The open grill on Xuân Thủy is hard to walk past — marinated pork and sausage sizzling over coals, visible from the street, makes the decision for most passers-by. The shop sits directly across from the well-known bánh mì heo quay spot on the same block, a compact lunch counter that has built a loyal following among residents and expats who have been eating here for years.
The đặc biệt is the order: a bowl packed with grilled pork, Vietnamese sausage, crispy chả giò, fresh greens, and rice vermicelli, brought together by a house fish sauce that multiple regulars single out specifically. The bowl punches well above its price point — in a neighborhood where affordable lunches have become increasingly scarce, this remains one of the few spots where the quality-to-cost ratio still holds.
The shop is small. Seating is limited and the setup is purely functional — no décor, no ambience, just fast, honest food from a family that has been doing this long enough to know exactly what they're doing. The owner's warmth comes through even across a language barrier, and there are regulars who have turned weekly visits into something closer to a friendship.
Open Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 9am to 6pm — closed Fridays and Sundays, worth confirming before making the trip. The lunch crowd moves through quickly, which keeps the grill active and the meat fresh off the coals throughout service. For anyone in or passing through Thảo Điền who wants a proper Vietnamese lunch without inflated café prices, this counter on Xuân Thủy is where locals tend to point first.
Special grilled pork vermicelli
65k VND
Fresh vermicelli, spring rolls, grilled pork skewers, grilled pork sausage, assorted vegetables, pickles, peanuts, scall
Special Fine rice vermicelli
65k VND
Rice noodle rolls, grilled pork, grilled pork sausage, fried spring rolls, assorted vegetables, pickled vegetables, pean
Grilled pork vermicelli
55k VND
Fresh vermicelli, 2 skewers of grilled meat, vegetables, pickles, peanuts, scallion oil (including 3,000 VND for the box
Grilled pork noodle + grilled pork sausage
55k VND
Fresh vermicelli, grilled skewers, grilled pork sausage, vegetables, pickles, peanuts, scallion oil (including 3,000 VND
Grilled pork vermicelli + spring rolls
55k VND
Fresh vermicelli, 1 skewer of grilled meat, 2 spring rolls, vegetables, pickles, peanuts, scallion oil and fish sauce (i
Full menu below · prices in VND.
local family spot in front of one of my favorite roasted pork banh mi place . Came in for a quick bite and ordered the BÚN ĐẶC BIỆT that comes with Thịt nướng,Nem nướng,Chả giò Crilled pork Grilled sausages Spring rolls It came out pretty quick and there’s fish sauce on table you can make mix yourself to your likings. I thought it’s cheap and reasonable decent food here .
Food is amazing. Fresh and flavourful even at 1.30pm, almost after regular lunch hour. Boss/ staff is also very friendly. I wished I had tried this place much earlier.
Nice place for a quick Bun Thit Nuong! But quite small so easy to run out of space (can have like ~10-12 persons). Luckily, people eat fast so the pace is OK! The food is enjoyable and fast served.
Right across from that famous bánh mì heo quay place on Xuan Thuy Street, you will find this little gem. They are closed on Sundays, so keep that in mind. A truly temptation when you see their grill, sizzling with juicy, meaty goodness. Now you know, it is hard to resist. The đặc biệt bowl is a great choice, packed with flavourful, well marinated meat and sausage, crispy spring rolls, and fresh vegetables. And the fish sauce? Absolutely divine! The only downside is the seating. It is not the most comfortable, and the place is like a grill itself, especially on warm days.
I eat here regularly and I’m really impressed. I highly recommend this place. The food is very good, the fish sauce is perfect, and the staff are very friendly. :* :* ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️ 💙
Menu starts from: 3k VND, based on 31 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 763 836 639 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: weekday lunch, cheap eats, solo dining, local vietnamese food.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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