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2. Savory Cakes and Taro Cakes
Amidst times of soaring prices, opting for savory cakes and taro cakes proves to be a budget-friendly delight. The street-side stalls along Le Quang Sung Street in District 6 offer a familiar haven for those craving authentic Chinese treats.
Priced at a flat rate of 5,000 VND each, patrons can take their pick from a variety of options: square or round savory cakes, taro cakes, and mung bean cakes. Each cake is skillfully fried to achieve a delicately crispy exterior while retaining a moist and fragrant filling, whether it's infused with the aroma of chives or the earthiness of taro.
Complementing these delectable cakes is a tangy-sweet dipping sauce made from a blend of fish sauce and vinegar. All in all, with just 10,000 to 15,000 VND, one can indulge in a satisfying evening snack.
3. Dim Sum
Lining both sides of Le Quang Sung Street, dim sum and stacked cake shops abound. However, the busiest spot for dim sum is always the modestly adorned Chi Lang dim sum cart.
This eatery draws crowds with its tantalizing flavors of dim sum, pork meatballs, and thanks to its low prices... customers are left astounded at just 1,000 VND per dim sum, 3,000 VND per meatball with a motto of 'unsatisfactory, money back guarantee'. A plate of steamed dim sum with 10 pieces costs only 10,000 VND, and for those looking for variety, a plate of assorted fried delicacies including dim sum, pork meatballs, and eggs is just around 20,000 VND.
Despite the low prices, the food here is quite satisfying, with fragrant and well-filled dim sum, and thin-skinned, chewy meatballs served with fried shallots, cilantro, and a dipping sauce that perfectly complements the flavors. Most importantly, diners leave happy not just because of the delicious food but also because of the pleasantly affordable prices.
4. Mixed Rice Paper Salad
Perhaps no introduction is needed, as you must have heard of this famous Saigon street snack. Mixed rice paper salad can be found almost everywhere, from school gates to high-rise buildings, from entertainment centers to small alleys.
The ingredients for this snack are incredibly diverse, ranging from dried shrimp, beef jerky, quail eggs, shredded squid, mango, peanuts, fried shallots, cilantro, scallion oil, fish sauce... and of course, the essential rice paper that is both chewy and soft. A pack of mixed rice paper ranges from 8 to 15,000 VND, with larger packs priced at 20,000 VND. Some famous mixed rice paper spots include Nguyen Thuong Hien area and Ho Con Rua area in District 3.
5. Coconut Tamarind Juice
Tamarind coconut juice epitomizes Saigon's refreshing beverages. Tamarind coconut juice stands are scattered all over the place, but the most concentrated and renowned spot is at the intersection of Pasteur and Vo Thi Sau, offering various kinds of tamarind coconut juice and fragrant coconut water... Within less than thirty seconds, parched customers will be served with a cool, sweet drink that instantly relieves fatigue.
The tamarind coconut juice here is famous throughout the city, often purchased as a take-away option during lunchtime, and it's incredibly affordable. As night falls, the sidewalks are packed with motorbikes, creating a lively atmosphere for drinking. With the cool night breeze, enjoying a fragrant and refreshing tamarind coconut juice, accompanied by crunchy coconut flesh, makes life feel absolutely wonderful. The price of coconut juice here is only 8,000 VND per glass, or 10,000 VND for a large glass.
As reported by Afamily
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 11, 2017
