27 Underrated Foodie Cities You've Probably Never Considered

14. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: From Pho to Banh Mi Bliss

Bến Thành market ,Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam Chợ Bến Thành. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @trungydang

While Hanoi often gets foodie nods, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) pulsates with an equally electrifying and diverse culinary energy. Dive into bustling markets like Ben Thanh for an explosion of sights, sounds, and smells. Slurp down a perfect bowl of pho from a generations-old street stall, grab a crusty, flavor-packed banh mi sandwich, or savor delicate fresh spring rolls. With its French colonial influences and dynamic street food culture, HCMC offers an endlessly delicious and affordable gastronomic journey.

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