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Beef hotpot is one of the favorite dishes among Sai Gon locals during gatherings with friends. In District 3, beef hotpot is a specialty that you definitely shouldn't miss out on. Right below, let's explore together with Mytour the renowned beef hotpot restaurants in District 3!
1. Mrs. Sau's Beef Hotpot – Authentic clay pot beef hotpot in District 3
- Address: Alley 616, Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 17:00 – 24:00
- Price range: 140,000 – 170,000 VND
In the alley 616 of Cach Mang Thang 8 street lies a beef hotpot restaurant that has been thriving for 40 years. This establishment, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sau, is always bustling with customers; within just 3 hours, everything is wiped clean. The hotpot boasts a plethora of toppings such as brisket, heart, tendon, tongue, tripe, and even cow's cheek, alongside mushrooms, corn, tofu skin, taro, and accompanying vegetables.
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Particularly, the dipping sauce here is made according to a special recipe, with a rich coconut essence, making it incredibly delicious. A small pot of hotpot for 2 people is priced at only 140k VND, so hurry over before it runs out.
2. Cambodian-style Beef Stew – Banana Garden in District 3
- Address: 128 Banana Garden, Ward 4, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 16:00 – 22:00
- Price range: 150,000 – 250,000 VND/pot
Banana Garden's Beef Stew Hotpot is one of the budget-friendly beef hotpot restaurants that you must try when visiting District 3. Not only renowned in District 3, this is also considered one of the best beef hotpot spots in Saigon highly praised by many diners. They use charcoal stoves to keep the hotpot constantly warm. The broth is exceptionally fragrant, and each hotpot is generously filled with beef, tendons, and mushrooms.
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The meat and tendons are incredibly tender due to slow cooking, the broth is rich and flavorful, and the spicy dipping sauce is irresistibly enticing. A hotpot for 2-3 people costs only 150k VND. You can also add 2 packs of instant noodles for an extra 10k VND for a more fulfilling meal.
However, the dining space is a bit cramped and the seating is quite low. But for an outdoor dining venue, this seating area is ideal for gathering with friends on a cool weekend.
3. Beef – Pork – Lamb – Hotpot & Sauce Dipping Delicious in District 3
- Address: No. 2 Cao Thang, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:00
- Price range: 60,000 – 325,000 VND
If you're looking for a great beef hotpot spot in District 3, then you can't miss out on Beef – Pork – Lamb Restaurant. Here, you'll get to enjoy high-quality beef hotpot dishes prepared by experienced chefs.
You can enjoy both sauce-dipped beef and hotpot-style beef here. The dipping broth is rich, flavorful, and captivating, winning over even the most discerning diners.
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At Beef – Pork – Lamb, you'll indulge in the restaurant's specialties in a warm, nostalgic atmosphere amidst the elegance of Sai Thanh. Here, it feels like stepping back into the past, immersed in a charmingly vintage setting. It's perfect for gatherings with friends or family reunions.
4. District 3 Beef Hotpot Truong Minh Ky
- Address: 114 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 06:00 – 22:00
- Price range: 100,000 – 200,000 VND
The next District 3 beef hotpot restaurant highly praised by Saigonese diners is Truong Minh Ky Pho Bo & Beef Hotpot Restaurant. Just passing by, you won't be able to resist the enticing aroma of the broth. Here, you'll enjoy a high-quality hotpot with rich broth, fragrant and tender beef, fresh oxtail, and refreshing accompanying vegetables.
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Especially, the dipping sauce is perfectly balanced with sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors, incredibly delicious. Dip some tender beef and lettuce into the sauce, then into your mouth, and you'll be delighted by the amazing aroma. You can even use the leftover broth to enjoy with noodles or pho.
Surely, just one visit to Truong Minh Ky Beef Hotpot Restaurant, and you'll be eager to come back again and again.
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5. District 3 Wooden House Beef Hotpot
- Address: 162 Ly Thai To, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:30
- Price range: 150,000 – 500,000 VND
Located right on Ly Thai To street, District 3 Wooden House Beef Hotpot is a renowned beef hotpot restaurant in District 3. Diners love coming here on cool days to enjoy the cozy feeling of gathering with friends around a steaming hotpot.
