Viet 1331, the new immersive Vietnamese karaoke restaurant in the 13th arrondissement

In the 13th arrondissement and especially on Avenue d’Ivry, there are so many restaurants that it is sometimes difficult to make a choice. In the category of new restaurants Asians and in particular Vietnamese which are worth the detour, we present to you Viet 1331which we went to discover.

At first glance, what makes the place special is first of all its decoration. We are in contrast here with the classic restaurants found in the area. Whether in terracewhen you enter or go upstairs, you are immediately transported to Vietnam. From the street food alleys with their many colorful signs on the ground floor, to the other regions of Vietnam upstairs, a change of scenery is guaranteed. You don’t know where to look, every corner hides treasures.

And speaking of treasure, the restaurant also hides two karaoke rooms huge rooms that can accommodate the whole family and friends. The sound system and soundproofing are impeccable. All you have to do is warm up your vocal cords and round up your band. The rooms are rented by the hour.

At the helm, we find a Vietnamese couple. Monsieur, the chef, has 30 years of experience and has already worked in a good number of restaurants. He signs here with his wife, his second restaurant. The first, completely different, named Viet Quan, is located in Montrouge. While the first restaurant is intended to be more traditional and more “chic”, for Viet 1331the couple wanted to rediscover the excitement of the Vietnamese streets, these places where people are not afraid to talk, make noise, laugh and eat on the go or share lots of different dishes on the table.

The restaurant is also open continuously. from 11am to midnight. You can come here at any time, even for dessert in the afternoon. If you are looking for a lively restaurant, you are in the right place, quieter, you will have to move on.

And the owner admits that it is only in the 13th that they could afford truly typical dishes that are outside the standards we all know. So, she presents us with two menus, one, rich in images that presents a rather classic list and another more intended for natives and true connoisseurs in search of Vietnamese dishes that are not necessarily found everywhere.

So, don’t worry, there’s plenty of it. Pho (very generous, we warn you), Bo bunsof Bun bo Hueof Beef Loc Lac or even the rotisseries street food like in the streets of Vietnam. But you can also taste a chicken foot saladof mango dried beef green, of the jellyfish salad or even grilled pork intestines and octopus with tamarind sauce, for example.

For our part, we have set our sights on the mango salad with shrimp with a assortment of fried foodsTHE Ha Noi grilled porka pho and the full meal at beef The Lot. We admit it, we bit off more than we could chew. Especially when we saw the special pho which is impressive. You should know that this noodle soup is made with a clear broth, typical of North Vietnam. All without glutamate, because the couple likes to imagine each customer as a member of their family, thus thinking about their health. If the prices may seem a little more expensive than next door, the house makes a point of honor to choose quality French meats and to make its recipes without flavor enhancers. Some may think that the broth lacks taste while others will see the quality and quantity.

Small peculiarity for the beef The Lot whose pork is not ground, which gives it a different texture that remains melting. We take a little of everything and make our own gourmet rolls to dip in the nuoc-mâm sauce. We add to this, a 3-color dessertlightly sweetened, an iced tea to share and the deal is in the bag. We loved the profusion of herbs, salad and marinated vegetables and the generous homemade dishes.

In short, if you are looking for a bustling restaurant with a nice atmosphere and a modern decorationwhere we eat well and why not, where we can sing at the top of your lungs. Think about the vietnamese restaurant, Viet 1331 !