A Collection of Original Ho Chi Minh Local Delights — From Banh Mi Huynh Hoa to Lunch Lady
Ho Chi Minh City is a large area, so using Grab for transportation is essential. Most famous old shops only accept cash, and places like Banh Mi Huynh Hoa have long lines during the evening peak, so it is quiet between 3 and 4 PM. Factory-made ice (cylindrical with holes) is generally safe for street food.
Anti-American Huynh Hoa
Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa
Per Hoa Pasteur
Phở Hòa Pasteur
Com Tam Baguen
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền
Bentan Market
Bến Thành Market
Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
The Lunch Lady (Nguyễn Thị Thanh)
Anti-American Huynh Hoa
Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa
The best old banh mi spot in Ho Chi Minh City. It is packed with meat like a bomb, and one serving is enough for a full meal.
Per Hoa Pasteur
Phở Hòa Pasteur
A representative old restaurant specializing in Southern-style rice noodles. The twisted breadsticks (Cha Gio Quoi) on the table are charged based on the amount consumed.
Com Tam Baguen
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền
A renowned restaurant for Com Tam (charcoal-grilled pork ribs over rice) that has even been listed in the Michelin Guide. The smoke from the grilling ribs acts as a signpost for the alley.
Bentan Market
Bến Thành Market
It is a good place to sample a variety of dishes, such as Banh Xeo and Bun Thit Nuong, at the food court inside the market. Bargaining is a must.
Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
The Lunch Lady (Nguyễn Thị Thanh)
A noodle stall introduced by Anthony Bourdain. The charm is that the noodle menu changes every day of the week.
