Experience the Exquisite Saigonese Spicy Noodle Soup at Three Fine Establishments

A traditional Chinese delicacy prepared with intricate techniques and a variety of ingredients.

Delve into the Meticulously Prepared Saigonese Spicy Noodle Soup at Three Fine Establishments

Here are the addresses of long-standing eateries selling Saigonese spicy noodle soup in Saigon.

Tô Ký

First-time customers arriving at this eatery located behind Chinatown, District 5, will be intrigued by the dish listed on the sign: deer spicy noodle soup. Unlike the typical noodle soup found in Saigon which is usually served with pork or chicken, this establishment opts for cucumber. The owner uses deer meat, not pork or chicken. The bowl also includes a few pieces of beef liver leaves, providing a delightful chewy texture.

The broth in the bowl of noodle soup is not simmered from bones but has a light and clear consistency, unlike the usual, it's cooked from a traditional recipe, resulting in a sauce with a golden, glossy hue. The owner reveals that this broth is made from over 20 different spices, including 10 Chinese herbs.

The dish exudes an enticing aroma. You'll be tantalized by the rich color of the broth, topped with finely chopped scallions, accentuated by nearly a dozen slices of tender pink deer meat.

In addition to the main dishes that capture diners' palates, the restaurant also serves a variety of snacks. The beverage menu is diverse, featuring many homemade drinks such as ginseng water, pennywort juice, soy milk, and corn milk. The restaurant opens its doors to guests from early morning until 11 p.m. every day.

Quoc Ky Restaurant

Quoc Ky Restaurant is located on Ky Con Street, District 1. Before 1990, the owner, a longtime resident of Saigon of Chinese descent, peddled a cart around District 1. Later, the family opened a shop on Ngo Duc Ke Street for many years. In recent years, the restaurant has moved to its current location.

Guests visiting this address can order noodle soup, pho with beef balls, or rare beef with satay. The broth is cooked with peanuts, rich and flavorful. The restaurant also serves pickled cucumbers instead of bean sprouts or common vegetables. Each bowl costs 70,000 Vietnamese dong.

The restaurant space is spacious, with signage and menus in both English and Chinese. Guests dine on neatly arranged high tables and chairs. There's a parking lot in the front with attendants.

Quoc Ky Restaurant has been open since the 1970s.

Lam Phat Ky

This small eatery is located on Le Quang Sung Street, District 6, specializing in deer satay noodle dishes. The unique and rich flavor is created by the thick broth.

This establishment uses ground peanuts and black bean sauce as the main ingredients to create a broth that many customers praise as harmonious. When eating, you'll experience the rich nuttiness of peanuts, with a hint of saltiness from the sauce. Your taste buds will be elevated by the essential touch of satay.

The restaurant offers two types of noodles: soft and chewy. Guests can choose according to their preference. The meal here is hearty with a thick layer of deer meat on top. Inside the dish, there's also crispy, fatty pork rind.

The seating area is spacious for guests, albeit a bit dim. Besides the main menu, the restaurant also sells some hearty Chinese snacks, among which you must try the 'giant' homemade beef balls. A serving of beef ball soup costs 30,000 Vietnamese dong.

According to Di Vy/Vnexpress

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