STREET FOOD TOUR BY NIGHT
Phương tiện: MOTORBIKE
Lịch trình: AROUND HO CHI MINH CITY
Thời gian: 3- HOUR TOUR
Loại tàu:
Loại tour: DAILY TOUR
DEPART: 18:00 PM – RETURN: 21:00PM
Overview
Saigon. A true culinary master. Legend, in fact. Get right down to the soul of this beast of a food city and spend three hours eating like a local. It may seem like non-stop culinary decadence because that’s just what it is. And you’re gonna love it.
Highlights
- Eat your way through Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh City) the way locals do
- Indulge in the dishes that have made Southern Vietnamese cuisine famous
- Mingle with locals over Saigonese coffee and street beer
- Experience Saigon’s history and multi-culturalism through its food
- Explore hidden alleys and get off the beaten track to see Saigon in a way few tourists do
- See Saigon as the sun goes down and reveals a vibrant (and delicious) night scene
Further Information:
We all know Vietnam is an absolute legend when it comes to street food, and if you want to make the most of your time (and stomach space), you’ll want to head out with an in-the-know local to pick out the best of the best of Saigon’s street food. Put your eating pants on and follow us!
Our Saigon food tour kicks off with some authentic local appetizers such as chao muc (a dry squid porridge) and xa xui (Cantonese barbecued pork). Learn how Chinese food has been integrated into Vietnamese cuisine as you inhale the spicy flavours of the street stalls and watch local life unfold before your eyes in the heart of Saigon.
Our immersion into local life continues as we make our way to the corner of Nguyen Cong Tru and Calmette for a unique street food called banh bo banh tieu, which recalls memories of many Saigoneses’ childhoods. This spot is also a good place to learn about Calmette and Yersin, the two disciples of Pasteur who greatly contributed to the health health system in Vietnam. The Pasteur Institute in Saigon is the first one outside of France, and was set up by Calmette, and the one in Nha Trang was started by Yersin – who was also the founder of the University of Medicine of Hanoi and discovered the bacteria that causes Black Death. This is why these three names are among the last remaining French names in HCMC.
On the way to our next food stop, we will pass by Chua Ba Thien Hau, which means the Goddess of the Sea. This former Chinese community house honours Chinese immigration to Saigon through the different periods of Cantonese, Teochew and Hakka. It wouldn’t be a true local experience without enjoying coffee the way Saigonese coffee aficionados do on a daily basis. We’ll head to a popular local gem of Saigon to enjoy a cup. We’ll show you the local style of taking your coffee and you’ll feel right at home!
Next up on our Saigon food adventure is another one of the city’s iconic street food dishes: bo cuon mo chai (barbecued beef meatballs) and fried rice flour cake with egg. These dishes are some of the most popular and preferred dishes by southerners, and you can find them everywhere, from street stalls to fancy restaurants. What makes them so beloved is that the ingredients are so strikingly simple, yet the tastes and flavours are truly unforgettable (we promise).
We’ll cap off our Saigon street food tour with, what else, street beer! At this street beer stall, we’ll outfit you with a cold Saigoan beer with peanuts and rice crackers and taste some deep-fried tofu with lemongrass or salted egg yolk with green chili. This is a great chance to mingle with locals – not a bad way to end the evening is it?! We’ve reached the end, but your local guide is happy to provide tips for exploring the area further or assist you in getting a taxi back to your accommodation.
This tour visits independent, family-owned businesses whose operating schedules and menus may change. Therefore, street food venues and local dishes often vary; your local guide will make any final adjustments on the spot. Please note that this tour covers 2.5 km (1.5 mile) of walking.
What’s included?
- Local English-speaking guide
- Food samples such as Hu Tieu Bo Kho (Beef stew with noodles), xa xiu (Cantonese barbecued pork or duck), Bo la lot (barbecued minced beef), fried rice flour cake with egg and deep-fried tofu with lemongrass or salted egg yolk with green chili, flan cake (also called crème Caramel)
- Coffee or tea
- Beer or soft drink with peanuts or rice crackers
What’s not included?
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for a local guide
With your order, within 24 hours of placing the order (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), Trong Phat Travel Services Co., Ltd. will contact you to confirm
How long in advance is it reasonable to book a flight ticket?
You can book a flight ticket as early or as late as you like, but to be able to hunt for cheap tickets to reduce costs. Normally, for domestic tours, you can book tickets at least 2-3 weeks in advance, and for international flights, you should book tickets 1 to 2 months in advance. Absolutely do not book a flight ticket within 24 hours before the flight, you will not be able to get a good price and will have very few options.
When should you book a tour?
The best time to book a tour is when you are ready for your trip, consult the prices of travel agencies, and choose a reputable travel agency to make your flight as convenient and safe as possible.
What should you do when your luggage is delayed?
When you have arrived at the airport but your luggage has not yet reached the conveyor belt, the first thing you should do is contact the airline staff, they will help you check the luggage code and help you retrieve your luggage.
