Embark on a thrilling scooter tour of Saigon’s hidden gems, including the Central Post Office, oldest apartment area, flower market, local coffee shop, fruit market, and ancient temple. Explore bustling markets and alleys along the way!
- Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - -STOP 1: Let’s walk through the hidden alleys in one of the oldest Apartment Areas to enjoy:
TASTING 1#Hue Style Noodle Soup(Bún Bò Huế):
-Broth: made from beef bones, lemongrass, shrimp paste, pineapple,…
-Ingredients: beef brisket, crab sausage, onions, spring onions,…
+Drink: Bottled Water, Ice Tea
- Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - -STOP 2: We will witness the biggest Flower Market of the city and try:
TASTING 2#Vietnamese Pizza(Bánh tráng nướng):
-Ingredients: Grilled rice paper, quail’s egg, corn, pork sausage, mayonnaise, chilli sauce, toasted shrimp flakes,…
TASTING 3#Snails Stuffed With Pork(Ốc nhồi thịt):
-Ingredients: snail, minced pork, lemongrass, pepper, shallot, served with Vietnamese coriander,…
TASTING 4#Grilled Rice Paper Cake (Bánh phồng nướng):
-Ingredients: rice milk or wheat flour, coconut milk, optional choices: sesame seeds, banana,…
TASTING 5#”Balloon” Sweet Potatos(Khoai lang bong bóng)
TASTING 6#Lemongrass beef skewers (Bò Lụi Sả)
+Drink: Sugarcane juice with kumquat
- District 10 - -STOP 3: Let’s discover districts 10 and 5, know as the city’s most authentic neighborhoods to enjoy:
TASTING 7#mini Sizzling Savory Pancake (Bánh xèo): made from rice flour, a little coconut milk, egg and turmeric powder
-For the Fillings: shrimp and pork, bean sprouts, mung beans
-Served with: mustard greens, lettuce, herbs: thai basil, fish mint, purple mint, original mint, amparella leaf; green babana, star fruit; sweet and sour fish sauce
TASTING 8#Grilled Beef grabbed in Betel Leaf (Bò lá lốt):
-Served with: vermicelli, rice paper, green banana, star fruit, femented fish sauce with pineapple
TASTING 9#Fried Bao Buns (Bánh bao chiên):
-The dough: wheat flour, yeast, baking powder, milk, sugar, salt
-Fillings: wood ear, minced pork, quail eggs, garlic, spring onions, jicama,…
TASTING 10#Hollow Donuts (Bánh tiêu)
TASTING 11#Shredded Pork Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy Chà Bông):
-Fillings: crispy rice, shredded pork, toasted shrimp flakes
+Drink: Local Beer(or Soft Drinks)
- District 5 - -STOP 4: Let’s sample the famous Banh mi and best dessert in District 5(the China Town area close to District 10) before coming back(Drop off Fee by Car-Taxi is not included for Group Tour with Meeting point)
TASTING 12#Saigon’s signature Baguette(Bánh Mì):
-Fillings: pork sausage, pate(made from the liver of the pig), butter, pickles, herbs, cucumber, chilli, optional fillings: fried egg, chicken,…
TASTING 13#Dessert:
-Caramel Flans: egg yolks, milk, sugar, served with: coffee, ice,…
-Sweet Soup: many different types to choose from
- Rain Coat and Masks (If needed)
- Bottled water
- Wet tissue and Sanitizer
- Pickup and Drop-off by Car (Taxi) at your accommodation in District 1, 3 and 4 (for Private Option)
- Friendly English-speaking local Guides
- All 13 Tastings and 3-4 Drinks are included
- Tips
Enjoy the best 13 Tastings of Saigon just by Walking into the hidden gems with local Food Stands. We will pick you up by Taxi at your accommodation(or at the meeting point), get away from the touristy areas and it’s time for the Food Safari. All Foods and Drinks below are INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, must-try and prepared right in front of your eyes:
1#mini Vietnamese Savory Pancake (Bánh xèo)
2#Grilled Beef grabbed in Betel Leaf (Bò lá lốt)
3#Shredded Pork Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy Chà Bông)
4#Hollow Donuts (Bánh tiêu)
5#Fried Bao Buns (Bánh bao chiên)
6#Saigon Baguette (Bánh mì)
7# “Balloon” Sweet Potatos
8#Grilled Rice Paper Cake (Bánh phồng nướng)
9#Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh tráng nướng)
10#Lemongrass beef skewers (Bò Lụi Sả)
11#Food challenge: Snails Stuffed With Pork(Ốc nhồi thịt)
12#Hue Style Beef Noodle Soup(Bún Bò Huế)
13#Dessert: Flan Caramel or Sweet Soups
On this Food Safari, we will also have small portions for each dish and walk around quite a lot so you can digest easily
- -If you stay outside of Districts: 1,3 and 4, please choose the Group Tour with Meeting Point option
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
