Pancakes 46A

Banh xeo is no stranger to Vietnamese and even many international friends, including famous Chef Anthony Bourdain, who once praised banh xeo as a wonderful dish that all senses can enjoy. can feel. The most famous place for Southern banh xeo in Saigon is probably Banh xeo 46A, also known as Dinh Cong Trang Banh Xeo, located humbly in the crowded Tan Dinh market, previously only enjoyed by locals. locals in the area knew, until celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain changed that.

Dinh Cong Trang pancake is the perfect representation of Southern pancakes. The crust here is extremely crispy, the filling is full with juicy pork, big fresh shrimp, fresh bean sprouts, green beans and green onions. Many gourmets believe that because banh xeo is made from pure rice flour, combined with the skillful hands of the cook, the new cake has a crispy outer shell, a characteristic that cannot be confused with banh xeo in other regions. .

Another unique thing about Dinh Cong Trang's Banh Xeo is that they use firewood to cook pancakes, making them more fragrant and delicious. The menu here is very diverse, because it is widely known and visited by many tourists, the restaurant has translated the menu into both English and Japanese.

The menu is full of banh xeo dishes from beef, pork, chicken, seafood and fish, but most people who come here order the “Special Banh Xeo”. “Special pancakes” are full of many kinds of fillings inside and an even layer of omelette in the cake, even though it has eggs, it still retains its crispiness. Tear off a small corner and roll it with vegetables, basil, herbs, fish paste, dipped in sweet and sour chili fish sauce, diners will feel the rich richness, the crispy fatty taste of the cake and the salty taste of fish sauce. , the aroma of vegetables, the crispiness of the bean sprouts, a dish that looks simple but full of flavor.

Banh Xeo here is priced from 80,000 VND – 110,000 VND. The shop is usually very crowded around 11:00 - 12:30 and around 18:00 - 19:30.

Address: 46 Dinh Cong Trang, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1

Opening hours: daily 10:00 – 14:00 & 16:00 – 21:00