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Great classic
Lemongrass-marinated beef, seared in the wok, sits over the vermicelli with raw vegetables and fresh herbs. The benchmark version, the one to discover the dish with.
Bo bun restaurant in Paris, the freshness of Vietnam in the 9th.
Looking for a real bo bun in a Paris restaurant? At 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, Phở 98 serves this great Vietnamese classic — rice vermicelli, lemongrass stir-fried beef, raw vegetables and fresh herbs — a short walk from the Grands Boulevards.
Bo bun, a Vietnamese dish served in the heart of the 9th
Phở 98 welcomes you at 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, in the 9th arrondissement, a few minutes from the Grands Boulevards, Richelieu-Drouot and the Cadet area. Bo bun holds a special place here: it is the fresh, complete dish people come for, whether for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Spelled bo bun, bò bún or bún bò, this dish brings together in a single bowl rice vermicelli, stir-fried meat, crunchy raw vegetables and a shower of fresh herbs. It is one of Vietnam’s great recipes, both filling and light, prepared to order by the house.
A fresh, complete dish
What makes a good bo bun
A great bo bun is all about balance. The rice vermicelli, served warm, forms the base; the lemongrass-marinated beef is seared in the wok to stay tender and fragrant; on top come cucumber, carrot, salad, mint and coriander, then crushed peanuts and crumbled nem for crunch.
It all comes alive when you toss it, as the nuoc-mam sauce coats everything. To build your meal, first browse our menu, then explore the rest of our Vietnamese cuisine in Paris, from phở to stir-fried dishes.
Our bo bun, from the most classic to the most generous
With beef, nem or chicken: here are the bo bun versions our guests order most, all built to the minute on a bed of vermicelli.
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Crunchy
The golden, crunchy nem, crumbled over the bowl, plays against the freshness of the raw vegetables and herbs. A play of textures that makes the joy of bo bun.
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Poultry
Milder, the lemongrass-marinated chicken offers a light alternative to beef, without losing any of the dish’s fragrance or generosity.
Bo bun, nem or phở: choosing your Vietnamese dish
Bo bun is eaten cold or warm, in a bowl: it is a complete meal on its own. The nem, on the other hand, is a crunchy starter you also find crumbled over the bo bun — to learn all about it, see our nems page. Phở, finally, is a hot soup; if it is the broth that tempts you, our guide to pho in Paris 13 compares the best addresses.
Choosing is above all a matter of the mood of the moment: a fresh, lively bowl when it is warm or you want to eat light, a comforting soup on greyer days. At Phở 98, both live on the same menu, and nothing forces you to decide.
Dine in or at home
A bo bun to enjoy in or to take away
Dining in, in the salon on Faubourg Montmartre, the bo bun arrives ready to toss, with herbs and sauce on the side. To take away or delivered via Citron 8, Deliveroo and Uber Eats, it travels particularly well: vermicelli, raw vegetables and sauce are packed so nothing loses its freshness.
To discover the whole world of the house, from Vietnam to China, visit our Asian restaurant in Paris page.
Eat a bo bun in the 9th, on Faubourg Montmartre
Between the Opéra, the Grands Boulevards, Cadet and Richelieu-Drouot, Faubourg Montmartre has long gathered the places to have lunch. Bo bun fits right in: quick to serve at midday, light enough to head back to work, and easy to reach on foot or by metro.
In the evening, the menu leaves more room for dishes to share, but bo bun stays a safe bet. To go further on the Vietnamese side, discover our best phở in Paris, or take in the atmosphere of the dining room in our photo gallery before you come.
Come and taste our bo bun.
Fancy a fresh bo bun in the heart of the 9th? Book a table at Phở 98, 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, or browse the menu before you decide.
The bo bun at Phở 98, in brief
What exactly is a bo bun?
Bo bun (bò bún) is a Vietnamese dish made of rice vermicelli, a stir-fried meat — most often lemongrass-marinated beef —, crunchy raw vegetables, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts and often a crumbled nem, all lifted by a nuoc-mam sauce. It is a complete meal served cold or warm, in a bowl.
Is bo bun a spicy dish?
No, bo bun is not spicy by nature. It relies on the freshness of the herbs and the sweet-savoury balance of the sauce rather than on chilli. You can add some to taste, but the recipe stays mild and fragrant.
Where to eat a bo bun in the 9th arrondissement?
Phở 98 serves bo bun at 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, a short walk from the Opéra, the Grands Boulevards and the Cadet and Richelieu-Drouot stations. The address is easy to reach on foot or by metro.
Can you order a bo bun to take away or for delivery?
Yes. Bo bun can be collected at the counter, or delivered via Citron 8, Deliveroo and Uber Eats. It is a dish that travels well: vermicelli, raw vegetables, herbs and sauce are packed separately to keep all their freshness.
What is the difference between bo bun and phở?
Bo bun is a bowl of vermicelli served cold or warm, with stir-fried meat, raw vegetables and herbs. Phở is a hot soup, built around a fragrant broth and rice noodles. Two great Vietnamese classics, but two very different experiences.
Is there a bo bun without beef?
Yes. Beyond the beef bò bún, the house offers versions with lemongrass-marinated chicken or topped with nem, to vary tastes and textures. Browse the menu to build the bowl that suits you.