Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant

Bếp Me In is on the Michelin Guide when I visited in Feb 2025. My own mark if a food is good, you have to try their local home styled cooking. Hence the pork stew, morning glory and the soup would give me an indication if the place is legit. I am, by no means, a Vietnamese connoisseur on Vietnamese food but all the dishes certainly went well with my palate. The food was certainly up to mark and the coconut fried rice was on another level! A flavourful and well textured concoction! Worth every Dong you have left! The service staff were attentive and really eager to serve. I would recommend this to my own family and friends. It is off the Main Street and getting there is an experience itself!

If you’re near Ben Thanh Market, this hidden gem is a must-visit! Tucked away in a small alley, this spot offers delicious food with quick service, even during peak hours. While you might have to wait a bit during meal times, it’s worth it! The flavors are amazing, the atmosphere is authentic, and the prices are very reasonable. A perfect place to experience great local food.

Super nice place, atmospheric. It is a bit in the back of an alley but I like that. Food is great! I have chosen great tasty dishes such as stir fried noodle with beef and the beef skewers with rice vermicelli together with some crackers. Fast service. Runs like a train and personal! For vegetarians not much but some good options. Love the place.

Overall a really good experience. Really cute table settings and chopsticks. Most dishes were really good but the pork belly was a bit dry and very chewey. The pork with rice was excellent though. Meatballs were really good. The pancake was really big as an appetiser but was dry. You may have to get someone’s attention for service. Excellent value. You pay downstairs and can use their outfits for photos.

Bếp Mẹ Ỉn, tucked away near Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, is a culinary gem that’ll transport you straight to your grandma’s kitchen. This charming alleyway restaurant boasts vibrant yellow walls and blue shutters, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of traditional village houses. The menu is a treasure trove of classic Vietnamese dishes, including street food favorites and hearty family-style meals. Must-trys include the Vietnamese pancake with shrimp and pork, served in a cute bamboo basket, and the fried rice with shrimp and egg, presented in a coconut shell. The portions are perfect for sharing, so you can indulge in a variety of dishes. The service is warm and friendly, making you feel like a part of the family. Bếp Mẹ Ỉn is open daily from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM, so you can grab a bite for lunch or dinner. And guess what? This culinary gem has been recognized by the MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand award, a testament to its exceptional quality and value for money. If you’re craving an authentic Vietnamese dining experience that feels like a warm hug, Bếp Mẹ Ỉn is the place to be in Ho Chi Minh City.

we had the coconut rice, pancake and fried pork. the fried pork was hard as a rock! highly do not recommend. the rice was not bad but it had an interesting taste - which might not be suitable for all. pancake was ok! it was really oily though

Definitely worth the Michelin Guide Bib 🌟 I had lunch here at around 11:30AM on a Friday, and thankfully, we beat the line! We were led to the store on the right, which seemed a bit more spacious and new. The doors are open, so I was concerned it might get hot, but they have fans and an AC on, so it was fine! All the food we had was amazing — I greatly enjoyed the crab fried rice and the ban xeo 🌟 The restaurant was packed with tourists, and although we don’t speak Vietnamese, we had no trouble ordering, because the server spoke English for us and was extremely courteous and friendly ☺️🌟 Amazing customer service, amazing food! By the time we left the restaurant (a little after 12PM), there was a long line, so I recommend getting there as early as you can 🌟

A very pleasant atmosphere with great decor and happy staff. The tables are small and it's hard to accommodate the size of the dishes. The Banh Xeo (pork and shrimp) is quite nice! The beef skewers were a bit dry, and the deep fried pork with bamboo and sesame was flavourless unfortunately. I could not enjoy it. The rest of the dishes were great though, and the presentation looks amazing! I feel like the dishes looked better than they tasted, worth a visit though! Lots of unique dishes on the menu that I haven't seen before.