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- You'll be picked up by taxi (included in package) at your Hotel/Airbnb/Apartment. Here is the recommended food list:
1. "Bánh Xèo" The Mekong style pancake with a lot of fresh vegetables
2. "Bún Bò Huế": A spicy 8-hour slow-cooked Hue style beef noodle soup (100% Hue original taste)
3. "Bò nướng sả" Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass grilled minced beef
4. "Bánh Cuốn": Fresh spring rolls with minced pork filling and local herbs
5. Vietnamese pizza: a good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage
6. "Sake Chiên" Fried bread fruits in Khmer market
7. "Bánh Mì": The Vietnamese most well-known baguette with pork sausage, butter, meat,.. in local way
8. "Chuối Nướng": Grilled bananas with silky coconut milk
9. "Chèn Mâm": Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts
10. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer
We offer free pickup (drop-off) service for hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4. If your hotel is not in the pickup area, we will meet you at the Saigon Opera House as a meeting point
Your guides will wait at the steps of Saigon Opera House 5 mins before the tour starts. They will be in touch with you via Whatsapp
For the pickup process: We offer free pickup and drop-off at hotels located in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or we can meet you at the Saigon Opera House as the meeting point *How this tour works Before the tour: Our team will be informed of your hotel pickup location, dietary restrictions, and any special requests. If your pickup address is not in Districts 1, 3, or 4, we’ll reach out via WhatsApp to arrange a convenient meeting point at the Saigon Opera House. The total walking distance is approximately 2.5 km, featuring many local food stalls along the way. It’s a gentle and enjoyable walk suitable for everyone (absolutely safe for kids) *The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day and time and availability of local food stalls
On the tour: Your guide will always be punctual and arrive at your hotel (or meeting point) 5 minutes before the tour starts. Then we’ll head to the heart of District 3 by taxi to begin the tour. Below is the menu of foods and drinks included in the tour: 1. "Bánh Cuốn" - A delicate Vietnamese dish featuring thin, steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, typically served with a side of dipping sauce. 2. “Chuối Nướng” - Saigon’s best culinary hidden gem, Grilled bananas wrapped in its leaves mixed with sweet and salty mix silky coconut milk. 3. "Bò kho" - Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with whole shallots (naturally sweet), carrots, and herbs in a rich, flavorful broth *loved by Mark Wiens (exclusively offered on this tour)
After exploring District 3, we’ll take a short walk to Ho Thi Ky, the largest wholesale flower market in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, which supplies flowers to the city and several southern provinces At this market, we will keep tasting: 4. “Bò nướng sả” - Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass-grilled minced beef. 5. Vietnamese pizza - A good combination of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage 6. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer 7. “Bò lá lốt” - A popular Vietnamese dish consisting of seasoned ground beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves We’ll also learn how to cheer like a Vietnamese, experience local life in the old backstreet maze, and share stories with our foodie guides *There are many street food options in this market, and we’ve already picked the best ones for you. The list may be a bit flexible if some dishes sell out early
Would you ever guess which Bánh Mì locals eat every day? Yes, we will show you the authentic one (not Huynh Hoa or any expensive version) after visiting this market. Hope you still have some room for our next stops: 8. “Bánh Mì“ - The Vietnamese most well-known baguette in the world with Vietnamese sausage, butter, meat,.. in traditional way (Banh mi that locals actually eat) 9.“Bánh Xèo” - Savory Vietnamese Crepe, bright yellow crispy crepe filled with shrimp, pork and vegetables. 10. “Chè Mâm”: Local Vietnamese sweet soup as desserts or creamy Flan
Back to hotel: We will drop you off at your hotel (the same as the pickup address), or you can choose a meeting point at bars or pubs located in Districts 1, 3, and 4. We can also provide you with a list of food and addresses upon request after the tour.
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