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Here is a guide to what you can have for breakfast in Ho Chi Minh City. Let‘s explore and enjoy!
The Vietnamese have their first meal quite early as most people are in rush for school and work. Normally, the breakfast time is around 6:30 to 8:00 depending on the job. When it comes to Vietnamese breakfast, it may take hours to give you a full list of recommendations. But not to worry! We are here to guide you on your culinary journey.
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Vietnamese beef noodle soup - Pho
Because there are so many options for breakfast in Ho Chi Minh City, but to make it easy for you, we are listing ones that we think are the best. Vietnamese people usually eat soup for their breakfast and Pho is the preferred breakfast nationwide, other types of noodles are regional favorites. The Southerners love to have their Pho bowl served with a small plate of boiled bean sprouts and coriander.
When you order a Pho bowl, the different types of meat that you could select based on your favorite such as beef, chicken or pork rolls.
Where to find the Pho in Ho Chi Minh City
Pho Hoa: 260C Pasteur, District 3
Pho Hung: 243 Nguyen Trai, District 1
Pho Phu Vuong: 120 Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1 or 339 Le Van Sy, Tan Binh District
(Because Pho is one of the most signature dishes in Vietnam and the cooking recipes or customer preferences are significantly different, we will spend a whole new post sharing about this special soup and the stories behind)
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup – Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef noodle soup is another famous dish of breakfast in Ho Chi Minh. It originally is from Hue, and has quickly become popular throughout the country. A bowl of spice noodle soup is rich in protein, vitamins and fiber. It can provide enough energy for your body to stay active all morning. Besides, the spicy can efficiently wake your mind up to get ready for the new day ahead.
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Where to find the Bun Bo hue in Ho Chi Minh city
Bun Bo Nam Giao: 248 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
Bun Bo Ganh: 88 Ho Tung Mau, District 1 or 100A Cao Thang, District 3 or 110 Ly Chinh Thang District 3
Bun Bo Hue Nha Tri 2: 758 Tran Hung Dao, District 5
Pork Noodle Soup – Hu Tieu
Hu tieu is a fusion food which was first introduced to the South by Chinese and Cambodians. People love to eat Hu Tieu at anytime of the day, especially for breakfast. A bowl of Hu Tieu is not all about pork, but also has some kinds of seafood like shrimp, squid and quail egg. The pork noodle soup is dense with nutrients and energy, so people make it a top choice for breakfast.
Where to find the tastiest Hu Tieu in Ho Chi Minh City
1. Hu tieu Nam Vang Nhan Quan: 72 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Distict 3
2. Hu tieu Nam Vang Quynh: 65A Nguyen Trai, District 1
3. Hu Tieu Thanh Xuan: 62 Ton That Thiet, District 1
Steamed Broken Rice - Com Tam
Com Tam (steamed broken rice) is generally an all day option, but you will see many Vietnamese enjoying this dish during breakfast hours. This food was once seen as for the poor, but now it appears on fancy tables in luxury restaurants. The dish is always served with grilled pork ribs, along with slices cucumber and tomatoes. It always has a little bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce called “Nuoc Mam”. Pickled carrots or water spinach are great complements to the deliciousness of Com Tam plate.
Where to find Com Tam in Ho Chi Minh City
Com Tam Bui: 100 Thach Thi Thanh, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
Com Tam Thuan Kieu: 26 Ton That Tung, District 1
Com Tam so 1: 1 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Ward 5, District 3
Vietnamese baguette – Banh Mi
Noodles for breakfast seems like a really option, but what if you are very busy? Having time for a bowl of soup might be really hard. No worries! We have the other thing for you.
Banh mi is an another typical breakfast in Vietnam. Grabbing a quick loaf of banh mi on your way to work is a great idea with busy individuals. Having a crispy banh mi with a takeaway Ice coffee with condensed milk (Ca phe sua da) is a perfect choice to kick-off your day in Saigon.
You can also visit our specific post about "Banh Mi" in Saigon for further suggestions ;)
Some place that you can try
1. Banh mi heo quay Lien Thai: 96-97 Tran Dinh Xu, Distict 1
2. Banh mi Cha Ca: 77 Bui Thi Xuan, District 1
3. Banh Mi Pew Pew: 66 Ut Tich, Tan Binh District