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Ho Chi Minh City is not only known for its famous local eateries near the bustling Ben Thanh Market and the lively nighttime food street, but it's also renowned for numerous alleys and bustling snack zones where locals gather daily.
Explore the diverse snack options in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo by ST)
Snack haven in Thủ Thiêm Park, HCMC
Location: Bang Tree, Tran Nao Ward, District 2
Opening hours: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Average price range: 5,000VND – 15,000VND
Image of snack area in Thủ Thiêm Park (Photo by ST)
Right in Thủ Thiêm Park is an excellent spot to enjoy the breeze, admire the streets, or take a group stroll for exercise. The snack area attracts attention not only for its beautiful location but also for the variety of food. Here, you can find popular snacks suitable for everyone, such as mixed rice paper, skewered meat, roasted corn, grilled rice paper, spring rolls, and various beverages.
Skewered meat dish in Thủ Thiêm Park (Photo by ST)
Popular snack items (Photo by ST)
Especially in the evening, you can enjoy the sparkling city lights and indulge in some light snacks.
Indulge in delightful evening snacks (Photo by ST)
Snack area at Turtle Lake
Address: International Square roundabout, District 3
Opening hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Average price range: 20,000VND – 55,000VND
Evening snacks in this area are crafted right at Turtle Lake (Photo by St)
This snack area is formed right at Turtle Lake, making it convenient for outings with its spacious and comfortable environment. Here, you'll find a variety of popular Saigon snacks such as mixed rice paper, grilled rice paper, dried beef salad, grilled sausages, dried squid, beef pia,... Especially unique here is the fish-shaped cake.
Grilled rice paper in Saigon (Photo by ST)
In addition to dining here, the shops are always ready for you to take away, with carefully wrapped food to keep it delicious. Ideal for those who want to order for takeout.
Snacks carefully wrapped to preserve their freshness (Photo by ST)
Snack area at Cao Thắng – Bàn Cờ
Address: Cao Thắng, Ward 3, District 3
Opening hours: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Average price range: 15,000VND – 45,000VND
Dishes related to quail eggs in Saigon (Photo by ST)
Visiting this snack area brings a unique flavor. It is renowned for dishes related to quail eggs such as quail eggs stir-fried with tamarind, quail eggs stir-fried with butter, quail eggs stir-fried with satay,...
In addition, there are also fried sticky rice, dumplings, golden crispy fish, dried fish, and more. The drink options are diverse, including cocktails, beer, and various types of sweet soups.
A variety of refreshing drinks as well (Photo by ST)
Snack area at Hùng Vương
Address: Nguyen Kim area near Parkson, District 5
Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Average price range: 10,000VND – 55,000VND
The extensive Hùng Vương snack area in Saigon (Photo by ST)
The vast Hùng Vương snack area offers a diverse range of snacks, from vegetarian to savory, at affordable prices. You can find familiar stalls serving dishes like sticky rice with meat, beef hotpot, clam noodles, various noodle soups, and more.
Stalls well-known for dishes like sticky rice with meat, beef hotpot, clam noodles, various noodle soups, and banh canh
Moreover, you'll find soul-satisfying school snacks like mixed rice paper, french fries, cheese skewers,...
And definitely don't miss out on the oversized bubble teas with crunchy pearls or interesting jelly at this spot.
Snack area at Hòa Hảo
Address: Hoa Hao Street, District 10
Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Average price range: 12,000VND – 25,000VND
Hòa Hảo Snack Area in Ho Chi Minh City
You can find a wide variety of bread here, such as stick bread, Hoi An bread, and spicy salted grilled bread.
Delicious Saigon bread varieties
In addition, there are many other snacks like takoyaki, dumplings, and spring rolls.
Apart from familiar green and red Thai teas, make sure to try the health-boosting herbal soup, refreshing black sesame soup, and various other types of desserts.
Snack area at Pham Van Hai, Ho Chi Minh City
Address: Pham Van Hai Street, Ward 3, Tan Binh District
Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Average price range: 5,000VND – 25,000VND
The food path on Pham Van Hai tends to lean towards more sophisticated and filling dishes. This spot is ideal for reasonable breakfast choices.
Hu Tieu Go, rolled rice pancakes, and razor clam porridge are highly sought-after dishes here.
Not to mention the humble sesame seed cakes that never fail to delight anyone near the entrance of Pham Van Hai Market.
Diners often enjoy light meals like crab soup, sizzling pancakes, fertilized duck egg, and dumplings.
Indulge in the renowned Saigon sizzling pancake
Snack area at Hoang Hoa Tham Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Address: 19 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 13, Tan Binh District
Opening hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Average price range: 20,000VND – 60,000VND
When it comes to the Hoang Hoa Tham Market snack area, the spotlight is on the first-class seafood. From boiled snails to babylonia areolata, dog conch, clams, and grilled oysters prepared in various styles like steaming, stir-frying, and grilling, creating delightful aromas that captivate diners. Of course, this comes with fertilized duck eggs and piping hot soup.
Savory banh beo, translucent steamed rice cakes, hefty spring rolls, and piping hot sizzling pancakes are not only enticing but also budget-friendly.
And don't miss out on the diverse selection of sweet soups, including grass jelly with pomegranate seeds, nourishing ginseng soup, and various fruit smoothies. The incredibly fragrant aroma, balanced sweetness, and coconut milk creaminess make these desserts irresistible.
Incredibly fragrant aroma, not overly sweet desserts in Ho Chi Minh City
If you ever visit Saigon, don't miss out on these enticing and familiar snack areas loved by the locals of Saigon!
