Ho Chi Minh City
Pulsating with vitality, creativity, and bustling traffic, Ho Chi Minh City, once called Saigon, stands as the economic center of Vietnam and the primary hub in the southern region. This vibrant, diverse metropolis harmoniously combines both old and new aspects of Vietnam within a condensed space, symbolizing the city’s history and its path toward the future.
Ho Chi Minh City Experience
Food and Dining
Ho Chi Minh City, the bustling metropolis of Vietnam, offers a diverse and vibrant culinary scene that reflects the country’s rich food culture. Dining in Ho Chi Minh City ranges from street food stalls to upscale restaurants, offering a culinary adventure that caters to various tastes and preferences. The city’s food culture is dynamic, reflecting its historical influences and contemporary trends.
Pho: A Vietnamese staple, pho is a noodle soup typically made with beef or chicken, featuring a fragrant broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs.
Banh Mi: This iconic Vietnamese sandwich consists of a baguette filled with various ingredients such as grilled pork, cold cuts, pate, vegetables, and condiments.
Bun Thit Nuong: Grilled pork served over vermicelli noodles, often accompanied by fresh herbs, peanuts, and a flavorful fish sauce.
Goi Cuon: Fresh spring rolls made with rice paper, filled with shrimp, pork, rice vermicelli, and herbs, usually served with a peanut dipping sauce.
Com Tam: Broken rice topped with grilled pork, a fried egg, and pickled vegetables, often enjoyed with a side of fish sauce.
Hu Tieu: A noodle soup originating from the Mekong Delta, featuring a clear and flavorful broth with various meat and seafood options.
Seafood: Given its coastal location, Ho Chi Minh City offers an array of fresh seafood dishes, such as grilled squid, prawns, and various fish preparations.
Ca Phe Sua Da: Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk, providing a sweet and strong caffeine kick, and often enjoyed as a refreshing beverage.
- Local Markets: Exploring local markets like Ben Thanh Market provides an opportunity to sample a wide range of street food, tropical fruits, and Vietnamese specialties.
Restaurants
Local cuisine restaurant:
- Viet Village – 15-17 Dinh Tien Hoang, Quan 1 Star
- Anise – 24 Nguyen Thai Binh, Quan 1
- Hoa Tuc – 74/7 Hai Ba Trung, Ben Nghe, Quan 1
- Mandarine – 11A Ngo Van Nam, Quan 1 Propaganda – 21 Han Thuyen, Quan 1
Western cuisine restaurant:
- Au Parc – 23 Han Thuyen, Quan 1 Home Saigon (local/Western) – 216/4 Đ. Dien Bien Phu, Vo Thi Sau, Quan 3 Le corto – 5D D. Nguyen Sieu, Quan 1
- Big Pig (local/Western) – 84 Ngo Duc Ke
Shopping
- Shopping mall: Saigon square shopping Mall/Saigon Center/Vincom Center/Takashimaya/Diamond Plaza/Taka Plaza/ Saigon Garden mall
- Local market: Ben Thanh Market/ Binh Tay Market/ Tan Dinh Market
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