Finding a vegetarian Asian restaurant in East Paris isn’t always easy. Between entirely plant-based places, traditional restaurants offering a few vegetarian options and dishes concealing fish sauce, it’s easy to get it wrong.
This 2026 guide brings together restaurants in Bastille, Aligre, rue de Charenton, the 11th and 12th arrondissements. We also feature our own restaurant, Mây Bay, in Vincennes. For each place, you’ll know what it really offers and how to order without any unpleasant surprises.
Vegetarian Asian restaurant East Paris – 2026 selection
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- How we put this selection together
- Vegetarian Asian restaurant East Paris, 100 % plant-based places
- Where to eat a vegetarian bò bún in Bastille?
- Ramen, dumplings, Thai food: places with vegetarian options
- Vegetarian or vegan restaurant: what’s the difference?
- How can you check whether an Asian dish is truly vegetarian?
- Booking, takeaway and delivery in eastern Paris
- Choosing your plant-based restaurant in eastern Paris
- FAQ
How we put this selection together
We have ranked the restaurants according to their degree of vegetarian commitment, as this is the primary criterion for a vegetarian or vegan diner. A restaurant serving 100 % vegetarian cuisine does not offer the same guarantees as a traditional Asian establishment that adds two or three meat-free dishes to its menu. We relied on the public listings of Tripadvisor and TheFork, as well as local guides.
Commercial information such as opening hours, prices and dish availability often changes. We therefore recommend checking the menu and lunch menu directly with each restaurant before travelling.
Some restaurants previously mentioned in the rankings have also closed, such as Lotus & Cactus on Rue des Taillandiers, which is listed as permanently closed.
Vegetarian Asian restaurant East Paris, 100 % plant-based places
Végé’Saveurs, Rue de Charenton
If you are looking for a vegetarian restaurant on Rue de Charenton, Végé’Saveurs is the venue most directly associated with exclusively vegetarian Asian cuisine in eastern Paris. Located at 29 Rue de Charenton, in the 12th arrondissement, between Bastille and Marché d’Aligre, it combines Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese influences, with vegan options.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, but is listed as closed on Sundays according to its Tripadvisor listing. It is a good choice for anyone looking for a vegan Asian restaurant in Paris 12 or a vegetarian restaurant near Aligre after a visit to the market.
Mây Bay, plant-based Vietnamese cuisine in Vincennes
Just a few stops on line 1 from Bastille and Place de la Nation, we offer 100 % vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese cuisine. Our concept is based on combining a place to enjoy fresh and healthy dishes with a contemporary relaxing setting. You can discover it in detail on our concept page.
Our menu celebrates reinterpreted Vietnamese classics without any animal ingredients. Bun Cha Gio, our vermicelli with nems, is our plant-based version of what many call bò bún. Délice de Mây Bay is a homemade satay soup with vegetable stock, rice noodles, tofu and shiitake.
Le Hu Tieu Mây Bay, Ba Dung’s Vietnamese-style curry hotpot, Ha Cao (vegetable dumplings), Banh Cuon (Vietnamese pancakes) and crispy Cha Gio complete the menu. For dessert, Che Chuoi combines bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut milk and peanuts. You will find all the dishes on our menu.
Where to eat a vegetarian bò bún in Bastille?
Bò bún is often the first dish people look for when they want to eat Vietnamese food. For a vegetarian bò bún in Paris, Asia Bo Bun, at 41 rue de Lappe in the 11ᵗʰ arrondissement, offers a vegetarian version with satay sauce, as well as vegan options and gluten-free dishes according to its Tripadvisor listing. The restaurant generally opens for lunch and dinner every day, subject to change.
However, this is a classic Vietnamese restaurant with vegetarian options, rather than entirely plant-based cuisine. If you are looking for a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Paris 11 with no risk whatsoever of contact with animal ingredients, ask for details about the preparation of the sauces and fried food. For a plant-based option by principle, our Bun Cha Gio is an alternative in Vincennes.
Ramen, dumplings, Thai food: places with vegetarian options
Overview of Asian venues with vegetarian options
The Bastille area is home to many Asian restaurants offering vegetarian dishes without specialising in them. They are convenient for group meals combining flexitarians and vegetarians. The table below summarises what the platforms indicate for each one.
| Restaurant | Address | Kitchen | Plant-based status | Point to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Végé’Saveurs | 29 rue de Charenton, Paris 12th | Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese | 100 % vegetarian, vegan options | Closed on Sundays according to Tripadvisor |
| Mây Bay | Vincennes | Vietnamese | 100 % vegetarian and vegan | Booking recommended |
| Asia Bo Bun | 41 rue de Lappe, Paris 11th | Vietnamese | Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options | Sauce preparation |
| Bon Bao | 110 rue de Charenton, Paris 12th | Asian | Vegetarian dishes | Official menu to consult |
| Yatai Ramen Bastille | 22 rue de la Roquette, Paris 11th | Japanese | Vegetarian option | Broth composition |
| Jinmi, Thai Corner Voltaire, Taiwan Dumpling | Bastille area | Korean, Thai, Taiwanese | Vegetarian dishes listed | Dumpling sauces and fillings |
For a vegetarian ramen in Paris 11, Yatai Ramen Bastille appears in TheFork’s results, but a vegetarian option does not guarantee a vegetable broth. Those looking for a vegetarian Thai restaurant in Paris can turn to Thai Corner Voltaire, while fans of vegetarian dumplings can opt for Taiwan Dumpling.
