15 thousand dong Kim Mai roast pork sandwich, too much meat, had to search forever for vegetables

There is no shortage of delicious roast pork ovens in Saigon, but if you ask people in District 6 and neighboring areas, they will definitely mention Kim Mai roast pork oven.

Kim Mai roasted pig is famous in District 6 - Photo: TRI NHAN

From around 6:30 a.m. every day, vehicles continuously come and go at 189 Pham Phu Thu (District 6) noisily, tearing apart the quiet atmosphere of the early morning.

The locals are not surprised, because that is the familiar scene of Kim Mai roast pork shop - where the aroma of crispy roast pork becomes a familiar sign, signaling the start of a bustling new day.

When kindness fills the loaf of bread

In addition to roast pork sold by the kilo, Ms. Mai’s roast pork sandwiches are also very popular with customers. For only 15,000 VND, you can get a sandwich filled with meat soaked in hot sauce.

The roast pork is sliced ​​thickly, the lean meat is tender and juicy, the golden crispy skin makes each bite more complete. The thick sauce covers the cake, enhancing the rich flavor, served with cucumber and coriander.

The sauce is made from familiar ingredients such as sugar, fish sauce, and five-spice powder, but it is the soul of the dish, thanks to the unique seasoning secret that only she knows.

Many diners humorously commented that this sandwich has too much meat, and it took forever to find any vegetables.

Close-up of a 15,000 VND meat-filled sandwich - Video : LE DUY

Explaining why the bread is so cheap, Ms. Mai believes that "if you sell something, you have to sell the best." The meat used for the bread is also of the highest quality, not the "leftovers and the scraps."

Seeing that the staff was not serving much meat, she reminded them: "Why are you selling so little? Sell more. When there are customers, you have to serve them with all your heart!"

"She wants everyone to be able to eat, from students to manual workers. In fact, her joy does not only come from profit, but from bringing delicious meals to everyone," Ms. Mai shared.

Originated from the old furnace

Ms. Mai said, long ago, her sister married a man who sold roasted pork. Her sister also opened a shop but it was not "fateful", after a few months of selling, she could not survive and had to give up the oven.

At that time, Ms. Mai was still young but she figured out how to make roast pork, then took over the oven and built the Kim Mai brand, the family helped sell together. Early in the morning, the daughter-in-law sold, in the afternoon, her daughter sold.

Kim Mai Roasted Pork Shop does not use any delivery apps, but customers only need to call and transfer money, and a few minutes later, depending on the distance, the hot roasted pork will be delivered to their door.

For over 30 years, Kim Mai roasted pork has remained attractive to customers. Tuoi Tre Online noted that although the shop is very crowded around 3-4 pm, customers said it is twice as crowded in the morning, especially during holidays and Tet.

Ms. Kim Mai and her daughter took over the roast pig oven - Photo: LE DUY

Eating with the eyes also feels delicious!

Early in the morning, Ms. Mai's stall was filled with all kinds of meat such as pork belly, char siu, thighs, ribs, pork legs, pork skin...

The roasted pork pieces are stacked up, piping hot, with a shiny amber skin, crispy, with a layer of soft and naturally sweet meat, marinated in a traditional sauce - a flavor that, as Ms. Mai said, "is hard to find anywhere else".

It would be a mistake not to mention the golden crispy pork skin pieces, which have had all the fat removed so they are not greasy to eat.

Pork belly price is 320,000 VND/kg, char siu and ribs 300,000 VND/kg, pork skin 500,000 VND/kg, dishes with bones such as ears, pig's feet, pig's head... range from 150,000 - 200,000 VND/kg.

Many people may be surprised by the high price, but anyone who has eaten it will say that the quality of Kim Mai roasted pork is undeniable. "This place sells it at a higher price because you get what you pay for. I don't add any additives, I sell it so you can eat it," Ms. Mai shared with Tuoi Tre Online .

The pork here is marinated and roasted in batches, not pre-cooked and displayed like many other places. Many times the meat has not even been cooked yet, customers have to wait to buy, not wanting to eat elsewhere for fear of "not being used to the taste".

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/15-ngan-dong-o-banh-mi-heo-quay-kim-mai-nhieu-thit-qua-tim-mai-rau-moi-thay-20241115143620197.htm