Delicious Pho and ice cold beer for a good price. The place is immaculately clean and well airconditioned.
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Phở Nam Chinh - Pho restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Phở Nam Chinh sits on a quiet residential lane in Thảo Điền, drawing a steady crowd of locals and expats who know to arrive early or risk finding the kitchen sold out. The shop opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 2 PM — Mondays aside — and the speed at which bowls disappear has made early arrival less a suggestion than a practical requirement.
The phở bò runs on the cleaner, lighter end of the spectrum: clear broth with subtle aromatics and a beef portion that multiple reviewers describe as more generous than neighboring competitors. At 40,000 VND a bowl, the price sits below most sit-down options in the district, and cold beer is available alongside the soup for those treating it as a late-morning rather than a strict breakfast stop.
Two details set this place apart from the handful of pho shops spread across Thảo Điền: the air conditioning, which is uncommon at this price point and makes a material difference in the midday heat, and the cleanliness of both the kitchen and the dining area, which comes up in review after review without prompting. The family running the operation brings an evident attentiveness to both.
The broth is restrained rather than bold — one reviewer noted a personal preference for something stronger — and portions, while generous on the beef, are not oversized. For a neighborhood where breakfast increasingly means a 90,000 VND café plate, this is one of the few addresses where the morning meal still reflects how the area actually eats rather than what it has become.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Phở Nam Chinh
Special Mixed Pho
90k VND
Already included packaging cost.
Rare beef noodle soup with brisket and tendon.
70k VND
Already included packaging cost.
Rare Beef, Brisket, and Beef Ball Noodle Soup
70k VND
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Brisket Pho with Tendon and Meatball
70k VND
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Beef noodle soup with brisket and meatballs
70k VND
Already included packaging cost.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.8(196)
Average Pho and definitely overpriced Overall it’s ok if you are around and good thing they have AC
Very clean local pho store. It’s 40k for a bowl and it’s just ok. The pho tastes average and nothing really stands out. It’s not worth taking a trip, but if you are happened to be nearby, it’s not a bad option.
The Pho was incredible and everything clean and its family owned business who are kind. I strongly recommend
A hidden gem, this place offers A/C room with very good quality Pho. The beef portion is particularly generous when compared to other Pho shops. The price is surprisingly good.
Visit Tips
Visiting Phở Nam Chinh
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Menu starts from: 5k VND, based on 29 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 792 459 845 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: breakfast, early lunch, solo dining, expat-friendly.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Phở Nam Chinh open for breakfast?
- Phở Nam Chinh opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 2 PM (closed Mondays). Bowls regularly sell out before noon, so early arrival is advised.
- What is the best dish at Phở Nam Chinh?
- The phở bò is the draw — reviewers highlight 'generous' beef portions, clear aromatic broth, and a 40,000 VND price point. The rare beef, brisket, and tendon variants are all on the menu.
- Does Phở Nam Chinh have air conditioning?
- Yes. Multiple reviews single out the A/C as notable for this price point — one calls it 'immaculately clean and well airconditioned.'
- Is Phở Nam Chinh good value?
- At 40,000 VND a bowl, it sits below most sit-down options in Thảo Điền. Reviewers cite 'unmatched price' alongside generous beef portions relative to neighboring competitors.
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