Food guides
Saigon food
What to eat in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), when to eat it and how locals order, from our Saigon food tour guides.
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Phở in Saigon: What to Order, When Locals Eat It and How to Season Your Bowl
Saigon phở is the southern style: a clear, slightly sweet broth served with a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime that you add yourself. Go…
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Saigon Food Guide 2026: 25 Local Bites You’ll Miss
Most people looking for a Saigon food guide want the real deal, not a random list of popular dishes. In Ho Chi Minh City, that means…
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Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide 2026: Saigon’s Smart Route
Most people opening a Ho Chi Minh City travel guide want the real Saigon playbook, not recycled advice. If you are landing here for street food,…
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What to Eat in Saigon by Time of Day: A Local’s Food Clock
Saigon’s best stalls open for one meal only. Phở and bánh mì at breakfast, cơm tấm at lunch, coffee in the afternoon, bánh xèo for dinner…
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Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Saigon: How to Order Chay Like a Local
Look for the word chay. Saigon has a long Buddhist vegetarian tradition, so phở, bánh mì, rice plates and desserts all come meat-free, if you know…