Eat

Pho Quynh

Their specialty is pho. Locals come regularly and lucky backpackers stumble upon it. It is air-conditioned on the second and third floors. They also have decent banh mi bo kho, which is beef stew with carrots, served with French baguette.

Address: 323 Pham Ngu Lao St, District 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Price: 40,000 dong

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Chợ Thái Bình
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Drink
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