This classic plate of Cơm Tấm combines tender broken rice with sweet-savory grilled pork chops, chewy shredded pork skin, crisp pickled daikon and carrot, and a rich fried egg. The fish sauce dressing ties everything together with the bright, salty-sweet punch that makes the dish irresistible.

This humble bowl of chao trang is soft, warm, and deeply comforting, with broken rice cooked until silky and loose. Fresh ginger, spring onion, fish sauce, and a touch of sesame oil give the mild congee a fragrant, savory finish.