If there’s any meal that symbolises Saigon, it’s cơm tấm. Like many of the world’s greatest dishes, the city’s culinary staple originated out of poverty and necessity. Literally translating to “broken rice”, the cơm (rice) is made from the tấm (broken rice grains) that were fractured during the milling process. What farmers and poorer families long sustained themselves with became one of Vietnam’s most beloved dishes. Typically featuring sườn (a grilled pork chop), bì (shredded pork skin), chả (a steamed meatloaf), and trứng (a fried egg), here’s a list of some of Saigon’s best cơm tấm eateries to take a bite into history.
These locations come from recommendations from people who live in Ho Chi Minh City that we've recently profiled.
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A Xỉu - Quán Ăn Ngon: Saigon’s Coolest Cơm tấm Eatery Featuring Delicious Grilled Chicken
Recommended by Tim, Đức, Cam, Steven, Tu, and District 0:
About A Xỉu - Quán Ăn Ngon: One of the coolest eateries in Saigon, A Xỉu promises more than just a stellar cơm tấm meal. Run by Xiu, a guy who’s dedicated himself to mastering this one dish, A Xỉu has been impressing customers ever since their early days operating out of a food cart. Now running out a brick and mortar on Đề Thám street, visitors can expect jazz playing on the speakers, a vintage interior design, and a plate of cơm tấm that ticks all the boxes. If you’re feeling something different, try their cơm gà (chicken rice),available on Monday, Tuesday, and Sundays. Every other day is reserved for Xiu’s one and only cơm tấm!
Price: 60K for a plate of sườn, 70k for cơm gà (chicken rice), 95k for cơm tấm đặc biệt (special broken rice)
Address: 26 Đề Thám, Cầu Ông Lãnh
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Cơm tấm Cô Ba Sài Gòn: Local’s Hotspot for Broken Rice in Bình Thạnh District
Recommended by Minh & Phuong
About Cơm tấm Cô Ba Sài Gòn: A staple for the co-owners of Spot Hideout, Minh & Phuong, Cơm tấm Cô Ba is a street-side stall that you can visit late into the evening. Known for its richly marinated pork chops, the meat is grilled until it strikes the right balance between succulent and slightly charred. If you’re looking for a more localised cơm tấm dining experience, park your motorbike right next to the stall and pull up a plastic chair. Once you’ve finished chowing down on your plate, drive over to CAFE Sài Gòn ĐĨA THAN for an hour or two of enjoying vinyl and a coffee.
Price: 35k for a plate of sườn, 55k for sườn bì chả trứng kho (ribs, shredded pork skin, a steamed meatloaf, a hard boiled egg)
Address: 482 Lê Quang Định, Bình Lợi Trung
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Cơm Tấm Tài: Gò Vấp’s Go-To Broken Rice Restaurant Where Affordability Meets Size and Taste
Recommended by Tommy
About Cơm Tấm Tài: Cơm Tấm Tài is a long beloved staple in Saigon’s cơm tấm scene. Known for massive portions at affordable prices, it’s the ideal stop-off for students, families, or just your cơm tấm devotee. However, besides cooking up your standard grilled sườn, the eatery also offers sườn non (babyback ribs), ba rọi (pork belly), gà (chicken), not to mention an array of món khác—what’s known as “other dishes”. This extensive selection ensures you’ll keep coming back to Cơm Tấm Tài for more.
Price: 35k for a plate of sườn (sized M), 40k for ba rọi, 40k for gà nướng (grilled chicken), 45k for sườn non, món khác from 28k
Address: 100 Đ.Nguyễn Văn Nghi, Gò Vấp
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Cơm tấm Oanh: Comfort Food Broken Rice at a Phú Nhuận Street Stall
Recommended by Oanh
About Cơm tấm Oanh: Oanh, co-founder of clothing store The Demor says, “This is my comfort food every time I feel down. I’ve been eating at Cơm tấm Oanh for over twenty years.” Located down a small alleyway, while Cơm tấm Oanh might not impress with its size, it makes up ten-fold in its heart and quality. The space is simple, clean, and always full of repeat customers. The cơm tấm itself is lauded for the smoky aroma of the grilled pork, while the fish sauce is also praised for its rich and slightly sweet flavour. If you’re in the area and want to relax, Spa Ngọc Anh is just a short drive away. How about spending a few hours getting a massage while stopping by Cơm tấm Oanh for a plate of their delicious food?
Price: Cơm tấm from 35k, extra toppings from 10k
Address: 131/16 Đ. Thích Quảng Đức, Đức Nhuận
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Cơm Tấm Hẻm 33: Crispy Lean Pork and Spicy Ribs from a Popular Vendor in Phú Nhuận
Recommended by Shōzō & Tatsuo
About Cơm Tấm Hẻm 33: A local favourite on Nguyễn Đình Chính street, Cơm Tấm Hẻm 33 serves up more than just your average plate of cơm tấm. As per chef Shōzō of FUME, “They have a nice and juicy pork jowl and the rice is always cooked fresh. Their stuffed bitter-melon soup is also beautiful.” While the standard sườn is not to be missed, if you visit you should try out their nạc giòn (crispy lean pork) and sườn cày (spicy ribs). After visiting we recommend stopping by Bông Kia Sên for an evening enjoying Saigon’s favourite DJ’s spinning music, delightful craft beers, and conversations with friends.
