super plus as I couldn't finish my sandwich. The beau of course had no problems inhaling the entire thing. read more

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Everthing about this banh mi was tasty! Family friends of a family friend treated my cousin and I to some of the yummliest grilled chicken banh mi. Bread was super crisp crust on the outside with fluffy tender inside. Veggies were perfectly seasoned in julienned fashion. The local auntie & uncle said TH had been there for decades, selling hundreds of sandwiches daily with same sandwich recipes. Right amount of seasoned homemade sauce and spicy aftertaste w/bearable heat. Can't argue with that! NOTE: Euros only. Didn't see a card reader. Walk up, order, get a sack of banh mi to go. :) Side note: Family friend left Paris 20+ years ago. Told him his friends took me to TH, he said "Yup, they're the best you'll find in Paris." read more

Thieng Heng - gnom gnom gnom... - Sandwiches Near Me - Paris, 75

I am the pickiest banh mi eater ever. This place hasn't disappointed me so far. Great baguette, very tasty pickled veggies and grilled meat, herbs, plus the perfect amount of mayo (very little). The sandwiches are made to order and the service is very friendly and fast! read more

Um... Not much to write home about. It's a Viet sandwich alright but for some reason it doesn't have the daicons (white radish). It was ok and cheap and the people there spoke Chinese. But wouldn't be back again. read more

After having eaten here a number of times and then tried a couple of other places, I feel the need to adjust my review for this banh mi farm: The good: - the sandwiches are really tasty - the price is right at 2.60 and sandwich and you can pay more to super size. - I still recommend that house special but i also like the pork special - the ratio of meat to garnish is okay - could use more meat but it's not a burden (i haven't found a place that give you a good portion anyway) The not so good: - their baguette isn't as good quality has Hoa Nam down the road - the chili is not distributed evenly within the sandwich so you will often just get one bite of chili for the entire thing It's still my go-to place in the area until I can find something better. read more

I have to say this place is good in Paris standards.. Long baguette styled sandwiches. I got the BBQ beef sandwich and tried the chicken one. The meat was pretty authentic and the flavors, but they don't use the pickled daicons white radish in their sandwiches. (I guess I am spoiled living in California) It is good for the cheaper snack meal. Beside that it is just ok. The workers spoke Chinese a little weird. Warning: The bread will cut up the roof of your mouth and gums that bread is hard.. read more

+ Vietnamese Sandwiches Forget the typical Parisian Jambon-Beurre and opt for an amazing Vietnamese Sandwich! One of the best in the 13th Arrondissement of Paris. I used to go here a lot when I was a kid (it's still there after more than 20 years!). My favorite is the Special Pate/Maison sandwich. Their bread is usually on the chewy side, which I like and enjoy (it is sometimes crunchy, but it hurts your gums like crazy). The vegetables seem to be fresh and crunchy. The sauces are sweet and the pate is oh-so-yummy. And, it's cheap! Don't forget to upgrade your sandwich with the "Super Plus" size (one whole entire baguette to enjoy). You'll be asking for more... + Other Remarks The place is not an actual restaurant: take away only. Moreover, there's usually a line. It does not take too long, so please be patient. It's worth the wait! read more

They ran out of banh mi cha lua. However you spell it, the white pork meat. I was sad and resorted to the red pork meat. Turned out to be pretty good anyway! I like their Vietnamese sandwiches here. I didn't see a dac biet one with patay. But I think it's the bread of Paris that makes it good! read more

Hands down one of the better Vietnamese bahn mi sandwich in town. Also has a veggie tofu option. Take out only.

yo fam u dumb if you paying any more for bahn mi in this zip code. super beef 100% A-OK its kinda far away, considering Carl S doesn't leave the 5th that often - unless good sandwiches be callin. So buy two and eat one on the way to the butte aux cailles then sip some belgian brewskis then eat the second, auxiliary sandwich later. all u friends be like "WHOOOAA whered you get that tasty comestible???" and you'll just like sit there chewing with a big dopey smile on your face and some beef on your chin read more

French are famous for their Sandwiches. But, Vietnamese... Go to Thieng Heng, try the "Boeuf citronelle beaucoup piment" and just eat the most exquisite sandwich ever. Plus: it is insanely cheap :) read more

Delicious Pork Sub, loaded with carrots!! Taste was different from the Vancouver, BC ones, but it was delish in their own way. Ordered a large one and I was in heaven. read more

I don't understand why people are rating this place so highly. Yes it is a banh mi! But it missed the essential ingredients such as the pate. I won't be coming back. The special is not so special. Very disappointed to be in Chinatown and not trying any other shops. read more

my last day in paris...screw sacre couer! i wanna know how the french-viets do banh mi!! following the flow of pedestrians eating banh mi back to their source, i found a long-ish line outside of thieng heng. across the street is their arch rival...no line. that good, huh? well im pleased to report that it's not any better than wut i can get at home in socal. the filling is slightly different, but overall taste is the same. i can get some better versions at home too! *and* the dollar is soooo much cheaper. i love america!!! hahahahha read more

I just love their Vietnamese sandwiches. They are simply the best. When I lived in Paris, I always went to this place once a week to get these delicious and extremely fresh banh mi. Right now, I wish that I was nearby....so sad that I cannot find those good banh mi in the US. I have tried many places in California and in Florida but no one has even been close to the taste of these fantastic banh mi at Thieng Heng. I wished that I was in Paris right now...... read more

This is the best vietnamese sandwhich shop that I have found so far in this neighborhood. Though there is usually a long line, they are super quick and you shouldn't have to wait more than about 7 minutes. The prices are very honest; about 3€ for chicken or beef, 2.30€ for tofu, and 1€ for a bottle of water. If the line is too long, Hao Tang across the street is nearly as good. read more