1. Bánh Cuốn Nhớ
True to its name, once you’ve tried Bánh Cuốn Nhớ, you'll forever remember the soft, fluffy texture of each bánh, beautifully fragrant with fried shallots, and rich with savory minced pork. Bánh Cuốn Nhớ follows a traditional recipe passed down through generations, now widely popular among food lovers in Ho Chi Minh City.
Using only fresh, high-quality ingredients, the restaurant’s homemade fried shallots and clean, safe vegetables ensure that every serving is hot, flavorful, and hygienic. The menu includes traditional bánh cuốn and bánh cuốn with egg, filled with minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and jicama. For a more savory experience, customers can also add Vietnamese pork sausage, sausage, or fried spring rolls to their meal.
Currently, Bánh Cuốn Nhớ has expanded with two branches in Ho Chi Minh City. Besides its delicious bánh cuốn, the restaurant is also known for its aesthetically pleasing, artistic ambiance that leaves a lasting impression on diners.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 448 Phan Xích Long, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone number: 0383 052 525
Price range: 10,000 - 42,000 VND


2. Bánh Cuốn Nam Việt
Bánh Cuốn Nam Việt is a popular spot that has garnered many positive reviews from food enthusiasts in Saigon. The bánh cuốn is thin, soft, and fragrant with rice flour. The filling consists of minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, seasoned to perfection. The crispy fried shallots sprinkled on top enhance the aroma of the dish. Each serving comes with two thick slices of Vietnamese pork sausage and bean sprouts that add a fresh, light taste to balance the richness of the bánh cuốn. The dipping sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and sour, with a slight saltiness at times. In addition to the traditional bánh cuốn, the restaurant also offers bánh cuốn with egg and vegetarian bánh cuốn.
Although Bánh Cuốn Nam Việt is a relatively new establishment, its passionate service and flavorful dishes make it a popular choice, always bustling with customers. A small plus is that the portions are generous while the prices remain very affordable. The restaurant also serves refreshing fruit juices and rice water to accompany the meal.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 152 Nguyễn Biểu, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 06:00 - 21:00
Price range: 18,000 VND - 22,000 VND
Foody: https://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-nam-viet
ShopeeFood: https://shopeefood.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-nam-viet


3. Bánh Cuốn Ý Thiên
It would be a mistake to leave out Ý Thiên from the list of the best bánh cuốn spots in Saigon. Located at 274 Bà Hạt, Ward 9, District 10, this restaurant has been serving delicious bánh cuốn and bánh ướt for over ten years. A generous plate of bánh cuốn includes various items such as nem, pork sausage, shrimp cake, meatballs, and beef sausage (available upon request). The owner prepares each order on the spot, so the bánh cuốn is served hot, thin, and chewy. The filling consists of minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, perfectly seasoned.
The beef sausage served with the bánh cuốn is a crowd favorite. Originating from Da Nang, it is fragrant and flavorful. The dipping sauce is carefully crafted with garlic and chili. The restaurant also offers refreshing beverages like soursop juice, sugarcane juice, and bottled drinks. A bonus for the place is the fast and friendly staff, as well as the valet service for customers' vehicles.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 274 Bà Hạt, Ward 9, District 10, HCMC
Phone: 0968 557 868
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Banhcuonythien
Opening hours: 15:00 - 22:00
Price range: 15,000 VND - 40,000 VND


4. Dĩnh Râu Steamed Rolls
Dĩnh Râu Steamed Rolls offers three types of steamed roll skins: traditional, egg, and brown rice. The Bát Bửu steamed roll (35,000 VND/portion) is known as the "best seller" of the shop because it combines all three types. The traditional roll has a soft, fluffy texture with a mild, non-sour taste and a pleasant rice aroma. The egg roll has a thin skin, is not greasy, and provides a rich, savory egg flavor. The brown rice roll is perfect for those on a diet, with a chewier texture and a distinct brown rice fragrance.
They only make fresh rolls when ordered, ensuring that the rolls are always hot and fresh. The filling is generously packed with flavorful minced pork. Each portion also includes 2 pieces of pork sausage and 3 shrimp cakes, making it a satisfying meal. Additionally, the prices here are affordable, making it a popular spot for students.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address:
- 63B Phạm Văn Hai, P3, Tân Bình District, HCMC
- 193 Nguyễn Thái Bình, Ward 4, Tân Bình District, HCMC
Phone: 0798 844 979
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054367217773
Opening hours: 07:00 - 22:00
Price range: 20,000 - 35,000 VND


