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Affordable prices and ease of consumption are what make noodle soup a favorite among Saigon locals.
6 Must-Visit Locations for Savoring Crowd-Favorite Noodle Soup in Saigon
Noodle soup is a familiar street food in Saigon for many years. Its main component is crab broth, often mistaken for crab noodle soup. However, noodle soup has a distinctive feature: larger rice noodle strands.
Diners can explore this dish at street vendors, alley entrances, or numerous upscale establishments with unique flavors. Here are 6 recommended addresses for delightful noodle soup:
Noodle Soup on Vo Van Tan Street
Located right by Vo Van Tan Market on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3, Saigon), the eatery initially known for crab noodle soup gains recognition for its noodle soup. The bowl here embodies the Southern style with diverse ingredients such as crab broth, snails, cinnamon-flavored pork sausage, coagulated blood, tofu... Served with boiled water spinach and raw vegetables.
The establishment opens from 11 AM to 9 PM, offering an average price ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 VND.
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Noodle Soup
This sidewalk stall operates only in the morning, always bustling with office workers, students, and locals due to its budget-friendly prices and convenient location. A bowl typically includes crab broth, tofu, cinnamon-flavored pork sausage, coagulated blood, snails, and plenty of vegetables.
The noodle stall is located on the sidewalk at the intersection of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Nguyen Dinh Chieu. The price for each bowl ranges from 13,000 to 22,000 VND.
Hai Ba Trung Noodle Soup
This is a sidewalk stall operating for only 1 – 2 hours. A bowl of noodle soup here is filled with crab broth, coagulated blood, cinnamon-flavored pork sausage, snails, tofu, and water spinach. The broth is praised for its delicious and rich flavor. Snails quickly sell out.
The stall is located at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung and Nguyen Van Chiem (District 1, Saigon), open from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. The price is around 15,000 - 20,000 VND per bowl.
Ngoc Nga Noodle Soup
This eatery has been open for almost 25 years, with a small, affordable, and clean space. A bowl includes tofu, crab broth, cinnamon-flavored pork sausage, and water spinach. They also sell a bowl of rice paper soaked in broth, providing a unique and chewy texture.
The eatery is located on Nguyen Bac Street, next to Pham Van Hai Market (Tan Binh District), opening from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Canh bún Cô Chi
This restaurant specializes in selling noodle soup with few but quality ingredients. What sets it apart is the thinly sliced and crisply fried tofu. Noodle soup here, as described by many customers, is filled with delicious sausage, fragrant crab broth, fresh water spinach, and flavorful tofu.
The restaurant is located on Pham Van Hai Street near the Ong Ta intersection (Tan Binh District), open from nearly 12 PM to 6 PM. Affordable prices range from 15,000 - 25,000 VND per serving.
Canh bún Mẹ Tôi
This is a family-run eatery exclusively selling a unique northern-style noodle soup with the distinct flavor of crab noodle soup. The bowl looks simple with blanched vegetables, crab meat, pork sausage, blanched water spinach, a few sprigs of chives, and a clear and refreshing broth—quite exotic for those from the southern region.
The eatery is located in alley 115 Le Van Sy (Phu Nhuan District, along the railroad), open from 11 AM to 8 PM. The price for each bowl ranges from 20,000 - 30,000 VND. Don't forget to enhance the flavors with tamarind sauce, tamarind fish sauce, ginger chili fish sauce, and shrimp paste while savoring the noodle soup.
According to Linh Sea – Di Vy/Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJanuary 4, 2019