Price: 45k for a plate of sườn, 50k for a nạc giòn, 55k for a sườn cày
Address: 33/16 Đ. Nguyễn Đình Chính, Cầu Kiệu
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Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền: Michelin-Approved Broken Rice a Short Walk from Trường Sa Canal
Recommended by Phúc Mập, Steven, and Kiet
About Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền: While most don’t associate cơm tấm as a Michelin-worthy meal, Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền is doing its part to change that assumption. Michelin Bib Gourmand selected for two years, this eatery has elevated cơm tấm dish to levels that the world’s premier food guide had to recognise. What stands out is the huge pork chop that’s been marinated for hours to create a slightly sour, savoury piece of meat. Compliment that with all your traditional cơm tấm accompaniments and you’ve got yourself a meal worth stopping by. If you’re still hungry after that mammoth-sized pork chop, head on down to Shake The Bun Burger for a taste of America!
Price: 95k for a plate of sườn, 110k for sườn trứng
Address: 84 Đ. Đặng Văn Ngữ, Phú Nhuận
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Cơm tấm Hiền Vương: 70 Years of Cơm Tấm History Right Across Lê Văn Tám Park
Recommended by Nhi
About Cơm tấm Hiền Vương: A personal favourite of art director Nhi, she says, “Cơm tấm Hiền Vương’s been around for over seventy years. The fish sauce and the steamed egg meat loaf are amazing.” What makes Cơm tấm Hiền Vương even more special is its location. A short walk from the famous Pink Church and sat directly opposite Lê Văn Tám park means that this is an eatery right in the middle of Saigon.
Price: n/a
Address: 114 Võ Thị Sáu, Tân Định
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Cơm tấm Đề Thám: Satisfy Late-Night Cơm Tấm Cravings at This Eatery off Bùi Viện Street
Recommended by Dat, Viet, and Claudia
About Cơm tấm Đề Thám: Another fan favourite in Saigon, Cơm tấm Đề Thám is the ideal broken rice shop to end a night exploring Saigon’s hidden bars. Plates here are filled to the brim: from showstopping grilled sườn, tangy pickled vegetables, all the way to fatty ba rọi. The rice is fluffy and soaks up all the flavour, ensuring that if you came from Backpacker’s Street a short walk away, Cơm tấm Đề Thám will fix you up with the ideal late night meal. If you’re really after a good time, come to Đề Thám for a quick bite to fill up before heading to Boosh for music and plenty of room to dance.
Price: 55k for a plate of sườn, 55k for a ba rọi
Address: 269 Đề Thám, Bến Thành
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Cơm tấm 43 (Dung): Family-Owned Cơm Tấm Eatery Known for Juicy Pork Chops and Fish Sauce
About Cơm tấm 43 (Dung): A stop on our itinerary through Thạnh Mỹ Tây (Bình Thạnh district) will lead you to Cơm tấm 43. A family-owned no-frills eatery that does the classics right, this street food joint is known for its tight seating area, closing by noon, and cooking up some of the juiciest pork chops in the city. People also highlight how delicious the homemade fish sauce is. A little thick and sweet, order a fried egg to go with your plate—the balance between the fish sauce’s saltiness and the fatty yolk is a match you can’t miss. Once you’re done, walk off your meal before settling in one of the cafes in the area. Time’s House is a personal favourite!
Price: Cơm tấm from 35k
Address: 43 Nguyễn Văn Lạc, Thạnh Mỹ Tây
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Cơm Tấm Mười: Bình Thạnh’s Cơm Tấm Hideaway Home to Marvellous Flavours
Recommended by Anaïs and Minh & Phuong
About Cơm Tấm Mười: One of your more hidden cơm tấm restaurants, Cơm Tấm Mười is open from five in the evening and closes at eleven. Known as much for their cơm tấm as their delectable array of dishes lining their counter, you’re sure to find what you like when you stop by. As for chef Anaïs, she says, “I like to go to Cơm Tấm Mười because they have braised pork and really crispy pork fat (tóp mỡ).” Whether you’d like to enjoy a standard plate of sườn or mix and match with other meat, fish, or vegetable dishes, be sure to come with an appetite. Finally, if you’re ever in the area and in need of a fresh cut, stop by Tiệm tóc ĐÔI BÀN TAY and say hello to Phat!
