Where to go in Saigon when you're craving a taste of the Far East
From China Town to a Cambodian market and Japanese street, Saigon is a melting pot when it comes to food.
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| Binh Tay Market in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Nguyen |
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| China Town, established in the 19th century, can be found near Saigon's Cho Lon. Kuy teav is a signature Chinese dish that can be found on many streets in District 5. There's also sticky rice, offal stew, fried dumplings, etc. Photo by VnExpress/Phong Vinh |
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| The Cambodian market has expanded with locals getting in on the act, but Cambodian soul is still preserved by around 15 stores run by the children and grandchildren of the families that fled Cambodia more than 40 years ago. This photo shows Tu Xe's shop where she serves traditional num bank chok noodle soup from Cambodia. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran |
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| Its official name is Le Hong Phong but for decades people have been calling this market in District 10 the Cambodian market, simply because it sells products from Cambodia. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran |
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| Cambodian che, or sweet dessert, is another highlight at this market. Co says she follows her mother's recipe to cook Cambodian che at the market. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran |
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| You can also find kuy teav, traditional vermicelli soup, banh canh (soup with tapioca flour), grilled bananas and more for around VND 25,000 to VND 50,000. Cambodian specialties at this market include che made with palmyra palm sugar, and num-po-choc(traditional Cambodian noodle soup). |
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| Japanese street in Saigon. Photo by VnExpress/Kim Hue |
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| Most restaurant owners on this street are Japanese, which may explain the distinct Japanese flavors. Many notable dishes include ramen, takoyaki, sashimi, sushi and mochi. Photo by VnExpress. |
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| Located on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, this area is famous for its Thai street food. Photo by VnExpress. |
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| The menu includes Thai specialties such as tom yum, lod chong, coconut ice cream, Thai sushi, son tam, and more. Photo by VnExpress/Di Vy |
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| Korean corner, District 7, 1 and Tan Binh: Korean Gim chi. Photo by AFP/Ed Jones |
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| Some of the best dishes in the Republic of Korea can be found here, including grilled pork, gimbap, gim chi soup, cold noodles, suntubu and mushroom hot pot. Photo by VnExpress/Hong Lien. |