Join us to explore Saigon cuisine with 10 famous and delicious specialties in this bustling, hectic city. The familiar and attractive flavors of these dishes will definitely make you remember them forever...

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Com Tam (Broken rice) - The quintessence of Saigon cuisine
Com Tam Saigon is a typical delicious dish of local people, loved for its delicious and rich flavor. Com Tam is made from broken rice grains, served with many different types of meat such as grilled ribs, pork skin, spring rolls, fried eggs, braised snakehead fish... and a cup of sweet and sour, spicy fish sauce.

The dish is also decorated with slices of cucumber, tomatoes, raw vegetables and crispy fried onions. Com Tam is a popular dish but has great appeal, creating a unique feature in Saigon cuisine. The dish can be enjoyed at any time of the day, from early morning until late at night. This is not only a dish but also a unique culinary culture of the people of Saigon.

Some places to enjoy Com Tam:
- Com Tam Ba Ghien: No. 84 Dang Van Ngu Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Com Tam Suon Que: No. 371 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Com Tam Bui: No. 378 Le Van Luong Street, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hu Tieu Nam Vang (Nam Vang noodles)
One of the dishes that makes a name for Saigon cuisine is certainly Nam Vang noodle soup. This is a dish that we guarantee it will not disappoint you. Nam Vang noodle soup is a typical dish of Saigon cuisine, combining many different cultures.

Nam Vang noodle soup is made from white rice noodles, sweet broth stewed from pork bones, dried shrimp and squid. The special feature of the dish is the combination of many types of meat such as minced meat, fresh shrimp, pork liver... creating a rich and attractive flavor. You can eat it with raw vegetables, bean sprouts, lemon and chili to increase the sour and spicy taste.

Some delicious Hu Tieu Nam Vang restaurants in Saigon:
- Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dat Thanh: No. 232 Nguyen Thi Thap Street, Binh Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hu Tieu Quoc Ky: 24 Ky Con, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hu Tieu Nam Vang Quynh: No. A65 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Banh Mi Kep Thit
The next attractive specialty that we want to mention is Banh Mi Kep Thit (Vietnam sandwiched bread). This is considered a national dish, loved by locals and diners everywhere. Banh Mi Kep Thit Saigon is a famous street food, considered a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine. A loaf of bread includes many ingredients such as meat, pork sausage, pate, cucumber, carrot, sour radish, herbs... Banh Mi Kep Thit Saigon has a crispy crust, soft spongy inside, and rich meat filling.

Places selling delicious Banh Mi Kep Thit in Saigon:
- Phuong Lien Banh Mi: No. 12 Nguyen Huy Tu Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Mi 179: No. 179 Xom Chieu Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Mi Cam Huong: No. 118B Nguyen Than Hien Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Mi Huynh Hoa: No. 26 Le Thi Rieng Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Mi Tam Ky: No. 823 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Pha Lau
Pha Lau dish is made from the internal organs of pigs, cows or ducks, such as tongue, ears, intestines, stomach... These parts are carefully prepared and then marinated with spices and traditional herbs such as cinnamon to create a special aroma and taste. Pha Lau can be prepared in many different ways and combined with bread, vermicelli, instant noodles or broken rice to increase its appeal.

Some places to enjoy delicious Pha Lau:
- Pha Lau Li: No. 1A Suong Nguyet Anh Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Pha Lau Gia Dinh: No. 195/29 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Pha Lau alley 91 Nguyen Van Nghi: No. 91 Nguyen Van Nghi Street, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Sup Cua (Crab soup)
Crab soup is a delicious and nutritious dish, loved by many people. Crab soup has a delicious, rich, smooth flavor with the main ingredients being crab meat, quail eggs, chicken bones and corn kernels. Not only delicious, this dish is also rich in nutrition. Crab meat contains a lot of protein, calcium, iron and various vitamins that are beneficial for bones, teeth and the immune system. In addition, crab soup can also be combined with other ingredients such as mushrooms, coriander, pepper, and sesame oil to increase flavor and nutrients.

Places to enjoy crab soup:
- Sup Cua cho Thiec: No. 166 Pho Co Dieu Street, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sup Cua Hanh: No. 517 Su Van Hanh Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sup Cua 176: No. 176 Dang Van Ngu Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sup Cua Thao: No. 68/4 Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

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Sui Cao (Sparkling puller)
Sui Cao Saigon is a variation of Guangdong Sparkling puller from China, introduced to Vietnam a long time ago. Sui Cao has a thicker skin but is no less soft and chewy, Sui Cao filling is usually made from minced pork, large shrimp and includes vegetables such as cabbage, chives, spinach... Sui Cao broth is simmered from pork or chicken bones, has a naturally sweet and rich taste... In addition, Sui Cao Saigon can also be fried crispy or cooked with noodles to add more flavor and taste.

