Cơm tấm Đề Thám

Cơm tấm Đề Thám is a casual broken rice eatery on Đề Thám Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The stall operates near the intersection of Đề Thám and Bùi Viện in the backpacker quarter. Locals also call the spot Cơm tấm Giá Hẹ. Diners sit on plastic stools around low tables along the alleyway.

The open kitchen specializes in Southern Vietnamese broken rice plates with savory meats. Cooks fry marinated pork chops and pork belly slices in large pans. Chinese sausage links and fried eggs provide additional topping choices. Each plate combines warm broken rice with pickled vegetables, fresh cucumbers, and fragrant scallion oil. Staff add steamed egg meatloaf and seasoned shredded pork skin to complete the platter.

A bowl of seasoned fish sauce accompanies each serving for drizzling. The kitchen also simmers bitter melon soup stuffed with minced pork. Customers frequently pair their dishes with iced jasmine tea or strong Vietnamese iced coffee. A glass display case shows the cooked meats and side toppings.

The stall has served neighborhood residents and night revelers for over ten years. Workers pack takeaway boxes rapidly for motorcycle couriers and foot commuters. The vendor maintains budget prices across daytime and late-night hours. Its central location places it within walking distance of September 23rd Park. Motorbike parking occupies space directly beside the food cart.