Discover Ho Chi Minh City's culinary paradise
- Thạnh Lê Phúc
- Nov 28, 2024
- 10 min read
Updated: Dec 4, 2024
When you set foot in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be immersed in a culinary paradise with countless diverse dishes imbued with Vietnamese identity. Ho Chi Minh City is known as one of the ten world-famous cities with a variety of street foods, from traditional specialties with rich hometown flavors to modern cuisine that promises to bring you great experiences. If you want to experience Saigon cuisine like a true local, don't miss the delicious dishes that Saigon Adventure suggests below!
1. Saigon Bread
When mentioning Vietnam, bread immediately becomes a familiar image in everyone's heart as a "national" dish. Not only is it favored by locals, bread also attracts the love of international friends thanks to its delicious flavor and the unique characteristics of street food.
With a crispy crust and diverse fillings including meat, sausage, eggs, butter and pate served with vegetables, it creates a harmonious combination that gives you a full range of flavors when enjoying. No matter what time of day you come, this "national dish" always appears on the streets of Saigon. Bread promises to bring you wonderful and memorable culinary experiences when you set foot in Vietnam.
📍Saigon Adventure suggests delicious bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious shop: Huynh Hoa Bread
● Address: 26 Le Thi Rieng, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 13:00 - 33:00
The second delicious shop: Nhu Lan Bread
● Address: 50 Ham Nghi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 5:00 - 00:00
The third delicious shop: Bay Ho Bread
● Address: 19 Huynh Khuong Ninh, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 14:00 - 17:00
The fourth delicious shop: Bui Thi Xuan Bread
● 77A Bui Thi Xuan, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fourth best restaurant: Banh Mi Bui Thi Xuan
● 77A Bui Thi Xuan, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
2. Diverse Rice Dishes In Ho Chi Minh City
Like bread, sticky rice is also a popular dish in daily meals thanks to its convenience and rich flavor. Sticky rice has two main types: sweet sticky rice and savory sticky rice.
Sweet sticky rice often impresses with its vibrant colors, eaten with roasted sesame, shredded coconut and a little sugar or coconut milk, bringing a typical flavor of the West. In contrast, savory sticky rice attracts diners with a variety of fillings such as pate, butter, eggs, sausage, shredded pork, braised meat or char siu chicken with crispy chicken skin. Let's enjoy sticky rice with Saigon Adventure through the experience at Ho Chi Minh City food tour.
📍Saigon Adventure suggests delicious sticky rice shops in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious shop: Xoi Lang Nghe
● Address: 11E Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: morning: 06:00 - 13:00 | Afternoon: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Second best restaurant: Soft Shop
● Address: 25/17/1 Cuu Long, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Third best restaurant: Chicken Sticky Rice at Ba Chieu Market
● Address: 318/1 Bui Huu Nghia, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fourth best restaurant: Saigon Xoi Bap Lady
● Address: 24 Nguyen Huu Cau, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Fifth best restaurant: Binh Tien Xoi
● 252 Ly Thai To, Ward 1, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 14h- 23h00
3. Saigon Broken Rice
Saigon broken rice is a familiar dish that is loved by all families and all ages thanks to its delicious and unique flavor. When walking on the streets, you will easily see broken rice shops with smoke from grilled meat rising up, attracting all eyes.
The soft and always hot broken rice grains are perfectly combined with the seasoned ribs grilled on a charcoal stove, giving off an attractive aroma. The dish is also decorated with pork skin, sausage, eggs and pickled vegetables, all mixed with a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce to create a wonderful culinary experience. Saigon broken rice will definitely make you fall in love and forget the way home!
