Ho Chi Minh City Food Tour: Markets and Vietnamese Cuisine
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Ben Thanh Market
Market
4.0
Ben Thanh Market is one of the oldest and largest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a vibrant mix of stores, food stalls, and retail shops. Visitors can find everything from local delicacies to souvenirs. Be prepared for lively haggling, as vendors are known to be persuasive.
Pizza 4P's Ben Thanh
Pizza restaurant
4.9
Pizza 4P's is a popular local pizza chain known for its fresh ingredients and innovative Vietnamese fusion pizzas. They offer a light and fresh Burrata Parma Ham pizza with house-made burrata cheese and prosciutto. For a more adventurous palate, try their Bo Kho (Beef Stew) pizza, a unique take on a classic Vietnamese dish, available in a half-and-half option with Four Mushroom pizza. The ambiance is modern and vibrant, suitable for a casual dining experience.
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
4.5
This restaurant, tucked away in an unassuming alley, is celebrated for its Bánh Xèo, or crispy Vietnamese pancakes. Known for its super thin and crispy batter, the pancakes are generously filled with pork, shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and bean sprouts. The dish is typically enjoyed by wrapping pieces of the pancake in fresh lettuce and herbs, then dipping them in a sweet and sour fish sauce. It's a light and fresh meal, perfect for a casual lunch.
Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa
Sandwich shop
4.1
Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa is a legendary banh mi shop renowned for its generously stuffed sandwiches, often nicknamed 'Lesbian Banh Mi'. The baguettes are packed with various meats, including pork floss, pate, baloney, pork sausage, and roasted pork. Vegetables are served on the side, allowing customers to customize their sandwich, which comes with gloves for easy assembly. The bread is light, airy, and crispy, and the filling is rich and flavorful, offering a substantial and authentic Vietnamese experience for around $2.85 USD.
Maison Marou Flagship Saigon
Dessert shop
4.6
Maison Marou is a renowned chocolate shop and cafe, celebrated for its high-quality, locally sourced Vietnamese cacao. They offer exquisite desserts and chocolates made with cocoa beans grown locally in Vietnam, with other ingredients like milk and cream imported from France. Visitors can enjoy freshly roasted chocolate beans processed right in the store, along with a range of chocolate-infused ice creams, pastries, and unique drinks. It's a perfect spot for high-quality chocolate indulgence, though prices are a bit higher for Vietnam, a small ice cream costing about $2.15 USD.
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát
Noodle shop
4.6
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát is a prestigious restaurant recognized with a Michelin Guide mention, celebrated for its Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang, a Phnom Penh-style rice noodle soup. The broth is light and flavorful, typically garnished with various ingredients like garlic chips, chives, and fried onions. The dish comes with a mix of seafood (like tiger prawns and squid), pork slices, quail eggs, pork organs (heart, liver, blood pudding), and crunchy pork cracklings, offering a rich and customizable dining experience. For an authentic taste of Southern Vietnamese cuisine, this spot is a must-visit.
Phở Minh
Restaurant
4.4
Phở Minh is a well-known pho spot, particularly famous for its unique French paté chaud (meat pie). While their pho is considered good, it's the light and flaky puff pastry meat pie, filled with savory pork mince, that steals the show. The shop, established in 1945, is highly popular, with the meat pies often selling out early, usually before 9:30 AM. It's advised to arrive early to try both the pho and the highly sought-after paté chaud.
Bún riêu Gánh
Bistro
4.1
Originating from Ben Thanh Market and now located a block away, Bún Riêu Gánh is a bustling eatery famous for its Bún Riêu, a crab noodle soup. The broth is a flavorful blend of shrimp and tomato, complemented by crab and pork meat, blood pudding, and tofu. Served with fresh vegetables, banana flower, and bean sprouts, customers can customize their soup with different shrimp pastes and chilies for an extra kick.
Be Che @chợ Bến Thành
Dessert shop
4.2
Located within Ben Thanh Market, Bé Chè is a popular spot for traditional Vietnamese desserts. They offer a variety of Chè, including their famous 'Rainbow Dessert' with jellies, pomegranate seeds, pandan jelly, and mung beans, topped with ice and coconut milk. It's a refreshing treat, especially in the Ho Chi Minh City heat, and offers great value at around $1 USD.
Ốc Bắc 2
Asian restaurant
4.5
Ốc Bắc 2 is a popular street food spot specializing in various snail dishes, a Vietnamese delicacy. They offer a diverse menu with many snail variations, including snails stir-fried with coconut milk and spices, and a unique salted egg snail dish. Diners can select their desired snail type from a menu, and the dishes are cooked to order. For an authentic experience, use the provided wooden stick to extract the snail meat and enjoy with house-made sauces.
Cà Phê Thế Giới Trung Nguyên Legend
Coffee shop
4.9
This upscale cafe is celebrated for its Vietnamese coffee, especially its traditional Phin-drip coffee served with condensed milk. They offer various coffee options, including 'Thinking Energy Ice Milk Coffee' and 'Salted Caramel Ice Milk Coffee,' in a modern and clean ambiance. It's an excellent spot for a pick-me-up, though prices are slightly higher than typical street coffee, around $2.30 to $3.50 USD.
Cơm Tấm Ghiền
Restaurant
2.9
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghien is a highly recommended spot for Cơm Tấm (broken rice) dishes, known for its flavorful grilled pork chop. The popular Thập Cẩm (Mixed Plate) includes a variety of toppings like grilled pork chop, fried egg, various vegetables, shredded pork, and steamed pork meatloaf. The rice is made from shorter grains, which are perfect for soaking up the rich flavors of the dish. It's an affordable and satisfying meal that many consider the best grilled pork chop dish they've ever had.
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