Price: Cơm tấm from 35k
Address: 294/35 Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh, Thạnh Mỹ Tây
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Watch their videos: Anaïs pt. 1, Anaïs pt. 2, Minh & Phuong pt. 1, Minh & Phuong pt. 2
🍻 Need something to wash down your cơm tấm? Check out this list of Saigon’s best craft beer bars!
Quán Cơm Tấm Hồng Calmette: Legendary Eatery for Cơm Tấm and Other Home Cooked Delights
Recommended by Anaïs, Kane, Kiet, Minh Tâm, Chad, Trụ, and Shōzō & Tatsuo
About Quán Cơm Tấm Hồng Calmette: Quán Cơm Tấm Hồng Calmette is one of Saigon’s most adored locations for feasting. It’s the quintessential street-side dining experience, featuring lively crowds, packed seating, and a medley of food. Whether you’re after an unbeatable plate of cơm tấm or you’re curious to try some of their other staples like mực dồn thịt nướng (grilled squid stuffed with minced pork), chả cá chiên (fried fish cake), or a daily rotating roster of soups—Calmette’s got it all.
Price: 35k for a plate of sườn, 125k for a plate of cơm tấm thập cẩm (broken rice with an assortment of toppings)
Address: 134 Hoàng Diệu, Khánh Hội
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Watch their videos: Anaïs pt. 1, Anaïs pt. 2, Kane, Kiet, Minh Tâm, Chad pt. 1, Chad pt. 2, Trụ pt. 1, Trụ pt. 2, Shōzō & Tatsuo pt. 1, Shōzō & Tatsuo pt. 2
Cơm Tấm Cô Nga: District 4’s Family-Run Cơm Tấm Stall for Home-Cooked Fare
Recommended by Tyler
About Cơm Tấm Cô Nga: Cơm Tấm Cô Nga is a family-run stall out District 4 that prides itself on home-cooked style flavours. While the stall might look unassuming from the outside, take a seat at one the plastic stools and marvel at the gigantic portions served up. The pork chops at Cô Nga don’t get as heavily grilled or charred, but what they lack in smokiness they make up for in theflavour of their marinade. Come with a friend, order a classic sườn bì chả trứng and once you’re finished, walk over to Quán Ốc Vũ on Vĩnh Khánh street for snails!
Price: 35k for a plate of sườn
Address: 143 Đoàn Văn Bơ, Xóm Chiếu
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Ruốc Spice: Thảo Điền’s Stylish Cơm Tấm Joint with Hearty Bún bò Huế
Recommended by Van
About Ruốc Spice: Though it’s not primarily known as a cơm tấm restaurant, Ruốc Spice offers a broken rice menu that will satisfy your cravings. According to content creator Van, what she loves about the place is how large the portions are. Coupling that with the stylish, wooden interior and you’ve got one of the classiest locations to enjoy cơm tấm. Besides the prototypical Saigonese dish, you can also treat yourself to a bowl of steaming hot bún bò Huế (noodle soup from Huế). Afterward, why not take a short walk to Scoopy Ice Cream in Thảo Điền and get your dessert cravings sorted?
Price: 90k for a plate of sườn bì, bún bò Huế from 110k
Address: 10, An Khánh
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Roast & Smoke Thảo Điền: A District 2 Garden-Seating Oasis Serving Cơm Tấm and BBQ
About Roast & Smoke: For perhaps the most picturesque setting to enjoy a plate of cơm tấm, look no further than Roast & Smoke. Their Thảo Điền outlet is complete with a spacious garden outdoor seating area, making this spot as much a delight on the taste buds as it is on the eyes. Being a BBQ restaurant, if there’s anything Roast & Smoke understands, it’s how to cook meat well. That’s why their cơm tấm attracts guests from far and wide—the grilled pork chop is cooked to succulent perfection and even better, it’s humongous! Naturally, if you stop by you’ve got to sample some of their barbecue too. Out of everything, it’s hard to beat their All Ribs Platter. If that’s not your fancy, their sandwiches and pizzas are also stellar options.
Price: Cơm tấm from 120k, pizzas from 165k, sandwiches from 175, All Ribs Platter for 2540k
Address: 188BE14, Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, An Khánh
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Cơm tấm Nguyễn Văn Cừ: Over Three Decades of Cơm Tấm Excellence in District 1
Recommended by Adrian
About Cơm tấm Nguyễn Văn Cừ: In operation since 1989, Cơm tấm Nguyễn Văn Cừ has witnessed Saigon’s development over the years. Despite all of that change, it’s remained firmly grounded in its mission of cooking some of the city’s best broken rice. As a result of this long dedication to quality, Nguyễn Văn Cừ is popular amongst both tourists and locals, which means that if you’re coming to the store, expect to wait before being seated. Once you’ve eaten your meal, head on over to one of Saigon’s most popular clubs, Banana Mama.
Price: 190k for a plate of sườn, 190k for cơm tấm đùi gà (broken rice with a chicken drumstick)
Address: 74 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Cầu Ông Lãnh
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