Hu Tieu Nam Vang is one of the most popular noodles soup dishes in Saigon. Read all about this place here: http://migrationology.com/2015/01/hu-tieu-nam-vang/
Although pho is extremely popular as well, another noodle dish, this one called Hu Tieu Nam Vang, might be equally as popular, and widely available everywhere you look throughout Saigon. The noodle soup dish actually has an interesting history. Hu Tieu comes originally from kuy teav noodle soup, a simple pork based soup and pork broth. Nam Vang, on the other hand is a word that means Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city in Cambodia. So together, the dish is a combination of Cambodian and Chinese flavors, with a rich history in Vietnam.
There are many restaurants and street food stalls throughout Saigon selling Hu Tieu Nam Vang, ranging from nice indoor restaurants to simple street food stalls. When I was walking around and exploring, I found a popular spot, where there were plenty of people gathered around, and so I decided to try my first bowl of Vietnamese Hu Tieu Nam Vang. I ordered just the normal bowl, which came to my table, with a big handful of blanched rice noodles on the bottom, topped with a handful of assorted pig parts like intestines, liver and lungs, as well as a shrimp on the side. The best part about eating Vietnamese street food is all the herbs and vegetables that always come on your table. But before digging into the herbs, I first began by adding in some chili sauce, which was a little sweet and spicy, and then added a few scoops of fresh garlic to my bowl. I noticed that many Vietnamese were adding a ketchupy looking chili sauce to their bowl of Hu Tieu Nam Vang, but I decided to skip it and just go with the chili sauce and garlic.
The noodles were soft and slid down very easily and the pork was a simple stock made from pork bones, a tad bit sweet and salty to perfection. The basket of fresh vegetables included chrysanthemum greens, as well as sweet basil and a number of other herbs as well. I noticed some people were eating herbs after taking bites of noodles, and other people were just plucking herbs and mixing them into their bowl of noodles. Either works well.
In addition to my bowl of Hu Tieu Nam Vang, another popular thing to have at this Saigon street food stall is sugarcane juice. Since it was a hot and humid day in Saigon, the cold sugarcane juice was refreshing and hit the spot along with the hot bowl of noodles. Because this bowl of Hu Tieu Nam Vang was on the cheaper side, it wasn’t the best bowl I’ve had, mainly because there wasn’t all that much meat in it. But if you find a bowl that’s more expensive, it will definitely include more meat. Nevertheless, it was a very satisfying bowl of noodles for lunch, and I especially enjoyed the atmosphere on the street side.
Here are all the details of this street food stall: http://migrationology.com/2015/01/hu-tieu-nam-vang/
Address: It’s right on Cao Thang road and just past Nguyen Dinh Chieu intersection
Open hours: I’m not sure exactly their open hours, but I went for lunch at about 11:30 am and they were busy with customers. If you go at noon, they will be packed.
Prices: 22,000 VND for a bowl of Hu Tieu Nam Vang - a pretty good deal for a bowl of noodles in central Saigon - that could be one of the reasons for so many customers.
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14 thoughts on “Hu tieu nam vang – popular street food noodles in vietnam”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alex Thai says:

    🤣 hu tieu nam ngan!🤣🤣🤣🤣

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Liz Vickers says:

    🤮🤮

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DYLAN NGUYEN says:

    Khón nạn

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Private Sensei's Vlogs says:

    This one is one of my favorite food in HCMC.. I miss Vietnam!!!!

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars My enchanted world says:

    My favourite!!!!! Especially when visiting grandparents and relatives in Tra Vinh country side. I ate it every morning!!!!!!!!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars eiidii says:

    Very nice.thank you bro

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rock Bison Q - BTS Fan Channel says:

    See who watching this in 2022, I love your videos and thought I binge watch them all but then stumble on this ahahha. Love Vietnam, I think Vietnam have the best food and fresh food with so much variety endlessly. It is still keeping the same atmosphere and street food still exist. Thanks.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mandy Miso says:

    Mmm

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ELECTRIC SLIDER says:

    One part of Vietnam only likes soups not to big on eating chilies either. Watch alot of Vietnamese video's. Ones I watch they eat fish shrimp pork sometimes but mostly eels also mud crabs

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jenn97 says:

    It’s Kuy theav Phnom Penh

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Wong says:

    I think Mark is a former World Spicy Champion Eater.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Iron Cactus says:

    The classic head dip as always! Lol.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ruhtraeel says:

    Bro you just put like 8 cloves of garlic in 1 bowl of noodles LOL

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Nguyen says:

    Hello, Mark. There's NO ketchup, just because it looks red and saucy. It's what you called in the USA is Hot Sauce or Siracha! You only find Ketchup with American dishes or with Vietnamese breakfast dish of Bo- Ne' (Sunny side Up eggs, Pate', Beef, sausages/hot dogs, etc.) or some sandwiches. Enjoy your great foods/cuisines adventures.

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