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The best breakfast and brunch in Ho Chi Minh City
Start with Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa in District 1, Phạm Ngũ Lão for the loaded house sandwich, ideally shared, Bánh Mì Hòa Mã in District 3 for mixed meat sandwich and Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền in Phu Nhuan. Here are all 9, with what to get at each.
- Bánh Mì Huỳnh HoaDistrict 1, Phạm Ngũ Lão · Bánh mì
Get: The loaded house sandwich, ideally shared
The city's cult sandwich, stuffed with layers of meat and pâté.
Bánh Mì Hòa MãDistrict 3 · Bánh mìGet: Mixed meat sandwich
Long-established shop known for generous fillings and a house sauce.
- Cơm Tấm Ba GhiềnPhu Nhuan · street food
Get: Broken rice with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, meatloaf and fried egg
Grilled pork chops the size of a plate.
- Bánh Mì Bảy HổDistrict 1 · Bánh mì shop
Get: Traditional bánh mì
A Chinatown stall known for its meatball sandwich in tomato sauce.
- Bánh Mì Hồng HoaDistrict 1 · Bánh mì
Get: Triple-pork sandwich with grilled pork and sausage
Crusty bread and a well-balanced filling; sources disagree on the street number.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Ho Chi Minh City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa (District 1, Phạm Ngũ Lão), Bánh Mì Hòa Mã (District 3) and Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền (Phu Nhuan). All 9 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa, get the loaded house sandwich, ideally shared. At Bánh Mì Hòa Mã, get mixed meat sandwich. At Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền, get broken rice with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, meatloaf and fried egg. At Bánh Mì Bảy Hổ, get traditional bánh mì.
Which neighborhood is best for breakfast and brunch in Ho Chi Minh City?
Most of these are in District 1 and District 3. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Ho Chi Minh City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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