At the time of consultation, TheFork displayed ratings of 9.4 for Jinmi, 9.6 for Thai Corner Voltaire and 9.8 for Taiwan Dumpling. These customer reviews and ratings reflect the overall experience, not specifically that of vegetarian diners.
Good to know
A vegetarian Thai curry often contains a commercial curry paste. However, some red or green curry pastes include shrimp paste, which is worth asking about when ordering.
Vegetarian or vegan restaurant: what’s the difference?
A vegetarian restaurant excludes meat and fish, but may use eggs, dairy products or honey. A vegan restaurant, or one offering entirely plant-based dishes, excludes all products of animal origin. In Asian cuisine, the difference often comes down to invisible details, such as an egg in the noodle dough or in the filling of dumplings.
The most important distinction remains that between a vegetarian restaurant and a restaurant with vegetarian options. The former prepares all its food without meat-based ingredients, using plant proteins such as tofu, seitan or mushrooms. The latter adapts a few dishes, but often shares broths, sauces and utensils with the rest of the menu.
For anyone looking for a vegan restaurant in East Paris or a vegan restaurant in Paris 11th, this distinction changes everything.
How can you check whether an Asian dish is truly vegetarian?
Questions to ask the restaurant
An Asian dish labelled vegetarian may contain discreet animal ingredients. Before ordering at a non-specialist establishment, here are the things to check with the waiter:
- the presence of fish sauce (nuoc mam) in sauces and seasonings; ;
- shrimp paste, commonly found in curries and certain sauces; ;
- oyster sauce in noodles and fried rice; ;
- animal stock instead of vegetable stock in soups and ramen; ;
- eggs in noodles, fritters or dumplings; ;
- frying oil shared with meat products.
We also recommend reporting your allergens when booking, especially if you are looking for gluten-free dishes, as classic soy sauce contains wheat.
In a fully plant-based restaurant, these checks become much simpler, since the broth and sauces are made without animal ingredients from the outset.
Booking, takeaway and delivery in eastern Paris
The Bastille, Rue de Lappe and Rue de la Roquette areas are very busy in the evening and at weekends. Booking online, via TheFork or directly with the restaurant, is strongly recommended for dinner, especially for groups. On weekdays at lunchtime, arriving early often helps avoid waiting.
For takeaway and delivery, the arrangements vary from one establishment to another. At Mây Bay, you can order your takeaway dishes online or book a table from our dedicated page. We also offer a brunch and an evening and weekend menu, which are useful for a romantic vegetarian dinner in Vincennes.
Key points
The price range per person is not always reliably indicated on the platforms. Check each restaurant’s up-to-date menu before your visit to avoid discrepancies.
Choosing your plant-based restaurant in eastern Paris
Eastern Paris offers a real ecosystem for eating Asian and plant-based food. Végé’Saveurs remains the go-to 100 % vegetarian address around Rue de Charenton, Asia Bo Bun caters to the desire for a vegetarian bò bún in Bastille, and several ramen, dumpling and Thai restaurants round out the offering with vegetarian options.
For entirely vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese cuisine, in a contemporary relaxing setting, we welcome you in Vincennes. In all cases, remember to ask about the composition of the broths and sauces.
FAQ
What is the best vegetarian Asian restaurant in the east of Paris?
It all depends on what you are looking for. For varied, entirely vegetarian Asian cuisine near Bastille, Végé’Saveurs is the most frequently mentioned address. For 100 % plant-based Vietnamese cuisine, Mây Bay in Vincennes is a dedicated option.
Are there any 100 % vegetarian Asian restaurants in Paris 11?
The addresses in the 11th arrondissement listed by platforms, such as Asia Bo Bun and Yatai Ramen Bastille, mainly offer vegetarian options. The nearest entirely vegetarian establishment is on Rue de Charenton, on the 12th arrondissement side.
Where can you eat vegetarian Asian food near Bastille on Sunday?
Végé’Saveurs is listed as closed on Sundays, while Asia Bo Bun shows that it is open every day according to its listing. Check the day’s opening hours before setting out.
Can you give a Vietnamese vegetarian meal as a gift?
Yes, we offer gift vouchers, including the Le Vietnam en duo package, the tasting menu and the prestige menu, available on our gift voucher page.
Are vegetarian Asian dishes suitable for people with gluten intolerance?
Not always. Wheat noodles and regular soy sauce contain gluten, whereas rice vermicelli and rice noodles generally do not. Always mention this requirement when ordering.
