Explore top 4 popular and tasty “Com tam” restaurants in District 3 that will leave you craving more
“Com tam” is no longer an unfamiliar dish to the people in Saigon, especially those who are having a teaching job in Ho Chi Minh City. Wherever you go, you’ll find shops serving this dish, always bustling with customers.
If you’re a fan of “Com tam”, make sure to check out these 4 renowned “Com tam” restaurants in District 3, HCMC. Each one is so delicious and you’ll definitely be craving them after scrolling down this post.
“Com Tam” Tran Quy Cap
The restaurant specializes in “Com tam”, served with a variety of delicious dishes, including rice with pork ribs and grilled pork skin, grilled pork ribs, shrimp, pork skin, and Chinese sausage rice. You can choose according to your preferences. The dish here is flavorful and moist, not dry when eaten. The accompanying sweet and sour fish sauce, paired with pickles, has a balanced tanginess without being overly sour or having a strong vinegar aroma.

Address: 260 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 5, District 3, HCMC
Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“Com Tam” Ti Ni
“Com Tam” Ti Ni Restaurant draws a large crowd despite its small size. The high-quality rice and affordable prices make it well worth a visit for those having a teaching job in Ho Chi Minh City. The ribs are grilled to order, served sizzling hot with a beautiful golden hue, and are tender and flavorful. The broken rice is perfectly cooked, neither too mushy nor too dry, offering a light, fluffy texture. The fish sauce is expertly seasoned, making it a perfect complement to the meal and appealing to a variety of tastes.
Address: 184A Nguyen Thuong Hien, Ward 4, District 3, HCMC
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Com Tam” Hung
Although “Com Tam” Hung Restaurant is tucked away in an alley, it is consistently bustling with customers, a testament to the high quality of its dishes over the past 30 years. The restaurant specializes in “Com Tam” served with grilled ribs and pork skin. The ribs are expertly seasoned, ensuring they remain juicy and tender, as they are grilled and served continuously to maintain their warmth. The rice is widely praised for its delicious, fragrant, and chewy texture. A standout feature of the meal is the fish sauce, which is made using a unique recipe, giving it an exceptional flavor.

Address: 194/2 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 5, District 3, HCMC
Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Com Tam” 90
“Com Tam’ Restaurant 90, located on Hoang Sa Street in District 3, is a popular spot for food lovers. Open until 11 p.m., the restaurant offers a variety of broken rice dishes, including options like rice with ribs, pork skin, sausage, meatballs, Chinese sausage, fried chicken, and grilled chicken, allowing diners to choose according to their preferences. The fish sauce served with the rice is perfectly balanced, neither too sweet nor too watery. It has a subtle sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the soft broken rice, scallion oil, and pickled vegetables.
Address: 429 Hoang Sa, Ward 8, District 3, HCMC
Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Here is a summary of 10 delicious “Com Tam” restaurants in District 3, compiled by EMG Education for your reference. EMG Education hopes that you will find this article helpful.
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