Situated at the corner of Avenue d'Ivry and Pointe d'Ivry Street, this family-run caterer delights fans of Asian cuisine with authentic recipes from Vietnam, China, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Today, the chain is taking a new step by investing in an innovative reheating technology that promises to transform the experience of customers enjoying their specialties whether they dine in or opt for takeout.
There's a well-known challenge for fans of Asian fried foods: reheating. Nems, samosas or fried dumplings often lose their texture when simply heated in the microwave.
To tackle this challenge, HOA NAM has invested in a cutting-edge appliance that marries microwave speed with the hot-air circulation of an air fryer. This technology lets them reheat items in seconds while restoring an exceptionally crispy crust.
The result is striking: depending on the product, fried items regain a texture close to that of food just out of the fryer, with a crispy shell and a center that stays soft.
This innovation spotlights the famous HOA NAM NEMS, crowned Taste of the Year 2024 for their pork and halal chicken fillings.
Already celebrated for the balance between crunch and generously filled interiors, they reach a new level when enjoyed immediately after this new reheating method. The rice paper sheets regain their crispness without drying out the filling.
Another flagship of the house, the samoussas, crowned Saveur de l'Année 2025, are also fully embracing this new technology.
Their pastry turns light and crispy, while the various fillings stay just as delicious. It’s an excellent way to rediscover these specialties that earned Hoa Nam a fresh national distinction.
If you could sample only one signature dish, it would undoubtedly be the fried wonton ravioli.
With this hybrid cooking method, their ultra-thin crust turns incredibly crispy while the shrimp filling remains tender. The textural contrast is striking and really lets the full flavors of the recipe shine.
A tasting that could well become the new favorite among the chain’s regulars.
The story of HOA NAM begins in 1981 with the opening of its first family workshop. In 1992, the family moved into the shop that would become an iconic landmark on Avenue d'Ivry, in the heart of Paris's 13th arrondissement.
Since then, the establishment has become a benchmark for aficionados of Asian cuisine. Here you’ll find the staples: Banh Mi crafted with bread specially developed for the house, lacquered meats, baos, dim sum, banh cuon, skewers grilled to perfection, prepared dishes, and a wide selection of fresh and frozen grocery items.
Europe's leading exporter of Asian prepared foods, HOA NAM continues to fuse family know-how, authenticity and innovation to deliver consistent quality to its customers.
This new cooking technology really makes sense for guests who want to start enjoying their purchases right away.
Once you’ve made your pick, it only takes a few minutes to walk away with perfectly crispy fried bites, ready to be tasted. The Olympiades district’s abundance of green spaces and gardens provides an ideal setting to savor a selection of nems, samosas, fried wonton dumplings, or a freshly made Banh Mi.
A simple way to rediscover the iconic dishes of Asian street food, enjoyed under optimal tasting conditions.
More than four decades after opening, HOA NAM proves once again that innovation can perfectly complement tradition. A evolution that elevates its iconic dishes and lets guests savor on-site or to-go all the crispy textures and bold flavors that have made this Chinatown institution in Paris legendary.
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Location
Hoa Nam Catering
51 avenue d'Ivry
75013 Paris 13
Access
Porte d'Ivry metro station
Official website
hoanamtraiteur.com
Instagram page
@hoanamparis
Booking
hoanamtraiteur.com
