Ho Chi Minh City Food Tour: Markets and Vietnamese Cuisine
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@Amanda & Felix Eats
9 restaurants in Hồ Chí Minh featured in a youtube post by Amanda & Felix Eats, verified on Google Maps: Ben Thanh Market, Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant, Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa, and 6 more.
Ben Thanh Market
Market
4.0
Ben Thanh Market is one of the oldest and largest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, offering everything from stores, food, and retail items. Inside, you'll find a wide array of food stalls, including Bánh Bèo Huế, which serves traditional Hue-style steamed rice cakes with various delicious toppings like dried powdered shrimp, pork cracklings, and Vietnamese pork meatloaf, topped with fish sauce and chilies.
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
4.5
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Lê Thánh Tôn is a popular restaurant tucked away in an alley across from Ben Thanh Market, famous for its Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese pancakes). These crispy, thin pancakes are filled with a flavorful mix of shrimp, pork, sautéed vegetables, bean sprouts, and onions. Served with fresh lettuce and herbs, and a sweet and sour fish sauce for dipping, the dish offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It's a great spot for a light and fresh lunch, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa
Sandwich shop
4.1
Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa, also known as "Lesbian Banh Mi," is considered one of the most famous banh mi shops in Vietnam, possibly even the world. Known for its generous portions, their special banh mi is packed with various cold cuts like pork floss, pâté, mayonnaise, egg sauce, baloney, pork sausage, and roasted pork. They serve the meats and fresh vegetables (pickled radish, onions, green onions, cilantro, and chili) separately, allowing you to assemble your own sandwich. The bread is light, airy, and crispy, making it a filling and flavorful option at a reasonable price for its size.
Maison Marou Flagship Saigon
Dessert shop
4.6
Maison Marou Flagship Saigon is a famous chocolate shop that sources its cacao locally in Vietnam, with milk and cream imported from France. They offer a unique experience with a display of cacao beans being roasted in-store. Their menu includes creative chocolate desserts and beverages, such as the small chocolate soft serve with crunchy pistachios and chocolate sauce. For those looking for a taste of Vietnamese-French fusion, their Paris-Saigon dessert, a Vietnamese twist on the French Paris-Brest, offers a rich chocolate cream filling. They also sell beautifully packaged chocolate bars from different regions of Vietnam, perfect as souvenirs.
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát
Noodle shop
4.6
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát is a highly regarded restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, celebrated for its Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh-style noodle soup). This signature dish features thick rice noodles in a rich, light pork broth, topped with garlic chips, chives, bean sprouts, and a variety of ingredients including pork, liver, blood pudding, quail eggs, tiger prawns, and fish. Both soup (Nước) and dry (Khô) versions are available, allowing you to choose your preferred noodle experience. The restaurant is well-known for its flavorful broth and fresh ingredients, earning it a prestigious Michelin Guide mention.
Bún riêu Gánh
Bistro
4.1
Bún Riêu Gánh Chợ Bến Thành is a very popular eatery in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for its Bún Riêu (crab noodle soup). Originating from a stall near Ben Thanh Market, it has since moved to a larger location due to its popularity. The soup features a light, flavorful broth with shrimp and tomato base, topped with crab and pork meat, tofu, and blood pudding, served with fresh vegetables and shrimp paste for added depth.
Be Che @chợ Bến Thành
Dessert shop
4.2
BÉ CHÈ chợ Bến Thành is a dessert stall located in Stall 1154 - 1130, West Gate 7 of Ben Thanh Market, specializing in various Vietnamese desserts. Their Rainbow Dessert (Sương sa hạt lựu) features jellies, pomegranate seeds, pandan jelly, and mung beans, topped with ice and coconut milk, resembling a halo-halo dessert. This refreshing and affordable dessert is perfect for cooling down in the Ho Chi Minh City heat.
Cà Phê Thế Giới Trung Nguyên Legend
Coffee shop
4.9
Thế Giới Cà Phê Trung Nguyên Legend is a well-known coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City that serves traditional Vietnamese coffee. They offer a range of coffee experiences, including the classic drip coffee (cà phê sữa đá) with condensed milk served on the side, allowing you to customize the sweetness. For those who prefer a modern twist, the Salted Caramel Ice Milk Coffee (Cà Phê Muối Legend) is a popular choice, known for its unique blend of bitter, sweet, and slightly caramelized flavors with a fluffy, marshmallow-like cream topping. While slightly pricier, the coffee and ambiance make it a worthwhile stop.
Ốc Bắc 2
Asian restaurant
4.5
Ốc Bắc 2 is a highly recommended street food spot in Ho Chi Minh City specializing in various snail dishes (ốc). They offer a wide range of snail preparations, including the popular stir-fried snails with coconut milk, herbs, and spices (Ốc Len Xào Dừa), which are served pre-cracked for easy enjoyment. Another unique dish is the snails with spicy satay and pork fat (Ốc mỡ sa tế tóp mỡ), a savory and spicy option topped with crispy pork cracklings. You can also try the unique salted egg sea snails (Ốc hương trứng muối), which offer a distinctive sweet and salty flavor. For the adventurous eater, this is a perfect place to explore different snail flavors.