• 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 address 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, featuring 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: Your 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 best culinary hidden gem, grilled bananas wrapped in leaves with a sweet and salty coconut milk mix.
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, we will continue tasting:

4. “Bò nướng sả” - 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 our 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 you still have some room for our next stops:

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

• Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - Back 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.

• Well-trained tour guides with good English skills
• Hand sanitizer and face masks available upon request
• Free pickup and drop-off service at your hotel in Districts 1, 3, and 4
• 10 dishes, taxi fees, drinks, and local beer included
• Transportation by taxi, followed by walking to each food stall
• Easy-going tour suitable for everyone
• Accident Insurance up to $5000 per case

This tour is the proud recipient of the Viator Experience Award 2025, recognized as the #1 Best Food Tour in Asia in the Food Category. It has received a 100% satisfaction rate from guests.

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

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, offering an authentic Hue taste.
3. “Bò nướng sả”: A Khmer secret recipe featuring 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 filled with pork sausage, butter, and meat, prepared in a traditional style.
8. “Chuối Nướng”: Grilled bananas topped with silky coconut milk.
9. “Chèn Mâm”: A local Vietnamese sweet soup served as a 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
• Comfortable clothes and sunscreen (at noon) are recommended
• 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
• Due to high demand, starting at 11am or 1pm would be greatly appreciated.

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