中文 (中国)Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is a food lover’s paradise. From street-side vendors and hole-in-the-wall gems to modern fusion bistros, Saigon’s food scene is as diverse and vibrant as the city itself.
If you’re visiting and wondering what to eat in Ho Chi Minh City, this guide brings you the best dishes — and exactly where to try them.
1. Pho – Vietnam’s National Noodle Soup
Clear, flavorful broth, rice noodles, and slices of beef or chicken. It’s Vietnam’s most famous dish and the perfect way to start the day.
📍 Try it at: Pho Hoa Pasteur – one of the city’s oldest pho restaurants.
2. Banh Mi – The Vietnamese Baguette
Crispy on the outside, soft inside, stuffed with pickled vegetables, pork, pâté, herbs, and house-made sauce.
📍 Don’t miss: Banh Mi Huynh Hoa or Banh Mi 37 Nguyen Trai
3. Com Tam – Broken Rice with Grilled Pork
A Saigon staple. Served with pork chop, egg meatloaf, fried egg, pickles, and fish sauce dressing.
📍 Where to go: Com Tam Ba Ghien (District 3)
4. Bun Thit Nuong – Vermicelli Noodles with Grilled Pork
Fresh, light, and flavorful — topped with herbs, grilled pork, spring rolls, and fish sauce.
🥢 Heera Travel tip: Try it at a small local eatery in District 1 alleys.
5. Goi Cuon – Fresh Spring Rolls
Healthy and light — rice paper rolls with shrimp, herbs, vermicelli, and dipped in peanut-hoisin sauce.
📍 Best with a cold Saigon beer at any night market stall.
6. Street Food Night Tour by Motorbike
Join a local guide and ride pillion through hidden alleys and local districts to try off-the-map eats like:
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Bo La Lot (beef wrapped in betel leaf)
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Vietnamese pizza (banh trang nuong)
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Sweet soup dessert (che)
✅ Book Heera Travel’s Saigon Night Food Tour with English-speaking local guides.
7. Desserts & Drinks
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Che Ba Mau (Three-color dessert)
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Tao Pho (silken tofu with ginger syrup)
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Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk)
☕ Try coffee at: The Workshop, Cong Caphe, or a local roadside cart.
8. Where to Eat: Local Markets & Must-Visit Areas
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Ben Thanh Market – food court and snack stalls
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District 4 – street food heaven, local prices
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Turtle Lake (District 3) – evening street snacks
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Thao Dien (District 2) – upscale fusion & café culture
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Nguyen Hue Walking Street – central, vibrant food options
9. Vegetarian & Vegan Options
Saigon offers many plant-based restaurants. Look for:
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Hum Vegetarian (District 1)
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Prem Bistro & Café
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Bong Sung Chay
10. Foodie Tip: Take a Cooking Class!
Want to bring Saigon flavor home? Join a Vietnamese cooking class with market visit and hands-on learning.
🍳 Ask Heera Travel to include it in your itinerary.
🧭 Book a Food Tour with Heera Travel
We offer:
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🚶 Local-led walking food tours
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🛵 Motorbike food adventures
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🍽️ Customized tasting routes for groups
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📶 Free eSIM for all travelers
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📍 Pick-up from your hotel
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