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While wandering around Ben Thanh Market, you can easily find items you love because of its diverse range of choices and styles. However, merely shopping at Ben Thanh may not capture the full charm of the market. Join us as we uncover what to eat at Ben Thanh Market.
What to eat at Ben Thanh Market – Saigon Travel
Delight in the Street Food at Ben Thanh Market
Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
Originating from the Mekong Delta, Fermented Fish Noodle Soup has long been a 'specialty' at Ben Thanh Market that everyone should try at least once. This establishment, located on Phan Boi Chau Street (East entrance of Ben Thanh Market), offers a robust flavor profile, combining various specialties from the Mekong Delta such as snakehead fish, crayfish, squid, purple eggplant,... along with succulent roasted pork, creating a dish that leaves a lasting impression after just one taste.
Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
All the ingredients here are meticulously handpicked. The vibrant red crayfish is carefully selected. The boneless snakehead fish piece is firm and meaty. Especially, the piece of roasted pork, even after being soaked in the broth, remains exceptionally fragrant and crispy when bitten into. Each bowl of Fermented Fish Noodle Soup here usually comes at a relatively higher price, around 65,000 VND.
Ben Thanh Market Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
Crab Noodle Soup
The crab noodle soup stall along Phan Chu Trinh Street is deeply ingrained in the hearts of Saigonese through generations. Not only renowned for its longstanding history of over 30 years, it attracts not only locals but also international tourists. Crab noodle soup is a simple, familiar breakfast or lunch option for Saigonese. Ben Thanh Crab Noodle Soup is also known for its delicious and unique recipe, drawing even celebrities to visit.
Image of a bowl of crab noodle soup
Unlike regular crab cakes, the crab cakes here are crafted into large, firm patties with fresh shrimp and other special ingredients. The texture is soft, the meat is sweet, with a substantial amount of lean meat, making it neither overwhelming nor fishy. A bowl like this is priced at around 40,000 VND.
Bustling Crab Noodle Soup Stall
Steamed Rice Cakes
The steamed rice cake stall in Ben Thanh Market is well-known among locals and neighboring areas. A mixed plate of steamed rice cakes, clear tapioca dumplings, and crispy fried bread, topped with a variety of ingredients such as pork sausage, shrimp, and more, is priced at 20,000 VND. Additionally, the dipping sauce, prepared with a special recipe, adds a delightful sweet and sour flavor that pleases the palate.
Nestled within the vibrant dining area at Gate 7, facing the West of Ben Thanh Market, this petite venue captivates diners at first glance with its colorful bowls of che: green from glutinous rice, yellow from bananas, corn, mung beans, white from coconut milk, purple from taro, and red from pomegranate seeds...
Ben Thanh Market Che
Try a cup of the green bean and banh lot che; the banh lot strands are made from rice and tapioca flour, chewy and fragrant with pandan leaves. Smoothly ground green beans and the chewy banh lot, combined with the distinctive coconut milk of the store, create a delightful sensation. A cup of che here ranges from 15,000 to 25,000 VND.
Rich Flavor of Che
Savory Rice Noodles
Although originating from Vinh Long, these savory rice noodles are preferred by Saigon locals over their hometown. This is because the Saigon twist in preparation, such as the broth being less salty and more sweet, and the prawns being larger.
Vinh Long Rice Noodles
A bowl of Vinh Long rice noodles at Ben Thanh Market consists of only two pork sausages and one prawn. It may seem simple, but the uniqueness is revealed when you taste it, especially with the pork sausages dipped in a delicious sauce, not to mention the variety of fresh herbs served on the side.
Savor the Saigon-Inspired Rice Noodles
