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From 7:00 AM until 3:00 AM the next day, amidst the vibrant streets of Saigon, emerges a miniature Cantonese enclave, adorned with red lanterns and dangling skewers of roast duck...
San Fu Lou - Infusing Saigon's Street with Cantonese Essence
At the crack of dawn, while many are still lost in slumber, in a bustling corner of Phan Xich Long street, the intoxicating aroma of food accompanies the clanging of pans, stirring stomachs awake. This is how San Fu Lou welcomes the new day!
After 1 AM, Saigon, typically bustling, quiets down like a blank canvas, yet the glow of lanterns and the aroma of roast duck, stir-fried vegetables, steamed buns, and meatballs still permeate the air beneath the hanging red lanterns. Few can resist stopping by for some late-night bites to warm their bellies and awaken their senses.
The sizzling of pans, urging stomachs in pursuit of a dreamy early morning meal...
Since its inception, San Fu Lou restaurant has adhered to the operating hours of the famous Cantonese culinary streets worldwide - serving for only 4 hours a day - while the entire neighborhood is deeply engulfed in slumber.
The restaurant serves until nearly dawn before halting its services
Guangdong stands as one of the oldest and most robust culinary schools, renowned in China. Mention Cantonese, and one might immediately envision Hollywood or Chinese film Chinatown scenes, always shrouded in billows of white smoke rising from large pans, steaming dim sum baskets, grilling trays, and glowing red rotisseries…
Fragrant steaming bamboo baskets, swirling white smoke reminiscent of scenes from Chinese street food movies often shown on TV
Stepping into San Fu Lou restaurant, you'll find yourself in a space just like… a movie. Behind the kitchen counter left open for customers to observe the entire cooking process, chefs skillfully slice, stir-fry, flip pans, knead... Each flickering flame within the veil of white smoke carries the aroma of roasted duck, steamed buns, pork dumplings, stir-fried vegetables, chicken meat, broth,...
San Fu Lou restaurant with scenery like... a movie
An open space allowing diners to observe the entire cooking process of the chefs
Guangdong is renowned for dim sum, right? Rest assured, at San Fu Lou restaurant, you'll witness the entire process from a dough ball turning into those soft, fluffy, delicate dim sum pieces if you wish! Moreover, San Fu Lou boasts the 'magic trick' of Rainbow Buns - a dish appearing for the first time in Vietnam, so don't miss out!
Witnessing from the initial stage...
Savoring the fruits of labor (Image on the right: Legendary Rainbow Buns!)
Guangdong is also extremely renowned for stir-fries. The hallmark of Guangdong stir-fries is the intense heat, constant tossing of the food, essentially the chef must be robust! With San Fu Lou's open kitchen space, watching the chefs stir-fry is akin to watching MasterChef live on the scene!
Stir-fries and chicken dishes are the specialties of the restaurant
When it comes to Cantonese cuisine, a dish of roasted meat is indispensable! At San Fu Lou, you'll witness the sight of rows of chicken and duck hanging gracefully, each one golden and fragrant - scenes commonly seen in world-famous Chinese cuisine movies like Eat Drink Man Woman, The Banquet, God of Cookery, Eat Drink Man Woman, The Chinese Feast, Flavor of Love, God of Cookery, The Chinese Feast,...
Have you experienced the glossy charm of Cantonese culture?
San Fu Lou Restaurant - Authentic Cantonese Ambience
Starting with the image of an enchanting young woman in a vibrant red-gray cheongsam, San Fu Lou restaurant welcomes us into a sparkling yet cozy space adorned with hanging bright red lanterns, simple yet elegant wooden tables and chairs.
A charming young woman in a stylish vibrant red-gray cheongsam
Every tiny decorative detail of the restaurant is meticulously arranged to create a very Cantonese atmosphere, such as the wall with square compartments, the floor tiled with stone resembling bamboo leaves,...
San Fu Lou restaurant has a very unique spatial arrangement, so people are sure to 'hunt' for many beautiful frames not inferior to the movie scenes here. No need to go all the way to Guangdong or Phoenix Ancient Town, just come to San Fu Lou and you'll fully experience the feeling of the rich land of Guangdong!
Immerse in the quintessential Cantonese ambiance
Insider's Guide to San Fu Lou Restaurant:
- Address: 195-197 Phan Xich Long, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City. The restaurant opens from 7:00 AM until 3:00 AM the following day, catering to night owls, night shift workers, actors, singers, and more are the most frequent patrons here ^^
- Average price: 250k
>> Check out the details of the 8% discount offer (including beverages) at San Fu Lou
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