Joanna James
If you are a food lover you are going to love visiting Ho Chi Minh City because apart from the food you can try at restaurants there is a whole other world to explore when it comes to street food.
A must-try street food in HCMC that you can find in many places is Banh Mi. This is the perfect on the go snack as a well as a takeaway snack. If your lodging at a property like Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City or other popular hotels you can definitely find many street food vendors in the area who sell this yummy sandwich. The filing is made with a combination of roasted pork, chillies, rice pate, pickles, herbs that are mixed and stuffed into a French baguette.
Street markets in Ho Chi Minh City are the best places to shop and try street food as there are a variety of vendors that you can select from. If you would like to sit by the road and indulge in something that feels like a warm hug then the Bun Mam which is commonly known as Vietnamese Gumbo is the best option. It is a healthy and yummy soup made with thick pieces of fermented fish, pork belly, squid, prawn and a mix of herbs and vegetables.
If you like spring rolls you can definitely try these appetizers which are quite similar in concept but absolutely contrasting in taste and flavour. Goi Cuon is an appetiser which is prawns, vegetables and pork wrapped in a steamed rice flour wrap. The crunchiness of the normal spring roll is not present in Goi Cuon but the flavours are divine as it is served with a delightful peanut sauce.
Com Tam is unlike other street food which is like an appetizer or a snack. This meal is a whole meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner but can easily be found at many street food carts around HCMC. For example, if you are staying at a serviced apartment in Ho Chi Minh city and wish to try out street food you can opt to take it to-go and try out something like Com Tam at the comfort of your own space. This dish can be customised according to your preference and the price is decided accordingly. If you wish to you can have the sticky rice with all the addons which makes the traditional Com Tam which includes, a piece of chicken, prawns, fried egg and pork.
This divine dish is something everyone must try when in HCMC and if you like crepes, in general, you will fall in love with Banh Xeo. This dish is made with only a few ingredients but feels fit for a king. The filling is made with deep-fried pork fat, flour, turmeric, water and bean sprouts. The filling is served with lettuce and a mildly spicy fish sauce which adds flavours that bursts in your mouth. This is a perfect snack to try when you are walking around sightseeing or shopping at an open-air night market.
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