Discovering Cơm Tấm: The Flavorful Broken Rice of Southern Vietnam

Published at: 28 May 2026

Discovering Cơm Tấm: The Flavorful Broken Rice of Southern Vietnam

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Cơm Tấm, or broken rice, is a famous dish in Saigon.

Long ago, people fed broken rice to workers.

Now, it's popular for breakfast!

The dish has grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, and a fried egg on top.

It’s tasty and filling.

You can add fish sauce to make it better.

Many people love Cơm Tấm because it’s delicious and easy to eat.

You can find it on many street corners in the city.

Try it when you visit Saigon!

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