When I first arrived in Vietnam after deciding to live and work here, I had Vietnamese beef stew, or Pho Bo Kho, at this Pho Quynh EVERYDAY for 1.5 months. I really mean EVERYDAY. It’s that good. Else, I won’t dare to recommend it here at Vietnam720 and risk my reputation of being a lousy guide. In fact, I’m so confident you’ll love this Vietnamese beef stew at Pho Quynh that I’m giving you my personal money back guarantee. After trying it and if you can’t agree that it’s the best Vietnamese beef stew in Saigon, give me a call (my number is on the contact page) and I’ll meet you to pay back the amount spent on this almighty Pho Bo Kho. Cool?
It’s easy to find Pho Quynh as it’s just round the corner of Pham Ngu Lao Street at Saigon backpacker’s area. The bright yellow building also makes it easier to spot. Anyway, the address is 323 Pham Ngu Lao Street of district 1.

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew
This is how the ground level looks like.

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew
Here’s a good tip for you: the 2nd level is air conditioned. Plus you’ll get an elevated view of the streets below.

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew
The menu has English in it so no chance of miscommunication here.

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew
I’m no foodie and won’t pretend to be. So no flowery wordings here about the taste, the stock and how this Vietnamese beef stew is being prepared. Hopefully my pictures can give you a good idea about what greatness is about to come

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew
Another tip: put a few slices of chili into your Vietnamese beef stew. Without them it’s only cloud six. With the chili in, I promise you it’s gonna be a bloody cloud nine

Saigon Best Vietnamese Beef Stew
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Had a great bowl of Bo Kho yesterday at the Quyen. Have to say it was really good and had some very interesting lil Phillipino girl join me for lunch by the name of Monique. As soon as she said she was Philipino my scam alert went on but she was harmless.
I second that opinion!! You got good taste. It is superb!!
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Ben, if you can by any remote chance get that recipe, email it to me please, please, please. I won’t set up shop, I promise, will only cook in my Florida kitchen.
Is this the same Vin I’ve met with Grant?
Woohoo!
*writes on to-do list*
Hey Kris, how did the trip work for u? And did u do this beef stew? Feedback please?
Thanks for all your valuable info esp on the best beef stew. Pic looks so inviting. Can’t wait to eat it. Will be there from 12/10. Will give my comments after the trip
Holding you to your words Monita
Looking forward to your reviews.
Hi! I had the Beef Stew Pho at Pho Quynh and it was the BEST! That I had it TWICE on my 30th birthday. Delishy.
Told u it’s the BEST!
Can confirm this is damn good th?t bò khô. I had one in Vung Tau that blew my socks off with star anise (and I wish I could tell you where it was, but the people we were staying with went to buy it), but this is definitely a 9/10. Can’t believe I walked past this place the first day I was here – thanks a million, Ben.
Thanks Marmalade for the confirmation! This is appreciated