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Ho Chi Minh City isn't just about its bustling urban landscape; it boasts a rich culinary scene as well, where street snacks always captivate diners, especially the youth. Below are 7 delectable street snacks from this city.
1. Mixed rice paper salad
Originating from Tây Ninh's shrimp salt rice paper, mixed rice paper salad undergoes a transformation in Ho Chi Minh City with added ingredients like dried beef, cilantro, quail eggs, making it even more savory and flavorful. Prices range from 10,000 to 20,000 VND.
Indulge in the divine sensation of shaking mangoes, a heavenly snack beloved by many in Ho Chi Minh City. This delectable dish combines the sourness of mangoes, the sweetness of sugar, the richness of fish sauce, the spiciness of dried chili, and the savory taste of shrimp salt. It's a snack that appeals to a wide range of palates, especially the younger crowd. A large cup costs only 20,000 dong. You can enjoy this exquisite snack on Dang Van Ngư Street and along the embankment of Truong Sa Street (Ward 14, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City).
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Saigon's heavenly cuisine with a serving of shaken mangoes. This iconic snack harmonizes the tanginess of mangoes with the sweetness of sugar, the depth of fish sauce, the kick of dried chili, and the umami of shrimp salt. Easy to eat and perfect for diverse tastes, a large cup costs just 20,000 dong. Experience this delectable snack along Dang Van Ngư Street and the riverside of Truong Sa Street (Ward 14, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City).
Bathe your senses in the colorful delight of Khuc Bach sweet soup, a visual feast composed of lychee, longan, peach, green tea, almond, and gelatin. With each spoonful, you'll experience the perfect balance of chewiness and sweetness, enhanced by the refreshing taste of green tea. A bowl of this delightful sweet soup ranges from 25,000 to 35,000 dong. Visitors can savor Khuc Bach sweet soup at 666 Su Van Hanh (District 1), 120 Thanh Thai (District 10), 106 Tran Khac Chan (District 1), and more.
Delight in the colorful presentation of Khuc Bach sweet soup, a delightful blend of lychee, longan, peach, green tea, almond, and gelatin. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of chewy texture and just the right amount of sweetness, complemented by the refreshing taste of green tea. A bowl of this delectable sweet soup ranges from 25,000 to 35,000 dong. Travelers can enjoy Khuc Bach sweet soup at 666 Su Van Hanh (District 1), 120 Thanh Thai (District 10), 106 Tran Khac Chan (District 1), and more.
4. Coconut Bliss
Coconut Bliss is a refreshing concoction, marrying coconut water with jackfruit, accompanied by thin slices of coconut and assorted toppings. A delightful blend of coconut's sweetness, jackfruit's tanginess, and aromatic flavors, it's the perfect thirst quencher for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City. Moreover, it's incredibly affordable, priced at just 8,000 Vietnamese dong per cup. You can find Coconut Bliss at Hoang Van Thu, Pasteur, and other locations.
5. Spicy Salted Bread
Spicy salted bread is a tantalizing snack, especially as the weather begins to cool down. This delectable treat offers a spicy kick from chili and satay, sweetness from sugar, and richness from shredded pork, all harmoniously nestled within a slice of bread. Once you've savored it, you'll find it unforgettable. Spicy salted bread is available at various locations, such as 197/1 Le Duc Tho (Go Vap District), 56T Le Quang Sung (District 6), and 246 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh (Binh Thanh District), with prices ranging from 7,000 to 25,000 Vietnamese dong per serving.
6. Fancy Fruit Bowl
Indulge in a variety of fruits ranging from exotic kiwi and American grapes to common ones like papaya, avocado, mango, strawberries, all neatly cut and presented in a bowl. When ordered, simply pour them all into... a bowl. Alongside the fresh and colorful fruits, a box of yogurt accompanies the fancy fruit bowl, offering you a plethora of choices including syrups, chewy toppings, jellies... The options are endless. You can enjoy this unique treat with your friends at eateries along Sư Vạn Hạnh Street (District 10) for prices ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 dong per bowl.
7. Jackfruit Sticky Rice
True to its name, jackfruit sticky rice consists of 2 main components: sticky rice and jackfruit. Sticky rice is made from various ingredients such as baby jackfruit, glutinous rice, pandan leaves... to create eye-catching colors. Additionally, jackfruit sticky rice is accompanied by coconut, enhancing its fragrance and appeal. Each serving of jackfruit sticky rice costs only about 30,000 to 50,000 dong per serving. This delicacy is served in eateries located at 376 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai (District 3), 286 Huỳnh Văn Bánh (Phú Nhuận District), 151/6 Đồng Khởi (District 1)...
These 7 irresistible snacks have been revolutionizing Saigon's culinary scene, captivating young visitors. Gather your friends to indulge in these delicious dishes and forever cherish the vibrant city with its unique culinary flavors.
