The story
A small, busy fish-noodle shop at 123 Ngo Gia Tu, run by Ms. Loan's family, that began making its own fish cake in 1980. The fish cake is made from mackerel, steamed then fried, and the broth is simmered from fish bones and tomatoes for a naturally sweet base. Bowls come with fish cake, fish and crunchy boiled jellyfish. The room is about 25 m² with six stainless-steel tables and low stools, so it gets packed and hot.
Running for about four decades. It serves bun ca dam and fish cake in a fish broth.
Ms. Loan's shop began making fish cake in 1980; her daughter Nhat Vy now helps run it (VnExpress, 2023).
What to order
Fish cake noodle soup
House mackerel fish cake in a fish-bone and tomato broth
45,000₫Jellyfish noodle soup with fish
Adds crunchy jellyfish to the fish broth
Thick noodle soup with fish cake
Chewier noodle alternative to bun
Pate chaud / xiu mai
Filled with pork, wood-ear mushroom and quail egg
8,000₫Local tips
The house dipping sauce is a mix of fish sauce and shrimp paste (mam ruoc) with lime.
Avoid peak hours: the room is small, crowded and hot, especially around midday.
Reviewers note the broth uses a fair amount of MSG, which matters if you are sensitive to it.
Order extra dishes gradually so each one arrives hot.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần bún cá dầm, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of fish noodle soup, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 05:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 05:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 05:00–22:00
- Thursday (today)
- 05:00–22:00
- Friday
- 05:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 05:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 05:00–22:00
When to go
Open all day, from early morning to late evening (about 5:30–6:00 to 22:00–22:30 per 2023 reports). It is crowded at peak times, so go off-peak. The room gets hot around midday and in the afternoon.
Getting there
Parking in front of 123 Ngo Gia Tu is limited, and customers park on nearby streets. Arriving by Grab or on foot is easier.
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Not suitable for vegetarians
Fish
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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