The short answer
Co Lieng: what visitors should know first
Choose it for a sit-down southern Vietnamese meal near the War Remnants Museum if your group eats beef. Not suitable for vegetarians; confirm hours and ask whether vegetable dishes can be prepared.
History and context
The story behind Co Lieng
Vietnam Découverte gives 1995 as the founding year; no further history was verified.
Useful facts
Co Lieng facts at a glance
- Location
- 321 Vo Van Tan, Ward 5, District 3
- Dining style
- Sit-down southern Vietnamese restaurant
- Price signal
- Mid; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: grilled beef in betel leaves
- Good for
- Beef-eating groups wanting shared plates
Why it matters
Why Co Lieng is worth your time
Co Lieng gives a longer, calmer way to eat southern food than a street stall, and it sits on the same road as the War Remnants Museum, so you can combine it with sightseeing without a long transfer.
Founded in 1995, it is old by Saigon restaurant standards, which counts for something in a city where eateries change quickly. Still, a long record is not a guarantee, so check the current status before building a day around it.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Beef in betel leaf
Charcoal-grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, a dish the guide names.
- 02
Vermicelli with grilled meat
A lighter option served with herbs.
- 03
Near the museum
Vo Van Tan also leads to the War Remnants Museum.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Vietnam Découverte gives Co Lieng's address as 321 Vo Van Tan in Ward 5, District 3, a few doors from Hu Tieu Hong Phat, and says the restaurant was founded in 1995. It serves southern Vietnamese food, and the dishes the guide names are charcoal-grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves and rice vermicelli with grilled meat.
The guide says Michelin selected the restaurant for its guide, though it does not give a year. Treat that as background and not as a promise of quality.
Beef in betel leaf is a rolled, smoky dish eaten with vermicelli and herbs. Because it is a sit-down restaurant rather than a counter, it suits a family wanting to share a few plates, and you can ask staff which dishes are mild. Vegetarians should look elsewhere in this guide.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Phone ahead to confirm hours
- Reserve for a group of more than four
- Ask staff about mild dishes
- Check the current Michelin status
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 321 Vo Van Tan, Ward 5, District 3
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A proper restaurant on a main road, which should be easier than a street stall, but we could not confirm steps or seating. Ask when you phone.
- Tickets and access
- Booking is not mentioned in our source; for a group, phone ahead. Hours are not given, so please confirm hours before going. Michelin selection is the guide's claim and may have changed.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A proper restaurant on a main road, which should be easier than a street stall, but we could not confirm steps or seating. Ask when you phone.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Co Lieng vegetarian?
No. The dishes in our source are grilled beef and grilled meat with vermicelli.
Is the Michelin listing current?
The guide we read gave 2023 for other awards and no year for Co Lieng. Check Michelin directly.
How is it different from a noodle shop?
It is a sit-down restaurant serving shared plates, so it is more relaxed for a family.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
