The story
A banh mi xiu mai stall at the corner of Bui Thi Xuan and Thong Thien Hoc streets, where the stall and its cooking area together take up less than 2 square meters. VnExpress reported in 2019 that owner Chi Truc had sold here for 25 years without moving. A serving is pork meatballs in a pork-bone broth, eaten with banh mi, fresh herbs, homemade pickled papaya and sate.
A stall under 2 m² that has sold at the same corner for 25+ years. It is always busy in the early morning.
Run by owner Chi Truc, who had sold banh mi xiu mai at this corner for 25 years as of 2019 (VnExpress).
What to order
Banh mi with xiu mai meatball broth
Pork meatballs in pork-bone broth, served with bread.
Homemade pickled papaya
A homemade pickle served on the side.
Sate
Served as a condiment for the broth.
Local tips
Space is tiny. Regulars eat quickly so the next customers don't wait long, so do the same when it's busy.
The bread is kept over the heat, so it stays hot and crisp.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần bánh mì xíu mại, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of banh mi with xiu mai meatballs, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 06:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00–19:00
- Thursday (today)
- 06:00–19:00
- Friday
- 06:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 06:00–19:00
- Sunday
- 06:00–19:00
When to go
Early morning (busy)
Getting there
The stall is at the Bui Thi Xuan – Thong Thien Hoc intersection in central Da Lat. VnExpress noted that you can park across the street.
Open in Google Maps →Good to know
Not suitable for vegetarians
Sidewalk seating
- Very small space; avoid big groups
Where this comes from
History and details come from named press or official sources. Hours and prices can change — travelers help keep them current.
- Google Maps listing · Traveler reviews · 2026
- VnExpress Du lịch · Press · 2019 · vnexpress.net
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- VnExpress · Press · 2019
