Grilled Banana wrapped in sticky rice (Chuối nếp nướng)
Topping the list of Saigon street food is Grilled Banana wrapped in sticky rice. This dish is usually prepared from ripe bananas and sweet sticky rice, creating a perfect combination of the banana’s sweetness and the fatty taste of sticky rice. It is served with a pinch of green beans and coconut to form an excellent taste.
Price: 10.000 VND (~ 0.42 USD) - 20.000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) per dish.
Address:
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Tran Khac Chan Stall , No.222 Tran Khac Tran, 1 Dist.
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Le Van Sy Stall, Le Van Sy Street, 3 Dist.
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Chuoi nep nuong Saigon, Dang Van Ngu Street, Phu Nhuan Dist.
Grilled Banana wrapped in sticky rice - South Vietnam specialties
Savory Sticky Rice (Xôi mặn)
Savory Sticky Rice is a beloved culinary delight in Saigon. This dish is made by steaming glutinous rice and adding various savory toppings. It is served with a combination of ingredients such as chicken, sausage and scallions. Moreover, you can eat this tasty dish in an all-day meal.
Price: 20.000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 50.000 VND (~ 2.12 USD) per dish.
Address:
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Xoi 31, No.31, Nguyen Huu Can Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, 1 Dist.
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Xoi Khanh Duc, No.18/5, De Tham Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, 1 Dist.
Foreign guests enjoy savory sticky rice dish
Mixed Rice Paper (Bánh tráng trộn)
Mixed rice paper is the next Saigon street food I want to share with you. This dish combines various ingredients such as rice paper, dried beef, dried shrimp, mango, quail eggs and a little shacha sauce. There is also a little bit of vinegar, peanuts or a chili to create a pungent feeling when eating.
Price: 10.000 VND (~ 0.42 USD) - 30.000 VND (~ 1.27 USD) per dish.
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Cong Quynh Stall, No.153, Cong Quynh Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, 1 Dist.
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Uncle Vien Stall, No.38, Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, 5 Ward, 3 Dist.
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Long 34 Stall, No.34, Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, 5 Ward, 3 Dist.
A bowl of mixed rice paper with plenty of toppings
Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh xèo)
Banh xeo is one of Saigon street food that is praised by many tourists. Banh xeo has a very crispy shell, inside the filling has a lot of shrimp, meat and is rolled. The dipping sauce is prepared according to the typical Saigon eating style, which is super spicy.
Price: 20.000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 50.000 VND (~ 2.12 USD) per dish.
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Banh Xeo An Stall, 71/5 - 71/6 Mac Thi Buoi Street, 1 Dist.
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Dinh Cong Trang Banh xeo, No.46A Dinh Cong Trang Street, Tan Dinh Ward, 1 Dist.
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Banh Xeo Ho Tay, No.107/15 Bui Thi Xuan, 1 Dist.
Pancakes are served with lettuce
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Vietnamese fried spring rolls (Chả ram)
In addition to the list of Saigon street food, I suggest you try Vietnamese fried spring rolls. It is prepared by rolling the filling from ingredients such as bean, pork, shrimp, mushrooms and other spices in a rice paper. Then it’s fried until the outer is crispy. You can dip in sweet, sour and spicy sauce in the stall.
Price: 20.000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 50.000 VND (~ 2.12 USD) per dish.
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Cha ram My Tho, No.218, De Tham Street, 1 Dist.
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Cha ram Ngon, No.255, Bui Huu Nghia, Binh Thanh Dist.
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Cha Ram Nguyen Van Troi, No.100, Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan Dist.
A delicious Cha ram dish
Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi cuốn)
Goi cuon is made very simply, just a thin layer of rice paper, rolled with shrimp, meat,vermicelli and vegetables inside. The special feature of this dish lies in the dipping sauce, each stall will have its own recipes, making this dish even more attractive than ever.
Price: 20.000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 50.000 VND (~ 2.12 USD) per dish.
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Goi cuon Le Van Sy, No.9A Le Van Sy, 3 Dist.
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Goi cuon Ngon, No 160, Nguyen Trai Street, 1 Dist.
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Goi cuon Hoi An, No.2 Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, 1 Dist.
Delicious Goi cuon - Saigon street food
Rice Noodle Soup (Hủ tiếu)
Hu Tieu with its own distinctive style of the Southern region. In particular, this dish is often confused by many people with Pho. Made from soft noodles combined with broth cooked from meat bones, mixed with a little special seasoning. When enjoying noodle soup, remember to add some raw vegetables to the dish to increase the flavor.
Price: 30.000 VND (~ 1.27 USD) - 60.000 VND (~ 2.54 USD) per dish.
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Hu tieu 116, No.116, Nguyen Cu Trinh Street, 1 Dist.
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Hu tieu Suong Nguyet, No.324A, Pham Ngu Lao Street, 1 Dist.
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Hu tieu Co Doi Muoi, No.25, Dang Van Ngu Street, Phu Nhuan Dist.
A bowl of Hu tieu in Ho Chi Minh City
Fried dough (Bột chiên)
Bot chien is usually fried on a pan, adding soy sauce, scallions, eggs and some sour vegetables. Besides, there is a cup of chili sauce that is both sweet and spicy according to the seller’s recipes. This dish is not complicated to prepare but very tasty.
Price: 20.000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 50.000 VND (~ 2.12 USD) per dish.
Address:
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Bot chien Phung Khac Khoan, No.63 Phung Khac Khoan, Da Kao Ward, 1 Dist.
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Bot chien Van Thanh, Alley 185, Vo Van Tan Street, 5 Ward, 3 Dist.
Bot chien dish is served with eggs and scallion
When you’re traveling in Ho Chi Minh City, you will stand in front of culinary delights and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the streets. In the following article, we suggest you the best 8 Saigon street foods, along with recommendations on where to experience. Hopefully, our list of the Saigon street food will help you easily find a place to enjoy with loved ones. And if you are looking for best package tour to Vietnam, feel free to contact us for enjoyable trip!