With incredibly affordable prices ranging from 150,000 – 500,000 VND, you can enjoy a delicious and rich beef hotpot. The hotpot is filled with a variety of ingredients: beef slices, tendons, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, etc. Grabbing a piece of beef soaked in the flavorful broth and dipping it into the savory sauce is simply delicious.
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The space of the restaurant is not overly spacious but it's incredibly clean and tidy. Especially in the evening, the restaurant is packed with customers. There's also a second floor with cool air conditioning for diners to enjoy the high-quality beef hotpot in a comfortable and relaxed manner.
6. Oxtail Beef Hotpot A Tai – Delicious beef hotpot restaurant in District 3
- Address: Alley 372 Cach Mang Thang 8, Ward 10, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 16:30 – 23:00
- Price range: 140,000 – 250,000 VND
A budget-friendly beef hotpot restaurant in District 3 that you can't miss is A Tai Oxtail Beef Hotpot Restaurant. If you're going with a group of about 4 people, then a pot of hotpot for around 250k VND is very reasonable.
A pot of fragrant beef hotpot with various ingredients inside, including oxtail, beef liver, beef tongue, beef tendon, and more, along with taro, tofu skin, and vegetables. The broth is sweet, savory, and notably not smelly of beef.
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Accompanying the high-quality hotpot is pho noodles, vermicelli, young eggs, tofu, and vegetables for dipping. Additionally, each person will have a bowl of tangy, sweet, and spicy dipping sauce for the beef. And if the meat in the pot is not enough, you can order an additional serving of beef for 150k VND!
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7. Beef Hotpot in District 3 - Mrs. Liên's Restaurant
- Address: 656/112 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Ward 11, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening Hours: 16:00 – 22:00
- Price Range: 120,000 – 250,000 VND
If you want to enjoy delicious and affordable beef hotpot, you must visit Mrs. Liên's Beef Hotpot Restaurant. Located near Le Thi Rieng Park, the restaurant has a relatively small and cozy space.
However, the beef hotpot here is extremely delicious. The enticing hotpot features a sweet and savory broth, tender beef, soft sweet potatoes, and a variety of beef balls for you to enjoy to your heart's content.
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For two people, ordering a small hotpot here is just perfect, priced at only 120,000 VND. Besides beef hotpot, Mrs. Liên's restaurant also offers many other delicious dishes made from beef bone marrow, pork udder, or tripe at incredibly affordable prices. It can be said that Mrs. Liên's restaurant is a place where you can eat well without breaking the bank, even at the end of the month.
8. Thiên Kim Beef Hotpot - Affordable Beef Hotpot in District 3
- Address: 590/F1 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening Hours: 15:00 – 23:00
- Price Range: 50,000 – 250,000 VND
Located at the end of a small alley on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Thiên Kim Beef Hotpot is the most popular beef hotpot spot in District 3 beloved by the locals of Saigon. Here, you'll be impressed by the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant, as its ambiance resembles a roadside eatery and is always crowded with customers.
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This hotpot restaurant has been well-established for a long time, earning a strong reputation among both local and distant diners. The broth is rich and flavorful; the beef is tender and well-marinated in savory spices; and the accompanying dishes such as balut eggs, instant noodles, and various types of fresh vegetables are of high quality. Notably, the homemade dipping sauce prepared according to the restaurant's unique recipe adds the most delightful culinary experiences.
9. Tư Lê Beef Hotpot - Popular Hotpot Spot in District 3
- Address: 753 Hoang Sa, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening Hours: 15:00 – 22:00
- Price Range: 120,000 – 250,000 VND
It can be said that Tư Lê is one of the most renowned beef hotpot restaurants in District 3. When you visit Tư Lê Beef Hotpot, you will enjoy a highly enticing beef hotpot dish. The broth is perfectly seasoned, resulting in a rich flavor profile.
A pot filled with plenty of meat and some other toppings such as tofu and accompanying vegetables... The rich broth is also very suitable for soaking with noodles or instant noodles. Tư Lê restaurant is also famous for its delicious specialty, the fragrant beef tripe hotpot.
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This is a budget-friendly eatery located right on the sidewalk, so it might be a bit dim in the evenings. But it's the perfect spot for you and your friends to gather, enjoy on those cool days.
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