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YouTubers try banh mi marathon in Saigon, find surprise favorite

From grilled meatballs to offal-filled sandwiches, two Canadian travelers tasted Ho Chi Minh City's diverse banh mi scene and loved a humble sidewalk stall most.

Saigon’s ‘ghost rice’ shop stays open all night, serves sizzling grilled ribs

A street-side broken rice eatery in a dark alley of Ho Chi Minh City earns a spooky nickname and fame for its grilled pork ribs, cooking through the night and using up to three bags of rice a day.

Miss Universe’s favorite dish also wins over UK tourists in HCM City

The same street food spot loved by Catriona Gray impresses two British travelers with a bowl of smoky, flavor-packed vermicelli.

Half a century of late-night porridge on Saigon’s sidewalks

Though set up modestly on a sidewalk corner, a porridge and noodle stall passed down through generations has endured for over 50 years in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing customers from midnight to dawn.

The viral Vietnamese street food that left a US chef speechless

American chef Nick DiGiovanni couldn’t believe his eyes when a sticky rice dough turned into a golden puff – and neither could 44 million viewers.

The wood-fired pancake stall where tradition sizzles

A couple has served Mekong Delta-style bánh xèo (pancake) for over 30 years, drawing loyal customers with handmade batter and a firewood stove.

Elderly man sells banh he, recalls memories of his late wife

Sitting alone selling banh he (garlic chive dumplings) on the sidewalk, an elderly man sometimes feels sad when regular customers ask about his wife.

Elderly woman in HCM City sells oddly-named cakes in HCM City 'for fun'

Selling a dish with an unusual name, an 80-year-old woman has captivated food lovers who must either pre-order or patiently wait to enjoy it.

Cooking through time: The Saigon street chef who never quit

Mrs. Tran Nga Kieu, 88, has been cooking on a street corner in Ho Chi Minh City for over 40 years, using a cast-iron pan and kerosene stove to serve beloved dishes.

HCM City’s beloved street food duo: The Fried Rice Cake Sisters

In a world of ever-changing food trends, two elderly sisters continue to serve the same beloved fried rice cakes their father once sold decades ago.

The 80-year-old vendor serving one of Saigon’s best banh khot

Discover a hidden culinary treasure in Saigon - an 80 - year - old vendor’s crispy banh khot. With limited servings each day, this local favorite is a must - try for food lovers in Ho Chi Minh City.