🍚 Review of Tiệm Cơm Bếp Củi in Đà Lạt – Homestyle Meals in the Heart of the City, but Needs More Consistency

🏡 Space & Atmosphere

The restaurant is tucked away in a small alley, with a rustic and cozy vibe that reminds you of family meals back in the day. Simple wooden furniture, a wood-fired kitchen with smoke rising, soft background music, and warm yellow lighting – all together create a homely and comforting feeling, especially in Da Lat’s chilly weather.

🍽 Food

The first time I visited, I was genuinely impressed. The restaurant serves homestyle Vietnamese dishes such as:

• Braised fish, caramelized pork, boiled vegetables with kho quet (savory dip)
• Fried eggs, steamed minced pork with egg, tofu in tomato sauce
• Traditional soups like sour soup or pumpkin soup…

The white rice is cooked on a wood stove, making it aromatic and sticky. Each set meal costs 55,000 VND, which is quite reasonable.

However, in my recent visits, I noticed a decline in food quality. On days when the place isn’t crowded, the portions are smaller and the taste not as good as before. The flavors are less rich, and some dishes feel hastily prepared.

⏳ Service & Experience

What I’m most dissatisfied with is the service during busy times or when ordering extra side dishes. I’ve ordered a fried egg with minced pork before, but had to wait a long time because the kitchen prioritized main dishes for other tables first. As a result, by the time the side dish arrived, my family had already finished their meal. This happened twice, which was quite disappointing.

Additionally, parking is a downside – the opposite side of the street is a no-parking zone, which can be inconvenient for those driving or unfamiliar with the area.

🔍 Conclusion

If it’s your first time visiting, you’ll likely be impressed by the cozy space and homestyle meals. But if you've been a few times, you may start to notice inconsistencies in food quality and service.

I hope the restaurant will soon improve to retain loyal customers like me – those who simply want a good, hearty, and comforting meal.

📍 Address: [you can add the specific address here]

⏰ Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM

💵 Price: 55,000 VND per meal