📍Saigon Adventure suggests delicious broken rice shops in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious restaurant: Nguyen Van Cu broken rice
● Address: 74 Nguyen Van Cu, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 06:30 – 15:00
The second delicious restaurant: Bai Rac Sai Gon broken rice
● Address: 77 Le Van Linh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 18:00 – 03:00
The third delicious restaurant: Phuc Loc Tho broken rice
● Address: 236 Dinh Tien Hoang, Da Kao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 06:00 – 22:00
The fourth delicious restaurant: Ba Ghien broken rice
● Address: 84 Dang Van Ngu, Ward 10, Phu Quoc District Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 07:00 – 22:00
Fifth place: Ba Ha broken rice
● Address: 389 Hung Phu, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 16:00- 19:30
Saigon broken rice dish with a variety of dishes
4. Pho's Viet Nam
When mentioning Vietnam, pho is always a traditional dish that stands out in everyone's mind. Considered the "gem" of Vietnamese cuisine, pho has become a favorite choice not only of local people but also of international tourists.
In Ho Chi Minh City, you can easily find bustling pho shops on every street, from sidewalks to restaurants. A delicious bowl of pho will have soft pho noodles with thinly sliced meat and rich broth simmered from bones served with fresh vegetables. Pho not only brings great flavor but also attracts the eye with its attractive color. This is definitely a dish you cannot miss when exploring Vietnam as well as Ho Chi Minh City!
📍Saigon Adventure suggests delicious pho restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious restaurant: Pho Le
● Address: 415 Nguyen Trai, Ward 7, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 06:00 - 01:00 the next morning (Usually crowded from 18:00 - 21:00)
The second delicious restaurant: Pho Hung
● Address: 243 Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 06:00 - 03:00 the next morning (Usually crowded from 18:00 - 22:00)
The third delicious restaurant: Pho Thin
● Address: 110 Le Thi Hong Gam, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 06:00 – 22:00 (Usually crowded from 06:00 – 09:00)
Fourth best restaurant: Pho Hoa
● Address: 260A Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 05:00 – 23:30 (Usually crowded from 06:00 – 08:00)
Fifth best restaurant: Pho Phu Vuong
● Address: 339 Le Van Sy, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: Morning: 07:00 – 13:00 | Afternoon: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Usually crowded at 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
5. Bun Bo Hue
Bun Bo Hue - a famous specialty from the Central region has captured the hearts of diners and become an indispensable part of Saigon's culinary picture. Everywhere in the city, you can easily find crowded bun bo shops where people enjoy it together.
A perfect bowl of bun bo includes soft and chewy noodles, thinly sliced meat, sausage and spring rolls, all mixed in a broth rich in the flavor of beef ribs. Add some fresh vegetables, this dish will definitely bring you a wonderful culinary experience. When coming to Saigon, don't forget to enjoy this delicious dish!
📍Saigon Adventure suggests some delicious Hue beef noodle shops in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious restaurant: Bun Bo Hue Hanh
● Address: 135 Banh Van Tran, Ward 7, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: Morning: 6:00 - 13:30 | Afternoon: 16:00-21:00
The second delicious restaurant: Bun Bo Hue Ba Ba
● Address: 451 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 15, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: Open all day
The third delicious restaurant: Bun Bo Hue Ba Nghi
● Address: 66/15B Ba Hat, Ward 9, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: Morning: 6:00 - 14:00 | Afternoon: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The fourth delicious restaurant: Bun Bo Hue Mo Noi Co Nhu
● Address: 274/29 Vo Van Tan, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The fifth delicious restaurant: Bun Bo Hue Nam Giao
● Address: 242 D. De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
6. Mixed Noodles With Pork Fry And Soaky Eggs
If you are someone who loves to explore Saigon cuisine, then mixed noodles with pork fat and soy milk are an indispensable experience. Just by hearing the name, you can imagine the rich and fatty flavor of this dish.
A special bowl of mixed noodles with delicious sauce perfectly combining beef, fresh shrimp and runny eggs creates a wonderful harmony with crispy pork fat pieces. The highlight of the dish is also the golden, crispy shrimp cake along with a bowl of bone-based soup with a sweet taste, giving you an unforgettable culinary experience. If you want to try a typical Saigon dish, mixed noodles with pork fat and soy milk will be the perfect choice.
