Strolling down any street in Saigon, you're bound to stumble upon stalls selling Mixed Rice Paper. This dish has become an indispensable part of the local culinary culture. The chewy rice paper is mixed with dried shrimp, dried squid, fried shallots, beef jerky, quail eggs, along with a hint of sour mango, fragrant coriander, and spicy satay sauce, creating an exquisite blend of flavors. A serving for just 10k is enough to enjoy throughout the afternoon. Many generations of students have fond memories of this humble snack, craving it even years later.
Recommended spots:
- Chu Vien Mixed Rice Paper - 38 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Ward 5, District 3, renowned for its delicious mixed rice paper in Saigon, priced at 10k for a regular serving, and 20k for a special one.
- Chu Long Mixed Rice Paper - 34 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Ward 5, District 3
- Sister Thuy's - Mixed Rice Paper - 51 Street No. 3, KP. 4, P. Binh An, District 2
Mixed Rice Paper
Dim Sum Dumplings are a favorite among many generations of students due to their affordability and delicious taste. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a variety of unique Dim Sum experiences like on the sidewalks of Saigon. They're not steamed individually like in restaurants but rather steamed together in a large pot, especially notable is the mixed dipping sauce made from vinegar and soy sauce served with coriander and fried shallots. The chewy outer layer wraps around a filling of shrimp and meat, topped with fried shallots and coriander. Drizzled with a sweet soy sauce and a hint of chili sauce, it's enough to tantalize anyone's taste buds.
Recommended spots:
- 201 Le Quang Sung, District 6, can be considered the cheapest Dim Sum spot in Saigon with each dumpling priced at only 1k, yet of superb quality.
- Dim Sum cart at the corner of Co Giang and De Tham, District 1.
- A small eatery located at the corner of Tran Khac Chan and Tran Khanh Du, District 1
- Dim Sum Quan - 418/3 Tran Phu, Ward 7, District 5
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