The story
This Phu Nhuan institution grills marinated pork chops over charcoal all day long. Order the suon bi cha combo — chop, shredded pork skin, and steamed egg meatloaf over broken rice with fish sauce. It is loud, busy, and completely local.
Ba Ghien serves what many consider the definitive Saigon com tam: a huge caramelized grilled pork chop over broken rice, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Smoke from the grill perfumes the whole block.
What to order
Broken rice with pork chop, pork skin, egg loaf
The signature combo — the chop hangs off the plate.
85,000₫Iced tea
The only correct drink pairing.
5,000₫Local tips
Portions are enormous — skip breakfast first. Spoon the scallion oil and fish sauce over everything.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần giống mọi người hay gọi, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of what everyone usually orders, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 09:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 09:00–21:30
- Thursday (today)
- 09:00–21:30
- Friday
- 09:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 09:00–21:30
- Sunday
- 09:00–21:30
Getting there
About 15 minutes by Grab bike from central District 1; it is a straight run up Hai Ba Trung then into Phu Nhuan.
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- Google Maps listing · Traveler reviews · 2026
