Cơm tấm—broken rice topped with grilled pork, shredded pork skin, and a fried egg—is a Saigon street food staple. Seattle's Little Saigon serves authentic versions of this beloved dish.
- Cơm tấm sườn: Grilled pork chop
- Cơm tấm bì: Shredded pork skin
- Cơm tấm chả: Steamed pork cake
- Cơm tấm sườn bì chả: The combination—get all three
Vietnam House Top Pick
Where Vietnamese locals go for their broken rice fix. The grilled pork chop is a thing of beauty — marinated in lemongrass, fish sauce, and honey, then grilled over open flame until edges char and caramelize. Broken rice is perfectly cooked, each grain separate and fluffy.
Soufend Cafe Hidden Gem
A creative spin on broken rice without losing sight of what makes it great. Grilled pork marinated with a secret blend including honey for caramelization, grilled hot and fast for perfect char. Served with classic accompaniments plus a fried egg with a runny yolk that coats everything.
CÔBA Best Value
Modern sensibility meets Vietnamese classics. The pork chop is thick-cut and marinated exceptionally well, grilled to order with nice char marks. Broken rice is spot-on, and they include the full spread: scallion oil, pickled vegetables, and a perfectly fried egg. Downtown location makes it the go-to for office workers.
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Tamarind Tree Restaurant Top Pick
Their special broken rice is a feast — grilled pork chop, shrimp cake, shredded pork skin, and a fried egg. The pork chop is well-marinated and char-grilled. The variety of proteins on the plate makes it a great choice if you want to try a bit of everything.