1. Ky Dong Chicken Pho & Glass Noodles – A Michelin-Recommended Legend
This isn’t just pho; it’s a heritage in a bowl. For years, this unassuming eatery has earned Michelin’s recommendation for its delicate chicken broth, slow-cooked to perfection, and silky glass noodles that melt in your mouth. Locals queue here daily — and tonight, you’ll skip the tourist lines to join them.
2. Tang Banh Mi – One of Vietnam’s Top 10 Sandwiches
A baguette that cracks at the lightest bite, giving way to fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and savory meats. This is the real banh mi experience — not the one sold at airport cafés. Recognized as one of the Top 10 best in Vietnam, Tang Banh Mi is where locals grab their “anytime meal,” and you’ll see why after the first bite.
3. Ngoc Son Banh Xeo – Sizzling Pancakes with a $40,000-a-Day Following
Step inside and hear the crispy crackle of rice batter hitting hot pans. These golden pancakes, stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, are served with fresh greens and tangy dipping sauce. The demand here is so intense, the shop earns up to $40,000 a day — proof that delicious food needs no marketing when locals already love it.
4. Ho Thi Ky 24/7 Flower Market – A Feast for the Senses
By day or night, this market bursts with color and life. Picture lanes overflowing with roses, orchids, and lilies, the air heavy with floral fragrance. But flowers aren’t all you’ll find — this is also a hub for safe, authentic street food: grilled skewers, sweet soups, and freshly pressed sugarcane juice. It’s the perfect spot to people-watch as the city rushes by.
Beyond Food: The Soul of Saigon
Between stops, we’ll glide past crowded yet million-dollar shophouses, neon-lit cafés, and heritage buildings still standing proud. You’ll witness the chaos and charm of Saigon — where the old and new collide beautifully.