What to order at Com Tam Ba Ghien

Must order
Com tam with the giant grilled pork chop, egg and crackling.
Signature dishes
Com tam suon, Grilled pork chop, Broken rice
Editor tip
Go at lunch when the grill is busiest; the pork chop is the size of the plate.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
NeighborhoodPhu Nhuan
HoursDaily 08:00-21:00
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Location

Address: 84 Dang Van Ngu Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

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