Vietnam and its largest city, Saigon, present you with a fine glimpse of history and local culture with authentic and freshly prepared foods.
Unique ingredients, unfamiliar spices and herbs, and uncommon fruits – a food adventure awaits you at every corner.
We have curated 10 of the best Saigon food tours to help you know the vibrant city through its foods, and taste some amazing Vietnamese foods.
Banh Mi
Banh mi is one of the greatest examples of fusion food done extremely well – a representation of Vietnam and France, all stuffed into a handheld crusty baguette. Many have called it one of the finest sandwiches in the world, and I can’t disagree, it’s an absolute gem of a sandwich, fully worth traveling to Vietnam (or Saigon) just to eat.
Com Tam
Com Tam (broken rice), a popular dish among international food lovers, is a source of pride for Saigon people. It is a staple for Vietnamese people from all walks of life. Don’t miss out on this essential food experience when visiting Vietnam. Com Tam is a popular dish in Sai Gon. Its main material is cooked rice (fractured rice grains) and other savory dishes. A rice unit has grilled pork (either ribs or shredded), “bì” (pork skin are cooked and sliced) and Vietnamese sausages. It's served with vegetable, cucumber and tomato, attached to a small bowl of fish sauce and a small bowl of soup broth (canh).
Banh Xeo
Vietnamese Pancake or Banh Xeo is one of the most famous Vietnamese traditional cake. It has won the hearts of most Vietnamese and foreigners thanks to the great taste. The cake is special for its name “Xeo”, which means “sizzling”. After applying some oil onto the pan/wok, the cook pours the batter into the pan, then add the fillings and cover the lid. When the cake is ready, it makes a sound “sizzling”. Thus Vietnamese people call this cake Sizzling crepe. There are many versions of Banh Xeo in different regions of the countries. The cakes come in different sizes, ingredients, and cooking techniques. However, all Banh Xeo versions are in yellow color, have a crispy crust, served with vegetables, herbs, and dipping fish sauce. Dipping fish sauce plays an important part, a bad dip can ruin a perfect pancake.
Hu Tieu
Saigon is like the capital of Hu Tieu as you can find it everywhere, on many street corners. Although not originating in Vietnam, this dish is still well received and familiar. Walking along the roads in Saigon, you can come across many street vendors with aromatic smells from noodle soup.
Bo Ne
Bo Ne, or Sizzling Beef Steak, is one of the most popular street food among Vietnamese people. The beef is cooked on a cast iron pan with potatoes, pâté, omelet, and salad.
Grilled banana cake
Saigon street food is diverse and rich with a variety of cakes. Another must-try on this list is sticky banana cake, a sweet but rustic snack that clings to customers’ taste buds. Each banana is covered by sticky rice, baked on the spot with a delicate aroma thanks to the banana leaf wrap. The sticky banana cake is usually served with roasted peanuts and thick coconut water that spreads in each taste.
Bot Chien
Bot Chien, or fried rice cake, is a familiar dish of Saigon people. The dish is made with rice flour, with dough cut into long rectangles and fried with onions and eggs. You can eat together with papaya salad, soy sauce, and a bit of chili.
Banh Canh Cua
Crab noodle soup is a delicious and easy-to-eat Saigon dish. When you have Saigon dinner with crab soup, you will experience the rich flavor with delicious chewy noodles that make you unable to resist the attraction of this delightful Saigon dish. The combination of pork broth, shrimp, or crab creates delicious, nutritious, cheap dishes.
Bo Kho
Bread with stew beef is a familiar street food dish in Saigon. The unique thing is the broth, which is thick and dark. Beef used in this dish must have both lean and ribbed fat and is cut into cubes rather than sliced. A full beef meal must include vegetables and a cup of chili salt mixed with lemon.
Banh Trang Tron
If you’re looking for snacks, try Banh Trang Tron, a mixed rice paper with ingredients. This mixed rice paper has different ingredients such as beef jerky, rice paper, dried squid with extra laksa leaves, mango, satay chili, special beef sauce, and some quail eggs. All mixed with seasoning.
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