If you are a lover of Saigon cuisine or want to explore unique dishes of Saigon, you should not miss this dumpling dish. This is a dish that is not only delicious but also contains a lot of nutrition and cultural value.

Some places to enjoy delicious Sui Cao:
- Sui Cao Thien Nhien: No. 193 - 195 Ha Ton Quyen Street, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sui Cao Le Dai Hanh: No. 84 Au Co Street, Ward 9, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sui Cao Tan Tong Loi: No. 311 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sui Cao Ngoc Y: No. 187 Ha Ton Quyen Street, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Sui Cao Nguyen Trai: Alley 409 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Bo Ne (Grilled beef)
Bo Ne originates from French steak but has been modified according to Vietnamese tastes. Instead of using whole pieces of beef, people cut the beef into thin slices and marinate with spices such as soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, onions, pepper... The beef is then sauteed in a hot iron pan, causing the oil to splash and create a characteristic sizzling sound. This is also the reason the dish is called Bo Ne because the person eating it has to avoid being shot at.

Bo Ne is often served with ingredients such as fried eggs, pork liver pate, sausage, bacon, fish cakes, cheese... depending on the creativity and variety of each restaurant. In addition, there are also raw vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions... to help cool down and reduce nausea. Especially indispensable is crispy bread or French fries to eat with beef and sauce. Some restaurants also have stir-fried noodles and fried noodles to diversify the menu.

Places to enjoy Bo Ne:
- Bo Ne Ngon: No. 36A Phan Dang Luu Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Bo Ne Le Hong: No. 489/27/29 Huynh Van Banh Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Bo Sinh Doi: No. 192 Phan Xich Long Street, Ward 1, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Bun Dau Mam Tom (Vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste)
Bun Dau Mam Tom is a traditional dish of Hanoi, but is also loved and popular in Saigon. This dish includes fresh vermicelli, crispy fried tofu, green rice rolls, boiled meat and raw vegetables, accompanied by spicy and sour shrimp paste. Vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste has a unique, rich flavor that makes people enjoy it. Although it is a dish of the North, when introduced to the south, vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste has created a unique highlight in Saigon cuisine.

Places to enjoy Bun Dau Mam Tom:
- Bun Dau Mam Tom A Chanh: No. 87 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street, ward 17, Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hem Dau: No. 140e Ly Chinh Thang, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Bun Dau Mam Tom Tien Hai: No. 409 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Ward 5, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Bun Dau Mam Tom Mac Van Khoa: No. 253 Phan Huy Ich Street, Ward 12, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Banh Trang Tron (Mixed rice paper)
Banh Trang Tron or Mixed rice paper is a typical snack of young people and the most unique name in Saigon street cuisine. This dish originates from the South but has since spread throughout the country. Banh Trang Tron has a diverse and rich flavor, combining sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors of spices and sauces.

The main ingredient to make Banh Trang Tron is dry rice paper cut into bite-sized strips. After that, the rice paper is mixed with many different ingredients depending on each person's preference and taste. Some common ingredients are sliced green mango, peeled boiled quail eggs, shredded dried beef, roasted dried shrimp or shrimp, pork floss, juiced kumquat, chopped green onions and laksa leaves, Roasted golden peanuts, crushed... In addition, you can also add dried squid, green rice rolls, roasted pork, shredded chicken to make mixed rice paper more attractive.

Places selling Banh Trang Tron in Saigon:
- Banh Trang Tron Chu Vien: No. 38 Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Trang Tron Long: No. 34 Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Trang Tron Gia Dinh: No. 66 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 12, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Trang Tron Ba Bac: No. 40, Street No. 11, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Trang Di Hong: No. 23, Street No. 11, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Banh Mi Chao (Pan bread)
Banh Mi Chao is derived from French bread but has been modified according to Vietnamese taste, combined with many different fillings such as pate, sausage, eggs, beef, canned fish, braised ribs... This dish prepared by sauteing the above ingredients with tomato sauce or other sauces such as potato sauce, black pepper, shumai. Even if sauteed with this sauce, it can still create a hot, delicious and nutritious dish. Banh Mi Chao is often used as a breakfast or snack and is a unique highlight of Saigon cuisine.

Places selling Banh Mi Chao:
- Banh Mi Chao Co Bong: No. 443/19A Le Van Sy Street, Ward 12, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Mi Chao 176: No. 189 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Banh Mi Chao Xuan Lac: No. 172 Hoa Hung Street, Ward 13, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon's street food culture has countless attractive and diverse dishes that you will definitely want to enjoy at least once. Therefore, if you have set foot in this beautiful city, do not hesitate to give yourself a wonderful time exploring Saigon cuisine. We firmly believes that each dish will leave a unique mark and make your trip in Saigon more memorable.

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