1Food tour to welcome the sunrise
– Time: 5 – 7 am
– Reference price: 100,000 – 200,000 VND/person
If you have the opportunity to travel to Saigon, a morning foodtour experience is a great opportunity to start the day with the city’s typical dishes. From fragrant sandwiches, hot bowls of pho to crispy pancakes, each dish is imbued with traditional flavors.
Below are 10 famous restaurant locations that you should not miss when looking for a great breakfast in Saigon:
| Name of the restaurant | Address | Characteristic |
| Huynh Hoa Bread | 26 D. Le Thi Rieng, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1 | Famous for its giant bread filled with pate meat, and a layer of fresh raw vegetables. |
| Pho Hoa Pasteur | 260C Pasteur, District 3 | One of the best beef pho restaurants in Saigon, with delicious, flavorful broth. |
| Hainanese rice rolls | 11A Cao Thang, District 3 | Specializing in hot rolls filled with meat and mushrooms, served with pork rolls and dipping sauce. |
| Banh Xeo 46A | 46A Dinh Cong Trang, District 1 | Famous for its crispy Southern pancakes, along with other cakes such as banh khot and shrimp cakes. |
| Ba Ut’s heart porridge | 193 Co Giang, Co Giang ward, district 1 | Famous for its delicious porridge, suitable to start a new day. |
| Noodle soup Nam Vang Nhan Quan | 72 Nguyen Thu Minh Khai, District 3 | Providing authentic Nam Vang noodle soup with clear broth and sweet meat. |
| Crab Soup with Salt, Lemongrass and Chili | 484 Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 10 | Use fresh crabs cooked with rich broth and thick, soft noodles. |
You definitely have to try the famous Huynh Hoa bread when traveling to Saigon. Photo: Huynh Hoa Bread
In addition, when coming to Saigon, you should not miss the culture of drinking coffee in the morning. In particular, ground coffee is an indispensable experience, where you can sit right on the sidewalk, enjoying a rich cup of coffee in the cool morning air. Here are the top famous cafes in the city that the Travel Guide suggests to you:
| Name of the restaurant | Address | Characteristic |
| Racket Coffee | 330 Phan Dinh Phung, Phu Nhuan | Famous for traditional iced milk coffee, brewed with a unique method. |
| Co Ba Saigon Coffee | 40B Tran Cao Van, District 3 | The coffee has an old Saigon style, with a classic and rustic atmosphere. |
| Cong Coffee | 127 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1 | The coffee model brought beauty in the 90s, specializing in serving traditional filter coffee. |
| Giang Coffee | 106 Yersin, District 1 | Famous for egg coffee, a Vietnamese specialty loved by diners. |
Enjoy a cup of coffee and admire the beauty of Saigon in the morning. Photo: VieZ.vn
2Lunchtime culinary discovery walking tour
– Time: 11 – 12 noon
– Reference price: 200,000 – 300,000 VND/person
On this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore traditional dishes loved by Saigon people at noon, from simple sidewalk stalls to famous restaurants.
| Name of the restaurant | Address | Characteristic |
| Pho Hoa | 260C Pasteur, District 3 | Traditional beef pho restaurant with delicious, popular broth. |
| Ba Ghien Broken Rice | Phu Nhuan | Providing traditional Saigon broken rice and delicious grilled meat. |
| Bun Cha Hai Hoi Quan | Thao Dien, District 2 | Specializing in Hanoi bun cha, airy space, professional service. |
| Delicious Restaurant | 138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1 | Diverse dishes from three regions, beautiful architectural space. |
| Anan Saigon | Near the market in Saigon center | Get creative with street food using modern methods in luxury restaurants. |
| Banh Xeo 46A | 46A Dinh Cong Trang, District 1 | Specializing in banh xeo and Southern dishes, open and airy space. |
| Kiyota Sushi Sake | 3 Pham Viet Chanh, Ward 19, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh | Japanese sushi bar, omakase style, small and cozy space. |
| Ms. Huong Beo pork rieu vermicelli | 110 Cao Thang, Ward 3, District 3 | High quality, delicious vermicelli noodles. |
| Viet Kitchen | 15 D. Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh | Specializing in Vietnamese street food elevated with creative techniques |
Don’t forget to enjoy a bowl of beef pho with Saigon flavors. Photo: Electric pho cooker
3Food tour in the evening
– Time: 6 – 7 pm
– Reference price: 200,000 – 300,000 VND/person
Saigon’s lifestyle will take you into the vibrant space of the night market, where you can enjoy typical street foods such as mixed rice paper, banh xeo, snails and other attractive grilled dishes.
