Eat · Đa Kao and Tân Định
Phở Hòa (260C Pasteur)
Southern-style beef phở with a plate of herbs and sauces, open long hours; go for breakfast or a late lunch, and know that the small plates on the table are charged if eaten.
- Southern phở with herb plate
- Air-conditioned room
- Order: Southern phở
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 07:00–09:00
- Queue risk: 11:30–13:00
- Bring cash
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Rules in force · 9Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Hold phones and bags on the side away from the road
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
- Southern Vietnam ↗The Mekong's floating markets finish by about 09:00: to see one working, sleep in Cần Thơ or nearby and be on the boat by 05:30.
- Southern Vietnam ↗Phú Quốc's 30-day visa exemption applies only to direct international arrivals on the island; connecting via Saigon or Hanoi needs a normal visa or exemption.
- Ho Chi Minh City ↗Hold phones and bags on the side away from the road: snatch thefts by passing motorbikes are the city's most common crime against visitors.
- Ho Chi Minh City ↗Leave for Tân Sơn Nhất before 16:00 or after 19:00 when you can: the evening rush can double the airport ride.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Hours not published
Easiest walk-in
07:00–09:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
₫90,000–130,000 (≈ US$4–5)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- Not on fileVegetarian · Beef broth only. · say: “Tôi ăn chay.”
- NoHalal
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the counter on the way out.
- Snacks you open are billed.
- Cash; cards (check).
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Note
- Walk-in.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | Bao nhiêu tiền? | bow nyew tee-en |
| Less sugar, please | Ít đường | it duong |
| No ice | Không đá | khom dah |
| The bill, please | Tính tiền | ting tee-en |
| Hello | Xin chào | sin chow |
| Thank you | Cảm ơn | gahm un |
| Where is the toilet? | Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? | — |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Sit, order from the menu with pictures; herbs, bean sprouts and lime come on a plate.
- Add hoisin and chilli sauce to taste — the southern way.
- Quẩy, wet towels, packaged snacks: ₫5,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1) each — Push them aside if you do not want them.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay at the counter on the way out.
- Snacks you open are billed.
- Cash; cards (check).
- Tipping: Not expected at stalls; round up drivers; tip spa staff directly.
At the table
- Pick busy stalls with fast turnover.
- Ask the price if nothing is posted; seafood by weight especially.
- Wet wipes and snacks on the table are charged if opened.
What to order
Phở tái (rare beef)
About ₫90,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–5) (2026 estimate).
Phở đặc biệt (special, mixed cuts)
Bigger bowl, more meat.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- ₫90,000–130,000 (≈ US$4–5) per bowl (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetariannot on file
Beef broth only.
Show: Tôi ăn chay.
- Halalno
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Air
- Air-conditioned
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · Small bowls on request (check)
- Access
- step-free: partial · A step at the door; chairs and tables
Hygiene
- Busy, clean dining room; broth boiled all day.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food · ac
- Diet
- vegetarian: none · gluten free: unknown · halal: no
- Getting there
- 260C Pasteur, Xuân Hòa ward (old District 3) · ~6 min walk
Cons
- Pricier than street phở.
- Snacks on the table (quẩy, bánh) are added to the bill if touched.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Rau thơm | Plate of Thai basil, sawtooth herb and sprouts. | Free with the bowl. |
| Quẩy | Fried dough sticks. | Charged per piece. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Menu prices apply to everyone.
- tourist price
- No separate menu.
- rule
- Snacks you open are billed.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Quẩy, wet towels, packaged snacks | ₫5,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1) each | Push them aside if you do not want them. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
How is southern phở different?
Sweeter broth, more herbs and sprouts on the side, and sauces added at the table; Hanoi's is clearer and plainer.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Bánh Xèo 46A Đinh Công Tráng5 min walkCrisp turmeric pancakes the size of a plate, wrapped in mustard leaves and herbs: an early-dinner stop after the Jade Emperor Pagoda; one pancake per person plus a side.
- Hum Vegetarian (Võ Văn Tần)20 min walkThe calm, air-conditioned vegetarian lunch after the War Remnants Museum, 4 minutes' walk away; book for groups, walk in otherwise.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Used as a seated rest node in Ho Chi Minh City in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Ho Chi Minh City
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