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Do not place high hopes that every food recommended is good, just put a little bit adventure to try. Example feature in his blog that Com Tam Ba Ghien at 84 Dang Van Ngu is good, so went to try. My disappointment the meat was burnt on one side and the food was just so so. Luckily I didn't have to travel far, as my in law place is just near by.
My first stop every time I landed in HCM is to go to a small eatery shop located at junction of Ly Van Sy and Pham Van Hai for zhi char dishes at cheap prices. Nothing but the best for food comes in hot and freshly cooked.