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Hot pot
Served piping hot in its pot, this hot pot simmers prawns and vermicelli in a fragrant broth: the ultimate dish to share, set in the middle of the table in the evening.
Sichuan restaurant in Paris, bold Chinese cuisine in the 9th.
Looking for a Sichuan restaurant in Paris to taste the bold flavours of Chinese cuisine? Phở 98 welcomes you at 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, a short walk from the Opéra and the Grands Boulevards.
A Sichuan restaurant on Faubourg Montmartre, 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. This restaurant puts Sichuan-style spicy dishes centre stage while also serving the great classics of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, a short walk from the Opéra.
Faubourg Montmartre is one of the liveliest streets in the 9th, frequented by local residents, professionals from nearby offices and visitors passing through Paris. Choosing a Sichuan restaurant in this area means enjoying a central location, easy to reach on foot or by metro, for a dinner to share around dishes from China.
Why so spicy
Mala, the signature of Sichuan cuisine
If Sichuan dishes are famous for their bold heat, it is first of all thanks to a combination of flavours known as mala. This word brings together two complementary sensations: on one side the ma, a slightly numbing, tingling effect brought by Sichuan pepper; on the other the la, the straightforward heat of dried chillies. It is this balance, more subtle than a simple sensation of heat, that gives this cuisine its instantly recognisable signature.
Sichuan pepper is not actually a chilli: it is the dried berry of a shrub, which brings that light tingling on the tongue rather than a true burn. Combined with chillies and spices such as star anise or cinnamon, it builds deep, fragrant broths. To place Sichuan among the great culinary regions of China, follow our guide to choosing a Chinese restaurant in Paris.
Hot pots and bold flavours of the house
A hot pot to share, hot-and-sour soup or cucumber in chilli sauce: the evening menu unfolds the spicy dishes of Chinese cuisine, to build according to each guest's taste and tolerance for heat.
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Spicy soup
A hot-and-sour soup in the great Chinese tradition, both spicy and comforting: a starter that wakes up the palate before the evening dishes.
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Fresh starter
Crunchy and served cold under a chilli sauce, this cucumber is the perfect starter to open a spicy dinner: freshness that contrasts with the heat of the chillies.
A spicy dinner to share with friends in the 9th
Sichuan cuisine lends itself particularly well to sharing: hot pots set in the middle of the table, spicy dishes passed around for everyone to dig into. That is what makes Phở 98 a good spot for convivial dinners with friends, family or colleagues, near the Opéra and the Grands Boulevards. Everyone adjusts their level of heat and builds their meal as the dishes go round.
Phở 98 is not limited to bold flavours: the house also brings together Vietnamese cuisine, starting with the phở that gave the restaurant its name. This dual identity lets you build a meal to suit your taste, from the mildest to the spiciest. To discover the full range of evening dishes, browse our full menu before choosing your hot pots and spicy dishes.
Dine in or at home
Sichuan flavours, at the table or delivered
Dining in, in the salon on Faubourg Montmartre, the hot pots arrive piping hot and the aromas of chillies and Sichuan pepper are released at the table: the most faithful way to enjoy bold Chinese cuisine. Via delivery with Citron 8, Deliveroo and Uber Eats, the evening dishes reach your home anywhere in Paris. The choice is yours, depending on your time and the experience you are after.
Book and visit us in the 9th arrondissement
Phở 98 makes its cuisine easy to reach in several ways. Table booking is done online via TheFork, which is invaluable in the evening when the Faubourg Montmartre area fills up quickly. Whether you live in the 9th arrondissement, work near the Opéra or are simply passing through, our address stays easy to reach, on foot or by metro.
To place our restaurant within the area, see our restaurant in the 9th page; and to broaden out to other Asian flavours, discover our Asian restaurant in Paris. You can also take in the atmosphere of the dining room in our photo gallery before booking.
Book your spicy dinner.
Fancy a hot pot to share or a spicy dinner with friends in the 9th arrondissement? Book your table at Phở 98, 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, or browse the menu before you decide.
Our Sichuan restaurant in Paris, in brief
Where can you eat Sichuan cuisine in Paris in the 9th?
Phở 98 is located at 45 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Grands Boulevards, Richelieu-Drouot and the Cadet metro station. This restaurant is made for Sichuan-style spicy dishes and stays within easy walking distance of the Opéra and Faubourg Montmartre areas.
Why are Sichuan cuisine and hot pots so spicy?
The heat of Sichuan rests on the mala, the pairing of Sichuan pepper, which brings a slightly numbing, tingling sensation on the tongue, and dried chillies, which bring the heat. It is therefore not just a matter of strength, but of an aromatic balance unique to this region of China. At Phở 98, the spicy evening dishes carry that character while staying designed for sharing.
Is Phở 98 a good spot for a spicy dinner with friends?
Yes, the spicy dishes and hot pots at Phở 98 are made to be shared, which makes them ideal for a spicy dinner with friends in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Everyone digs into the shared dishes and enjoys the bold flavours of Chinese cuisine in a convivial setting, near the Opéra and the Grands Boulevards.
Which spicy dishes are on the evening menu?
The evening menu features several spicy dishes: pork stir-fried with chillies, hot-and-sour Beijing soup, cucumber in chilli sauce as a starter, or hot pots to share. These recipes sit alongside the house Vietnamese specialities, starting with phở, to build a meal to suit your taste.
Does Phở 98 deliver its evening dishes?
Phở 98 is available for delivery via Citron 8, Deliveroo and Uber Eats, and table booking is done online on TheFork. You can enjoy our spicy dishes on site in the 9th or have them delivered to your home in Paris.
Can you have mild and spicy dishes at the same table?
Yes, and that is precisely the spirit of the house. Phở 98 brings together the gentleness of Vietnamese dishes such as phở and the character of bold Chinese recipes, so every guest can find their own balance, from the mildest to the spiciest, over a single meal in the 9th arrondissement.