Jackson Le
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If there is one place in Saigon that embodies the soul of a perfect bowl of Hủ Tiếu, it’s Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát. This isn’t your average street-side noodle stall, this is a Michelin-starred institution (2023 & 2024) serving up bowls of pure umami magic without the eye-watering price tag of a French Laundry tasting menu.
The broth is a masterpiece, a deep and complex symphony of flavors simmered for 24 hours, pork bones, beef, a hint of dried squid, and who knows what other secret alchemy. Each sip coats your tongue with rich, velvety depth, something between a comforting embrace and an umami uppercut. This is the kind of broth that tells a story one of long hours, meticulous care, and generations of noodle-making mastery.
Then, there are the noodles. Fresh, soft, and delicate, not the chewy, fermented Hủ Tiếu Mỹ Tho variety, but something more refined. Each strand soaks up the broth beautifully, carrying every bit of that porky, beefy goodness straight to your taste buds. And the toppings? A generous mix of succulent pork, plump shrimp, and fresh herbs, all working in perfect harmony. If you want to take things up a notch, get the hotpot of broth with bone-in meat and blood cake a true family-style feast that well make you feel like a local.
This is the kind of meal that sticks with you. The kind that makes you sit back, exhale, and wonder how something so simple can be so damn good!
If Gordon Ramsay had his mind blown by a bowl of Hủ Tiếu on the Mekong Delta, then this place is the refined, urban version of that experience without the need for a boat.
So do yourself a favor: come hungry, bring friends, and don’t rush. Let the broth, the noodles, and the Michelin-star magic do the talking.