Local foods in Saigon
1. Com Tam (Broken Rice)
It is usually served with fried egg, diced green onions and a variety of meats such as barbecued pork chop, shredded pork skin and steamed pork and egg patty.
Restaurants
- Com Tam Thu Thao: 459 – 461 Lê Đại Hành (Vòng Xoay Âu Cơ & Lê Đại Hành), Quận 11, TP. HCM
- Com Tam Ba Ha: 389 Hưng Phú, Quận 8, Tp. Hồ Chí Minh
- Com Tam Tu Map: 812 Sư Vạn Hạnh, Phường 12, Quận 10, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Com Tam
2. Goi Cuon
Goi Cuon or Vietnamese spring rolls comprise vermicelli noodles, pork slices, shrimp, basil and lettuce tightly wrapped in rice papers. It is also served with freshly ground chilli and hoisin-based dipping sauce topped with crushed peanuts.
Restaurants
- Goi Cuon Tom Nhay LLQ: 424 Lạc Long Quân, P. 5, Quận 11, TP. HCM
- Goi Cuon Hanh: 420A Hoà Hảo, P. 5, Quận 10, TP. HCM
- Goi Cuon Le Van Sy: 59/1/9A Lê Văn Sỹ, Quận 3, TP. HCM
Goi Cuon
3. Banh Xeo (Crispy Pancake)
Ban xeo is a savoury pancake that’s made of rice flour, coconut milk, and turmeric, stuffed with ingredients such as pork slices, shrimps, sliced onions, bean sprouts, and button mushrooms.
Restaurants
- Banh Xeo Muoi Xiem: 204 Nguyễn Trãi, P.Phạm Ngũ Lão, Q.1, TP.Hồ Chí Minh
- Banh Xeo An La Nghien: 74 Sương Nguyệt Ánh, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, TP.Hồ Chí Minh
- Banh Xeo Dinh Cong Trang: 46A Đinh Công Tráng, Phường Tân Định, Quận 1, TP.Hồ Chí Minh
Banh Xeo
4. Hu Tieu (Rice Noodles)
Hu tieu is a subtler version of pho noodles, featuring a clear pork-based broth, flat rice noodles, and an assortment of pork toppings. There are also countless variations available in Ho Chi Minh City, though the most popular one is hu tieu xuong, which is topped with pork ribs.
Restaurants
- Hu Tieu Thanh Dat: 272 QL50, Phường 6, Quận 8, Hồ Chí Minh
- Hủ Tiếu Bò Viên CHú Tư Già: 217B Phạm Viết Chánh, P. Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, TP. HCM
Hu Tieu