Vietnam Street Food Guide: Hanoi vs. Saigon

Pho, bun cha, banh mi—what to eat and where to find the best street food in Vietnam's two biggest cities.

Fri Feb 02 2024·5 min read

Regional flavors

Hanoi leans savory and herbaceous; Saigon is bolder and sweeter. Try both styles for the full picture.

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Emeka Nwosu·Sun Jan 04 2026
Street food section was my favorite — great picks!
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Kofi Agyeman·Thu Jan 22 2026
Street food section was my favorite — great picks!
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  Zuri Mensah·Wed Jan 21 2026
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Zuri Mensah·Wed Jan 21 2026
Street food section was my favorite — great picks!
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Sofia Brown·Wed Feb 04 2026
Any veggie-friendly recommendations?
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Zuri Mensah·Sun Feb 08 2026
Street food section was my favorite — great picks!
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  Chloe Anderson·Thu Jan 08 2026
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Chloe Anderson·Thu Jan 08 2026
Now I’m hungry. Those spots look incredible!