5. Hai Nam Steamed Rice Rolls
With years of experience in the steamed rice roll business, this restaurant is widely known not only to locals in District 3 but also to visitors who travel from afar to try it, having heard of its reputation. The dish may appear similar to other steamed rice rolls, but what sets it apart is the quality and taste of each roll.
Hai Nam Steamed Rice Rolls truly impresses with its thin, smooth, and chewy rice batter wrapped around a filling of shredded cassava, pork, or shrimp. The accompanying dishes such as grilled sausage, spring rolls, or crispy fried shrimp cakes are also crowd favorites. Although the space is limited and prices are slightly higher, it is definitely worth it for a restaurant located in the heart of the city.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 11A, Cao Thang, Ward 2, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0283 839 3394
Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 10:45 PM
Price range: 40,000 VND - 88,000 VND
Foody: https://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-hai-nam


6. Xuan Huong Steamed Cake
Xuan Huong Steamed Cake is a restaurant that truly brings out the flavors of the North, conveniently located near Tan Son Nhat Airport. The restaurant is simply decorated, spacious, and airy. The cake-making kitchen is right by the door, so customers can easily observe the preparation process. Here, connoisseurs of steamed cake typically order the plain version, which consists only of steamed cake with aromatic herbs, lightly cooked beef, and a deliciously flavorful dipping sauce. The rice paper is thin and moist, light and refreshing, not thick or heavy like the street vendors’ offerings. You can also try the dipping sauce with water buffalo oil, which adds a distinct and authentic Northern taste.
The cakes are served neatly on a plate while still hot, with a fragrant aroma of fried onions and accompanied by fresh herbs. The dipping sauce, loved by many Northerners, is perfectly balanced and contains the special essence of water buffalo oil. The restaurant offers three main types of steamed cakes: stuffed, plain, and egg-filled cakes.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 1 Song Da, Ward 2, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0908 294 899
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bánh Cuốn-Nóng-Xuân-Hường/824199134404218
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Price range: 15,000 VND - 33,000 VND


7. Tay Ho Steamed Cake
This is a well-known steamed cake brand for the people of Saigon. With over 50 years of experience, this restaurant has managed to retain its unique flavor in every serving. Each portion consists of four neatly arranged steamed cakes, accompanied by fresh herbs and fried shallots on top, along with slices of Vietnamese sausage and grilled pork sausage served on a separate plate.
What makes the dipping sauce here stand out is the addition of a few drops of water buffalo essence, which enhances the flavor of the sauce. Tay Ho Steamed Cake will undoubtedly be an interesting spot if you're looking to experience the authentic taste of the oldest steamed cake recipe in Saigon. Not only the steamed cakes but also the grilled pork sausage, Vietnamese sausage, rice cakes, and the aromatic buffalo essence will surely leave a lasting impression.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 127 Dinh Tien Hoang, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0283 995 1179
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Price range: 30,000 VND - 55,000 VND


8. Minh Tu Steamed Cake
In Tan Phu district, this is undoubtedly the most famous steamed cake restaurant, consistently drawing in a large number of customers. Minh Tu Steamed Cake has won the hearts of food enthusiasts due to its delicious and unique offerings, including various types of cakes such as meat-filled, egg-filled, and more. These are paired with crispy shrimp cakes made with whole green beans, giving a satisfying chewy yet crispy texture that creates a delightful eating experience.
Although the restaurant is quite simple, it leaves a great impression on customers with its clean and airy atmosphere, friendly service, and spacious setting. Enjoying a plate of steamed cake here is a wonderful way to start your day off right.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 57 Nguyen Hau, Tan Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 6267 9877
Opening hours: 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Price range: 18,000 VND - 30,000 VND


