The story
Co Mien has sold au tau porridge at Moc Mien since 1996. The shop is on National Highway 4C in the centre of Dong Van town, just under 1 km from the old quarter. Au tau is a toxic highland root. It's soaked for about 10 hours and cooked for hours more, and the owner tastes each batch before serving. The porridge is cooked with rice, pork and pork roll, finished with herbs, pepper and scallions, and tastes gently bitter and nutty.
Nearly 30 years old and a specific place to try au tau porridge.
Run by owner Co Mien, who has sold here since 1996.
What to order
Au tau porridge
Bitter-nutty porridge with pork, pork roll, herbs and pepper
30,000₫Add an egg
Chicken or duck egg can be added
Local tips
Come after 6 PM. It isn't a breakfast spot.
Add a chicken or duck egg for a richer bowl.
Don't overdo it. Locals advise only 1–2 bowls a week.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần cháo ấu tẩu, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of au tau porridge, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 18:30–00:00
- Tuesday
- 18:30–00:00
- Wednesday
- 18:30–00:00
- Thursday (today)
- 18:30–00:00
- Friday
- 18:30–00:00
- Saturday
- 18:30–00:00
- Sunday
- 18:30–00:00
When to go
Evenings. The shop opens only in the evening, from 6 PM.
Getting there
On National Highway 4C in central Dong Van, just under 1 km from the old quarter. It's walkable or a quick ride.
Open in Google Maps →Good to know
Depends on kids’ ages or terrain
Au tau (Aconitum root) should only be eaten as prepared by experienced vendors; do not prepare it yourself. No health claims are made for this dish.
Where this comes from
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