Where Do Locals Eat in Ho Chi Minh City?
You have arrived at the Pearl of the Orient, a.k.a. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and want to eat like a local! Hey, that’s an understandable feeling, and I felt exactly the same way when I…
You have arrived at the Pearl of the Orient, a.k.a. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and want to eat like a local! Hey, that’s an understandable feeling, and I felt exactly the same way when I…
When I first came to Ho Chi Minh City in 2012, the current-day food markets didn’t exist. If you asked, “What are the best food markets in Ho Chi Minh?” you would be referred to local…
I’ve noticed that after reopening from the pandemic, the requests for vegetarian and vegan guests on our tour have increased! I think that’s great, and we absolutely provide options for our non-meat-eating guests during our food…
I’ve been in Ho Chi Minh for over 12 years now, with over a decade as the owner and operator of a food tour company, so I get asked this question quite a bit, “What is…
Ho Chi Minh City is the major destination for those in the surrounding areas of Southern Vietnam looking to work and for more opportunities than they would find in their countryside hometowns. This has led to…
I ate my way through over 10 bowls of Pho to find the best pho in Ho Chi Minh City to recommend to you. Travelers are expected to eat at least one bowl of pho while…
Vietnam is a long country with three major parts: North, Central, and South. Each major area has its big city, which is a great place to try local specialties, as the big city is where most…
This is an important question, and it’s best to be completely open and forthright about the topic. After all, most travelers have limited time on vacation and don’t want to risk getting sick. I have gotten…
This is a big question and probably a bit contentious for some locals. Ho Chi Minh is a massive city with over 24 districts, some quite large! Street food vendors are sprawled all over the city,…
I love Ho Chi Minh City’s food scene. It’s vibrant and filled with a ton of options to choose from. I created this Ho Chi Minh City Food Guide through my extensive experience as a food…