Co Thanh Restaurant

If you've ever been to Saigon or plan to visit, chances are you've seen Nguyn Thi Thành (also known as The Lunch Lady) in a travel guide or even seen her in person. She's famous for providing only one meal every day, rotating local Vietnamese noodle soups made from scratch every day. Co Thanh, who rose to international popularity after appearing in Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, uses The Lunch Lady's recipes to create authentic Vietnamese dishes that highlight the cuisine's flavors.

To assure the perfect flavor, texture, and scent, over 70% of the ingredients used in Co Thanh are chosen by the team and transported directly from Vietnam. The interiors of Co Thanh have a modest furnished beauty to them, with plastic seats and stainless steel tables. Customers may also observe the preparation of their noodle soups from the kitchen bar. Toplist suggests the bun mam (seafood vermicelli with preserved fish and shrimp soup) from their large menu, which is flavorful, while the bun bo hue is preferable for beef fans. The simple yet elegant spring rolls, covered in taro-rich filling, are hard to miss.

Location: G/F, 2-4 Kau U Fong, Central

Website: https://www.cothanhrestaurant.com