Cheap eats in Saigon by @jaunty_Jan

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Cheap eats in Saigon by @jaunty_jan

As a local Saigonese and a foodie, my most favourite thing to do is discover good food places with friends.

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My favorite restaurants

All places that I have been to and truly enjoyed the food. All pictures were taken by me.

Image - Quán Ốc Thảo Quận 4
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Quán Ốc Thảo Quận 4
Giang:District 4 in Saigon is the heaven for all kinds of street foods especially snails. This place is one of my favorite spots in D4 whenever I have my snails craving.
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Image - Ốc Thúy
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Ốc Thúy
Giang:Located in a small alley. This place is often packed with customers during dinner time so better be there around 5pm to get a good seat and avoid the crowd.
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Image - Phở Hai Thiền
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Phở Hai Thiền
Giang:The only place that you can find colorful Phở noodles in Saigon. They colour their noodles by using all-natural food dyes such as magenta leaves, spiny bitter gourd, etc.
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Image - Nhà Hàng Chay Ngọc Thọ
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Nhà Hàng Chay Ngọc Thọ
Giang:I'm not a vegetarian but if I feel like having a vegetarian meal, this is where I will go to. This budget friendly place is located right in the Bui Vien area so it's pretty easy to find. Make sure you double check the Lunar Calendar before visiting this place as it will be extremely crowded on the 1st, 15th and 30th every Lunar month.
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Image - Bún Riêu NHÀ chi nhánh 2
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Bún Riêu NHÀ chi nhánh 2
Giang:Bánh đa cua (rice field crab noodles) is a northern Vietnamese dish which is so delicious. Give it a try and you for sure will love it!
Image - Bot Chien Dat Thanh
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Bot Chien Dat Thanh
Giang:"Bột Chiên" (Vietnamese Pan Fried Rice Flour Cake with egg),one of the famous street foods loved by everyone.
Image - Quán Lẩu Dê 45
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Quán Lẩu Dê 45
Giang:popular spot for locals when we are hanging out with friends, enjoy grilled goat meat or hotpot.
Image - Hủ tiếu Nam vang Amen
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Hủ tiếu Nam vang Amen
Giang:Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh Noodle Soup) was brought to Southern Vietnam from Cambodia and became one of the most popular noodles soup here. Topped with boiled shrimp, pork, quail egg and pig offal, this bowl of goodness will keep you full all night long.
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Image - Quán Ăn Cô Liêng
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Quán Ăn Cô Liêng
Giang:Bò lá lốt - Grilled Beef in Piper Lolot Leaves even recommended by famous food blogger Mark Wiens, you definitely should give this tiny shop a visit.
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Image - OZ Coffee House
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OZ Coffee House
Giang:My typical weekend brunch: a bowl of Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho (vietnamese beef stew noodles) and a glass of Cà Phê Sữa (vietnamese iced milk coffee). This place is located in an alley right next to Nguyen Van Troi market. A bit off beaten path for tourist but if you would like to also experience how locals go shopping in a normal market in the morning and discover the streetfoods heaven in the afternoon starting around 3pm, here is the place you should check out.
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Food tours in Saigon

Too many things to try but too little time? Maybe you can check out these food tours to experience both our delicious streetfoods and that feeling when being on a scooter.

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  1. Quán Ốc Thảo Quận 4
  2. Ốc Thúy
  3. Phở Hai Thiền
  4. Nhà Hàng Chay Ngọc Thọ
  5. Bún Riêu NHÀ chi nhánh 2
  6. Bot Chien Dat Thanh
  7. Quán Lẩu Dê 45
  8. Hủ tiếu Nam vang Amen
  9. Quán Ăn Cô Liêng
  10. OZ Coffee House

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