Ben Thanh Market

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.

Michelin Bib Gourmand southern-style pho shop in District 5, family-run since 1970, with a steaming beef broth simmered for 8 hours and served with a basket of fresh herbs.

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.

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.