At the big market in Saigon, there is a morning restaurant that serves a variety of dishes at a price starting from 15k that many people love and frequent. That’s Quan 79 Gia Phu, District 5 – a family restaurant that has been open for many years. Let’s find out what makes this restaurant special!
1 Introduction to Quan 79 Gia Phu, District 5
Quality food: 4.2/5 (Rated by Google)
Address: 79 Gia Phu, Ward 13, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 05:30 – 11:00 (Crowded at 8:00 – 9:00)
Price range: About 15,000 – 20,000 VND
Phone number: Not available
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Best dish: Duck noodle soup (About 20,000 VND)
Advantages: Affordable price, delicious and diverse dishes
Disadvantages: The restaurant is crowded so ordering may take a while
Quan 79 Gia Phu, District 5 is a street food restaurant located in the Big Market area. The restaurant is always crowded, especially on weekends, with customers filling up the tables at the restaurant.
Although it has been in business for many years, the restaurant still maintains the price range of 15,000 – 20,000 VND for each dish. This is probably the special thing that keeps a large number of customers coming to the restaurant.
2 What makes Quan 79 Gia Phu, District 5 special?
Super cheap price for a restaurant in Saigon
In the Big Market area, it is not easy to find a restaurant with a price range of 15,000 – 20,000 VND. However, Quan 79 Gia Phu has been selling at this price for many years, without any changes. According to many customers, it is rare to find a Chinese restaurant selling below 30,000 VND.
According to the owner, his family chose this price range to provide affordable meals for workers. The owner does not intend to increase the price because it is a reasonable price that is suitable for both the restaurant and the customers.
In addition, the restaurant’s space is also the owner’s house, which partly explains the super cheap price.
Rich and enticing flavors
Rich and enticing flavors
Besides the cheap price, the flavors are also a factor that attracts and retains many customers. The dishes are well-seasoned, with a rich and sweet broth. Especially the noodles with soft and chewy texture prepared in a traditional way by the restaurant.
The owner shared that his father has a friend who is a chef in a restaurant and passed down the recipes and cooking methods of the dishes. Initially, the restaurant only had 2 dishes, hủ tiếu and bò kho, then more dishes were developed to give customers more options.
Passion for the profession
According to the owner: “Selling food is just a part, my family also has other businesses. But my whole family has a special affection for this restaurant. Selling at this price does not bring much profit, but it is fun and interesting.”
Currently, the prices of many ingredients are increasing, but the prices of the dishes at Quan 79 Gia Phu remain the same. The owner said that with this price range, it is just enough to sustain the business and customers can have a decent breakfast.
As can be seen, despite the extremely cheap price, the food quality of Quan 79 Gia Phu – District 5 is always highly appreciated by customers. If you are still wondering what to eat for breakfast to save money, then come to this restaurant in District 5!