Embark on a vibrant culinary adventure in Ho Chi Minh City, sampling 12 authentic street food delights.
Your tasting journey includes: starting with a savory specialty, Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế); cooling down with Jasmine Iced Tea; savoring Grilled Banana Sticky Rice Cake (Chuối Nướng); trying Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng); enjoying Sugarcane Juice (Nước Mía); tasting Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn); discovering Grilled Beef in Betel Leaf (Bò Lá Lốt); biting into Grilled Pork or Beef Skewers; grabbing a classic Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich (Bánh Mì); toasting with a Local Beer or Soft Drink; indulging in Vietnamese Caramel Flan; and ending on a high note with Steamed Oysters (Hàu Hấp). This tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Saigon's diverse street food scene.
Food & Drink List – What You’ll Taste:
Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế)
Ingredients: Beef, pork hock, lemongrass, chili oil, thick vermicelli, herbs, lime.
Jasmine Iced Tea
Ingredients: Jasmine green tea, water, ice.
Grilled Banana Sticky Rice Cake (Chuối Nướng)
Ingredients: Bananas, glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar, salt, banana leaves.
Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng)
Ingredients: Rice paper, quail/chicken eggs, minced pork/sausage, dried shrimp, green onions, chili sauce, mayonnaise.
Sugarcane Juice (Nước Mía)
Ingredients: Sugarcane stalks, ice, kumquat/lime.
Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)
Ingredients: Rice paper, shrimp, pork, vermicelli, lettuce, mint, perilla, cilantro, hoisin/peanut sauce or fish sauce dip.
Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaf (Bò Lá Lốt)
Ingredients: Ground beef, betel leaves, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce.
Grilled Pork or Beef Skewers (Nem Nướng or Thịt Nướng Xiên)
Ingredients: Ground pork/sliced beef, pork fat (for pork), lemongrass, garlic, shallots, sugar, sesame oil.
Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich (Bánh Mì)
Ingredients: Baguette, roasted pork/grilled pork/ham/paté/chicken/egg/sardine/tofu, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili sauce.
Local Beer or Soft Drink Depends on choice:
Local beer (e.g., Saigon Special, 333, Tiger,…)
Soft drink (e.g., Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite…)
Vietnamese Caramel Flan (Bánh Flan)
Ingredients: Eggs, condensed milk, fresh/evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract.
Steamed Oysters (Hàu Hấp)
Ingredients: Oysters, water/broth, (optional: green onions, fried shallots, peanuts, lime, ginger, chili).