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Paris: By Way Of Vietnam

Season 8 Episode 805 | 26m 50s

Paris is home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities outside Asia, and its food has been part of the city for decades. Danielle Chang explores how Vietnamese cooking took root in France through colonial history and continued resettlement. From pho and coffee to bánh mì and pastry, she traces how Vietnamese flavors reshaped Parisian taste.

Aired: 04/30/26 | Expires: 04/30/30
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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