Perhaps the most interesting and fun part of both visiting and living in Saigon is getting to know Saigon’s Street Food Ladies … and their amazing foods. Many of these women have been at work everyday tending their street food treasures for 10, 20, 30, and even 40 years – perhaps sitting on that same [Read on …]
Cô Khàn Đêm 57-59 Hàm Nghi Street District 1 ***** Some weeks back, when our friend, Hai (not my Hai, but Hai’s friend, Hai) (that’s clear, right?) invited us to enjoy some lẩu (Vietnamese hot pot), of course we said dĩ nhiên (of course). Hai (the other one) is also a connoisseur of excellent, authentic, [Read on …]
Once in awhile Hai and I get a note from an Eating Saigon! follower that makes our blogging all worthwhile. Michelle and her hubby from Singapore are true Saigon food adventurers, and apparently, our “biggest fan.” We thought you might enjoy sharing Michelle’s recent note to us. Hi! My name is Michelle. I just got back [Read on …]
It turns out that Hai is not the only amazing cook in his 11-sibling family. In fact, I often suggest in the late evening after our visits to the gym, “Let’s go visit chị ba (Sister #3)”. What I actually mean is, Let’s go have some really yummy bún riêu.” Hai never disagrees … off to Binh [Read on …]
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The following is a Guest Post submitted to Eating Saigon! by James Clark of Nomadic Notes. Thank you, James! *************************************************** Bún Thịt Nướng in District 1 Whenever I am returning to a city I’ve been before I think about what my first meal back will be. Sometimes this is an easy decision and I will [Read on …]
Click on each flag in our “Phở in Saigon” map below to get the name and address of each of our favorites Saigon phở eateries. Then, read more about our visits there. Eating Saigon!’s “PHỞ IN SAIGON” Map View Pho in Saigon in a larger map
Eating Saigon! launches our first “Guest Foodie of the Month” Contest Do you know a great street food vendor in Saigon? Do you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City? Do you know a place hidden in a small Saigon alley where only the locals eat now? If you do, share it [Read on …]