Ben Thanh Market food

Beyond Pho: 7 Must-Try Street Foods in Saigon and Where to Find Them

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When people think of Vietnamese cuisine, one word usually comes to mind: Pho. Don’t get us wrong—a steaming bowl of Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) is delicious. But limiting yourself to just Pho in Ho Chi Minh City is like going to Italy and only eating spaghetti. You are missing out on 90% of the … Read more

Saigon Square vs. Ben Thanh Market: Which Should You Visit?

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If you have researched Ho Chi Minh City travel even for five minutes, you have undoubtedly heard two names: Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square. They are the two titans of shopping in Saigon. Both are located in District 1, both are packed with goods, and both require serious bargaining skills. But for a traveler … Read more