{"id":9823,"date":"2021-12-03T16:57:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=9823"},"modified":"2022-05-12T17:24:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:24:08","slug":"saigon-chicken-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/saigon-chicken-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Saigon Chicken Places From A 76-Year-Old Chicken Rice Stall To A Crunchy Cartilage Eatery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Highly-rated chicken restaurants & stalls in Saigon\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Savory, packed with nutrients, and able to be made into numerous dishes, chicken is immensely popular across the globe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From boneless chicken smothered in cheese to rubbery chicken intestines with a local twist, Saigon\u2019s chicken lovers aren\u2019t lacking in good restaurant options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you get started on your hunt for the best chicken dishes in town, we have scoured 11 of<\/span> Saigon\u2019s popular chicken joints<\/b> for your reference.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. G\u00e0 – Baby- chicken with rice cooked in bamboo tubes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>G\u00e0 – Baby<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

G\u00e0 – Baby<\/strong> dishes out a variety of Vietnamese chicken dishes from chicken hotpot to grilled chicken, but its signature <\/span>grilled chicken with rice cooked in a bamboo tube (VND159,000<\/b> ~USD6.80<\/b>)<\/b>, a specialty of Vietnam\u2019s highlands, is rated by many as a must-try.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>G\u00e0 – Baby<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The chickens are kept in natural conditions, so their meat has a firm texture and tastes fresh and juicy. Drench each bite with green pepper sauce to accent the chicken\u2019s flavor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The rice, on the other hand, is soft, chewy, and aromatic with a hint of bamboo. When eating, peel the bamboo fibers off the rice, sprinkle some roasted sesame on the grains, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>G\u00e0 – Baby<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The restaurant has two floors, boasting a tiny yet cosy space that\u2019s suitable for both groups and solo eaters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b><\/span>800 X\u00f4 Vi\u1ebft Ngh\u1ec7 T\u0129nh, Ph\u01b0\u1eddng 25, B\u00ecnh Th\u1ea1nh<\/span> District, HCMC
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8AM-10PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/span> <\/b>93 312 25 75<\/span><\/p>\n

G\u00e0 Baby B\u00ecnh Th\u1ea1nh’s location<\/a> | Foody.vn listing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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2. C\u01a1m G\u00e0 \u0110\u00f4ng Nguy\u00ean – selling legendary chicken rice since 1945<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>C\u01a1m G\u00e0 \u0110\u00f4ng Nguy\u00ean – \u6771\u6e90\u96de\u98ef<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Having been around for 76 years, the simple-looking and roomy C\u01a1m G\u00e0 \u0110\u00f4ng Nguy\u00ean<\/strong> in District 5 is known to dish out extremely fragrant and scrumptious chicken rice from <\/span>VND58,000 (~USD2.54).<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nA VND110,000 (~USD4.83) combo featuring boiled chicken and char siew with rice
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>C\u01a1m G\u00e0 \u0110\u00f4ng Nguy\u00ean – \u6771\u6e90\u96de\u98ef<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Generously seasoned with aromatic spices and bursting with juiciness, the house\u2019s best-selling <\/span>boiled chicken rice (VND98,000, ~USD4.30)<\/b> is recommended for first-time eaters.<\/span><\/p>\n

For an equally savory option with an earthy, complex flavor, give the flavorful <\/span>chicken curry rice (VND69,000,~USD3.03) <\/b>a try.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHerbal soup<\/em>
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Red apple lotus root soup with chicken leg (VND67,000,~USD2.94)<\/b>, an aromatic soup packed with vitamins and minerals, makes a comforting pairing with any chicken dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/span> <\/b>801 Nguy\u1ec5n Tr\u00e3i, Ward 14, District 5, HCMC
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 9.30AM-8PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone: <\/b><\/span>1900 066663<\/span><\/p>\n

C\u01a1m G\u00e0 \u0110\u00f4ng Nguy\u00ean’s website<\/a> | <\/span>Facebook page<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. C\u01a1m g\u00e0 x\u1ed1i m\u1ee1 365 – eight different sauces for your chicken rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>DDAU<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Unlike most local eateries serving <\/span>c\u01a1m g\u00e0 x\u1ed1i m\u1ee1<\/span><\/em>, which is roasted chicken with fried rice, with soy sauce mixed with chili, <\/span>C\u01a1m G\u00e0 X\u1ed1i M\u1ee1 365<\/b> goes above and beyond by letting diners choose from 8 different types of sauces, including fish sauce, sauteed sauce, Sichuan spicy sauce, Thai sauce, sour and sweet sauce, cheese, and butter sauce to go with the main dish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Thanh Phat Le<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

There is also another selection of special sauces, including Indian curry sauce, salted egg yolk, Korean BBQ sauce, at an extra <\/span>VND10,000<\/b> (~USD0.43) <\/b>per sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

The chicken meat is juicy and aromatic, while the fried rice smells buttery. Most of the options are chicken combos including roasted chicken, fried rice, and seaweed soup, ranging from <\/span>VND56,800-VND60,000<\/b> (~USD2.44-USD2.58)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If all you want is chicken, you can order roasted chicken thighs topped with one sauce of your choice at <\/span>VND33,000, ~USD14<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The eatery is quite small, so if you prefer to eat in the socially distanced comforts of home, it\u2019s better to buy take-out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b><\/span>365 Th\u1ed1ng Nh\u1ea5t, Ward 16, G\u00f2 V\u1ea5p District
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> <\/span>7AM-9PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/span> <\/b>090 665 53 27<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. G\u00e0 th\u1ea7n t\u00e0i – specializing in grilled chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Specializing in grilled chicken dressed with homemade sauce made from vegetables and honey, <\/span>G\u00e0 Th\u1ea7n T\u00e0i <\/b>is also a good spot to get takeaway chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the popular glutinous rice, the chicken here is also served with wet rice cake, <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>, and kimchi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>G\u00e0 Th\u1ea7n T\u00e0i<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Wet rice cake, a specialty of Dalat, makes an unsual yet harmonious pairing to grilled chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nGrilled chicken with steamed rice cake
\n<\/span>Image adapted from: <\/span>G\u00e0 Th\u1ea7n T\u00e0i<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The strong flavor of the well-marinated chicken paired with the mild taste of plain rice cake layered with crunchy fried shallots make a winning combination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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