Vietnamese pâté, an Asian delicacy at HOA NAM

Published by Communiqué Sponsorisé · Updated on November 18, 2025 at 10:38 a.m.
Vietnamese pâté, known as "Gio," "Chalua," or simply "pâté," is a legacy of French colonization revisited with an Asian twist. Made with chicken or pork and local spices, it seduces with its creamy texture and delicately spiced flavor. An essential ingredient in the famous bánh mì, it embodies the perfect fusion of Vietnamese culinary traditions and French influences.

Over the years,Hoa Nam has become the leading producer of Asian products in France and even in Europe, with a presence in many supermarkets. While Hoa Nam is known for its spring rolls, which are among its best sellers, its Vietnamese pâté is distributed in most Asian grocery stores, as well as in restaurants and caterers.

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Vietnamese pâté is made by finely mincing pork or chicken, then mixing it with nuoc mam, sugar, pepper, and starch. The resulting mixture is wrapped, tightly packed, and steamed. This firm, flavorful pâté is enjoyed in slices.

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This delicious Vietnamese mortadella can be prepared in different ways: sliced as an appetizer, starter, or side dish, or you can enjoy it hot by lightly frying it.

It is also used to fill delicious Vietnamese crepes (Banh Cuon) and in certain soups (bún, phở) to enrich the broth.

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It can be found in bánh mì, which is the most common use: the pâté is sliced and placed inside a crispy baguette, often accompanied by cilantro, marinated carrots and radishes, cucumber, chili pepper, and soy sauce or Maggi sauce.

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So if you're tempted to try Vietnamese pâté, you can go and discover it for yourself at Hoa Nam caterers, which offers the famous Banh Mi sandwiches topped with slices of Vietnamese pâté, as well as Banh Cuon.

Their small grocery section also allows you to buy whole 500g pâtés to prepare and enjoy at home.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
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Friday: from 08:00 a.m. to 07:15 p.m.
Saturday: from 08:00 a.m. to 08:15 p.m.
Sunday: from 08:00 a.m. to 08:15 p.m.
Monday: from 08:00 a.m. to 07:15 p.m.
Tuesday: from 08:00 a.m. to 07:15 p.m.
Wednesday: from 08:00 a.m. to 07:15 p.m.
Thursday: from 08:00 a.m. to 07:15 p.m.

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

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    51 avenue d'Ivry
    75013 Paris 13

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