Tân Định · Ho Chi Minh City
46A Đinh Công Tráng, Tân Định Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Iconic Saigon banh xeo specialist operating since 1945 and honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, still cooking turmeric-yellow shrimp-and-pork rice crepes over charcoal to wrap in herbs and dip in fish sauce.
Dishes: cha gio
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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