27 Cô Giang

Iconic Saigon banh xeo specialist operating since 1945 and honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, still cooking turmeric-yellow shrimp-and-pork rice crepes over charcoal to wrap in herbs and dip in fish sauce.

Iconic District 1 street food stall in Saigon famous for generous, well-priced bún thịt nướng — vermicelli noodles with grilled pork, chả giò spring rolls, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

District 4 banh mi stand run by Cô Hường for over 40 years, with a signature bánh mì sườn sụn cải chua — grilled pork rib cartilage with pickled mustard greens and a rich sauce. Also offers xíu mại, phá lấu, and grilled-beef variations.

District 1 Saigon spot specializing in bánh canh cua — chewy tapioca noodles in a rich, creamy crab broth with a sour-spicy edge.

Saigon banh mi stall in operation since 1938, featured on Netflix's Street Food, stuffing baguettes with char siu, Vietnamese pork roll, cucumber, coriander, chili, pickles, and a famed homemade pâté.