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Location

Ho Chi Minh

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

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Experience Ho Chi Minh City like a local on this unique street food tour. Taste iconic dishes like Bánh Xèo and Bún Bò Huế. Hotel pickup by taxi included. A delectable culinary adventure awaits.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This tour proudly won the Viator Experience Award 2025 as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia (Food Category). 100% of guests love it.

- 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

What You Get

Well-trained tour guides with good English skills

Hand sanitizer and face masks (if you require via message before the tour)

Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4

Good To Know

We recommend leaving your handbags, passports, and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping.
The total distance is 2.5 km, and there are many food stalls along the way to rest
Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel located in Districts 1, 3, and 4
This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), so please save some room
Due to high demand, starting at 11am, 12pm or 1pm is highly appreciated
If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking

What You’ll Experience

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass By)

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

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

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)

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

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

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

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

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass By)

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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Pickup Details

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

Meeting Point

Saigon Opera House, Công trường Lam Sơn, Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, VN, 710212

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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

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass By)

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass By)

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Read more

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