In the heart of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, O Phuong beef noodle shop is located peacefully at 162 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 6, District 3. As soon as you step through the gate, it is hard to imagine that this is a beef noodle shop. The shop exudes luxury, cleanliness, and meets the standards of a restaurant, but at the same time, it has a nostalgic feel of an old Hue in an ancient villa.
The space of O Phuong beef noodle shop with rustic wooden tables creates a familiar feeling like an old house.
The house seems to be separated from the hustle and bustle of Dien Bien Phu street with its busy traffic. Stepping through the gate, you feel like you have returned to a familiar place. There are rows of bamboo trees shading the yard, there are nostalgic window frames, and a small fish pond adding to the romantic atmosphere of the space.
Bamboo rows shade the porch
Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Chau, head chef of O Phuong beef noodle shop, confided: “I am a native of Hue, my family has been cooking and selling beef noodle soup for decades. I always wish to bring the taste of my hometown to introduce to friends all over the country.” The beef noodle soup here is cooked according to Ms. Chau’s family’s traditional recipe, combining the quintessence of Hue cuisine to bring experiences imbued with the essence of home.
The bowls of beef noodle soup here are the crystallization of passion and skillful processing techniques. The broth is simmered from beef bones for many hours, bringing a natural sweetness without depending on artificial spices. The beef is soft, not tough, sliced into bite-sized pieces, along with fragrant and fatty crab cakes, creating richness in each bowl of noodles. Not just a restaurant, O Phuong is also a place where every diner can feel the love and dedication of the chef for each dish.
Hue specialties at O Phuong restaurant are always meticulously and beautifully prepared, bringing the perfect culinary experience to diners.
The blend of Hue's antiquity and Ho Chi Minh City's modernity also adds to the uniqueness of the restaurant.
Ms. Ngoc Chau is the chef who creates the typical dishes here, dedicating all her youth and life experience to bring fresh, familiar but equally sophisticated flavors. Each ingredient is carefully selected, from fresh raw vegetables to spices such as crispy fried shallots or spicy pepper, all are prepared with care to create perfect dishes. When everything is combined, the bowl of beef noodle soup becomes a culinary symphony, not only satisfying the taste buds but also touching deep emotions, recalling a beloved old Hue.
Open kitchen space at the restaurant
Diners come here not only to enjoy a delicious meal, but also to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The murmuring sound of the small lake, the gentle aroma of a bowl of beef noodle soup, and the simple wooden tables and chairs reminiscent of family reunions have left a deep impression on every diner who visits. In addition, the blend of the ancient features of Hue and the modernity of Ho Chi Minh City also adds to the uniqueness of the restaurant.
O Phuong beef noodle shop - Huong river delicacies not only brings delicious bowls of beef noodle soup, but also carries a special story about the connection and preservation of traditional flavors. Every time visiting O Phuong beef noodle shop, diners feel like they are on an adventure to discover the history and culture of Hue through each flavor.
