vietnamese street food saigon

Probably one of the dishes most mentioned that many of you suggested I should eat in Vietnam was bun bo Hue (I think there’s an entire Vietnamese culture surrounding this dish, and it may be gaining some traction against pho)! The kitchen is located on the corner of the main Cao Thang road, but little plastic tables and chairs are set up along the quieter side of the alley, lined up in a row. Along with the broth, bun, or rice vermicelli noodles, are loaded into the bottom of the bowl, before the entire assortment of meats like squid, prawns, and pork are all scattered on top of the noodles. Stay up late and see a side of Ho Chi Minh City you won’t see during the day on this unique midnight tour. On one of my final days in Saigon, I was walking around a local neighborhood market and decided to try yet another Vietnamese noodle soup dish – this time, a dish called bun moc. } Thank you! This is so useful to get to those places for their great food:)). Hi Mark, your article is a wonderful article, and I am going to go back through the videos tonight! There’s also temples, churches, old landmarks to see and weirdly enough we have a giant Jesus statue on top of one of our mountains (Vung Tau is like the Vietnamese version of Rio de Janeiro in term of how much the view look alike, it’s really interesting!) It’s the type of noodle soup you might want to eat relaxing rainy day. I have never visited Saigon but are planning to do it in 2019. Sitting in a hotel in Saigon and reading this post. They specialize in banh mi filled with little grilled minced pork sliders. Love your post and your videos, especially the way you enjoy the food. })(); There are two parts to this guide: the 25 dishes, and the restaurant recommendations. script.onload = script.onreadystatechange = function() { Prices: 20,000 VND ($0.92). I only happen you know recently on this blog you have while I was browsing the YouTube for food if (elem.type == 'radio' || (elem.type == 'checkbox' && /any/.test(elem.className))) { I also tried their version of banh beo, little bowl sized cakes topped with the same filling as the banh cuon, which were also very tasty as well. I want to go back really badly, and is saving up money for it. Open hours: About 3:30 pm – midnight daily The family running the business were all very nice and helpful, and they were excited that I was eating there. Finally, Vietnamese summer rolls are often served with a nutty hoisin dipping sauce and accompanied by freshly ground chili. I realized not too long ago that if one pays a little extra for a flight and can manage the 20+ hours in a plane that there are experiences that will blow the mind! The bun thit nuong at Chị Thông was very tasty, good quality, and it’s a nice clean restaurant. I created these tours with the purpose of taking tourists from all over the world to explore Saigon, taste Vietnamese street food off of the beaten path and experience the life of the local people. I want some now! Email. – Bún mắm Bảo Ngọc ( bun mam) : 158 Lô K Khu tái thiết Hoàng Diệu , Ward 9 , District 4 , open from 15:00 – 22;00 There were two different ways to order their bo kho, along with yellow egg noodles in the bottom, or served with banh mi, the Vietnamese personal sized baguettes. Open hours: 6:30 am – 8 pm daily tooltip = create_tooltip(elem, "Please select an option. You’re welcome, thank you very much Ronson. They also serve a number of other dishes like cha gio (fried spring rolls) and banh mi (sandwich). You did an excellent job, Mark! Cheers to you and your wife and friends! We are going in december 2016. thank you mark. The batter is then fried in a hot griddle, the same pan used to make Thai khanom krok (little coconut griddle cakes). var err = form_to_submit.querySelector('._form_error'); After you choose the type of raw snails you’d like to eat, then choose a method for it to be cooked – like grilled, sautéed, coated in salt and chili, steamed, curried, and so on – I think there are often about 5 – 6 different cooking methods. Hey Mark! no_error = true; I know of two buildings where the scam is active and people are reporting having been ripped off…one being Parkland Srinakarin and Bangna Complex Residential on Bangna Trad Road ….both these places advertise and hype through the internet…so be forewarned……when rented through Realty BKK ( the building manager is not associated with Realty BKK and seems to be OK….but the external real estate agents are definatley sleazy scam artists) both in Bangna..East Bangkok. It was a nice open air eatery, with clean metal tables, and stashed piles of herbs and condiments. Thank you Minh, makes me want to go back to Vietnam to do some traveling and a lot more eating. Overall, very good, and if you’re in the area, it’s a definite must-stop to eat snack. To Vietnam next month . elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error'; no_error = false; Other suggestions for pho in Saigon I received but wasn’t able to eat at (yet): Vietnam is a land of noodle soups, and many enjoy at least one bowl of noodles a day, some, maybe even a few. I am planning on a return trip this year! wrapper.className = '_form-inner'; wrapper.appendChild(err); I’ve never seen such a well organized and explained food blog for a cities fine and common dishes. Enjoy the pho! I am ready to go out and eat for the next three weeks here. Prepare yourself to drool over these 41 meals, each featuring mouthwatering photos, details, and where you can eat it. Some of the defining traits in Vietnamese