Béo Ơi Quán - Món ngon Hà Nội — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Béo Ơi Quán is tucked away in a little alley in Ho Chi Minh City, and honestly, it’s the kind of place you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it—but you’d seriously be missing out.

I had their signature crab vermicelli soup with beef, and wow... it was incredible. The broth was rich and full of flavor, with just the right balance, and the beef was super tender. I didn’t think crab and beef would work so well together, but they absolutely nailed it. 😍🦀

I also tried the kumquat honey drink, which was the perfect mix of sweet and tangy—super refreshing, especially in this heat.

But what really stood out was how kind and thoughtful the staff were. I told them I don’t eat pork, and without hesitation, they made sure the dish was pork-free. No attitude, just genuine hospitality—which honestly made the whole meal even better.

If you’re in Saigon and love discovering hidden gems, go find this spot. It’s cozy, welcoming, and packed with flavor. I left full, happy, and already wanting...

Béo Ơi Quán is a local restaurant where you can enjoy Hanoi-style homemade dishes, selected in the Michelin Guide 2024. I learned about this place from Nammy Mikami's YouTube channel, "Nammy Mikami's Vietnam Noir Walk" (*interpretive translation). I ordered one Bún riêu cua (45K VND) and one Trà đá (5K VND). The Bún riêu cua was my best Bún riêu. The soup had a rich crab flavor and umami, perfectly matched with the acidity of the tomato. The thin Bún noodles didn't have much firmness, but they absorbed the soup very well, similar to Japanese Nyumen (Warm Somen Noodles in Broth). The coriander is added afterward, and you can adjust the spiciness with the Sa tế on the table. Inside the restaurant, there's one air circulator, but some might find it a bit hot, though it's understandable given it's Vietnam. I thought the quality of the food offered great value for the price. I think I will visit this place again to eat...

This place opens at 10:30 am and my mistake was going to early. I think the broth needs to sit a while before it reaches maximum flavour. Really didn’t want to give this an average score. The owner was super friendly and she apologized for making me wait while they set up. Atmosphere was great and I didn’t mind sitting. I realized this is Michelin bib and maybe my expectations were high. Also my palette favours more southern and this is more northern I think. It’s too light for me. There’s no punch and no depth. Bun rieu is one of my favourite noodle soup so I was disappointed. I’ll give this a try again at dinner maybe to really give it a fair score but for now, I don’t think it’s...