Unique Saigon Street Food - Waterfall Fried Chicken!

When I asked where to eat on my trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a few of you told me to check out a restaurant called Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ Su Su where the owner serves a unique and amazing style of Vietnamese grilled chicken. I actually stayed at a hotel, not too far away, so one day I decided to go check it out. I immediately recognized the restaurant by its orange chairs and by the metal shiny tables that everyone eats at, which are all lines up along the side of the wall.

The most amazing thing about Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ Su Su is the owner’s street food cooking inventions. When I arrived at the restaurant, he was busy making his famous sauce, which was being stirred in a flat pan by a paddle attachment to what looked like a commercial sized mixer. He was pretty excited to show me what he was cooking, and that he had invented the machine himself. But even how cool the mixing machine was, nothing could prepare me from the amazing waterfall fried chicken machine, that the owner also created himself for his restaurant. He cooked the chicken almost all the way, probably just baking it or something like that, and when someone makes an order, he puts a piece of chicken under the waterfall or deep frying oil, and let’s it sit in the hot oil rain for a few minutes on each side until it turns golden brown and crispy on the outside.

When you arrive to eat at Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ Su Su in Saigon, Vietnam, you basically have two choice of what to order - either a thigh or a breast of chicken. For my first plate of food, I chose to get the thigh, which came as a thigh and drumstick combination, paired with the restaurants signature orange fried rice, and the famous sauce. The chicken was crispy fried underneath the waterfall of hot oil, and it was crispy and delicious and hot. The sauce was a blend of garlic and onions, and lots of hoisin and soy sauce. The combination of the crunchy fried chicken with the sauce and the rice, was pretty wonderful. I liked it so much in fact, that I decided to order another piece of the fried chicken creation, and this time I ordered the white meat breast combination. It was actually better and bigger than the thigh I thought… so if I ever go back again, I’d probably go straight for the breast piece of chicken.

The food at Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ Su Su was pretty tasty, but even better than the food, was the unique and amazing waterfall raining deep frying machine that the owner invented and cooks his chicken with. The owner is extremely friendly, and he will definitely take care of you if you eat at his restaurant in Saigon.

Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ Su Su
Address: 55 Tú Xương, P. 7, Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Open hours: I went for lunch at about 1 pm

[BillBui_]

The hospitality from the owner put a smile on my face. Vietnamese people are very pleasant and friendly you can tell from the the way the food tastes, just amazing. I find it oddly satisfying watching you eat, Mark. I guess I just enjoy seeing others enjoy themselves especially when it comes to eating lol! Great stuff as always :)

[MsLansones]

He's not only a chef but he's also a genius!

[SaschaBB]

That bite with rice, chicken, souce and chilli looked so good. Some water dripped out of my mouth

[robertworden]

What I love most about watching Mark's videos is, months if not years can pass when I cannot catch up on his current shows But seeing him, his enthusiasm and one-one one organic method of relating to his audience makes me feel like I'm catching up with a friend I've known for decades and just got to see eachother again. That is simply spectacular. Thank You Mark, Bless you and your wonderful family and all that you do.

[dungtrang]

Good Morning Mark so glad to see you in my country Vietnam. I left with my family to USA for 40 years now. I have return to my country to visit and feel in love all over again. I love the food the people it so wonderful. Thank You so much for visit to Vietnam love every video you made. Thank you!!!!

[koutanot]

Hi Mark, I went looking for the stall earlier this morning. it has shifted to

1067 - 1069 Hoàng Sa, P. 11, Quận 3, TP. HCM
Quán ăn -Việt Nam

same boss. same chicken. same great taste. (when cooked by the boss)

[jenningsfamilyvlogs]

Ive been watching your videos for a few months now mark and i am loving the different street food seens you introduce us to but above all your enthusiasm towards the food the methods of cooking and the people are what realy makes these videos so interesting to watch.keep up the good work.
Jason
Oxford.

[dwong]

Just went to this place on 11 june 2016, after watching this video. The price for the chicken thigh with the orange rice is 42, 000 dong, slightly cheaper for wings. Its as good as Mark described it. There is no words to aptly describe the heavenly sauce. Fortunately for me those little plastic side stool is reinforced with metals to support my weight.

[jbuzzy]

I read about this restaurant on your blog and couldn't wait for your youtube video about it. The video is great.
I wish I would hit the lottery and I'd just jump on a plane and go to all my favorite restaurants from your videos. Bangkok  alone would take a very long time but it would be time well spent. Thanks for all your hard work. 

[DocGrpples]

My mother is vietnamese, that chicken looks delicious.
I watch your videos almost everyday.

[arceliasmith]

YOU  ARE SO BRIGHT EYED AND FUN TO WATCH...LOVE HOW YOU DESCRIBE THE FOOD AFTER YOU TAKE A BITE..THE VIDEO FOOTAGE IS SO CLEAR, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[alext]

Mark Wiens You facial expression after every bite is priceless! haha 

[oompaloompagolfer]

I never get sick of watching your videos Mark, you make me hungry every time I watch you eat the food on offer.

[kellym]

Mark, I Love watching you take a bite, chew for a few seconds, then swoon. So awesome!

[alisajid]

My god.. the crispy chicken looks extremely delicious it made my mouth watery. Your expression just from one bite makes me want to crave for some chicken and its almost 1am!

[nagellajean-baptiste]

i always like his videos. it helps me come up with recipe ideas. my son get overwelm with my culture cooking. so i do mix culture cooking . it helps alot.

fyi. i fry my chicken like that sometimes. i made that same platter once. tonight with steak & onions white rice peas&carrot on a side & salad

[anhnhangheodoinonduiga]

quán cơm đã được biết trên toàn thế giới mà không tốn một đồng quảng cáo...đôi khi may mắn từ trên trời rơi xuống...chúc Mark sức khỏe

[QuanDev]

I've lived in Saigon for 9 years and you and your videos really opened my eyes. Thanks dude.

[simonle]

I love your expressions after a bite of food!

[MsPrettybabe]

Yummy food plus nice and hospitable owner = priceless!