With prices generally under 100,000 VND, casual settings, and convenient locations in central districts or established residential areas, these late-night pho shops are popular destinations for locals and tourists seeking a midnight snack. Here are 5 pho spots open after midnight, recommended by local guides.

Pho Phat Tai

Address: Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward

Hours: 6 a.m. - 3 a.m.

Located near tourist attractions like Bui Vien Walking Street and Ben Thanh Market, this restaurant serves customers day and night. It's one of the few places in Ho Chi Minh City offering northern-style free-range chicken pho. The broth is sweet and light, the chicken meat firm, and the skin thin and golden. The chicken is also used in rice and sticky rice dishes, cooked with chicken fat to maintain its natural golden color, resulting in fragrant, chewy grains.

Besides chicken pho, the restaurant also serves beef pho with a broth fragrant with ginger, onion, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and the natural sweetness of sandworms. Served with water mint, it evokes the flavors of traditional Hanoi pho. The average price is around 80,000 VND per serving.

Northern-style free-range chicken pho in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Bich Phuong

Northern-style free-range chicken pho in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Bich Phuong

Hon Hung Meatball Pho

Address: Ngo Gia Tu Street, Vuon Lai Ward

Hours: 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Hon Hung Meatball Pho on Ngo Gia Tu Street, District 10, is a favorite among those who enjoy Chinese-style beef meatball pho. With nearly 50 years of history, the restaurant is known for its homemade meatballs, which are chewy, crunchy, and contain no fillers. Other toppings include brisket, tendon, tongue, and tripe. The clear broth has a mild, pleasant sweetness, while the satay pho features a savory, moderately spicy peanut flavor.

Prices range from 70,000 to 95,000 VND per bowl. The restaurant is open from 3:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., with peak hours in the evening and late night. The casual, airy atmosphere makes it suitable for groups of friends or families seeking a late dinner in the city center.

Hai Tan Dinh Pho

Address: Tran Khanh Du Street, Tan Dinh Ward

Hours: 6 a.m. - 3:30 a.m.

Located on Tran Khanh Du Street in Tan Dinh Ward, Pho Hai, also known as Chu Hai Pho, operates from 6 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. It's popular for its generous portions of beef, including rare beef, brisket, tendon, fatty brisket, and blood cubes, served in a clear, light, and not overly rich broth. The casual atmosphere and quick service, with prices ranging from 25,000 to 45,000 VND per bowl, contribute to its appeal. After more than 20 years, Pho Hai continues to attract a steady stream of customers, becoming a familiar late-night dining spot for many tourists and locals in the Tan Dinh area.

A popular late-night street-side pho stall in the Tan Dinh area. Photo: NopeFox

A popular late-night street-side pho stall in the Tan Dinh area. Photo: NopeFox

Pho Thang

Address: Minh Phung Street, Binh Tay Ward

Hours: 5 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Pho Thang on Minh Phung Street in Binh Tay Ward is known for its large bowls of beef pho, generous meat portions, and affordable prices, ranging from 28,000 to 45,000 VND. Open from 5 a.m. to around 2 a.m., it serves customers almost around the clock. The simple space with stainless steel tables and chairs is suitable for those seeking a quick meal or dining with family and friends. Some customers have noted that the blood cubes can sometimes be a bit chewy, and the restaurant gets crowded during peak hours, but the consistently fast service compensates for these minor drawbacks.

Tau Bay Pho (Red Shirt)

Address: Ly Thai To Street, Vuon Lai Ward

Hours: 3:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.

A bowl of southern-style pho at Tau Bay Pho (Red Shirt). Photo: My Khanh Nguyen

A bowl of southern-style pho at Tau Bay Pho (Red Shirt). Photo: My Khanh Nguyen

This pho restaurant, established in Ho Chi Minh City before 1975 by a northerner who migrated south, originally operated as a single entity at 433-435 Ly Thai To Street. It later split into two separate shops: the "Yellow Shirt" at number 433 and the "Red Shirt" at number 435. The Red Shirt serves southern-style pho with a rich, sweet, and clear broth, fragrant with marrow bones, cinnamon, and star anise. The Yellow Shirt, on the other hand, is known for its thick, wide rice noodles and broth infused with the aroma of grilled ginger. The Red Shirt is open from 3:30 a.m. to midnight, with pho priced around 70,000 VND per bowl and a 5,000 VND parking fee.

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