📍Saigon Adventure suggests you the best shops for mixed noodles with fried pork fat and soft-boiled eggs in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first best shop: Bun Nuoc & Mi Cay Muoi Ot Huyen
● Address: 183/3 Tran Ke Xuong, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 10:00 – 17:00
The second best shop: Mi Muoi Chili, Bun Nuoc Co Co
● Address: 39 Tran Ke Xuong, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:30
The third best shop: Mi Mix Co Dung
● Address: 33/3 Nguyen Cong Hoan, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 07:00 – 20:30
The fourth best shop: Mi Mix Muoi Hai Lieu Chili
● Address: 297 Hau Giang, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 15:00 - 02:00
Fifth finger shop: Mr. Mi
● Address: 63 Pasteur, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 9:00 - 22:00
In addition to main dishes, Saigon also attracts diners with delicious desserts that are hard to refuse. Let's explore these unique flavors with Saigon Adventure!
7. Rice Paper - A Snack With The "Essence" Of Saigon
When it comes to Saigon's snack food, rice paper is an indispensable dish. This dish is not only loved by local youth but also attracts international tourists thanks to its unique and interesting flavor. Although it is just a street food, rice paper still brings an extremely special culinary experience.
A full bag of mixed rice paper mixed with shrimp salt, scallion oil, chili oil, dried squid, quail eggs, mango and Vietnamese coriander will give you a deep feeling of the "essence" of Saigon with unforgettable flavors. In addition, grilled rice paper is also very popular because of the crispy texture grilled on a charcoal stove with a rich filling such as beef jerky, sausage, shrimp and with a layer of rice paper evenly coated with eggs and cheese, this dish brings a rich flavor, served with chili sauce will make you fascinated. This is truly a delicious dish that you cannot miss when visiting this city.
📍Saigon Adventure suggests delicious rice paper shops in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious shop: Chu Vien mixed rice paper
● The address of the shop is 38 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: from 10:30 to 19:00.
Second best restaurant: Co Ganh's rice paper dipping sauce
● Co Ganh's address is A012 Chung Cu A2, Phan Xich Long, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: from 10am - 9pm
Third best restaurant: Tran Quang Dieu garlic rice paper
● Tran Quang Dieu apartment's address: 019 Lot B Tran Quang Dieu Street, Ward 13, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
● and open from 9am - 9pm
Fourth best restaurant: Phan Rang grilled rice paper - Co Chin
● Address: 26 Chu Van An, Ward 26, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 3pm - 9pm
Fifth best restaurant: Co Map grilled rice paper
● Address: 54 Ngo Duc Ke, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00
8. SWEET SOUP
The next dessert that Saigon Adventure would like to introduce to you is the specialty sweet soup of Ho Chi Minh City. This is a great choice for those who are looking for a sweet taste to end their meal. Saigon street food stands out with the diversity of chè dishes from corn sweet soup, bean sweet soupto taro sweet soup,... all enjoyed with rich coconut milk reminiscent of the flavors of the West.
No need to travel to the West, you can easily find sweet soup shops in Ho Chi Minh City and explore the richness of flavors they bring. This is truly an interesting culinary experience that you should not miss!
📍Saigon Adventure suggests delicious sweet soup shops in Ho Chi Minh City:
The first delicious shop: Sweet soup Mam Khanh Vy
● Address: 242B Su Van Hanh Street (next to Ngo Gia Tu apartment building), District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The second delicious shop: Co Co sweet soup shop
● Address: 51/21 Ho Thi Ky Str, (located in Ho Thi Ky Market), District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The third delicious shop: Tran Quang Dieu garlic rice paper
● Address: 718 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
● Opening hours: morning: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Afternoon: from 14:30 - 22:00
When you come to Ho Chi Minh City, don't forget to explore the dishes that Saigon Adventure has suggested! Surely they will not only satisfy you but also bring you wonderful and unforgettable culinary experiences.
8. Discover Local Cuisine: Become a Part of Saigon with Saigon Adventure
Come with Saigon Adventure to experience Saigon cuisine, where you will be immersed in the flavors and colors typical of the "locals". Moreover, one of the unique culinary paradises that attracts many foreign visitors is District 1 cuisine. We will take you to small alleys where there are attractive street foods, from traditional to modern dishes that you cannot miss. This journey is not just about enjoying cuisine but also an opportunity for you to explore the unique cultural features of Saigon.
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