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Ghostly Broken Rice (Huyen) - The Most Crowded Late-Night Spot
The name may sound spooky, but don't worry, there are no ghosts here. Due to its late opening hours, locals affectionately refer to it as the 'Ghostly Broken Rice.' It's not just famous for its unique name but is also a well-known late-night dining spot in Saigon, especially for those who work or enjoy nightlife as it stays open until 4-5 a.m.
Most patrons here opt for the full-featured broken rice with ribs, the highlight of this eatery. It comes with a large, perfectly grilled rib ensuring the meat stays tender and flavorful. The omelette is fluffy and warm, always served hot to customers, whether it's morning or night. The dish is complemented with pickles and a sweet, sour, and spicy fish sauce.
Thanks to attentive and friendly service from the owner, despite its location in an alley, Ghostly Broken Rice remains the most popular late-night eatery in Saigon.
- Address: Alley 95 Dinh Tien Hoang, Ward 3, Binh Thanh District
- Contact: 0913.137.463
- Opening Hours: 16:00 - 04:30
- Price Range: 25,000 - 45,000VND/plate
Even for late-night meals, nutrition matters
Congee Hearts 144
Despite opening in the afternoon, Congee Hearts 144 comes alive as a bustling Saigon late-night eatery, especially around 1-2 am.
Compared to other congee places in the area, there's nothing outstanding in terms of ingredients and preparation, but this place scores with its clean, tidy space, quick and enthusiastic service, not to mention the very reasonable prices.
For just 15,000 VND, you can enjoy a piping hot bowl of congee praised for its rich, fragrant variety of organ meats and the authentic Southern style preparation. You can also order an extra plate of offal on the side to savor, dip in the sweet and sour fish sauce, add a few pieces of chili and ginger to warm your stomach.
- Address: 144 Phan Đăng Lưu, Ward 1, Phú Nhuận District
- Contact: 0327.658.620
- Opening Hours: 13:30 - 03:00
- Price Range: 15,000 - 20,000 VND/bowl
Thiêm Huy Duck Noodle - The Most Expensive Noodle Shop in Saigon
Known as the most 'intense' duck noodle shop in the city, the excellent and unquestionable quality of the food here is worth booking a flight to Saigon to experience.
At Thiêm Huy Duck Noodle, you have plenty of choices such as soft braised duck noodle, crispy fried duck noodle, or gigantic braised duck noodle with mushrooms, sometimes serving two people. The noodles are made according to the original Chinese recipe, ensuring a fragrant, soft, and chewy texture that's truly unique.
The duck meat is marinated with traditional spices and processed to preserve the natural sweetness in every piece. Despite the high prices, the spacious and attentive service along with the delicious flavors attract many diners, especially those choosing this place for dinner or late-night meals.
- Address: 455 Nguyễn Trãi, Ward 7, District 5
- Contact: 0839.239.168
- Opening Hours: 08:00 - 02:00
- Price Range: 35,000 - 100,000 VND/portion
Have you tried the most expensive noodle shop in Saigon?
Chicken Sticky Rice Bread 56
Known as a renowned Saigon night eatery in the Tan Phu district, the 56 eatery specializes in serving various types of bread and sticky rice, with favorites like sticky rice with chicken thighs, wings, and mixed organs.
In addition, diners can choose other meats such as roasted pork, chicken skin, shredded pork, pate, or sausages, all of which are delicious and guaranteed quality.
The restaurant is open almost all day but particularly crowded from around 7 pm onwards. So, if you visit this spot late at night, you'll likely have to queue up for a long time to choose a delicious portion of sticky rice.
- Address: 56 Trinh Dinh Trong, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District
- Contact: 0983.423.442
- Opening Hours: 07:00 - 02:00
- Price Range: 10,000 VND - 35,000 VND/person
Hơn Hưng Beef Pho
A must-visit spot for late-night enthusiasts, this pho restaurant meticulously prepares all ingredients using a traditional Chinese recipe that has been passed down for over 50 years.
Hơn Hưng Beef Pho delights diners with large, tender beef balls seasoned just right. The rich and delectable egg is immersed in a flavorful broth, masterfully simmered from various bones.
To create these high-quality beef balls, the owner personally handles every step, from selecting beef pieces to ensure they're cooked to a pale, pork-like color when done, to making the meat tender and easy to eat, yet not overly sweet. The seasoning, meat grinding, and ball forming are all done by hand, resulting in a unique flavor unlike any other shop.
