Cơm tấm—broken rice topped with grilled pork, shredded pork skin, and fried egg—is a Saigon staple. NYC's Vietnamese restaurants serve authentic versions.
- Cơm tấm sườn: Grilled pork chop
- Cơm tấm bì: Shredded pork skin
- Cơm tấm chả: Steamed pork cake
- Cơm tấm sườn bì chả: Combination
Cơm Tấm Ninh Kiều Hidden Gem
Com Tam Ninh Kieu
**Located in the Bronx's Vietnamese corridor, this no-frills restaurant has built a citywide reputation for its com tam suon bi cha — the full broken rice
Bánh Mì Saigon Hidden Gem
Saigon Bread
**The grilled pork chop here is well-marinated and cooked to order — smoky, slightly sweet, with charred edges. The broken rice is prop
Phở Bằng Hidden Gem
Pho Bang
**The pork chop is grilled with a good char, the broken rice is fluffy, and the plate comes with all the standard accompaniments. The contributions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the bustling Mo
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