9. Thanh Cong Hot Steamed Cake
If you're in District 7, you definitely can't miss Thanh Cong Hot Steamed Cake! The steamed cakes here are a local favorite, loved for their soft dough, savory minced pork filling, crispy wood ear mushrooms, and perfectly balanced sweet and sour dipping sauce. The restaurant's simple and clean atmosphere adds to the appeal, and the prices are student-friendly.
In addition to the steamed cakes, the menu also offers hot wet cakes, egg-filled steamed cakes, seafood steamed cakes, and even a seafood egg version. You don't have to worry about food safety here as the restaurant is well-maintained, with a lot of positive feedback from customers. Though it's a street-side eatery, the tables and chairs are clean and well-arranged, creating a comfortable and hygienic dining environment. The friendly owner will ensure you have a delightful dining experience.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 401 Le Van Luong, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0971 307 838
Foody: https://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-nong-423-le-van-luong


10. Hong Hanh Steamed Rice Rolls
Hong Hanh Steamed Rice Rolls, located at 17A Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, is a beloved spot for many Saigon students. Not only attracting patrons with its signature rice rolls, but also serving dishes like bánh bèo, grilled pork vermicelli, snail vermicelli, and broken rice, which have made a mark in the hearts of customers.
The rice rolls here come with an array of fillings: pork, mixed ingredients, shredded pork, and even egg rolls. The standout dish is the egg roll, which is based on a traditional recipe from Lang Son. The egg roll is served alongside pork sausage, grilled pork, and the usual fish sauce, just like other types of rice rolls.
Each piece of the egg roll is cut square, with the runny yolk melting out. A dash of fish sauce with a little chili is added, and the light taste of the fish sauce mixes beautifully with the creamy richness of the egg, creating a delightful burst of flavor that melts in your mouth.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 17A Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0905 777 040
Opening Hours: 06:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Price Range: 25,000 - 77,000 VND
Foody: https://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/hong-hanh-banh-cuon-mon-hue


11. Egg Rolls - 55/19 Van Kiep
Egg Rolls - 55/19 Van Kiep is a delightful breakfast spot in Binh Thanh District. Located at the entrance of the Van Kiep alley, it's easy to find. The space is a bit small, accommodating only about 15-20 customers, and parking is limited, but the place is clean, and the owner is very friendly and welcoming. The shop opens at 6 AM, and by around 7 AM, it becomes packed with customers.
One serving of egg rolls here includes 4 large rolls. The filling not only includes minced pork but also diced chicken. In addition to egg rolls, the shop offers traditional hot rice rolls. You can even opt for a meal that includes both traditional rice rolls and egg rolls. The owner thoughtfully adds a few slices of pork sausage to each serving, making the dish even more delicious and nutritious. A small downside is that the dipping sauce is a bit bland.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 55/19 Van Kiep, Ward 3, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0283 510 4723
Opening Hours: 06:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Price Range: 17,000 - 25,000 VND
Foody: https://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-trung-van-kiep
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12. Thiên Hương Rice Rolls
Thiên Hương Rice Rolls has been a beloved establishment in Saigon for nearly half a century. Located on the bustling 3/2 street, the space is quite spacious. To complement the thin rice sheets here, you can choose from a variety of fillings, including meat, sausage, egg, or shredded pork. At Thiên Hương, you can also enjoy the crispy golden fried shrimp cakes, a visually appealing dish that adds to the experience.
The price of rice rolls here is slightly higher than the average in the market. However, because of the delicious taste, the locals in Saigon continue to support and enjoy this restaurant. Nowadays, the shop is available on food delivery apps, so you can simply order from home and get a serving of fresh and fragrant rice rolls. However, when ordering for delivery, the rolls may lose some of their warmth. In addition, Thiên Hương offers a variety of drinks, such as coffee, aloe vera with rock sugar, fresh orange juice, and milk...
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 179A 3 Thang 2 Street, Ward 11, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening Hours: 06:00 AM - 08:50 PM
Price Range: 12,000 VND - 50,000 VND
Foody: https://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-thien-huong-3-2
ShopeeFood: https://shopeefood.vn/ho-chi-minh/banh-cuon-thien-huong-3-2

