Vietnam is a well-known country for its wonderful tourist attractions and wonders. On the other side of the coin, it is also a famous destination for foodies, who love its street food. The street food of Vietnam is a must-try thing to do when you are on a trip to Vietnam.
Numerous varieties of street food options in Vietnam will make you confused about what to try first. For your help, here we are dropping some of the finest street food spots in Vietnam. Hope with this you can have some easy-find spots for Vietnamese street food.
Here are some popular street food destinations in Vietnam:
1. Van Kiep Street:
Van Kiep Street is the first name we hear, when anyone asks for a Vietnamese famous street food option. It is located in Saigon, and the street is quite popular for its uncountable number of variety dishes. Around here you can taste nearly fifty-plus different dishes.
The street always looks busy and electrifying with busy street food vendors and customers. During evenings you can experience the craze of the food street with hordes of people.
Best-try Varieties: Banh canh cua, Bun mam, Banh Xeo, Nem nuong, Pho, etc.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City.
2. Old Quarter:
In the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi, the Old Quarter is the best place for Vietnamese street food varieties. The city is filled with wonderful tourist attractions besides tasty street food options.
Tourists like to visit this place because of its wonderful monumental tourist attractions. What makes the place to include in the list is its famous bakeries and street food dishes.
Best-try Varieties: Vietnamese coffee, Pho, Ga tan, Bun ca, and bars are also special attractions of the place.
Location: Hanoi
3. Nguyen Chi Thanh:
You will be amazed by the streets of Nguyen Chi Thanh, flooded with several street food shops. It will be like an ocean for you to search for different varieties of street food. Especially, for seafood varieties, this place is like a heaven with a plethora of options.
Also, the juice varieties of this place are a must-try. Nguyen Chi Thanh is a perfect place in Vietnam to have fun and enjoy the place with unlimited food and drinks.
Best-try Varieties: Che bap soup, Quang noodles, seafood varieties like crab claws, clams, oysters, sea snails, etc, a lot.
Location: Danang.
4. Can tho Floating Market:
A visit to Can Tho’s Floating Park will be a worthy one in Vietnam. It just operates for a few hours but you will experience the beauty of the place amid its delicious eateries.
The market opens between 4 AM and 10 AM. What excites the visitors are the boats floating with different breakfast items and fruits. Besides, the souvenirs available grab some special attention.
Best-try Varieties: Pho, Rice noodle soup, Vietnamese Coffee, Grilled pork roll, etc.
Location: Can Tho City.
5. Vinh Khanh Street:
In Saigon, Vinh Khanh Street is another exciting place for visitors to enjoy different food varieties and have lots of fun. Apart from food varieties, this street is quite famous for numerous activities to chill and enjoy the environment.
What is famous here is the seafood varieties. People love to visit this place for its seafood varieties. For those who want to dwell in food plus entertainment, this is the best place.
Best-try Varieties: So diep nuong mo hanh, Grilled crab, Goi cuon, Oc huong ran muon ot, etc.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City.
6. Nom Street:
Surrounded by Hoan Kiem Lake, Nom Street is a famous and tranquil space for food lovers. Numerous food stalls, hawkers, carts, etc offer different types of food varieties.
For those who like to enjoy the essence of food in a calm and peaceful atmosphere, this street is the best option. With tourist attractions besides good food varieties, Nom Street is a good place for travellers.
Best-try Varieties: Goi Cuon, Xoi, pho, Nom bo kho, Bun bo hue, Bum mam, etc.
Location: Hanoi.
7. Tranc Khac Chan Street:
For Vietnam locals, Tran Khac Chan Street is a favourite spot. This place is known for Vietnam’s traditional food varieties, due to the reason people love to have food here.
Tourists will also throng to the place to experience the traditional food of Vietnamese. The flavours they use in their dishes also highlight the food here. For non-veg food varieties, this place is a good choice. Â
Best-try Varieties: Banh canh cua, Grilled meat rolls, Barbecue chicken, Bot chien, etc.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City.
8. Su Van Hanh Street:
Su Van Hanh is like a packed street full of food stalls, cafes, hawkers, bars, etc. Here you have different varieties of food, especially some non-veg items that sound good.
Coal-fired barbecues are one of the famous foods of the place. Other than food items, the desserts of the place are also notable to taste them. You can have nearly 16 different desserts available here.
Best-try Varieties: Desserts, Banh xeo, Mi vit tiem, Xe mi, etc.
Location: Saigon.
9. Co Giang Street:
Co Giang Street is another best place for travellers to enjoy authentic Vietnamese food. With minimal food stalls, restaurants, and open-air eateries, this place is best for relaxing for some time and enjoying the food.
The street looks dazzling with beautiful illumination lights and busy food stalls. In a few words, a simple and nice one for visitors to enjoy the food in peace.
Best-try Varieties: Hu tieu xao, Bo la lot, fried noodles, etc.
Location: Saigon.
10. Ninh Kieu Pier:
In Can Tho City, Ninh Kieu Pier is another wonderful street food destination. The carts will be lined with various food varieties during the evening.
The street is along the Hau River, so it will be delightful to enjoy the food with the scenic beauty of the river. You can enjoy the food with serene surroundings and can take a stroll enjoying the beauty of nature.
Best-try Varieties: Chuoi nep nuong, Lau mam, Cao lau, etc.
Location: Can Tho.
Tips to visitors on how to choose the best street food:
It will be very delicious to enjoy street food but we also have to take care of which stall or point is the best to taste the best. Because we are unknown persons in a tourist destination, so we have to take care of our health and have to taste the best in our trip.
- Never hesitate to ask locals, which food dish or variety is nice to taste. Have them first and move on to the latter ones.
- Always choose crowded points with locals’ presence, because they know which point is good.
- Always check ingredients before selecting a dish because some ingredients deteriorate our health.
- Be limited and enjoy various varieties not by sticking to few.
These are the few best-known street food places in Vietnam to visit, while you are on move to Vietnam. You can have the best food varieties of Vietnamese at these locations. From traditional varieties to Chinese, different types of Vietnamese food will make you fall in love with its delicacy and aromas.
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