Bem Xe Lem
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Stepping into Cà phê Cơm Tấm ĐỖ – Phủ felt like opening a door back to the 80s and 90s, when life moved slower, radios hummed in the background, and the scent of home-cooked meals drifted through wooden windows.
The space is a living postcard — weathered walls, classic checkered tiles, vintage guitars hanging by the window, and the warm patina of time on every piece of furniture. It’s not “decor” here; it’s a time capsule. For those of us who grew up in that era, every detail whispers, “Remember?”
And then there’s the food — the star of the show. The cơm tấm here is the kind you don’t just eat, you feel. Perfectly grilled pork chop with a gentle smokiness, fried egg with a creamy yolk, bouncy vermicelli, and fluffy rice — all tied together by a tangy-sweet fish sauce. Every bite is comfort; every bite is a memory. Pair it with a cold soda chanh, and you have a full ticket back to simpler days.
For anyone visiting Saigon, especially those chasing a taste of the past, ĐỖ – Phủ is not just a meal stop — it’s a chapter of your own story waiting to be re-read.