The story
A long-running banh xeo spot in the small Ba Le alley off Tran Hung Dao, near the old Ba Le well. Sources say it has run for more than 20 years. The short menu is built around crispy turmeric pancakes filled with shrimp and pork, plus grilled skewers, grilled pork and fried corn rolls, all eaten with fresh herbs and rice paper. The family's secret-recipe dipping sauce is the draw, and the owner brews tea with well water to serve after the meal.
An alley setting next to an old well, serving banh xeo and grilled pork skewers. Food vendors have operated in this area for many years.
Reported to have operated for more than 20 years.
What to order
Crispy rice pancake
Turmeric-scented crispy crepe with shrimp and pork, eaten with fresh herbs.
Grilled minced-meat skewers
One of the core dishes.
Grilled pork
Part of the short menu.
Fried corn rolls
Listed among the house dishes.
Local tips
Eat the pancakes hot, wrapped with fresh herbs and rice paper, then dip.
The house sauce is the thing to try; sources describe a secret family recipe made with soy, sesame and ground peanuts.
Finish with the tea, which the owner brews with well water to balance the richness of the fried food.
Sets for groups are available as well as individual orders.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần bánh xèo, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of crispy rice pancake, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
Afternoon to evening
When to go
Reported to be busy from midday into the evening.
Getting there
Go down the alley at 45/51 Tran Hung Dao in the Ancient Town. The historic Ba Le Well is nearby.
Open in Google Maps →Good to know
Located in a narrow alley.
Where this comes from
History and details come from named press or official sources. Hours and prices can change — travelers help keep them current.
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