Tám Riêu - Phan Xích Long — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

The food here is absolutely fantastic! I ordered the ganh cua dong small with banh bot loc, paired with a refreshing oolong tea, and everything was bursting with flavor. The ganh cua dong had a rich, authentic taste that transported me straight to Vietnam, and the banh bot loc was perfectly chewy and savory. Every bite felt like a celebration of traditional flavors done right. The oolong tea was the perfect complement, with its subtle aroma and calming finish rounding out the meal beautifully.

What truly elevated the experience was the exceptional service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and ensured that every detail was taken care of, making the meal even more enjoyable. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the service are equally impressive, but this restaurant hits all the right notes. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu—highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable...

Reminded me of eating in the Mekong many years ago. Loved the decor and the old style of dress. Staff were professional, knowledgeable , friendly and paid attention. The food was unique and tasty. Complimentary refills on some drinks. Be sure to ask them to turn down the music. Just below conversation level was perfect. We came to eat and talk rather than listen to music. Once they obliged to our request the entire place seemed to relax.

My friends thought it would be nice to listen to old traditional songs. It would enhance their attire, decor and of course the foods of the region. We shall...

this restaurant serves bún riêu along with some other dishes made with field crabs like fried field crabs or a hot pot with them. my family ordered a regular bún riêu and a fried field crabs dish dipped in salted egg sauce. the bun rieu was pretty nice i think. my mom was a regular here at some point, and they used to give her extra fried tofus. the fried crabs were a little too hard and didn’t pair well with the salted eggs sauce. this place is on a fancier side of selling bun rieu and they also accept credit cards and such. would recommend for a local bun rieu taste that is clean and has...