Saigon Night Bites on Foot: Local Vendors, Stories & Sweet Finish
Overview
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3 hours
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Eat like a local on this 3-hour Saigon night food walk! Savor iconic dishes, from beef noodle stew to Cantonese BBQ pork, plus coffee, street beer, and a sweet flan finale. Explore hidden alleys, visit a historic temple, and discover how Chinese flavors shaped Vietnamese cuisine—all in a small group for an authentic, personalized experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is the minimum age for this tour? The minimum age to join this experience is 6 years.
Will the food stops always be the same? This tour visits independent, family-owned businesses, and their schedules and menus may change. Street food venues and dishes often vary, but your local guide will make any final adjustments to ensure the best experience.
What food is included? Expect authentic tastings such as: Hu Tieu Bo Kho (beef stew with noodles), Xa Xiu (Cantonese-style barbecued pork or duck), Bo La Lot (grilled minced beef in betel leaf) and Flan cake (Vietnamese crème caramel)
How much walking is involved? The tour covers approximately 2.5 km (1.5 miles), so comfortable shoes are recommended.
What To Expect
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts – A stunning French-colonial building showcasing Vietnam’s rich artistic heritage. It’s centrally located and easy to find, making it the perfect starting point for your Saigon food adventure.
Begin your small-group walking tour with authentic local flavors! Taste Cháo Mực, Hu Tieu Bo Kho (beef stew noodles), and xa xiu (Cantonese-style barbecued pork). As you enjoy these dishes, discover how Chinese culinary traditions have influenced Vietnamese cuisine. Take in the spicy aromas of bustling street stalls and watch everyday life unfold in the heart of Saigon.
Options
Private Saigon Street Food by
Private Saigon Street Food by
Small Group Food Tour
What‘s Included
Pass by Chua Ba Thien Hau, a temple honoring Chinese immigration and Saigon’s heritage
Learn how Chinese flavors shaped Vietnamese cuisine
Mingle with locals over a cold Saigon beer, peanuts, and rice crackers
Dive into Saigon’s legendary street food scene with an expert local guide
End on a comforting note with flan cake (crème caramel) at a beloved street stall
Experience Saigon’s coffee ritual at a hidden neighborhood café
Additional Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
776 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tasting local food
roisina765,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great local food experiences with Nina despite a rainstorm. Definitely places i wouldn't have found on my own.
Delicious Saigon walking food tour
michaelcoghlan,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanh was a wonderful guide for our tour. We had delicious vegetarian options. Highly recommend!
Street food tour in HCMC
Tourist77z,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. I was solo during the tour but Thao had made the tour very comfortable. I tried different local street food and she would give some form of background about it. It was a real enjoyable experience.
Good food tour
E4524AFjuliel,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanh is a very enthusiastic tour guide, he loves to share his passion for the food and the city.
Great experience into Vietnamese food culture
tajeb2026,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really wonderful tour with an amazing guide who, even in the pouring rain, made the tour into an authentic experience.
Authentic tour
V5308OIlaurak,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very authentic experience and our tour guide Thanh was so great - he was so friendly and enthusiastic with lots of local knowledge
Tasty and a true local experience
AliciaQld,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic food tour with a great guide and such a variety of food loved it
Discover the street food of Ho Chi Minh Stsf
antoniogC2878DG,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour through Sawadee for during my group trip through Vietnam. We were shown around by Nina. She was a fun and very spontaneous young lady, with a sense of humor, who could tell nicely. This tour will take you to places you wouldn’t otherwise go so quickly, so you’ll see more of this city and its nightlife and you’ll also be sure that what you eat is good and safe. Some of the dishes were very tasteful. Especially the soup and the beef rolls were very tasty. I also learned how to make a kind of spring roll from those beef rolls. Nina in particular has ensured that this tour has been a success. That I also unnoticed pig ears in a further tasty salad was not allowed to spoil the fun.
A must do food tour
mhfoodie2016,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Thao. Excellent food experience/tour of Ho Chi Minh City. We loved experiencing eating with the locals and you deserve five stars !
good food, good company
abG6735QT,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thau led us on an amazing experience. Highly recommend!
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