Top 9 delicious and affordable noodle shops in District 1

1 Thanh Dat Nam Vang Noodles

Address: 34 Co Bac Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0973 691 733

Thanh Dat Nam Vang noodle soup in District 1 is the first delicious restaurant that Vietnamtravelio travel guide wants to introduce to you. The restaurant has been open for many years on Co Bac street and is very familiar to diners living in this area. The restaurant is loved for its clear and rich broth, many types of toppings, fresh vegetables, and attentive service. A special thing is that the restaurant does not accept bank transfers, so when you come here to dine, remember to bring enough cash.

According to the owner of this District 1 noodle shop, the shop only has one location on Co Bac Street. However, because it is a long-standing and quite famous noodle shop, many newly opened noodle shops also use the name Thanh Dat, causing customers to misunderstand that the shop has a branch, please note this.

2 Old Man Squid Noodle Soup

Address: 62/3 Ton That Thiep Street, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0909 608 614

Opening hours: 07:00 – 21:00

Ong Gia Squid Noodles is located in a small alley on Ton That Thiep Street. The restaurant has security guards to keep and park customers’ vehicles. As the name suggests, this delicious noodle restaurant in District 1 specializes in serving squid noodles and other seafood toppings. The restaurant is quite crowded in the morning and at noon, but will be less crowded from afternoon to evening.

Ong Gia District 1 noodle shop is highly rated for its quality. The broth is delicious and rich, the squid and other seafood are very fresh. The owner is friendly and enthusiastic, the staff is quick, the space is small and old but clean and tidy. The price at this District 1 squid noodle shop is around 50,000 VND – 60,000 VND, very worthy for you to come and enjoy.

3 My Tho Thanh Xuan Noodle Soup

Address: 62 Ton That Thiep Street, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0909 542 097

Opening hours: 06:00 – 13:30

If you love authentic Western-style noodles, Thanh Xuan is a delicious restaurant that you cannot miss. The big plus point of this restaurant is its unique flavor, the broth is made from crab so it is super sweet, the sweetness is extremely natural, not from spices or MSG. The best dish here is the shrimp and crab noodle soup with tomato sauce, eating it once will make you remember it forever.

Thanh Xuan District 1 noodle soup costs from 70,000 VND – 85,000 VND for a portion with full toppings. The restaurant is long-standing, the space is small, and the seating is a bit limited. According to most diners, the price is very reasonable for the quality, and in the center of District 1, this price is not too expensive.

4 District 1 Pho Phat Ky

Address: 176Bis, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 028 3920 5795

Opening hours: 11:30 – 22:00

Phat Ky Restaurant specializes in selling noodles, and also has quite delicious wontons. The restaurant is loved by many customers thanks to its delicious food and extremely attentive and caring staff. The restaurant has recently been renovated, so it is spacious, clean, and has full parking staff.

Phat Ky’s noodles are very filling, a full bowl costs from 70,000 VND to 90,000 VND, with lots of toppings. The restaurant’s spices are moderate, the broth is sweet and clear, and there are lots of toppings. In particular, the restaurant has a very delicious bone marrow dish. The dry noodles here are served on a plate quite similar to Malay and Singaporean style.

5 Nam Vang Noodles – Chives

Address: 232 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0906 884 509

Opening hours: 06:30 – 04:00

Hu Tieu Nam Vang – He is located on Bui Vien Western Street, the restaurant is open continuously, only closing for about 2 hours in the early morning. So if you go to the Western Street to have fun, you can stop by the restaurant to have a bowl of Hu Tieu to warm your stomach. This District 1 Hu Tieu restaurant is highly rated for its food flavor, clear broth, lots of toppings, and super delicious bone marrow.

However, the space of the restaurant is a bit small, it will be a bit hot during the day. In return, the restaurant is clean, the tables and chairs are neat, and the dishes are served quickly. Because it is located on the Western street, the prices here are a bit higher than the average of other delicious noodle shops in District 1. However, if you have the opportunity to travel to Saigon, this is still a quality and convenient noodle shop for you to visit and enjoy.

6 Kim Quan Nam Vang Noodle Soup

Address: 28 Pho Duc Chinh, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0379 032 014

Opening hours: 06:00 – 22:00

Kim Quan is most loved for its super rich dry noodles, seasoned very well. Each bowl will come with a full topping, fresh vegetables, enough for a full breakfast. The restaurant space is quite small but clean and tidy. The topping counter of this District 1 noodle shop is also displayed very eye-catching, just looking at it makes you want to enjoy it right away.

7 Pi Thai Thai Noodle Soup

Address: 182 Tran Quang Khai Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 07:00 – 22:00

If you want to change your noodle dish with a new flavor, then visit Pi Thai restaurant. The restaurant serves Thai-style noodle soup with a new, rich and rich tomyum flavor. Each serving here costs from 50,000 VND, a full portion with topping is 95,000 VND. Compared to other delicious noodle restaurants in District 1, this price is reasonable, worth visiting to try and discover the difference between Vietnamese noodle soup and Thai noodle soup.

8 Kidney Noodles

Address: 62 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0909 474 792

Opening hours: 06:00 – 12:00

Kidney Noodles is also a delicious and familiar restaurant for gourmets in Saigon. The restaurant specializes in serving two dishes: noodles and rice noodles. The kidney topping is handled very skillfully by the restaurant, not smelly but still retains the attractive crunchy texture. The seasoning formula of this District 1 noodle restaurant is also very moderate, suitable for the diverse tastes of diners. However, the restaurant is only open from morning to noon, if sold out early, the restaurant may close before 12 o’clock. Therefore, if you want to go to the restaurant, you should go a little early.

9 Sa Dec Noodles & Aunt Nam Rice Noodles

Address: 166 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone number: 0902 664 448

Opening hours: 06:00 – 22:00

Finally, there is the Sa Dec noodle shop Di Nam. The space of the shop is spacious, airy, designed with yellow as the main color, decorated with many green trees. The staff is cheerful and enthusiastic, the owner is originally from Sa Dec, so the dishes are authentic and rich. In addition to delicious noodles, the shop also has a very attractive banh bap dish, don’t miss it if you have the opportunity to come here.

Above is a list of 9 noodle shops in District 1 for you to refer to and visit to enjoy the attractive dishes. Don’t forget to follow the Vietnamtravelio travel guide to discover more delicious places to eat across the 3 regions of the country.