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    Hu Tieu Nam Vang

    Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang

    4.6₫40k-80kBest eaten fresh and hot at breakfast or lunch. The broth loses its clarity as it sits, so eat promptly.
    John Nguyen
    Overview

    A soul-warming noodle soup with Cambodian roots and a distinctly Saigon soul

    Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang is a beloved southern Vietnamese noodle soup tracing its roots to Phnom Penh (Nam Vang in Vietnamese), brought to Saigon by Chinese-Cambodian migrants in the early 20th century. It features silky rice noodles (or egg noodles) in a clear, deeply sweet pork bone broth, topped with sliced pork, minced pork, shrimp, quail eggs, liver, and crispy shallots. A squeeze of lime, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts on the side let diners customize every bowl. Lighter than phở and more complex than bún, it remains one of the defining breakfast and lunch dishes of Ho Chi Minh City.
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    What's in it

    • rice noodles or egg noodles
    • pork bone broth
    • sliced pork
    • minced pork
    • shrimp
    • quail eggs
    • pork liver
    • crispy shallots
    • bean sprouts
    • fresh herbs
    • lime
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    BreakfastLunch

    Best eaten fresh and hot at breakfast or lunch. The broth loses its clarity as it sits, so eat promptly.

    The story

    Origin & history

    Nam Vang is the Vietnamese name for Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The dish originates from kuy teav, a Cambodian noodle soup popularized by ethnic Chinese vendors in Phnom Penh. When Chinese-Cambodian migrants settled in Cholon and Saigon in the early 1900s, they brought the recipe with them. Vietnamese cooks adapted it — using local rice noodles, a cleaner pork bone broth, and adding shrimp and quail eggs — creating a uniquely Vietnamese version that became a staple of southern street food culture.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Order 'hủ tiếu đặc biệt' for the full toppings version. Specify 'khô' for dry noodles with broth on the side, or 'nước' for the full soup version. Add lime and chili to taste.

    Paying

    Most local shops are cash only. Have 50,000-100,000 VND notes ready.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains shellfish (shrimp), egg, and pork. May contain gluten if egg noodles are used.

    Nutrition & benefits

    High in protein from pork and shrimp. Light, clear broth is lower in fat than many other noodle soups. Fresh herbs add vitamins.

    Health notes

    Generally a clean and light dish. Avoid the liver if concerned about cholesterol. Ensure shrimp is fully cooked.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Ho Chi Minh City

    • Hu Tieu Nam Vang Nguyen Tri Phuong

      4.6

      251 Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 10, HCMC

      Hours
      06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    • Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang 69

      4.7

      69 Trần Huy Liệu, Phường 12, Phú Nhuận, Hồ Chí Minh

      Hours
      06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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