17:30 – Hotel Pick-Up & Start of Your Saigon Food Adventure

Meet your local guide at your designated hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your evening culinary adventure.

As the city transitions from day to night, travel through busy streets and local neighborhoods while your guide introduces you to Saigon’s food culture and everyday lifestyle.

Rather than focusing on tourist restaurants, this experience takes you to local vendors and eateries where you can experience Vietnamese food in a more authentic setting.

First Stop – Vietnamese Pancake

Begin your tasting journey with a delicious Vietnamese pancake at a local food vendor.

Watch how the dish is prepared and enjoy the combination of crispy textures, fresh herbs, vegetables, and flavorful fillings.

While you eat, your guide will explain the dish’s ingredients, preparation methods, and place within Vietnamese culinary culture.

Traditional Vietnamese Noodles

Continue to another local food stop for one of Vietnam’s essential culinary experiences: noodles.

Depending on the evening, local availability, and selected vendor, you may taste dishes such as:

• Pho – Vietnam’s famous aromatic noodle soup

• Bun Bo Hue – a rich and flavorful noodle soup associated with Hue

• Hu Tieu – a popular southern Vietnamese noodle specialty

• Banh Canh – thick noodles served with a savory broth

Your guide will explain the selected dish and some of the regional differences that make Vietnamese noodle culture so diverse.

Vietnamese-Style BBQ Experience

Next comes one of the most social and entertaining parts of the evening – Vietnamese BBQ.

Take a seat at a local-style BBQ venue and experience the fun of cooking and sharing food around the grill.

Depending on availability, your BBQ selection may feature:

• Grilled shrimp

• Grilled squid or octopus

• Grilled pork

• Seasonal vegetables

• Other locally selected BBQ specialties

Cook, share, and enjoy the dishes in the relaxed atmosphere typical of an evening out with friends in Vietnam.

A local beer may be served with the BBQ according to the package. A non-alcoholic alternative can be requested where available.

Vietnamese Dessert Experience

After an evening of savory dishes, finish your food journey with something sweet.

Taste a selected Vietnamese dessert or traditional sweet specialty. The exact dessert may vary according to season and vendor availability.

It is the perfect final taste to complete your exploration of Saigon’s diverse culinary culture.

22:00 – Return to Hotel

After approximately four and a half hours of street food, noodles, BBQ, desserts, and local culture, begin your journey back to your hotel.

You will be dropped off at your designated hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at approximately 22:00, marking the end of your Saigon night food experience.