Story

The story of Bà Lương

A Hanoi cháo lòng quán in Saigon, named for its owner.

The Quán Lòng Bà Lương shopfront at 78 Pham Ngoc Thach

Chapter 01

From Hanoi to Saigon

The Hanoi original 'Quán cháo lòng Hà Nội Bà Lương' — once ranked among Hanoi's top cháo lòng spots — opened this Saigon branch at 78 Pham Ngoc Thach, carrying the Northern flavor south, not a copycat.

Crispy fried pork intestine on lettuce

Chapter 02

The lòng se điếu craft

Lòng se điếu — the rare small-intestine cut many Saigon diners had never heard of — is the quán's signature. Cleaned and prepared the Northern way, eaten with mam tom.

The chao long spread: offal porridge bowl, fried intestine, tofu, dipping sauces

Chapter 03

A locals' quán

The quán runs busy — regulars advise booking ahead. The house TikTok stays active, and reviewers keep coming back for a true Northern taste in the heart of District 3.