The story
Operating in the Chinese quarter since 1970, Pho Le serves an unapologetically southern bowl: sweeter broth, plenty of scallion, and optional beef meatballs. It pairs perfectly with a temple walk around Cho Lon.
Ask Saigon office workers where to eat pho and Pho Le comes up more than any tourist-famous name. The broth is rich and beefy, the meatballs bouncy, and District 5 prices keep it honest.
What to order
Pho with rare beef and meatballs
The meatballs are the house pride.
85,000₫Local tips
Combine with Thien Hau Temple and Binh Tay Market for a half-day Cho Lon food-and-culture loop.
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
- 06:00–00:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00–00:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00–00:00
- Thursday (today)
- 06:00–00:00
- Friday
- 06:00–00:00
- Saturday
- 06:00–00:00
- Sunday
- 06:00–00:00
Getting there
About 15-20 minutes by Grab bike from District 1 down Tran Hung Dao; it is on the main Nguyen Trai artery.
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- Google Maps listing · Traveler reviews · 2026
