Vietnam has a strong image as a land of noodles, but its rice dishes are every bit their equal. A prime example is cơm tấm (Cơm Tấm), and Cơm Tấm Thanh Nhàn is a casual eatery where you can enjoy it.
What kind of dish is cơm tấm?
Cơm tấm literally means “rice of broken grains (tấm).” It is cooked from grains that fractured during milling, and it is said to have been a humble, everyday dish originally beloved in the south. Its selling point is a distinctive, slightly crumbly texture, different from plump ordinary rice. The classic version is a one-plate meal topped with charcoal-grilled pork (sườn nướng), served alongside a fried egg, pickled vegetables, and scallion oil.
A satisfying one-plate meal
Drizzle the sweet-and-savory sauce over the rice and dig in together with the fragrant grilled meat — a simple yet genuinely satisfying Vietnamese staple plate. As of July 2026 the number of Google reviews is still small, but for anyone who wants to try a local rice dish, it is a spot worth noting.
A note before you go
It is perfect for when you have had a bit too much noodle soup, or when you simply want a proper plate of rice. My recommendation is to work plenty of that accompanying sauce through the whole plate.
Personally, I find it just right for a meal on a day when you want to switch over to “something with rice” while traveling.