Paris is a dream destination for food lovers, with thousands of restaurants serving everything from classic bistro dishes to cuisines from around the world. If you are craving something spicy, fragrant and Southeast Asian, the city has plenty to offer beyond its famous French cooking.

For a taste of the region, try BoBi for Filipino home cooking in Oberkampf, Nur Malaysia for nasi lemak and pulled milk tea in the 18th, Djakarta Bali for Indonesian rijsttafel-style feasts near Les Halles, and Tone Krao for good-value Thai food in the 12th. Below you will find what to order at each and how to find more Southeast Asian food in Paris. For the bigger picture, see our Paris restaurant guide.

Restaurant	Cuisine	Area	Good for
BoBi	Filipino	Oberkampf (11th)	Sharing plates, casual dinner
Nur Malaysia	Malaysian	Rue Ordener (18th)	Nasi lemak, milk tea
Djakarta Bali	Indonesian and Balinese	Near Les Halles (1st)	Atmospheric dinner, tasting menus
Tone Krao	Thai	Near Daumesnil (12th)	Good-value lunch

Restaurant hours and menus change often, so check opening times before you go.

BoBi: Filipino Comfort Food in Oberkampf

Filipino cuisine is still relatively rare in Paris, which makes BoBi a welcome find. The restaurant was founded in 2019 by two friends, Jessica and Aurélie, who wanted to share the comforting taste of home-style Filipino cooking with Parisians.

The menu features Filipino favorites such as crispy lumpia (spring rolls), cheese sticks and adobo, the country’s beloved dish of meat braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and bay leaf. Dishes are made for sharing, as is usual at a Filipino table, so order several and pass them around. The menu changes with the seasons, combining fresh local produce with Filipino ingredients, so there is often something new to try. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed.

• Address: 17 rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
• Order: lumpia, adobo and whatever seasonal specials are on the board
• Nearby: the bars of Oberkampf for a drink afterward

Nur Malaysia: Nasi Lemak and Pulled Milk Tea

Malaysian food reflects the country’s mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, blending spices, coconut, chili and herbs into bold, layered flavors. Nur Malaysia, in the north of Paris, focuses on homestyle Malaysian dishes.

Start with nasi lemak, the national dish: coconut rice served with sambal chili paste, crispy anchovies, peanuts, egg and often chicken. The menu also includes fried rice and noodle dishes, street-food snacks and desserts. Do not leave without a drink: teh tarik or iced milk tea (teh ais), or the eye-catching three-layer tea (teh tiga lapis) with layers of palm sugar syrup, tea and evaporated milk.

• Address: 145–147 rue Ordener, 75018 Paris
• Order: nasi lemak, a noodle dish and a three-layer milk tea
• Tip: reviews note that the restaurant serves halal food; confirm hours before visiting

Djakarta Bali: Indonesian Cuisine Near Les Halles

Authentic Indonesian food can be hard to find outside Indonesia and the Netherlands, so Djakarta Bali, a long-established restaurant near Les Halles in central Paris, is a good address to know. Its dining room is decorated with Indonesian art and furnishings, which makes for an immersive evening.

The menu spans Indonesian and Balinese specialties. Try beef rendang, slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices until rich and tender, or gado-gado, a salad of vegetables, tofu and egg with peanut sauce. Tasting menus let you sample many small dishes at once, in the style of a rijsttafel. Staff are known for helping guests choose and can advise on spice levels and allergies, so mention any dietary needs when you order.

• Address: 9 rue Vauvilliers, 75001 Paris
• Order: rendang, gado-gado or a tasting menu to share
• Tip: book ahead for weekend evenings

Tone Krao: Good-Value Thai Food

Finding Thai food that tastes as vibrant as it does in Thailand is not always easy in Europe, but Tone Krao has won fans for its authentic flavors and generous portions. The menu covers classics such as pad thai, tom yum noodle soup and spring rolls, and staff ask how spicy you want your dishes, which is useful if you are not used to Thai chili.

Reviewers praise the friendly service and the value for money of the set-price options. The restaurant has mainly operated at lunchtime, so check the current opening hours before you plan a visit.

• Address: 44 rue Claude Decaen, 75012 Paris
• Order: pad thai or tom yum noodle soup
• Tip: go for lunch and call ahead to confirm it is open

More Southeast Asian Food in Paris

Paris has a long history of Southeast Asian immigration, especially from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, and these communities have shaped whole neighborhoods. To explore further:

• The 13th arrondissement: the city’s main Asian quarter around Avenue de Choisy and Avenue d’Ivry is packed with Vietnamese pho shops, Cambodian and Lao restaurants and Asian supermarkets. See our guide to visiting Chinatown in Paris.
• Belleville: a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai eateries, often very affordable.
• Banh mi: Vietnamese sandwiches make a perfect cheap lunch and are easy to find in the 13th and Belleville.

For more international options across the city, read our guide to the best ethnic food in Paris.

Summary

Southeast Asian food in Paris goes well beyond the usual. Head to BoBi for Filipino sharing plates, Nur Malaysia for nasi lemak and milk tea, Djakarta Bali for an atmospheric Indonesian dinner and Tone Krao for good-value Thai. Then explore the 13th arrondissement and Belleville for Vietnamese, Cambodian and Lao cooking. Always check opening hours before you go, as small restaurants change their schedules often.