Bistrot Thaï – Thai & Cambodian restaurant in Old LilleChef Kim's recipes, from father to son.
Wok-fried Pad Thai, coconut-milk curries, Beef Loc Lac with tiger sauce… Everything is homemade at 8 rue Thiers, following the recipes Chef Kim passed on to his son Bruce.
Mon–Thu 12:00–14:30 · 19:00–22:00 · Fri–Sat until 22:30
Our story
A family story, from father to son
The Bistrot Thaï is a family restaurant in the heart of Old Lille. Today, Bruce runs the house: he splits his time between the dining room and the kitchen, with his waiter, his cook and the whole team. His father, Chef Kim, still keeps an eye on everything and watches over the recipes he handed down.
Cooked in the wok, to order, with produce chosen every day.
With more than 50 years of experience, Chef Kim passed on his great Thai classics and Cambodian specialities: Pad Thai, coconut-milk curries, Beef Loc Lac with tiger sauce, Bo Bun, lemongrass soup. Everything is homemade.
On the menu
Our Thai specialities in Lille
Chicken Pad Thai
€18.50Wok-fried rice noodles, bean sprouts, peanuts, fried onions and lime. Also with beef, shrimp, vegetables or mixed.
Yellow curry
from €17.50Coconut milk and homemade curry paste. Chicken, beef, duck breast, shrimp or vegetables. Also available red or green.
Beef Loc Lac & tiger sauce
€21Marinated beef cubes, wok-seared and served on salad with rice and our famous "crying tiger" sauce.
The real Bo Bun
€19.50Rice vermicelli, crunchy salad, fresh herbs, lemongrass beef and crispy spring rolls.
Discovery platter
€112 chicken spring rolls, 2 beef samosas and 2 shrimp spring rolls, all homemade. The perfect starter to share.
Fresh mango
€9Ripe and juicy, with a pinch of chilli salt to end your meal on a light note.
Several vegetarian dishes on the menu: vegetable Pad Thai, vegetable curry, stir-fried vegetables of the day.
The setting
A wood-panelled dining room in the heart of Old Lille
Soft lighting, wood and traditional Southeast Asian decor: perfect for a business lunch, a dinner for two or a table with friends. And every year from 1 May to 30 September, our terrace on rue Thiers is open.
Visit us
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday – Thursday | 12:00–14:30 19:00–22:00 |
| Friday – Saturday | 12:00–14:30 19:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address
8 rue Thiers, 59800 Lille, France
Old Lille (Vieux-Lille)
Lille Nouveau Siècle car park (EFFIA) just a short walk away, evening flat rate from 7pm to 1am.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Bistrot Thaï in Lille?
At 8 rue Thiers, 59800 Lille, in the Old Lille (Vieux-Lille) district. The nearest car park is Lille Nouveau Siècle.
What Thai dishes do you serve?
Pad Thai, yellow, red and green curries, Thai basil chicken, duck breast curry, lemongrass soup, Bo Bun and Beef Loc Lac with tiger sauce. Everything is homemade, following Chef Kim's recipes.
Do I need to book?
It's recommended, especially on Friday evening and on Saturday, lunch and dinner. Book online on our website or call +33 3 20 50 93 92.
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Yes: vegetable Pad Thai, vegetable curry, stir-fried vegetables of the day and lemongrass soup with vegetables.
Can I order takeaway?
Yes, takeaway orders are taken by phone on +33 3 20 50 93 92.
How much does a meal cost?
Around €20 to €30 per person. Main courses range from €16.50 to €22.
Do you have a terrace?
Yes, our terrace on rue Thiers is open every year from 1 May to 30 September.
Shall we save you a table?
On Friday evening and on Saturday, lunch and dinner, the dining room fills up fast. Book in two clicks or give us a call.