• Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - For the pickup process: Complimentary pickup and drop-off services are available for hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or guests can meet at the Saigon Opera House.

How this tour works

Before the tour:
The team will be notified of your hotel pickup location, dietary preferences, and any special requests. If your pickup location is outside Districts 1, 3, or 4, arrangements will be made via WhatsApp for a convenient meeting point at the Saigon Opera House.

The total walking distance is about 2.5 km, with numerous local food stalls along the route. It’s a pleasant and leisurely walk suitable for everyone, including children.

The menu may vary slightly depending on the day, time, and availability of local food stalls.

• Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - On the tour: The guide will be punctual, arriving at your hotel (or meeting point) 5 minutes before the tour begins. The tour will start in the heart of District 3, reached by taxi.

Below is the menu of foods and drinks included in the tour:

1. “Bánh Cuốn” - A delicate Vietnamese dish with 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 hidden culinary gem, featuring grilled bananas wrapped in leaves with a sweet and salty coconut milk mixture.
3. “Bò kho” - Vietnamese beef stew with glass noodles, slow-cooked with whole shallots, carrots, and herbs in a rich, flavorful broth, loved by Mark Wiens (exclusively offered on this tour).

• Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - After exploring District 3, a short walk will lead to Ho Thi Ky, the largest wholesale flower market in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, supplying flowers to the city and several southern provinces.

At this market, the tasting continues with:

4. “Bò nướng sả” - A Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass-grilled minced beef.
5. Vietnamese pizza - A delightful combination of melted butter, cheese, egg, and Vietnamese sausage.
6. Enjoy and drink Saigon beer.
7. “Bò lá lốt” - A popular Vietnamese dish of seasoned ground beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves.

Participants will also learn how to cheer like a Vietnamese, experience local life in the old backstreet maze, and share stories with the foodie guides.

There are many street food options in this market, and the best ones have been selected for you. The list may be flexible if some dishes sell out early.

• Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5 - Can you guess which Bánh Mì locals eat every day? Yes, the authentic one will be revealed (not Huynh Hoa or any expensive version) after visiting this market.

Hope there’s still room for the next stops:

8. “Bánh Mì“ - The world-renowned Vietnamese baguette with Vietnamese sausage, butter, and meat, prepared traditionally (the Banh mi that locals actually eat).
9. “Bánh Xèo” - A savory Vietnamese crepe, bright yellow and crispy, filled with shrimp, pork, and vegetables.
10. “Chè Mâm”: Local Vietnamese sweet soup as dessert or creamy Flan.

• Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - Return to hotel: Guests will be dropped off at their hotel (same as the pickup address), or they can choose a meeting point at bars or pubs in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
  A list of food and addresses can be provided upon request after the tour.

• Group Discount: 5% off (7+ guests)
• 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
• No hidden fees, ever. (We hate ‘em too)
• 10 dishes, taxi fees, drinks, and local beer are included
• Transportation by taxi, and then we will walk to each food stall
• Accident Insurance up to 5000$ per one case

This tour is honored to have received the Viator Experience Award 2025, ranking as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia in the Food Category. It has been loved by 100% of its guests.

• Guests will be conveniently picked up by taxi (included in the package) from their Hotel, Airbnb, or Apartment. Here is the recommended food list:

1. “Bánh Xèo”: A Mekong-style pancake served with an abundance of fresh vegetables
2. “Bún Bò Huế”: A spicy, 8-hour slow-cooked beef noodle soup in the authentic Hue style
3. “Bò nướng sả”: A Khmer secret recipe for lemongrass-grilled minced beef
4. “Bánh Cuốn”: Fresh spring rolls filled with minced pork and local herbs
5. Vietnamese pizza: A delightful mix of melted butter, cheese, egg, and Vietnamese sausage
6. “Sake Chiên”: Fried breadfruit available in the Khmer market
7. “Bánh Mì”: Vietnam’s famous baguette with pork sausage, butter, meat, and more, prepared in the local style
8. “Chuối Nướng”: Grilled bananas topped with silky coconut milk
9. “Chèn Mâm”: A local Vietnamese sweet soup served as dessert
10. Enjoy and savor Saigon beer

• This tour is all about food (lots of food to come), so please save some room
• 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
• Food options may vary slightly based on shop opening hours and availability on that day
• We recommend leaving your handbags, passports, and jewelry at your hotel for safekeeping.
• If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking
• This tour is absolutely safe for all ages

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.