Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Ho Chi Minh City, VN

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Cơm Tấm

A signature Saigon dish of broken rice served with grilled pork chops, shredded pork skin, and steamed egg meatloaf.

#2

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Phở

Southern-style beef or chicken noodle soup characterized by a sweeter broth and served with a variety of fresh herbs and sauces.

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#3

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Bánh Mì

A crispy Vietnamese baguette filled with various meats, pâté, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and chili.

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#4

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Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang

A multi-cultural noodle soup with a clear pork-based broth, topped with shrimp, ground pork, and quail eggs.

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#5

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Bún Thịt Nướng

Rice vermicelli noodles topped with lemongrass-marinated grilled pork, fresh herbs, peanuts, and a side of fish sauce.

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#6

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Bánh Xèo

Large, crispy savory pancakes filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, typically wrapped in leafy greens.

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#7

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Gỏi Cuốn

Fresh summer rolls made with rice paper, shrimp, pork, herbs, and vermicelli, served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.

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#8

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Bún Mắm

A flavorful fermented fish noodle soup often called Vietnamese gumbo, loaded with seafood, pork, and eggplant.

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#9

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Bánh Khọt

Savory mini crispy pancakes topped with shrimp and scallion oil, eaten wrapped in lettuce and herbs.

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#10

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Ốc

A wide variety of sea snails and shellfish prepared in diverse ways like sautéed with coconut milk or roasted with salt and chili.

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#11

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Bột Chiên

Fried cubes of rice flour cake mixed with eggs and green onions, served with a tangy soy-based dipping sauce.

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#12

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Phá Lấu

A popular street food stew made from organ meats simmered in a creamy, spiced coconut milk broth, served with bread.

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#13

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Bánh Canh Cua

Thick, chewy tapioca noodles in a viscous crab-based broth, topped with crab meat, shrimp, and quail eggs.

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#14

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Bò Né

Sizzling beef steak served on a cow-shaped iron plate with eggs, pâté, and onions, accompanied by a baguette.

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#15

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Bún Bò Huế

A spicy beef and pork noodle soup with thick vermicelli and a broth heavily infused with lemongrass and shrimp paste.

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#16

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Bánh Tráng Trộn

A modern street snack consisting of shredded rice paper mixed with green mango, beef jerky, quail eggs, and herbs.

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#17

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Bò Kho

A fragrant and hearty beef stew cooked with carrots and star anise, usually served with a baguette or noodles.

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#18

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Gỏi Đu Đủ Khô Bò

A crunchy green papaya salad topped with savory beef jerky, peanuts, and a spicy, vinegary dressing.

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#19

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Bánh Cuốn

Thin, steamed rice sheets rolled with a filling of minced pork and mushrooms, served with blanched bean sprouts.

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#20

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Xôi Mặn

Savory sticky rice topped with Chinese sausage, pork floss, fried shallots, and a drizzle of savory sauce.