1. Ba Ghiền Broken Rice

Ba Ghiền Broken Rice is known to diners as "the broken rice restaurant with the biggest pork ribs in Saigon". Recently, this restaurant was named by Michelin Guide on the Bib Gourmand list - restaurants with delicious food at affordable prices.

The plate of rice is generous, with a pork rib that the owner claims weighs at least 450 grams on average. This is also the reason why a plate of pork rib rice costs up to 81,000 VND. The restaurant serves a variety of toppings: egg patties, pork skin, fried eggs, shumai, Chinese sausage, stuffed tofu, chicken, various soups, and many different drinks.

Ba Ghiền broken rice restaurant is usually very crowded at most times. You can avoid peak hours or make a reservation in advance to avoid waiting.

Address: 84 Dang Van Ngu Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

Price: 65,000 - 150,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

2. Korean-style broken rice (Do Phu Coffee)

Right in the heart of Saigon, there's a broken rice restaurant that was once one of the secret bases of the Saigon commando forces. When visiting Dai Han broken rice restaurant, diners feel like they've stepped back in time to the 1940s.

Besides its mysterious appearance, the broken rice restaurant also impresses with its blend of Korean flavors with the distinctive tastes of Saigon cuisine. Initially, it only offered broken rice with grilled pork ribs, pork skin, pork patties, egg, and pickled water spinach, served with a sweet and sour fish sauce with garlic and chili, typical of Southern Vietnam. However, Korean soldiers (Korean soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War) were not used to the taste and suggested that the owner add kimchi. Since then, kimchi has become an indispensable side dish at the Korean Broken Rice restaurant.

This is one of the few Saigon broken rice restaurants that uses only unmixed broken rice, resulting in soft and fluffy grains. The lean pork ribs, with a harmonious blend of fat and tendon, are brushed with honey and grilled perfectly without being burnt. The restaurant's other side dishes are also popular with customers due to their high quality.

Address: 13A Dang Dung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1

Price: approximately 60,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

3. Ba Muoi's Broken Rice

Com Tam Ba Muoi is one of the famous late-night broken rice restaurants in Saigon. The restaurant only has a few low tables and chairs, but it's always bustling, especially late at night. Despite its small space, Com Tam Muoi attracts customers with its meticulous service.

Like most other broken rice restaurants, Com Tam Muoi offers popular toppings such as pork ribs, chicken, eggs, braised pork with shrimp paste, and side dishes like cucumber, pork cracklings, pickles, and scallion oil, all in the authentic Saigon style. Additionally, they also offer braised offal, braised eggs, braised fish, and fried chicken…

Each dish is marinated in its own unique way, giving it a distinctive flavor that is highly appreciated by many customers. The food here is meticulously prepared, clean, and hygienic. You will often have to queue if you come during peak hours.

Address: 294/35 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street, Ward 21, Binh Thanh District

Price: 45,000 - 65,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 5:30 PM

4. Rice with grilled pork chop near the garbage dump.

Ranked among the restaurants with the most bizarre names, "Garbage Dump Rice" might make you feel a little uneasy. The restaurant is located in the Chiếu Market neighborhood – an area where people usually dump their trash. Although it's not right next to a garbage dump, because there's only one rice restaurant in the area, customers jokingly nicknamed it "Garbage Dump Rice."

This broken rice restaurant will surely leave you confused about what to choose from its countless options: braised, fried, stir-fried, stewed, grilled, with meat, vegetables, and seafood – everything is available. Every dish is marinated with rich flavors and presented neatly. The ingredients are carefully selected, ensuring the food is always fresh and delicious.

Address: 73 Le Van Linh Street, District 4.

Price range: 35,000 VND - 100,000 VND.

Opening hours: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM

5. Com Tam Phuong (broken rice with honey-grilled pork ribs)

Located at the intersection of Pasteur and Tran Quoc Toan streets, Phuong's broken rice restaurant is well-known for its signature honey-grilled pork ribs. The ribs are marinated with rich flavors and grilled evenly, resulting in tender, juicy meat. The ribs, infused with the fragrant aroma of honey, are a popular choice among customers. In addition, Phuong's broken rice restaurant also offers other dishes such as braised chicken, fried eggs, and Chinese sausage.

The broken rice dish is served with cucumber, pickles, and soup. This is a popular lunch spot for many people because of its affordable prices. Each serving of broken rice with honey-glazed pork ribs costs 35,000 VND; toppings like shredded pork skin and pork sausage cost only 5,000 VND each.

Address: 296 Pasteur Street, Ward 8, District 3

Price: 35,000 - 50,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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