6 Dishes That Define HCMC: A Tour of South Vietnam's Culinary Scene

A Listly List - Marked by notes of fresh herbs, tender cuts of meat, delicacies crafted from world-renowned local rice, and seafood caught from the South China Sea, Vietnamese cuisine has risen to the global stage in recent years. Heading down to the country's most populous city, steaming bowls of noodles and fragrant baguettes tell a delicious story, Ho Chi Minh City's culinary landscape feeds the soul of South Vietnam. Embark on a journey through Saigon's most iconic dishes, with flavours rooted in a rich history, diverse topography and elements of a unique heritage that stretches over a thousand miles.  - Xoi (Sticky Rice), Com Tam Sai Gon (Saigon Broken Rice), Banh Mi (Baguette Sandwich), Banh Canh Ghe (Crab Tapioca Noodle Soup), Bun Mam (Vietnamese Fermented Shrimp Noodles), and Bun Bo Hue (Beef Noodle Soup)