Roadside stall with smiley waiters. We had generous slices of beef in our ban bo and flavourful broth. A good lunch spot!
Vietnamese restaurant
Nhím's Mama Bistro | Saigon local food - Vietnamese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
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About This Place
Nhím's Mama Bistro is a Vietnamese restaurant on Đường D1A in Thao Dien serving bún riêu as part of a home-style menu.
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Reviews
4.7(50)
Quaint little venue, few minutes walk from the mall. I’ve been meaning to go here for a little while as I saw the good reviews and I wanted Vietnamese food. I wasn’t disappointed. I went in for Pho but ended up having Bún Rieu instead. That’s the beauty of travelling and having an open mind, always something new to try. The food was delicious and the service was great - I’ll be back
Do your taste buds a favour and come try the food at Nhíms. My family and I are staying in HCM for over a week in the Masteri apartment blocks. We wanted to try a nearby local place for authentic food and this place seriously delivered. We tried other pho around the city, even Michelin star restaurants but they didn’t have the same flavour and aroma as this place. One of the staff Duc is such a lovely person who is friendly and has given us many helpful tips for our holiday. His English is great and he helped us to explain each dish every time and what sauces to add. It’s a small family run business and each day the menu changes so you are surprised and put your trust in the chef but it is so worth it. Any foreigner or local will enjoy the delicious food here it’s a must!
This restaurant features a rotating menu with different menu items every day. We had the bún riêu and bún bò, alongside the specialty coffee (cà phê muối). The coffee was so superb, we drank 2 cups and had an additional 2 cups to go!
What a cozy location with delicious food!! I still think about the incredible Bún riêu I tried here. This is a family run restaurant, and you feel so welcomed when you walk in. Be aware that they do eventually run out of the main dish, so, come early if you can. 14/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Vietnam. This place is a must try!
Visit Tips
Visiting Nhím's Mama Bistro | Saigon local food
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Reservations: Call +84 328 543 637 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What's the best dish at Nhím's Mama Bistro | Saigon local food?
- The phở (available Sundays) and bún riêu draw the most praise — reviewers describe the broth as 'richer and more aromatic' than Michelin-starred alternatives. The cà phê muối (salted coffee) is also a standout, with guests ordering extra cups to take away.
- Does Nhím's Mama Bistro | Saigon local food sell out early?
- Yes. The kitchen cooks a fixed quantity daily and typically runs out before closing. Multiple reviews advise arriving early to avoid missing the main dish.
- Does Nhím's Mama Bistro | Saigon local food have outdoor seating?
- Seating is entirely outdoors, roadside in format. Reviewers describe it as 'pretty well managed and clean' despite the street-side setting.
- Does Nhím's Mama Bistro | Saigon local food have a rotating menu?
- Yes. The menu changes daily — bún riêu, bún bò, and phở (Sundays only) appear on different days. Regulars return precisely because each visit differs.
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