cuisine include rice, noodles, seafood, pork and beef, as well as various fresh herbs and spices, all of which result in robust flavours and unique interpretations. Hi Trinh, you’re welcome, thank you for reading. Delicious! Open hours: 7 am – 11 pm daily The food in Da Nang and Hue sounds fantastic too, I really hope to do more traveling in Vietnam the next time I visit. Finally, banh khot wouldn’t be complete without the sweet fish sauce dressing. Bun mam is specifically a southern Vietnamese dish, and just like most other noodle soups, you’ll find it at both sit down restaurants and portable street food stalls around town – though it’s not nearly as common to spot as some other noodle dishes on this blog. Hi Bob, great to hear from you, thank you for sharing about your Saigon food adventures. Helo Mark, It is also amazing that you got all the Vietnamese names correctly. The batter of banh khot is made from rice flour, sometimes even leftover rice like in Helen’s recipe, coconut milk, and a hint of turmeric powder to give it that slightly yellow color. window._show_thank_you = function(id, message, trackcmp_url) { Hi Mark, It’s a popular breakfast place, and, although they had a few different things on their menu, their main dish is banh mi op la, fresh toasted baguettes with eggs fried in a personal pan. Prices: 25,000 VND ($1.15) for a plate. The slices of beef were lightly chewy, as they should be, but the real highlight was the hunk of ox tail (I think? Thank you very much and have an amazing time eating! next visit to HCM I will ask my wife to bring me to all this store you have recommended Open hours: 7 am – 10 pm, if you go during peak mealtimes it can get pretty busy I have to admit, the food at Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền was a little on the greasy side, but it was so worth it, and such a hearty plate of delicious protein. I did gain weight during my stay…but I think that was too many Saigon Red’s! I settled on a place called Bún Chả Ánh Hồng, because it wasn’t too far, and I had tried to visit a few places closer to Benh Thanh Market that seemed to be closed. Again just like every other noodle dish, the extra herbs, flash boiled vegetables, and chilies, give bun bo Hue an added dimension of deliciousness. Sort of like a crepe, and sort of like a Thai oyster omelet, a Vietnamese banh xeo is a crispy savory snack that’s a favorite for many. I’m hoping to eat at this restaurant on my next visit to Saigon. I’m planning on taking a trip after I finish graduate school. Rather, this is more a list of dishes I really enjoyed eating and trying during my trip to Saigon, and I think it’s a start, or a beginning, to exploring delicious things to eat in the city. if (elem.type != 'radio' && elem.type != 'checkbox') { Hi Mark! Let us bring you special and interesting activities by siting on the motorbike and enjoy GHOST TOUR. The grilled pork was wonderful, extremely smoky, and the soup was salty and a little sweet. Ps. if (elem.options[i].selected) { The lady serving the bun moc was extremely friendly and generous, and I ordered up just her normal bowl of bun moc. I think this article is the one that made up my mind about going to Vietnam! Thank you so much for compiling this. I’ve included some accommodation info on this post: https://migrationology.com/things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh-city/, Thanks Mark! Wow! I didn’t see trứng vịt lộn (balut???). những thông báo này thật có ích với tôi. The result of bot chien are little bite sized nuggets of crispy sticky rice flour, enriched with egg, and with a nice smoky flavor. Since I had so many other Vietnamese foods to try, I actually only managed to eat bun muc once, at a small tiny little street food stall in the middle of an alley near Chợ Bàn Cờ market (I put the little food stall on the map, but this place is not worth going out of your way just to eat, because you’ll find the same thing all over the city). Hủ Tieu Nam Vang was a little on the plain side for my personal taste buds, but I did like it when spiced up with some chili paste, loaded with chilies, and combined with that huge fresh plate of herbs and vegetables that it’s always served with. – Cơm tấm ( com tam ) 74 Nguyễn Văn Cừ street , District 1 : expensive but worth the money , open from 7:00 am – 14:00pm These article iwill very helpfull for my trip ???? ^-^ so excited! But just as I was about to start seasoning my bowl, the owner ran up to me, and said something and grabbed my bowl. This scam is very wide spread now and spreading it seems as these thieves report their success to one another…and want to ask you to inform all your friends about this scam before any more people fall for it. Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Dallas, Texas: Find Tripadvisor traveler reviews of Dallas Vietnamese restaurants and search by price, location, and more. Another one of the most popular places to eat banh trang tron in Saigon is outside both the Notre Dame Cathedral and Turtle Lake at night. I have to say this is the best recommendation of Saigon food from a foreigner’s point of view so far. Just like bun bo Hue, another dish on this list that’s not from Saigon, but this time rather from Hanoi, is bun cha. Glad to see there’s still new Vietnamese dishes for me to explore. } : I’ve made this Vietnamese food guide into an eBook that you can download for FREE! I enjoy watching for youtube videos and reading your posts. This is the best Saigon food guide that I have seen. Hi I’m a Vietnamese! I will certainly bookmark and check back when I find myself at a Vietnamese restaurant. Hell of a job you guys have done, brought me right back to Vietnam and I can see myself eating them just by watching these videos. Nothing like chowing down on a feast of bo la lot to end the day. Only 1 stall in the whole market selling banh cuon. The noodles are flash boiled until soft, topped with your choice of meat, and often finished with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and sometimes sweet onions as well. It's our final day here in Saigon and we're going out with a bang! Price: 30,000 VND ($1.40), more expensive than others, but worth it for the amount of meat. Seriously. }; Note Again: This is by all means not an exclusive list of Vietnamese foods to try when you’re in Saigon, that would probably fill a library full of books! Vĩnh Khánh Street (Seafood Street) Hey Mike, really appreciate it, thank you! When I visited Hanoi, years ago back in 2010 or so, I had bun cha at one of the most well known spots, and it blew my mind with how good it was. I received many kind replies, with information about what and where to eat in Saigon. I was a post on the waterfall fried chicken…. return no_error; Hi Uyen, you’re welcome, thank you for reading! Absolutely delicious. I will surely use your guide if I decide to visit. I think typically speaking you don’t need to worry about messing up an authentic experience as long as you go to a local restaurant (and not a touristy restaurant) from the beginning. You should do a food guide in Hanoi too. Hi Mark, Im here from Indonesia, will be going to vietnam alone on this coming christmas. After seeing your posts I am so excited to eat at some of the restaurants you’ve visited. Banh canh is quite similar to Japanese udon noodles, except I thought the noodles, which are typically made with a combination of rice and tapioca starch, were more sticky and a little chewier than udon, which are typically made with wheat flour. Anyways, you got yourself a new fan, I will be watching all your new videos every week. }); } else if (elem.type =='checkbox') { I hope to visit and make videos about Laos, Cambodia, and the Philippines in the future. I loved eating it for lunch and dinner, and a few times for breakfast as well. Prices: We ordered 1 combination plate, 1 regular plate of rice with just a pork chop, and a couple of drinks and our total bill came to 104,000 VND (I think my combination plate was about 60,000 VND – $2.77, but I think just rice and pork was more about 30,000 VND). J’ai l’eau à la bouche, rien que de voir ces jolies photos !!! Great post, Mark. }); Great videos, although you have covered quite a few lovely dishes in Saigon, however there’re others equally delicious, which you have not featured, probably down to time constraint. This local daily staple is made up of chewy rice noodles in piping hot savoury broth with tender slices of beef or chicken and topped with crunchy, spicy, herby garnishes. Eating oc with family, friends, or co-workers, and enjoying a couple beers, is a favorite Saigon way to socialize. I often saw local Vietnamese season their Hủ Tieu Nam Vang with the transparent looking chili sauce and dark soy sauce as well. Taken to some excellent street food spots all across HCMC. I still keep waiting for your next food post . I truly love all these foods and I can’t wait to get to eat them again. Bo la lot are little minced beef rolls, lightly spiced and seasoned, which are then filled into lá lốt, or wild betel leaves (called bai chaplu in Thai), and tightly wrapped into thin tubes. OMG - we had such an amazing time with them! Prices: Everything we ordered came to 70,000 VND ($3.23) for my wife and I. These sneaky dishonest real estate agents will ask you for a ‘deposit’ on line to be sent to a certain bank. Bot chien is basically fried rice cakes. Yet another dish, that has a huge following of Vietnamese cuisine lovers, is Hu tieu Nam Vang. I highly recommend the tour (and hope to see Ahn and Vincent in the states sometime - we love you both!)! } else { My wife and I will be visiting DaNang and Ho Chi Minh City very soon. Price: A normal plate of banh cuon is 30,000 VND ($1.38) here. Thumb up for the bò lá lốt, its just amazing OMG Im mouth-watering. Excellent tour made extra special by our two young guides Trang and Thanh. var results = new RegExp(regexStr, 'i').exec(window.location.href); } else { Now on our way to try Bun Thiet Nuong . I will wait for the next posts. Then, check out bustling markets and beloved neighborhoods, great photo spots and historic landmarks. err.className = '_error-inner _form_error _no_arrow'; var form = document.getElementById('_form_' + id + '_'), err = document.createElement('div'), button = form.querySelector('button'), old_error = form.querySelector('._form_error'); ), which was tender and juicy, and just slid off the bone. Keep up the good work! } else if (elem.tagName == 'SELECT') { Very entertaining tour guides who really went the extra mile to make sure we had a great night. if (element.addEventListener) { They were great company with an obvious and infectious love of their fabulous city . Viet nam has a lot of fantastic food. I am ready to try all those dishes! It’s not the healthiest Vietnamese delicacy, that’s for sure, but it sure is tasty once in a while. If you catch a whiff of pork grilling on the side of the street, they are most likely serving com tam suon nuong – you’ll find it literally everywhere. 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