- Address: 488 Ngô Gia Tự, Ward 4, District 10
- Contact: 0973.034.990
- Opening Hours: 15:30 - 01:00
- Price Range: 35,000 - 70,000VND/bowl.
Xôi Cadé - Night eatery with unique sticky rice
This dish has been a part of Saigon for over 40 years. While Xôi Cadé has its origins in China, the locals have long considered it an indispensable late-night delight. The name cadé sounds Western, exotic because it was transliterated from Malay, then once again adapted into its present Vietnamese name.
Cadé is a blend of eggs, sugar, coconut milk, durian, and flour mixed according to a unique formula. When cooked, it has a rich, smooth taste with a subtle fragrance and a bright yellow color. When customers place their orders, the owner wraps the sticky rice in fresh banana leaves and spreads a layer of soft cadé on top.
Alongside the unique Xôi Cadé, this rice cart also offers enticing steamed cakes like cassava cake, pig skin cake, and various agar cakes to line your stomach.
- Address: 451 Trần Phú, Ward 7, District 5
- Opening Hours: 08:00 - 02:00
- Price: 15,000VND/portion
Unusual sticky rice dish with a unique name, only in Saigon
White Congee Hàng Xanh
Not without reason, this seemingly plain 'white porridge' spot has thrived for 40 years in the midst of the lush and vibrant Saigon. Wondering why? The porridge here is cooked to be neither too thick nor too thin, offering two flavors: pandan porridge and red bean porridge for diners to choose from.
Despite its plainness, the porridge emanates a subtle and pleasant aroma, perfectly complementing the side dishes. Instead of adding ingredients and spices directly to the porridge, customers can choose from about 20 appetizing side dishes neatly arranged in the glass cabinet, such as braised pork, braised snakehead fish, braised shrimp, pickled egg, shredded pork, pickled mustard greens, and more. The diversity of choices comes at a price of around 7,000 - 10,000 VND per side dish.
Porridge is an easy-to-digest dish suitable for late-night meals in Saigon. In the cool weather, a bowl of porridge for a lined stomach is nothing short of perfection.
- Address: 281 Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh, Ward 15, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City
- Contact: 0909.610.078
- Opening Hours: 14:00 - 03:00
- Price: 15,000 - 30,000VND/portion
Bà Mười broken rice
As a representative dish always chosen as the top pick in Saigon tours, but rare is the famous spot that has no sign, no name like this late-night broken rice in Saigon.
Many regulars call it Bà Mười's place after the owner's name, or simply 'late-night broken rice at Hàng Xanh' because the spot only opens from evening to late night under Hàng Xanh Bridge. While still featuring the Saigon taste, the secret behind the reputation of Bà Mười's broken rice lies in the crispy fried pork skin bowl and the special mixed soup of the spot.
You might be surprised because there is no accompanying soup like in most other Saigon broken rice places, but when you order a separate soup for 7,000 VND, you'll be amazed as the bowl is filled with meat, shrimp, vegetables, and the super sweet bone broth that is worth the money.
Additionally, Bà Mười prepares various side dishes for diners to choose from, such as phá lấu, braised eggs, fish stew, fried chicken,... all cooked in the Southern style with a fragrant taste of coconut milk.
- Address: 294/35 Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh, Bình Thạnh District
- Opening hours: 18:00 - 04:00
- Price range: 30,000 - 55,000 VND/dish
Seven crab noodle soup
The list of Saigon late-night eateries would be incomplete without Seven crab noodle soup. It's just a sidewalk eatery, but from opening until closing time, you'll never see the owner resting, showing you how much the locals love this place, right?
A bowl of crab noodle soup always brimming with pork knuckles, crab sausage, pork sausage, coagulated blood, pork hock, hot fried tofu, exuding a delightful aroma, swimming in rich and sweet broth, tailored to the taste of the Southerners, served with pickled chili and various fresh greens.
- Address: 122 Hậu Giang Street, Ward 6, District 6
- Contact: 0772.718.376
- Opening hours: 17:00 - 03:00
- Price range: 25,000 - 40,000 VND/bowl
A bowl of vibrant and appealing late-night crab noodle soup
Phở Hà
Phở Hà is undoubtedly a 24/7 Saigon food spot as it warmly welcomes you at any time you crave a genuine bowl of Northern-style pho. The delicious Hanoi-style pho features fragrant broth, white rice noodles redolent of fresh rice, tasty beef, sweet broth, accompanied by various fresh herbs and a lively chili sauce.