| Name of the restaurant | Address | Characteristic |
| Hoa Binh Market | 37 Bach Van, Ward 5, District 5 | Famous for Southern dishes such as banh hoi, pha lau, and vermicelli noodles. |
| Ky Hoa Night Market | Cao Thang Street, District 10 | Large night market with many Vietnamese street foods. |
| Ho Thi Ky Night Market | 57/21 Ho Thi Ky, Ward 1, District 10, City. HCM | Saigon’s bustling street food paradise |
| Thai Alley | 157/36 Nguyen Gia Tri, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District | Enjoy a unique blend of Vietnamese and Thai dishes |
| Making | 629 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District | Experience a luxurious Italian pasta meal with a view of Landmark 81 |
| Co Ba Stir-fried Corn | 2/24C Cao Thang, Ward 2, District 3 | Famous for stir-fried corn with salted eggs, a popular late-night snack. |
| Co Tu Mixed Rice Paper | Ban Co Street, District 3 | Famous for rice paper mixed with rich sour and spicy taste, served quickly. |
| Coconut kumquat 250 Pasteur | 250 Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3 | The destination for cool cups of coconut kumquat, a typical drink of Vietnam. |
Don’t forget to enjoy a bowl of beef pho with Saigon flavors. Photo: Electric pho cooker
4Chinese food tour
The Saigon foodtour itinerary takes you to Cho Lon in District 5 – a neighborhood with a rich history and a bustling commercial center of Chinese people in Vietnam. Here you will enjoy dishes such as dim sum, pha lau and Chinese pastries.
| Shop name | Address | Characteristic |
| Tho Phat Dumplings | 184 Tran Hung Dao, District 5 | Diverse dumplings, served hot |
| Dimsum Hai Phong | 112 Chau Van Liem, District 5 | Traditional Dim sum, rich menu |
| Pha Lau Co Thao | 54 Hung Vuong, District 5 | Beef stew with typical sauce, famous in the area |
| Ba Lien Tea | 99 Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 5 | Tea with a variety of types, airy space |
| Asian Pastries | 234 Bui Huu Nghia, District 5 | Chinese pastries, including special pia cake |
| A Chau Noodle Soup | 73 An Duong Vuong, District 5 | Serving a variety of noodles and noodles with diverse tastes |
| Jade Buddha Vegetarian Restaurant | 36 Luong Nhu Hoc, District 5 | Delicious vegetarian dishes, quiet and friendly space |
| Y Phuc Soup Restaurant | 49 Tan Thanh, District 5 | Quality Chinese soup, fresh ingredients |
| Banh Cuon Tai Yen | 180 Le Hong Phong, District 5 | Delicious meat rolls, quick serviceshiny |
5Foodtour bustling at night in Saigon
Saigon night food tour opens the door to discovering the vibrant life of the city when night falls. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy the unique features of snail shops, bars, and pubs where you can have fun “hanging out” with friends.
| Shop name | Address | Characteristic |
| The Gangs – Grill & Beer | 32 Mac Dinh Chi, Da Kao Ward, District 1 | American-style brasserie, with outdoor space |
| Warning Zone | Commercial Shop Area, mPlaza Building, No. 39 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 | Sports bar, serving fast food |
| B3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer | 90 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe, District 1 | Steak restaurant with rich menu |
| Social Club Rooftop Bar | 24th Floor, Hotel des Arts Saigon, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3 | Famous for its infinity swimming pool and luxurious space, ideal for dinner parties or dates. |
| Xao Xac Bar | 39/5, Street No. 59, Thao Dien, Thu Duc | Cozy style bar with green space, creative cocktails suitable for small groups of friends. |
| Emme House | 70 Ham Nghi, Ben Nghe, District 1 | The bar is designed like a friendly apartment, bringing a feeling of closeness and quiet. |
| The Deck Saigon | 38 Nguyen U Di, District 2 | Riverside restaurant and bar, specializing in serving Asian dishes in a romantic atmosphere. |
| Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar | 9th Floor, 19 Lam Son Square, District 1 | Long-standing rooftop bar with a beautiful view of the center, Latin style and serving Western dishes. |
| Game On – Saigon Sports Pub | 81-83 Nguyen Cong Tru, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1 | Lively sports pub with big screens and American-style menus like chicken wings and burgers. |
Hang out with friends until dawn in Saigon city. Photo: The Gangs
Hopefully through this article, you will have useful checklists to prepare for your food tour in Saigon. With suggestions from Vietnamtravelio, we hope you will have great experiences, discover unique dishes and have memorable memories in this city.
