Must Eat At Ho Chi Minh 🇻🇳

Phở (Beef/Noodle Soup): Try: Phở Hòa Pasteur (classic) or Phở Lệ (late-night). Tip: Southern style is sweeter, with fresh herbs & lime. Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich): Must: Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa (overstuffed with pâté, cold cuts) or Bánh Mì 37 Nguyễn Trãi (butter-grilled). Hủ Tiếu (Pork/Seafood Noodle Soup): Spot: Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang Liên Thanh (clear broth + quail eggs). 🍢 Street Food Snacks Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls): Where: Street stalls near Bến Thành Market. Bánh Xèo (Crispy Turmeric Pancake): Legendary: Bánh Xèo 46A (Dinh Cong Trang St) — sizzling & stuffed with shrimp/pork. Bột Chiên (Fried Rice Cakes): Crispy cubes w/ egg, scallions, and tangy soy sauce. Try at Bột Chiên Đạt Thành. 🍛 Iconic Mains Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice w/ Pork): Top pick: Cơm Tấm Cali (multiple locations) — grilled ribs + egg cake. Bún Thịt Nướng (Vermicelli w/ Grilled Pork): Fresh herbs, peanuts, fish sauce — find at Bún Thịt Nướng Cô Huệ. 🌌 Night Eats & Unique Bites Ốc (Snails): Experience: Vĩnh Khánh Street ("Snail Street") — try garlic butter clams or chili-stirred snails! Chả Giò (Fried Spring Rolls): Crispy-minced pork rolls — dip in nước chấm (fish sauce). 🍧 Sweets & Drinks Chè (Vietnamese Dessert Soup): Cool down with coconut/mung bean/lychee variations at Chè Ngọc Sương 92. Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Iced Coffee): Ritual: Slow-drip robusta + condensed milk. Café apartments or Cong Caphe (retro vibe). #summervacay