PAMA Stew & Brew - Vietnamese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Tucked away in the heart of District 2, I just discovered a hidden gem! PAMA Bò Kho Ông Bà Già... cả nhà ơi. The moment the food arrives, I noticed the full visual experience. Presentation is 10 điểm. The bò kho sits rich and deep in the broth, with tender chunks of beef that look like they’ve been slow-simmered for hours, and tasted just like that. So YUMMY! The noodles are coated in a glossy sauce, perfectly seasoned, with that soft, golden-centered egg... so beautiful... so colorful... It’s the kind of dish that looks just as good as it tastes... So satisfying... Every bite from the chew of the noodles to the melt-in-your-mouth beef, so super good enjoy the moment. The space adds to the experience. Corner wall with shelves of spices, warm lighting, and handwritten coffee notes gives off a cozy, thoughtful vibe—like you’re dining in someone’s carefully curated kitchen. It’s simple, but every detail feels deliberate. If you’re in District 2 and craving something hearty, authentic, and visually satisfying, this spot delivers. Check it out.

Hidden restaurant stay on Truc Duong street, it’s was amazing Bo Kho that i’ve eaten before. The dish is cooked in a more modern way compared to its orginal version,and its truly unique. I really enjoy and highly recommend 👌

Cute restaurant with amazing food! We came here for lunch while exploring HCMC and wow it was good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. It was also the restaurant's 2nd birthday 😊 and we got lucky with a discount! We ordered their signature bountiful beef stew with knife-cut noodles and their coco brew juice (forgot the actual name of the juice but it had lemon, lime, ginger, and coconut). I highly recommend trying if you're in the area! Edit: We went back and tried their classic bountiful noodles and it was phenomenal!

내돈내산 This place is located near the end of a small, quiet street, the kind you wouldn’t notice unless you were really looking for it. I normally don’t like bò kho because many places make it either too salty or with an overpowering smell. But this one was a pleasant surprise. The seasoning was well balanced, not salty, not sweet, and very easy to eat. The portion size was also just right, especially for a woman, filling but not overwhelming. I would especially recommend having it with bread (bánh mì bò kho). That combination worked really well and was the highlight for me. The only downside was the coffee, which wasn’t good and didn’t match the quality of the food. But honestly, that didn’t affect my overall impression much. Despite that, I will come back.

I noticed this store when getting lost in district 2 (mainly because of the name of the store). The first time I came here was a rainy day, for me, the atmosphere of this store really warmed me up that day, made me feel cozy and comfortable immediately. For this first time, I tried the traditional Bò kho (beef stew) with hand-cut noodles. To be honest, I love the taste of the dish that day, it had the same vibe with the home-made beef stew, which is usually cooked by my mom and my aunties. For the second time, I tried the special PaMa beef stew, with dried hand-cut noodles mixing with special sauce and separate beef stew bowl. I never try dried beef stew before, so I really impressed by the taste and how soft the beef was. One notice: both the traditional and special version are spicy. Be sure to ask the store’s ladies about the spicy level. The ladies in store were nice and friendly. They explained to me when the carrot was still in processing and whether I want to wait for it or not. (Not sure that these ladies are sisters or not but they really look alike) The food was fast prepared (or maybe I came in the early morning). They also have a hand-written board about waiting time with each type of dish. One last thing, the drinks menu was also good. I tried the latte for both times. They were good. The price is a bit high for beef stew but considering the location and neighborhood, I think it is acceptable. Next time I will try the bretzel bun.