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·Mon Nov 03 2025
Street food section was my favorite — great picks!
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Kofi Agyeman·Fri Nov 21 2025
Any veggie-friendly recommendations?
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  Zuri Mensah·Thu Nov 20 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Zuri Mensah·Thu Nov 20 2025
Any veggie-friendly recommendations?
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Sofia Brown·Thu Dec 04 2025
Any veggie-friendly recommendations?
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Zuri Mensah·Mon Dec 08 2025
Any veggie-friendly recommendations?
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  Chloe Anderson·Fri Nov 07 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Chloe Anderson·Fri Nov 07 2025
Street food section was my favorite — great picks!