Discover the Top 15 Snack Places that Attract Youngsters in Saigon

If you're a Saigonese, chances are you're familiar with Hồ Thị Kỷ Market. Originally renowned for its flower market, this spot has evolved into a bustling culinary hub. Split into two sections, one still sells flowers while the other is packed with snack stalls, beloved by many. Here, you'll find a diverse range of cuisines from Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, China, the US, and various regions of Vietnam.

In the late afternoon, Hồ Thị Kỷ Street becomes crowded with visitors. To indulge in the culinary delights here, you'll need to park outside and walk into the neighborhood. Crowd favorites include Hanoi-style fried fermented pork rolls, Korean-style fried chicken with sauce, Thai noodles, shaken peach tea, and much more.

Ngô Gia Tự Apartment Complex has been around for ages, but at some point, it became one of the hottest culinary spots in Saigon. The saying, 'Where there's trade, there's a market,' perfectly describes this snack haven. Initially, just a few small eateries popped up, but thanks to the patrons' love, the food stalls in the apartment complex started thriving. Over time, unique dishes, beloved by youngsters, emerged here, propelling it to nationwide fame as a culinary hub.

To cater to diverse tastes, this place offers a plethora of snacks, beverages, and desserts, spanning various cuisines. As you step onto Hoa Hao Street (District 10), you're greeted with countless eateries, ranging from snacks to drinking spots, bustling beneath the apartment complex.

Snack Alley at Hùng Vương - Nguyễn Kim (district 5) is located in the area predominantly inhabited by Chinese residents. Despite only operating on the sidewalks, this snack alley offers a wide variety of street foods, perfect for afternoon snacking. Must-try items here include dim sum, dumplings, sui mai, fried oysters, egg pudding, black sesame sweet soup, and more. A definite recommendation is the traditional milk tea stall, offering a rich Bailey milk tea paired with crispy cheese jelly. Additionally, there are many other enticing snacks available for enthusiasts in district 5.

This renowned snack alley often attracts many students, office workers, and locals. The food prices range from 20,000VND to 40,000VND per item, making it affordable for everyone. Despite being on the sidewalk, the place maintains cleanliness and provides comfortable seating arrangements.

Similar to the snack area in Ngo Gia Tu apartment building, at An Quang apartment building has also formed a renowned snack area, thanks to reviewers visiting and sharing. This place is also the origin of famous desserts such as seven-color jelly flan, Thai tomyum vermicelli, mixed noodles with fat toppings, etc. These are all dishes beloved by many customers, especially teenagers.

Standing out on Ba Hat street (district 10) is the snack area with many adjacent stalls. Every shop is crowded with customers. What makes the attraction of snack area in An Quang apartment building is the diversity of cuisine and reasonable prices, suitable for students. Additionally, according to customers' sharing about their experience here, they said that with just 200,000 VND, one can eat to their heart's content and enjoy many dishes in this snack area.

If you ask anyone living, studying, or working in Saigon which area is the most famous, the answer will surely be the area around Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica is a familiar gathering place for young people, surrounded by a paradise of street food. Among them is Han Thuyen Park and the alley of street food at 84 Nguyen Du.

Han Thuyen Park is a place nestled amidst a lush scenery with plenty of greenery, during the day you can come here to escape the heat, at night you can enjoy the cool breeze, and especially you can always choose a seat to admire the bustling city flowing by. Here, you will be extremely delighted when besides sitting and enjoying various drinks for sale, you can also indulge in enticing street foods such as: mixed rice paper, grilled rice paper, stir-fried corn, fried fish balls, ice cream, ...