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A culinary legacy spanning three generations, this unassuming eatery has become a beloved fixture, renowned for its faithful adherence to a time-honored recipe. Nestled within the confines of Alley 194 on Vo Van Tan Street in District 3, the restaurant greets patrons with an alluring aroma, beckoning them towards an unforgettable dining experience. The narrow confines of the restaurant belie the breadth of flavors within. The cooking area, darkened by generations’ worth of smoke, is a testament to the unique Vietnamese-Indian fusion cuisine of the Sau Ngoc Lam Son family. The story of this culinary journey began with Son’s Indian grandfather and Vietnamese grandmother, who first introduced their signature dish to the public in 1993. Sau Ngoc Lam Son, the guardian of a culinary legacy, meticulously prepares ingredients at his Vietnamese-Indian beef stew specialty restaurant. Photo: Dang Khuong  Following his mother’s passing, Son has assumed the mantle of stewardshi...