2025 Mar 15, 06:00
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ho Chi Minh City, known for its vibrant street food scene, is making waves with its international media campaign highlighting its unique and transformative cuisine. Spearheaded by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the campaign has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with its compelling video, "All You Can Eat". The video has been prominently featured on esteemed networks like CNN Asia, Discovery, and Asian Food Network (AFN), ensuring that the tantalizing glimpses of Ho Chi Minh City's culinary landscape reach a global audience. To further promote its distinctive gastronomy, the city has distributed a Heritage Guide showcasing the culinary delights of Ho Chi Minh City on all Vietnam Airlines' international and domestic flights during November and December. As part of the campaign, a quick guide has been provided to the famous food streets and markets, inviting visitors to explore the hidden gems nestled within these food havens
These vibrant locations are where street vendors passionately whip up mouthwatering dishes that will leave you craving for more. Ben Thanh Market, located in District 1, stands out as a bustling hub known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings. Here, visitors can relish regional specialties like banh beo (water fern cake) and banh nam (flat steamed rice dumplings). Gate 7 of Ben Thanh Market is particularly famous for its concentration of stalls selling delectable sweet desserts. Another culinary gem, Tan Dinh Market in District 1, boasts a rich history spanning over 90 years. The food court at Tan Dinh Market comes alive in the evening, with a variety of dishes from broken rice and porridge to noodles and refreshing beverages. The Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City is showcased in Cho Lon, located in District 5 and District 6
Culinary landmarks like Binh Tay Market, Soai Kinh Lam, and Dai Quang Minh Market offer a range of dishes including roast duck, dumplings, chicken pot, and kung fu noodles. District 10 is home to Ho Thi Ky Food Street, a vibrant destination with numerous food and drink stalls. Here, visitors can sample the spicy snail noodle soup (hu tieu oc) or the snail curry (pha lau oc) with its flavorful broth for dipping bread. For an authentic street food adventure, don't miss the chance to visit Turtle Lake in District 3, where rice paper, spring rolls, and cakes tantalize taste buds. Nguyen Thuong Hien Street in District 3 offers mixed rice paper delights like golden beef sauce and fermented pork skin. In Phan Xich Long Street, Phu Nhuan District, visitors can indulge in diverse cuisines from Vietnam's regions, as well as notable Korean and Japanese restaurants. These culinary destinations in Ho Chi Minh City offer a captivating food culture
From bustling markets to lively streets, each location presents a unique blend of flavors and culinary traditions that are sure to create unforgettable culinary delights for every visitor. For more information, please visit Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center's website at www.visithcmc.vn. View the original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/ho-chi-minh-city-department-of-tourism-unveils-top-street-food-havens-for-unforgettable-culinary-delights-302022194.html. Source: Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center