Bếp Mẹ Ỉn

It’s the best Vietnamese cuisine I had. We ordered almost 6 dishes and ALL OF IT taste really good. My personal fav would be the omelette dish. Trust me you will go WOW! It’s a must ordered dish. Another wow dish is a low key looking, grilled chicken. The chicken was perfectly grilled, juicy, the the green chilli sauce was perfect for each other. It’s too good and we paid a second visit during the trip before we head home ✨

Food was good overall. A shoutout to Pedat, who patiently demonstrated how to wrap everything, which made the experience even better. My favourite was definitely the shrimp & pork pancake—crispy, flavourful, and worth coming back for. The beef skewer bánh mì was a little tough for me to chew, while the noodles were decent. The only downside is that the restaurant is split into three separate outlets (Bếp Mẹ In, Mẹ In Noodle, and Bánh Mì Mẹ In), so although you can order everything together, payment has to be made separately. Overall, I'd definitely return for the pancake.

So this is what a Michelin-recognized dining experience feels like. We came here absolutely starving after spending hours at more wedding gown fittings for my daughter. She was the one who found this place, and I’m so glad she did. What we thought would be a light late lunch quickly turned into a feast. As usual, we over-ordered—enough food for three or four people when it was just the two of us—so we ended up taking leftovers home. That certainly wasn’t because the food wasn’t good. Quite the opposite. Every dish we ordered was incredibly flavorful, beautifully presented, and surprisingly delicious. It’s easy to see why this restaurant has earned Michelin recognition for four consecutive years. The quality speaks for itself. The restaurant is small and can feel a little chaotic because it’s always packed, but once the food arrives, you understand why. It’s the kind of place people happily wait for. If you’re looking for exceptional food that’s both visually stunning and genuinely satisfying, this place absolutely delivers. I left very impressed, and I would definitely come back the next time I’m in Ho Chi Minh City.

Best Vietnamese food we tried so far. We ordered their bun cha, banh xeo, and shrimp fried rice. The Salted Lemon and the Kumquat drinks were very refreshing. Staff gave exemplary service. Special shout out to Vicenzo who taught us how to properly eat banh xeo. Also, kudos to the staff because I left my handheld fan on our table and when we returned after an hour, it was still there 🥹

Very delicious banh xeo and com tam. They are the must order when you visit. It's recommended you book ahead to get a table. The service is friendly and the price is slightly more expensive compared to similar restaurants. I guess for a Michelin guide restaurant, the price is justifiable.