Among countless budget noodle soup shops in Saigon, there is one in Chợ Lớn district that stands out with its high prices, starting from VND 100,000 per bowl. That is Lâm Huê Viên noodle soup. So, is this noodle soup worth the price? Let’s follow us to find out!
1 Introduction to Lâm Huê Viên noodle soup shop, district 5
Quality of the restaurant: 4.0/5 (Rated by Google)
Address: 83 Nguyễn Thi, Ward 13, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Price: Around VND 100,000 – 150,000
Opening hours: 6:00 AM – Until finish
Phone: 02838537945
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Delivery: Updating
Menu: Noodle soups, breakfast dishes such as , , , …
Best dish: Noodle soup
Advantages: Balanced broth, well-seasoned. Fresh ingredients.
Disadvantages: Higher prices compared to the average
Lâm Huê Viên shop is located near Chợ Lớn Post Office. The frontage of the shop may seem a bit narrow, but when you step inside, you will immediately notice the clean and tidy space.
On the signboard outside, it says “Hủ tiếu Lâm Huê Viên” in both Vietnamese and Chinese, just like many other eateries in the Chinese community in Chợ Lớn. Some locals said that the signboard used to clearly state “noodle soup shop”, but now it has been replaced with such a signboard.
2 What makes Lâm Huê Viên noodle soup shop attractive to diners?
Noodle soup that enchants diners from the first taste
At Lâm Huê Viên, the main dish of the shop is noodle soup, and you can easily order a mixed noodle soup to enjoy. The shop offers both soup-based and dry noodle soups for you to choose from. In addition, you can also choose dishes such as or .
The noodles here are characterized by their yellow, large, and soft strands, following the style of Chinese noodle soup shops, not the small and chewy noodles like some other stalls in Saigon.
The noodles are directly cooked in boiling water and the cook skillfully tosses the noodles in a playful manner, creating an interesting experience for diners.
High-quality ingredients
Each mixed noodle soup here includes , , , , , , and with a price of VND 100,000. According to Ms. Diệp, the manager of the shop, all the ingredients are the freshest and carefully chosen, processed according to the family’s traditional recipe, and only use ingredients of the day, which makes the price higher.
The pork pieces here are relatively large and thinly sliced, when eaten, they are crispy and do not have any unpleasant odor. This shows that the cooking process is very skillful, especially when this is a very difficult ingredient to handle. The combination of the fragrant and fatty traditional noodles and fresh ingredients is why many regular customers often come to the shop.
Don’t rush to eat, “waiting” for better taste
At Lâm Huê Viên, you can see that the food is not served immediately after ordering. Customers need to be patient and wait for a while to ensure that the cook has enough time to prepare the noodle soup meticulously before serving.
In general, the noodle soup in Chợ Lớn is expensive but not unworthy. If you are a food lover and want to taste a unique and high-quality bowl of noodle soup, this is a place worth trying.