Ho Chi Minh City Food Scene

Overview

Ho Chi Minh City's food scene is as vast as the city — bold, 24-hour street food influenced by Chinese, Khmer and French traditions.

Must-Try Dishes

• Com Tam (Broken Rice) — grilled pork, egg and pickled vegetables; the definitive Saigon meal
• Hu Tieu Nam Vang — clear Cambodian-influenced noodle soup with pork, shrimp and quail eggs
• Banh Xeo — a sizzling crepe of rice flour, turmeric, shrimp and bean sprouts
• Bun Thit Nuong — vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs

Best Food Areas

• District 4 along Ho Tung Mau for authentic local street food
• Bui Vien for late-night eats and Banh Mi carts
• An Dong Market area for Chinese-Vietnamese food in District 5