Bếp Mẹ Ỉn (Le Thanh Ton Street)
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 136 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Thanh Ward
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn (Le Thanh Ton Street) is a verified central Saigon branch at 136 Le Thanh Ton Street in Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, a short walk from Ben Thanh Market and firmly within the city core. MICHELIN currently lists it in Ho Chi Minh City as a Bib Gourmand restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine, and its own restaurant website confirms the branch identity and contact details. That combination makes it a dependable choice for visitors who want a well-documented address rather than a vague brand reference. The setting is deliberately informal: MICHELIN describes a lively room with bright yellow walls, blue-shutter styling and low wooden stools, giving the branch a neighbourhood feel despite its tourist-friendly location. What earns it a place in this ranking is not luxury but clarity of character. MICHELIN highlights dishes such as bánh xèo with shrimp and pork and fried rice with shrimp and egg served in a coconut shell, presenting the restaurant as a practical stop for sharing several Saigon-style plates rather than settling in for a long fine-dining meal. Opening hours are currently published daily from 10:30 to 22:30, and the guide notes card acceptance and parking, details that make it straightforward for travellers planning lunch or dinner in District 1.