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Sài Gòn, where people from all regions gather, offers a rich culinary scene with Southern specialties and a variety of delicacies from across the country. If you visit Saigon, Mytour recommends taking the time to taste the iconic dishes that contribute to Saigon's culinary reputation. Travelers will surely remember these special dishes.
Experience These 10 Must-Try Dishes in Saigon Before You Leave!
Cơm tấm (broken rice)
Cơm tấm - A Saigon Delicacy
Cơm tấm is undeniably one of Saigon's specialties, so much so that people can eat it all day long, from breakfast to lunch and dinner. For many, it's the perfect choice for late-night meals or for first-time visitors to Saigon who don't know what to eat; a plate of cơm tấm is a very wise choice indeed.
Súp cua (Crab Soup)
In Hanoi and many northern provinces, crab soup is usually only served for breakfast in restaurants or at parties. But in Saigon, it's a popular and very rustic snack. Travelers can enjoy a quality bowl of crab soup on the sidewalk for an average price of 15,000 to 20,000 dong. Crab soup in Saigon is cooked with a variety of ingredients including crab meat, shredded chicken, quail eggs, mushrooms, and sometimes even sea snails or pig brain to make the soup more rich and flavorful.
Súp cua (Crab Soup)
The yellow color of the crab soup harmonizes with the crab meat accompanied by cilantro, pepper, and chili, contributing to its alluring fragrance and natural sweetness, especially without feeling cloying. Whether it's hot or cold weather, dry or rainy days, crab soup stalls are still the choice of many diners.
Bột chiên (Fried Flour Cake)
This dish originated from the Chinese community but has been adapted to the taste of the Vietnamese in Saigon, gradually becoming a signature snack of Saigon. Fried flour cake is made from wheat flour and tapioca flour mixed with a little cooking oil, then simmered over low heat until firm and creamy white in color. Next, the seller steams the dough in a square mold, then pours it onto a plate to cool, cuts it into small chess pieces, and fries it in hot oil along with chicken eggs.
Gỏi cuốn (Spring Rolls)
In Saigon, spring rolls have long been a popular dish because few dishes are as easy to eat and please as many palates as this one. With only 4 main ingredients including rice paper, vegetables (both raw and herbs), vermicelli, meat, and shrimp, this dish already encompasses all the flavors of sour, spicy, salty, sweet, and aromatic.
For delicious spring rolls, the ingredients must be fresh and the rolling technique must be skillful. To make attractive and eye-catching rolls, the roller must roll firmly but not too tightly, otherwise the rolls will burst. Additionally, the dipping sauce also plays a crucial role in creating the distinctive flavor of this dish. Typically, spring rolls are enjoyed with two main dipping sauces: soy sauce and fish sauce.
Hủ tiếu (Hu Tieu Noodles)
Hủ tiếu - Món ăn đường phố quen thuộc
Hủ tiếu là một món ăn phổ biến, quen thuộc trên các con đường Sài Gòn. Có nhiều loại hủ tiếu khác nhau như hủ tiếu gõ, hủ tiếu bò kho, hủ tiếu Nam Vang và hủ tiếu mực, được chế biến với nhiều nguyên liệu và gia vị khác nhau.
Bánh mì (Bread)
Bread is found in every region of the country, each with its own variations in ingredients, making this seemingly familiar dish unique. Saigon is no exception, known for its variety of unique bread variations that attract many tourists' attention. One of the most popular types in Saigon is mixed bread, with various types of pate, sausage, ham, etc. Additionally, there are many other variations such as grilled meat bread, shredded pork bread, offal stew bread, and dried beef sandwich. On average, a delicious and unique bread costs only 15,000 to 20,000 dong.
