One could easily make the mistake of passing by Tet without noticing it. That would be a shame... At the entrance to the Marais and 200 meters from the Cirque d'hiver, this wonderful Vietnamese restaurant is a little too discreet on the side alley of Boulevard du Temple (11th), stuck between a kitchen designer and a Leclerc not really glamorous.
However, Têt is what we call a nugget at Marais Mood. Once you cross the threshold, you plunge into a universe. That of today's Vietnam, in a pretty room decorated with a green wall where everything is in harmonious balance. The decor matches the service which is in tune with the “chill” soundtrack (not too loud, just enough) whose quality is at the same level as the meal itself. That is to say, totally successful.
Tet Restaurant
Welcome to Têt, which means new year in the native country of Thinh, the very stylish master of the place. “I grew up in Haiphong, in the north of Vietnam, then my parents moved to Hanoi,” he says. So, I met my family for the Tet holiday, the Vietnamese new year. It was an opportunity to taste the delicious dishes that my mother prepared in memory of her parents who were renowned restaurateurs in Haiphong. »
And this is how Thinh, pushed by his friends who enjoyed his wonderful homemade dishes – he has been cooking since childhood – abandoned a career as a construction engineer to open Têt last August, supported by a creative team. Yousra, who officiates in the dining room with chic, is a former textile designer who plays bass and concocts delicious playlists. And in the kitchen, chef Tú, assisted by Yen and Rose, works his Vietnamese specialties with rigor and inspiration.
Thinh and Yousra from Restaurant Têt, photo: Axel G.
In this “edgy” but friendly place you can enjoy starters at 9 or 10 euros (silky tofu marinated for 8 hours; Vietnamese beef carpaccio, etc.) and dishes ranging from 18 to 25 euros, such as Bun-bo signature Têt, the Piper Lolot stuffed with pork and black mushrooms or the Vietnamese fondue (by reservation only, 4 people minimum).
The products come from local producers, primarily from short circuits, from organic farming and respectful of animal welfare. And the icing on the cake – or rather: icing on the Banh-chay – the wine and alcohol list has something to delight even the most demanding connoisseurs. Anyway, in case the reader hasn't noticed: we really liked it.
▼ Tet Restaurant
10 Bd du Temple, 75011 Paris
Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 15 p.m. then from 19 p.m. to 23 p.m.
01 73 75 02 70
Tet Restaurant
Text: Katia Barillot and Axel G.
04.11.22
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