What and where to eat in Binh Thanh District, Saigon?
When it comes to gastronomy, Saigon appears to be a “hub” of not only Vietnamese cuisines but also from all over the world. It is for certain that you can find almost any dishes in HCMC, ranging from street food to luxuriously stunning five-star dishes and specialties of anywhere in Vietnam. Such a diversity is also proved to be apparent in Binh Thanh District alone.
Anh Tu Grilled Chicken (Gà nướng anh Tư) is going to be an ideal choice for you especially on cool rainy days of Saigon. As you arrive just near the place, it is hard to resist such a tempting smell of fresh chickens being roasted. If so, do not hesitate! Come and sit down to enjoy a dish of well-seasoned chicken, served with an exclusive condiment, pickled papaya, and hot crusty bread. Lastly, since there are many grilled-chicken restaurants on that street, be careful to go to the right “Gà nướng anh Tư”.
Price: 130,000vnd/ full chicken
Address: #449 Lê Quang Định St., Bình Thạnh Dist., HCMC
If you are missing a dish of beefsteak, Titi is right there for you. Besides a variety of beefsteak dishes served with BBQ or pepper sauce, there are many more stunning Western cuisines such as spaghetti, lamb, ostrich steak, salad, soup and so on. In addition, many drinks ranging from red wine to cocktails are also available to increase your appetite. In brief, Titi Beefsteak is worth your visit except the fact that it may take you a while to wait due to being regularly crowded.
Telephone: (08) 2224 0361
Address: #67/4/118 Vũ Huy Tấn, Ward 3, Bình Thạnh Dist., HCMC
Bánh xèo is a local food that you cannot skip once visiting Vietnam. At Thanh Dieu, you can even choose among 3 types of topping including beef, shrimp, and squid. Although you can have your Banh Xeo in your own way, it is our habit to roll Banh Xeo together with mixed vegetables using a piece of rice paper, dipping it into the peanut sauce and take a bite.
Price: 20,000vnd/piece of Banh Xeo
Telephone: #124/9F Ung Văn Khiêm, Ward 25, Bình Thạnh Dist., HCMC
Ba Chieu is a really famous sticky rice place that is definitely worth your drop-by. With a very long time of existence, the eatery will for sure takes your endorsement of its signature xá xíu (Chinese roast pork) sticky rice (xôi xá xíu). Besides, you can also opt for chicken drumstick or shredded chicken as an alternative to have with sticky rice. Sticky rice (xôi) is put in a banana leaf with your chosen meat, topped with ground shrimp, soy sauce and a mixture of oil and onions called mỡ hành. All in all, the sticky rice won’t let you down but it is better for take-away due to the worse-for-eatery location and constant odor of market.
Opening time: 5 pm- 11:30 pm
Address: Ba Chieu Market (Chợ Bà Chiểu), Bùi Hữu Nghĩa St., Bình Thạnh Dist., HCMC