Our one-month in Bali was winding down to the end and, right before we said our goodbyes, we wanted to spend a day in Ubud. We saw that SPG (Starwood) had a new hotel that just opened in Ubud and we thought why not check it out. Also, they were offering a discounted rate since it was a soft opening.
Amazing Isaan Region Flavor in Bangkok: Somtum Der Sala Daeng
Somtum Der Sala Daeng: Northern Thai flavors — Tapas styled
- Address: 5/5 Sala Daeng Silom Road Soi, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand (Silom Station)
- Hours: 11am – 10:30pm
- Dish and Cost:
- Tapas styled ranging from 60 – 125 Baht ~ $2 – 4 USD
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Braised Duck And Egg Noodle Soup
Mì Vịt Tiềm – Thiêm Huy Mì Gia: Braised duck and egg noodle soup
- Address: 455 Nguyễn Trãi, P. 7, Q. 5, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Hours: 7am – 10am
- Dish and Cost:
- Mì Vịt Tiềm Chiên/Mềm (Fried/Braised duck and egg noodle soup) : 88,000 Dong ~ $4 USD
Vietnamese Street Snack – Mixed Rice Paper Salad: Bánh Tráng Trộn
Bánh Tráng Trộn Xuân Mai: Mixed Rice paper salad street snack
- Address: 25 Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Hours: 5pm – 10pm
- Dish and Cost:
- Bánh Tráng Trộn: Mixed rice paper salad: 15,000 Dong ~ 0.70 USD
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Crab And Beef Hot Pot: Ngõ 8 – Trà Chanh & Lẩu Riêu Cua Đồng
Ngõ 8 – Trà Chanh & Lẩu Riêu Cua Đồng: Crab and beef hot pot
- Address: 5 Trương Định, P. 6, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Dish and Cost:
- Lẩu Riêu Cua Bắp Bò (Crab and beef hot pot — Feeds about 2-4 people): 180,000 Dong ~ $8.25 USD
- Mực Sữa Chiên Nước Mắm (Pan-fried baby squids in fish sauce): 45,000 Dong ~ $2.10 USD
- Mực Sữa Chiên Mắm Me (deep-fried baby squids with tamarind sauce): 45,000 Dong ~ $2.10 USD
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Central Vietnam Noodle Soup: Mì Quảng
Mì Quảng Phố Thị (2 locations): Central-styled shrimp and pork noodle soup
- Address: 50A Đinh Tiên Hoàng, P. Đa Kao, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Address: 110 Cách Mạng Tháng 8, P. 7, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Hours: 6:30 am – 10 pm
- Dish and Cost:
- Mì Quảng Tôm Thịt (shrimp and pork noodle soup): 42,000 Dong ~ $2 USD
- Cơm Gà Hội An (Hoi An City chicken rice): 46,000 Dong ~ $2.10 USD
Vietnamese Beef Stew: Bò Kho
Bò Kho Võ Văn Tần: Beef Stew
- Address: Hẻm (alley) 194 Võ Văn Tần, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Hours: 3pm – 8pm
- Dish and Cost:
- Bò Kho (Beef Stew) with bread or noodles: 35,000 Dong ~ $1.60 USD
7 Day Local Food Tour For The Adventurous Traveler In Saigon, Vietnam
When visiting a new place, one of the hardest things I have to do is researching, debating, and agreeing on a places to eat — I know, the struggles. The deciding process often pushes my partner and I to the verge of a nuclear war. The tension heightens if we’re visiting a place for only a few days and finding the right place to eat requires a scientific formula. I only want to travel for the food, therefore, I want to taste the best dishes a city has to offer and I don’t want to waste any meal on bad restaurants or experiences. I’m assuming that many people have the same dilemma as I do when traveling, thus, I’ve created 7 days worth of restaurants to eat for both lunch and dinner in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), Vietnam. Continue reading “7 Day Local Food Tour For The Adventurous Traveler In Saigon, Vietnam”
Vermicelli Noodles Tomato And Crab Soup: Bún Ốc Riêu Cua Thanh Hải
Bún Ốc Riêu Cua Thanh Hải: Rice vermicelli tomato soup with crab cake paste and snails (optional)
- Address: 14/12 Kỳ Đồng, P. 9, Q. 3, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Located in an alley
- Hours: 7 am – 9 pm daily
- Dish and cost:
- Bún Ốc Riêu Cua (Crab noodle soup with snails): 35,000 Dong ~ $1.60 USD
- Bún Riêu Cua (Crab noodle soup): 28,000 Dong ~ $1.30 USD
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Vermicelli Noodles With BBQ Pork And Egg Rolls: Bún Thịt Nướng Chị Tuyền
Bún Thịt Nướng Chị Tuyền (originally Chị Thông): Vermicelli with BBQ pork and egg rolls
- Address: 195 Cô Giang, Q. 1, Hồ Chí Minh: (Map)
- Hours: 7 am – 10 pm daily
- Dish and cost:
- Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Giò (Noodles with BBQ pork and egg roll): 40,000 Dong ~ $1.90 USD
- Chả Giò (extra – egg rolls): 10,000 Dong ~ $0.50 USD/roll
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