8 delicious dishes in Ho Chi Minh City loved by international visitors

In the eyes of foreign tourists, street food in Ho Chi Minh City is extremely unique. The dishes are not only delicious but also diverse in preparation. Therefore, the culinary experience here can be compared to an endless buffet party.

Below is a list of 8 street foods in Ho Chi Minh City that are loved by many tourists when visiting the city named after Uncle Ho.

Broken rice

It is hard to resist the appeal of broken rice – a special dish with grilled pork ribs, pork skin and steamed egg rolls. Broken rice is so popular that city dwellers can eat this dish all day long.

You can always enjoy broken rice anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City, whether it’s a street stall or in a fancy restaurant.

Broken rice is a favorite dish in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to city residents, the secret to creating a delicious plate of broken rice is not only the beautiful grilled ribs or attractive egg rolls, but also the hot broken rice, combined with sweet and sour fish sauce and indispensable fragrant chopped onion oil.

Pan bread

Banh mi chao, a sandwich served beautifully on a hot pan, is another famous version of the Vietnamese banh mi. While banh mi mi is known to many domestic and foreign tourists for its convenience and portability, banh mi chao is meant to be enjoyed on the spot.

Banh mi pan is a more exciting version of the regular sandwich.

Many city dwellers like to dip their bread in sauce or they want to enjoy their bread with something hot, which is why banh mi chao was born. Usually, a portion of banh mi chao includes ingredients including fried eggs, pork rolls, meatballs, pate, mayonnaise, and tomato sauce or hot pepper.

Hue beef noodle soup

Bun bo Hue is one of the famous noodle dishes of Vietnamese cuisine in general. Originating from the ancient capital of Hue, Bun bo attracts diners thanks to its delicious broth, spicy with lemongrass and chili, and a little shrimp paste to enhance the flavor. A bowl of Bun bo usually has rare beef, pig’s feet, beef sausage and various vegetables.

Don’t forget to order an extra portion of beef marrow to make the noodle dish more flavorful.

Bun bo Hue is a famous noodle dish of Vietnamese cuisine in general.

Wet rice cake, rolled rice cake

Banh uot and banh cuon are popular breakfast dishes in Ho Chi Minh City. Made from rice flour and tapioca starch, banh uot resembles wet noodles, but is a little softer and thinner. Banh cuon is similar to banh uot, but is wrapped with minced pork and stir-fried wood ear mushrooms inside.

Banh cuon (left) and banh uot are popular breakfast dishes among Ho Chi Minh City residents.

Normally, banh cuon and banh uot are served with sweet and sour fish sauce, crispy fried onions and pork roll. However, if you have the opportunity to visit Ho Chi Minh City, try ordering banh cuon with egg, with egg mixed inside, bringing a delicious and unique flavor.

Mixed rice paper

Mixed rice paper is a popular street food in Ho Chi Minh City. You can easily find this dish everywhere, from the streets, markets, supermarkets, coffee shops, and even restaurants.

The recipe is quite simple, just mix rice paper with shrimp salt, chili oil, green mango, coriander, quail eggs, dried chicken, dried beef and dried squid.

Delicious mixed rice paper tray.

Beef hotpot

Ho Chi Minh City is a “paradise” for diners who love hot pot. Here, you can enjoy many different types of hot pot, but beef hot pot is always one of the most popular versions.

Attractive beef hot pot.

Although the broth is also made from beef and beef bones, the flavor of beef hotpot is completely different from pho and bun bo.

Beef hotpot usually consists of beef belly, beef bones, oxtail combined with taro, egg noodles and lots of fresh vegetables. However, sometimes, you will also see this dish with a balut egg.

Beef wrapped in betel leaves

The dish uses minced beef combined with spices, wrapped in betel leaves and then grilled. The aroma and rich flavor of the betel leaves give the beef a very special delicious taste, but does not make it too fatty.

You can roll beef in betel leaves with rice paper, vermicelli and raw vegetables and enjoy.

The delicious flavor of beef is enhanced when wrapped in betel leaves, making it unforgettable for many diners.

Tea

Che is a delicious and unique dessert in the street food scene in Ho Chi Minh City. When it comes to che, this is a sweet dish, often eaten cold or hot depending on the type. Most types of che have common ingredients such as beans, coconut milk, potatoes, tapioca starch…

Besides, you should also try sam bo luong, a cold dessert originating from the Chinese community in the city, with nutritious ingredients such as seaweed, jujube, longan, lotus root, ginkgo biloba…

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