Kim Chi sur Marseille

While searching for food in Marseille, I was drawn to a restaurant called Kim Chi. Initially thinking it was Korean, I stepped inside and discovered it was an authentic Vietnamese restaurant! Although the restaurant wasn't large, the decor was rich in traditional Eastern style. Red lanterns with auspicious symbols of fortune, prosperity, and longevity hung from the ceiling and walls, and the table settings were exquisitely elegant. The owner, while not fluent in English, was incredibly patient and enthusiastically explained the menu, making us feel truly welcome. If it's your first time here, I highly recommend their Bo Bun (Vietnamese cold rice noodles) value set meal. For only €15, you get a main course, a drink, and dessert—a very affordable option for the area: Main Course: Bo Bun with options of beef, chicken, or vegetarian (very generous portions!). Drinks: A variety of choices, including tea, Heineken, Coke, tropical juices, and even a quarter bottle of wine. Desserts: Options include fruit salad, Vietnamese nougat, or two scoops of ice cream (vanilla/chocolate/coffee). We ordered the Bo Bun set meal, two different flavors of Vietnamese pho, and fresh spring rolls. The fresh spring rolls were filled with sweet and fresh shrimp, packed tightly, and served with a special peanut sauce that was very appetizing. They were even better with fish sauce. The Vietnamese pho had a delicious broth, the noodles were springy, and the amount of meat was decent. The Bo Bun was refreshing and light after being mixed with fish sauce, and the fried spring rolls were crispy and delicious. The restaurant also offered complimentary ice water. Overall, every dish was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. If you happen to be in Marseille and are looking for a warm and affordable Asian meal, Kim Chi is definitely worth a try!

A warm welcome every time! And above all, the best bobun in Marseille!

This is my third visit while in Marseille for training, and I plan to return as soon as my lunch break is long enough. I always get the bo bun nem set menu for €15 (note that credit cards are accepted for orders over €16) with beef, chicken, or vegetarian options, plus a drink (Heineken beer, Coke, or exotic fruit juice [lychee, mango, pineapple, etc.]) and dessert (exotic fruit salad, Vietnamese nougat, or two scoops of ice cream [vanilla, chocolate, or coffee]). The host and/or owner adds a nice touch by including some exotic fruit in my ice cream ;)

Very friendly and excellent welcome, but I'm really disappointed by the quality of the food. I feel it's not as good as in previous years; perhaps the chef has changed. Or maybe other experiences have changed my opinion.

Always excellent ✨️ The Vietnamese specialties are delicious, and Antoine's warm welcome makes us feel right at home thanks to his natural generosity and kindness. I highly recommend it 💕

Very good food and friendly owner 😊

Antoine welcomes his customers with rare generosity and kindness. The food is excellent!