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8 Great Places for Vietnamese Food in Ho Chi Minh City
From cơm tấm and phở to bún chả and Southern-style home cooking, this guide will help you find Vietnamese food worth seeking out in Ho Chi Minh City. The picks include restaurants serving cơm tấm topped with grilled pork chops, mild beef phở, and bún chả with charcoal-grilled pork. You’ll also find spots where you can take your time over familiar dishes from across Vietnam and comforting home-style meals.
1. Cơm Tấm Mộc Estella Place
A cơm tấm specialist serving tender, fragrant grilled pork chops with moist rice and nước mắm. You can also order cơm tấm topped with Chinese sausage. Prices range from ₫100,000–200,000.
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2. Cà Phê Đỗ Phủ - Bảo Tàng Biệt Động Sài Gòn
A historic café where you can try cơm tấm with pork and richly aromatic Vietnamese black coffee. Explore the underground bunker and exhibits of historical artifacts; prices range from ₫60,000–100,000.
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3. Sen Đại Việt Restaurant - Seafood - Phở
Serving Vietnamese dishes alongside seafood, this restaurant features beef phở with a light broth. The menu also includes garlic shrimp and fried fish. Prices range from ₫100,000–700,000.
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4. Quán Ngon - Bún Chả Hà Nội
A restaurant focused on Hanoi-style bún chả and Northern Vietnamese food. Dip charcoal-grilled pork and rice noodles with fresh herbs into a tangy-sweet sauce; the special set comes with crispy spring rolls.
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5. Ruth's House (Taste of Vietnam)
Try beef phở with a rich, garlic-scented broth and tender meat, along with bánh xèo and fried spring rolls. Vietnamese home-style dishes are served too; prices range from ₫100,000–200,000.
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6. Di Mai Vietnamese Restaurant
A modern take on familiar dishes from across Vietnam, with choices such as mì Quảng, cơm hến, and ginger chicken. Enjoy a range of regional specialties in a cozy interior. Prices range from ₫200,000–500,000.
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7. Hoang Tam - Vinhomes Central Park
Serving Southern Vietnamese and Mekong Delta cuisine, this restaurant features bánh xèo, bánh canh, and braised pork. The space blends traditional architecture with modern touches; prices range from ₫100,000–600,000.
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8. Chicago Cơm Ngon Hà Nội
This restaurant serves Northern Vietnamese home cooking, including savory stir-fried glass noodles (miến xào) and shaking beef. Outdoor seating is available; prices range from ₫100,000–200,000.
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