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Phu Nhuan is a haven for food enthusiasts.
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Nhuan district is a thriving area with a concentration of restaurants and shopping centers, offering abundant entertainment spaces and culinary delights for locals.
If you ever visit this vibrant city, make sure to explore Phu Nhuan and experience its wonders. With numerous restaurants and eateries, diners will easily find a suitable place to enjoy delicious cuisine.
Are you a first-time traveler to Saigon and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Are you looking to explore the renowned local delicacies? Discover the best eateries in Phu Nhuan for an unforgettable dining experience. You'll surely be impressed in no time!
Phan Dang Luu Steamed Rice Cake
A serving of steamed rice cake at Phan Dang Luu comes at an affordable price of only 19,000 VND. This is the primary reason why the place is almost always bustling with customers, mainly students. Although the dish may seem simple, it becomes incredibly appetizing with a sprinkle of crispy fried shallots and a variety of colors from minced meat, wood ear mushrooms, fresh chili,... The rice cake here is soaked in a fragrant, sweet fish sauce, making it truly delightful.
With a history of 40 years and such an affordable price for delicious, elaborately prepared steamed rice cake, it's no wonder Phan Dang Luu Steamed Rice Cake is listed among the top 7 eateries in Phu Nhuan. Steamed rice cake may not be unfamiliar to Vietnamese people, but transforming it into a unique and visually appealing delicacy that delights diners is truly commendable.
Address: 116/11 Phan Dang Luu Street, Ward 3
Doan Thi Diem Beef Meatball Noodle Soup
Noodle soup, a signature dish of Saigonese cuisine. However, not every place offers a unique bowl of noodle soup like at Doan Thi Diem. With each tender and flavorful beef meatball, homemade crispy fried shallots, and a sweet, savory broth that gets more irresistible with each sip, Doan Thi Diem's beef meatball noodle soup truly earns praise and leaves a lasting impression.
Here, you can enjoy both dry and soup-based noodle soups, dry and soup-based noodles, so diners can choose according to their preferences. The space at the restaurant is relatively spacious and airy, although always bustling with customers coming and going, all with one common purpose: to savor a fragrant bowl of beef meatball noodle soup. On busier days, customers even spill over to the neighboring drink stall for seating, but nothing can deter the souls passionate about culinary experiences and empty stomachs, right?
Address: 1 Doan Thi Diem Street, Ward 1
Aunt Dieu's Crab Soup Cake
A bowl of crab soup cake here is meticulously prepared by the owner with high quality and abundance, featuring tender meat, fragrant shrimp cake, and delicate quail eggs, not to mention the beautifully presented crab claws. The crab soup cake here is also favored by many for its perfect balance of chewiness and tenderness. What's particularly noticeable is that there's more than just soup cake in the bowl. With relatively cheap prices, this is truly a dining destination worth experiencing.
Aunt Dieu's Crab Soup Cake is also one of the well-known eateries in Binh Nhuan district, sought after by many young people across Ho Chi Minh City. And based on the reasons mentioned above, it's easy to understand the allure of this place, which is undeniable.
Address: 710 Nguyen Kiem Street, Ward 4
Mr. Tien's Alley Crab Noodle Soup
Crab noodle soup is no stranger to those in the North, but in Saigon, it carries a distinctly different flavor, with Mr. Tien's Alley Crab Noodle Soup being one of the most prominent examples. A bowl of crab noodle soup here is priced at only around 27,000 VND, yet it's brimming with colors and flavors like crab cake, snails, coagulated pig's blood, pork knuckles, tofu, and congealed pig's blood. The broth, or 'leaves water,' is prepared to perfection, rich and flavorful, providing an unparalleled sensation.
The name of the eatery speaks volumes about its location. Situated in an alley across from Phu Nhuan Market, with an abundance of fresh produce displayed right outside, it easily catches the attention of passersby. As one of the quintessential street food stalls in Saigon, Mr. Tien's Alley Crab Noodle Soup truly offers visitors a beautiful glimpse into the culture and cuisine of Saigon and Vietnam as a whole.
Address: Alley 96 Phan Dinh Phung, Ward 17
San San Roast Chicken Noodle
This intriguing name has already drawn a large number of diners to come and indulge. The noodles here are prepared to suit the taste of Saigonese people by mixing in a bit of satay sauce and chili sauce for an extra spicy kick. Meanwhile, the roast chicken offers diners a delightful experience with its beautifully golden brown skin, crispy texture, and rich, slightly sweet flavor that enhances the dish's allure.
