7 DAY LOCAL FOOD TOUR FOR THE ADVENTUROUS TRAVELER IN SAIGON, VIETNAM

Whether you’re beginning your expat journey or just passing through Saigon for a week, here’s a list of delicious food and where you can find it to fill your curious belly with.

Day 1: Lunch: BBQ Pork Rice Plate

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Broken rice with shredded pork, BBQ pork chop, meatloaf, and fried egg.

Address: 84 Đặng Văn Ngữ, P. 10, Q. Phú Nhuận, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 1: Dinner: Seafood and Pork Udon Soup

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Bánh Canh Cua: Seafood and Pork Udon Soup

Address: 87 Trần Khắc Chân, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 2: Lunch: Vietnamese-styled hoagie — The Meat Lovers’ Version

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Bánh Mì Thịt: Meat hoagie with all toppings included

Address: 26 Lê Thị Riêng, P. Bến Thành, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 2: Dinner: Vermicelli Tomato Soup With Crab Cakes

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Bún Riêu Cua: Vermicelli Tomato Soup With Crab Cakes

Address: 14/12 Kỳ Đồng, P. 9, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 3: Lunch: Vermicelli With BBQ Pork and Egg Rolls

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Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Giò: Noodles with BBQ pork and egg rolls

Address: 195 Cô Giang, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 3: Dinner: Betel Leaf Wrapped Beef

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“Wrap your own” rolls with betel leaf wrapped beef (Bò Lá Lốp) and beef sausages (Mỡ Chài)

Address: 321 Võ Văn Tần , P. 5, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 4: Lunch: Steamed Rice Rolls

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Bánh Cuốn (Steamed rice rolls plate) with Bánh Cóng (Deep fried green bean cakes) and Chả (Pork patties)

Address: 127 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, P. Đa Kao, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 4: Dinner: Hue-Styled Noodle Soup

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Bún Bò Huế: Hue-styled noodle soup

Address: 110A Nguyễn Du, P. Bến Thành, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 5: Lunch: Vietnamese-styled hoagie - Personal Favorite Version

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Bánh Mì Thịt: Meat hoagie with all toppings included

Address: 62 Nguyễn Văn Tráng, P. Bến Thành, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 5: Dinner: Pho Noodle Soup

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Phở Tái Bò Viên: Well-done beef flank and meatballs

Address: 303 – 305 Võ Văn Tần, P. 5, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 6: Lunch: Sticky Rice and Sweet Desserts

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Xôi Gà: Sticky rice with fried chicken thigh

Address: 111 Bùi Thị Xuân, P. Phạm Ngũ Lão , Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 6: Dinner: Cambodian and Chinese Inspired Noodle Soup

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Hủ tiếu Nam Vang: Cambodian and Chinese inspired noodle soup

Address: 72 Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, P. 5, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 7: Lunch: Sizzling Crepes

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Bánh Xèo: Sizzling crepes

Address: 103 Ngô Quyền, P. 11, Q. 5, Hồ Chí Minh

Day 7: Dinner: Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Soup and Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot

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Canh Chua (Vietnamese sweet and sour soup) and Cá Kho Tộ (Caramelized fish in clay pot)

Address: 59 Hồ Xuân Hương, P. 6, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh