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There aren't enough good things to say of the tourist destination that Vietnam has become. If Vietnam isn't towards the top of your travel destinations list, you will need to rethink your list.
It does not matter if you've been there only once, lived there for years, or are intending to visit for the first time. It's a destination to get excited about.
With its fresh southeast Asian flavors combined with years of French influence, the cuisine of Vietnam is exclusive, healthy, and impressively delicious. Realistically you could walk up to any street vendor and any restaurant and leave satisfied, as well as the sake of the article's title, here are a few of the greatest places to experience Vietnamese cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese Banh Mi Carts and Shops
Throughout Ho Chi Minh City you'll find carts and shops along the side of the road selling banh mi. They're designed with baguettes and many types of veggies and meats to stuff included. Here are some of the best!
Bánh Mì By H
This shop is especially famous being featured on travel specials. The bread here's precisely what you want from french bread. It is perfectly crispy while staying nice and soft on the inside.
- Address – 19 Hu`ynh Khng Ninh, Da Kao, Qun 1, H Chí Minh, Vietnam
- Cost – 15,000 VND (0.66 USD)
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Yet another shop that's been featured on travel shows, Banh Mi Huynh Hoa is especially well-known for how thoroughly they pack their sandwiches. They may be a little more pricy than some of the other shops but you get a well-stuffed sandwich.
- Address – 26 Lê Th Riêng, P, Qun 1, H Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
- Cost – 35,000 VND (1.53 USD)
Phuc Hai
What makes this Banh Mi shop different is that it uses a thick crispy slice of pork belly as its meat. The pork belly is full of juicy goodness that amps in the flavor and uniqueness of the Banh Mi.
- Address – 3 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Ward 5, District 3, Hi Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Cost – 17,000 VND (0.74 USD)
Banh Mi Hoa Ma
This place is very popular and well known too. They don't just provide the standard Banh mi, they offer what is known as banh mi op la. It is served on the plate using the usual banh mi baguettes, but with pickled vegetables, a number of meats, and two eggs served outside. It is kind of like a deconstructed banh mi.
- Address – 53 Cao Thng, Phng 3, Qun 3, H Chí Minh, Vietnam
- Cost – 72,000 VND (3.15 USD)
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Marketplace is well-liked by tourists and is well setup after some little bit of everything inside or not too far away. You can come here early for supper then not need to go too far to savor the nightlife.
Secret Garden
Serving Vietnamese staples together with tea, Secret Garden is a local popular with an inexpensive menu. This restaurant has a calming aesthetic with Vietnamese lanterns and wooden furniture. This can be a great place to order a number of dishes to share.
- Address – 158 Pasteur, Bn Nghé, Qun 1, Thành ph H Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
- Cost – $
Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant
Located near the riverfront, Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant is full of greenery, beautiful wooden furniture, and small ponds. Recption menus consists of vegetarian Vietnamese food that's healthy and affordable.
- Address – 2 Thi Sách, Bn Nghé, Qun 1, Thành ph H Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
- Cost – $$
Anan Saigon
Located on Ton That Dam Street within the Cho Chu wet market, Anan “eat eat” Saigon is run by award running chef, Peter Cuong Franklin. The components listed here are always fresh and you'll be impressed with diverse flavors available here.
- Address – 89 T^on Tht Dm, Bn Nghé, Qun 1, Thành ph H Chí Minh, Vietnam
- Style – Vietnamese Fusion
- Cost – $$$
Pho, a Vietnamese Staple
Pho is likely the most well-known of Vietnamese cuisine. You'll find it all over western cities and it is likely the least traveled individual you realize has heard of it. For the time to make the visit to Vietnam you need to consume at least a few bowls of Pho.
Pho Le
One of the most popular Pho restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City with both locals and tourists, this can be a must-visit location. You will find
- Address – 415 Nguyn Tr~ai, Phng 7, Qun 5, H Chí Minh, Vietnam
- Cost – 70,000-80,000 VND (3.06-3.50 USD)
Pho Mien Ga Ky Dong
This restaurant is almost guaranteed to be packed. It's been featured on travel shows by bloggers which makes it probably the most famous places in the city. It lives as much as the hype though with some of the best Pho in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Address – 14/5Bis K`y Dng, Phng 9, Qun 3, H Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
- Cost – 57,000 VND (2.50 USD)