A serving of noodles may not seem like much, but it's enough to satisfy those who enjoy it. Accompanying the noodles is a bowl of fragrant, sweet, and piping hot broth. Not overly extravagant or prominent among the list of delicious foods in Saigon, yet for those who have tried it, San San roast chicken noodle always holds a special place in their hearts and in the top 10 eateries in Binh Nhuan district.
Address: 147 Hoa Lan Street, Ward 2
Hoang Hoa Tham's Crispy Pancakes
Crispy pancakes are also considered a signature dish of the Southern region. Recognizable by their petite size, yet they offer diners a wonderfully flavorful and enticing experience. Crispy pancakes have never failed to captivate the younger crowd here or even tourists. Endorsed and verified by the most discerning street food 'experts,' Hoang Hoa Tham's crispy pancakes stand out as one of the best places to enjoy this special dish.
Surprisingly affordable at 2,000 VND each, yet Hoang Hoa Tham's crispy pancakes never fail to surprise their guests. Each pancake is generously filled with plump, vibrant red shrimp or richly seasoned minced meat. The pancake batter is poured thick, ensuring a soft interior while maintaining a crisp outer layer. Served hot off the stove, dipped in the restaurant's special soy sauce, these pancakes are sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who tries them.
Address: 211/116 Hoang Hoa Tham Street
Dang Van Ny's Fried Rice Paper
Mixed rice paper, grilled rice paper seem to have become too familiar and boring, have you ever tried fried rice paper? If not, don't hesitate to come and enjoy this special dish on Dang Van Ny Street in Phu Nhuan district. The rice paper is fried in bubbling hot oil, turning golden and crispy, with a rich, creamy sensation spreading in your mouth. Not only that, but there are also countless toppings that make you want to try such as ham, quail eggs, dried squid, all topped with mayonnaise sauce. Served with a special sweet and sour dipping sauce, fried rice paper can be seen as a wonderful treat for a relaxing time with friends and family.
Address: 174 Dang Van Ny Street, Ward 14
Seafood at 98 Phan Xich Long
It would be a great loss not to mention the delicious eateries in Phu Nhuan district without mentioning Seafood 98 on Phan Xich Long Street. This is one of the seafood restaurants that attract many customers who frequently come to enjoy. The seafood as well as other food items are highly praised for being fresh and cleanly processed. The restaurant is famous for dishes such as battered shrimp, stir-fried squid with lemongrass and chili, fish hotpot,... All of them have a unique, enticing flavor that delights the taste buds.
The restaurant's space is also quite spacious and airy, suitable for gathering with friends and family on weekends. The staff are relatively enthusiastic and serve food quite quickly. The prices of many dishes are quite high, but with such quality, it's quite reasonable. Surely when you come here, you won't regret anything!
Address: 126 Phan Xich Long Street, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan District
Năm Gia Eatery
This is one of the most famous chicken vermicelli restaurants in Phu Nhuan district. If you come here and don't stop by Năm Gia to have a bowl of chicken vermicelli, you'll regret it! The vermicelli here has perfectly tender strands, immersed in a rich broth combined with the crisp texture of bean sprouts and the tender, sweet flavor of chicken, bringing diners an unforgettable taste. The restaurant specializes in chicken dishes, so if you're a chicken lover, this is a recommendation you can't miss!
Although the restaurant has a small space, it doesn't feel cramped at all, but because the food is so delicious, many customers don't feel uncomfortable at all. This is what has helped many picky customers feel satisfied when they come here.
Address: 313 Phan Xich Long Street, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan District
Crab Soup and Snail Vermicelli 455
The last great eatery in Phu Nhuan district that we want to suggest in this list is Crab Soup and Snail Vermicelli 455. The place is quite crowded so the food often can't serve everyone, so you should come early! The most beloved dish at the restaurant is the snail vermicelli. The snails are chewy and crispy, the crab meat is rich and creamy, and the vermicelli is soft and soaked in a flavorful broth, making it really mouthwatering.
The restaurant is clean and regularly tidied up, but a bit dim. Nevertheless, it still attracts quite a crowd. The prices for each dish are quite affordable, the owner is easygoing and friendly, and these are the things that make customers want to come back regularly.
Address: 455 Huynh Van Banh Street, Ward 13, Phu Nhuan District
Conclusion
With 10 names, 10 delicious and unique dishes. However, that's just a very small part of the hundreds of great eateries in Phu Nhuan. Perhaps neither you nor I have had the chance to taste them all. So if you ever come here, try to wander the streets and visit the eateries you've never heard of. That will surely be a wonderful experience, and who knows, that place might become one of your favorite choices!
Posted by: Tran Van Hieu
Keywords: TOP 10 most praised eateries in Phu Nhuan
