A variety of enticing specialties with unique preparations ranging from pan-fried bread, ironing beef to rice pizza, the cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City always impresses discerning food enthusiasts.
Ironing beef, noodle-pulling snails, and a series of exotic dishes in Ho Chi Minh City

If you're tired of traditional beefsteaks, you can explore a new culinary experience with ironing beef at a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. The dish is elegantly presented with a classic iron containing charcoal. Diners cook the meat themselves and savor the unique experience. This method of preparation is quite distinctive and helps the beef retain its heat and flavor.

To ensure the most delicious flavor for ironing beef, the beef is marinated with specialized spices and top-quality olive oil, then slow-cooked overnight using the sous vide method. Ironing beef is made from high-quality Australian beef with a price range of approximately 650,000 VND. Photo: Guru Sports Bar.

Upon its debut, the rice pizza stirred up quite a bit of controversy within culinary communities and food enthusiast groups. Some found this combination intriguing, sparking curiosity among diners, while others believed it wasn't a good idea. The fusion of Italian pizza and Saigon's rice is sold for prices ranging from 95,000 to 190,000 VND per piece. Photo: Thaotragg, hailonghienlanh.

Indulge in the original pizza crust topped with familiar components from Vietnamese broken rice dishes such as grilled pork ribs, shredded pork skin, and fried eggs. Instead of the usual chili or tomato sauce, this dish is served with fish sauce to tantalize your taste buds and provide the ultimate dining experience. Photo: Lduy521.


Rice straw snails or commonly known as straw-pulled snails is a dish with a rather unusual name once popular in Ho Chi Minh City. To create the long, thin 'straws,' precise amounts of sugar, salt, and the skilled cooking techniques of the chef are required. This ordinary yet familiar dish becomes visually appealing, attracting curious diners. Additionally, you can also enjoy clams, shrimp, frogs... prepared similarly. Photo: Xu.aries, Uyên Uyên, chip.snhi, ansapsaigon.

Not only does the restaurant offer unique rice straw-pulled dishes, but diners can also choose from a variety of other seafood dishes. Despite the positive aspects regarding the taste of the food and friendly service, some find the location within the market quite challenging to locate, and the relatively small space affects the dining experience. Photo: Ansapsaigon, Uyên Uyên.

Pan-fried bread is a visually satisfying twist on the famous baguette that both local and international diners adore. A hearty serving packed with pate, scrambled eggs, sausage, and meatloaf... Some establishments add fish, braised ribs to enhance the uniqueness, creating a distinctive signature. Photo: Junpham2109, hukha.foodaholic.
Source: Thảo Ly/ Zing news
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