A Vietnamese restaurant on Rue Pierre et Marie Curie in Zone 4, part of the Asian dining cluster that grew up alongside the district's Lebanese and French addresses. It is a sit-down room rather than a maquis.
La Pagode is a Vietnamese restaurant on Rue Pierre et Marie Curie in Zone 4, Marcory, part of the small cluster of Asian kitchens that has grown up alongside the district's better-known Lebanese and French addresses. The menu covers the core of Vietnamese home cooking: broth-based soups, stir-fried noodles and both steamed and fried dumplings, giving diners a lighter, herb-forward alternative to the grilled and sauced dishes that dominate most of Zone 4's restaurant strip. The room is a proper sit-down dining space rather than a maquis, with table service and a calmer pace suited to a full meal rather than quick grazing. It draws a mixed local and expatriate clientele who come specifically for Vietnamese flavours, which remain uncommon in Abidjan outside this pocket of Zone 4. Hours are confirmed by phone rather than fixed, so calling ahead before a visit is sensible, and reservations are useful in the evening when the neighbourhood's restaurant cluster gets busy; lunch tends to be a quieter, easier seating.
| Price | Around 18,000 XOF / USD 31.58 per person |
|---|---|
| Hours | Lunch and dinner service; hours confirmed by phone |
| Reservations | Reservations taken by phone on +225 27 21 35 62 71 |
| Address | Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Zone 4, Marcory, Abidjan |
Signature dishes
- Vietnamese soups
- Stir-fried noodles
- Steamed and fried dumplings
Good to know
- Known for
- One of the established Vietnamese kitchens in the Zone 4 restaurant quarter
Location
Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Zone 4, Marcory, Abidjan
5.2935, -3.9826 View on map
Highlights
- Vietnamese soups, stir-fried noodles and dumplings in a proper sit-down room
- Part of the small Asian dining cluster in Zone 4
- Lighter, herb-forward alternative to Zone 4's grilled and sauced dishes
- Draws a mixed local and expatriate clientele
Tips for visiting
- Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting
- Reserve for dinner, when the Zone 4 restaurant cluster is busiest
- Lunch tends to be quieter and easier to walk into
- The steamed and fried dumplings make a good shared starter
- Zone 4 has several similar Asian addresses nearby, so confirm the exact street
Accessibility
The restaurant is at street level on Rue Pierre et Marie Curie with direct pavement access; no dedicated wheelchair facilities have been confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does La Pagode serve?
Vietnamese cuisine, including soups, stir-fried noodles and dumplings.
Is La Pagode a maquis or a sit-down restaurant?
It is a proper sit-down restaurant with table service, not a maquis.
Where is La Pagode located?
On Rue Pierre et Marie Curie in Zone 4, Marcory.
Should reservations be made at La Pagode?
Reservations are useful for dinner, when the surrounding Zone 4 restaurant cluster gets busy.