Located in the heart of District 1, it's convenient to travel from Saigon hotels. In the middle of the night when your stomach growls, you can easily call a taxi or take a short walk to satisfy your hunger.
- Address: 19 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
- Contact: 0937.182.838
- Opening hours: all day
- Price range: 30,000 - 60,000 VND
Cháo sườn bà Hào
Besides the pandan white rice porridge and offal porridge, the ribbed porridge is also perfect for a late night meal in Saigon. Bà Hào's ribbed porridge has a distinctive aroma, with ground rice cooked alongside chicken or quail eggs, providing ample nutrition. On the table, you'll find various herbs, spices, and lemons, allowing you to customize your dish to your liking.
- Address: 15 Tran Khac Chan, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 17:00 - 02:00
- Price range: 10,000 - 40,000 VND
Bà Chiểu's chicken rice
Not only a renowned dinner dish in Binh Thanh, but Bà Chiểu's chicken rice is also a fascinating and nutritious choice for Saigon's late-night food enthusiasts.
The sticky rice here is not only affordable but also offers a variety of fillings. Whether it's the famous chicken sticky rice, green bean sticky rice, or pork-filled sticky rice with Chinese sausage, lap xuong,... or if you're undecided, just go ahead and order a mixed platter for a hearty indulgence!
The restaurant is conveniently located at the intersection of Bui Huu Nghia and Vu Tung streets, making it easy to find. It's always bustling with customers, so you won't have to worry about missing the address!
- Address: 318/1 Bui Huu Nghia Street, Ward 1, Binh Thanh District
- Opening hours: 16:30 - 00:00
- Price range: 15,000 - 30,000 VND
Thien Thien's dumplings
For some unknown reason, Saigonese seem to prefer enjoying dumplings for dinner to late at night rather than during the day. When it comes to this Chinese dish, people immediately think of the 'dumpling paradise' on Ha Ton Quyen Street, with various shapes, types, and preparation methods.
You can stop by any dumpling shop, but Thien Thien's dumplings are considered the most delicious and authentic. Not to mention the generously sized dumplings with a variety of fillings, including pork skin, pork rind, squid,... a culinary delight to choose from.
- Address: 197 Ha Ton Quyen Street, Ward 4, District 11
- Contact number: 02839557613
- Opening hours: 13:30 - 01:00
- Price range: 30,000 - 80,000 VND
Saigonese have a particular fondness for dumplings in the evening
Saigon Memory Snails
Saigon Memory Snails boast a spacious and cool atmosphere, with the capacity to accommodate up to 100 people at once, making it one of the renowned places for delicious snail dishes in this bustling city.
Although not located in the central area, this place always attracts many locals and tourists who don't mind the journey to savor and will forever remember the distinctive flavor of snails here.
- Address: 181/4 Nguyen Thi Dang Street, Hiep Thanh Ward, District 12
- Contact number: 0902.885.569
- Opening hours: 16:00 - 00:00
- Price range: 10,000 - 100,000 VND
Just hearing about this snail place makes my mouth water
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Nam Vang Tai Anh Noodle Soup
Tai Anh is a familiar face for noodle soup fans, especially for Nam Vang noodle soup and mixed noodle soup. Among the myriad of famous noodle soup places in Saigon, the Tai Anh brand continues to enjoy the trust of countless diners, especially being in the top 15 best and affordable Saigon night eateries.
Delicious broth with a sweet and fragrant taste of dried shrimp, diverse toppings including fresh and large shrimp, tender meat, and fresh vegetables. The noodles are perfectly cooked, deliciously chewy without being mushy. Plus, the presentation is beautiful, and the restaurant is clean and airy.
- Address: 494 Nguyen Thi Thap, Tan Quy, District 7
- Contact: 0919.001.990
- Opening Hours: 06:00 - 23:30
- Price Range: 25,000 - 50,000 VND
No worries about hunger when you have the best and affordable late-night eats in Saigon listed above. Just trust yourself to explore the glamorous Saigon, Mytour has got you covered!
Hoai Linh
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