Thuan Kieu Broken Rice

Thuan Kieu Broken Rice is a Vietnamese restaurant on Tôn Thất Tùng Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The restaurant specializes in traditional broken rice plates, known as cơm tấm. This location is one of several branches of a long-standing brand. The original Thuan Kieu brand was established before 1975. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to a steady flow of local diners.

The core of the menu is broken rice served with various toppings. Signature items include grilled pork chops, shredded pork skin, and steamed egg meatloaf. Diners combine these main items with other accompaniments. The menu offers dozens of side dishes. These include Chinese sausage, braised pork, and fried fish. Each plate comes with pickled vegetables and a bowl of sweet fish sauce for dressing. The restaurant also serves traditional soups, such as bitter melon soup, to accompany the rice dishes.

The dining space is a simple, functional eatery designed for quick meals. The interior provides a clean and casual setting for guests. Staff take orders at the table and assemble plates in an open kitchen area. The restaurant maintains a reputation for serving classic versions of this popular southern Vietnamese dish. It is a well-known name for cơm tấm within the city.

The establishment caters to a wide range of customers. This includes office workers, families, and individual diners. The pricing reflects its position as a casual local restaurant. Thuan Kieu presents a comprehensive menu that showcases the variety of cơm tấm. It has maintained its traditional approach to the cuisine for decades.