Dong Nguyen Chicken Rice 東源雞飯

Definitely recommend it if you like chicken rice . Rice smell pretty good and tasty . You have to order mapro tofu . That goes with the rice so well . Soup is delicious . Fried Spinach is tasty . We order a combo for two people the portion is huge for two girls but we get to eat cha xíu and steam chicken . Its awesome.to have lunch here with friends

Nestled in the heart of downtown Cholon, Đông Nguyên is a renowned Chinese-style restaurant that has built its reputation on the iconic Hainanese chicken rice. Yet, what makes this place special is not only that signature dish but also the wide range of delicacies, each thoughtfully prepared to retain its authentic traditional flavors. Dining here, I could truly sense the owner’s passion and dedication poured into every plate, turning a simple meal into a heartfelt experience. The atmosphere blends the vibrancy of Cholon with a touch of nostalgia, making it a perfect spot for both locals and visitors seeking genuine culinary heritage. The staff deserve a special mention as well—warm, enthusiastic, and carefully trained, they are always attentive and quick to respond to guests’ needs, ensuring a dining experience that feels both welcoming and refined.

I order char siu noodles, typical Vietnamese noodles, thin noodles, if u need to adjust taste can directly put some soy sauce. Char siu is fine, a little fatty, those who likes will be good. Open kitchen concept provide a very attractive display… Most of them ordered chicken rice, latee i will try it, coz i am noddle lovers. They also have plenty of dish, fish, pork etc. It is easy to find nearby the crowd of local market.

I’ve been here a few times. The food is consistently delicious and worth the premium price. Taste like real Vietnamese-Chinese food.

I like simple, good food made well. Came for the chicken dish and left very satisfied. The soup was good and the portions were just right. I got my meal with some bbq pork on the side to give myself variety. The price is definitely right at this place.

The food here is delicious and staff are very friendly. We were surprised to hear this restaurant had some famous history. Great spot for eating out, highly recommend

Just ok. I really wanted to try this place and even went early. I arrived with the sound of people coughing and clearing out their nose so maybe that put me off. I mean it was ok I ordered Char Siu with Dry noodles and I like the bits of pork scratchings you get with it. But the pork was mostly fat. Egg and noodles were ok. Comes with a little soup and side garnishes. I ordered Black Chicken Soup with Chinese Herbs. If you get past how sad it looks then that was very decent. Not sure if I’d rush to come back.

We had a friend group dinner, and the food was so good that we became FAMILY😤, wait time was long for some orders but with family anything is possible.