What Vietnamese Food Do I Eat In Saigon?

"The dirtier the place, the better the food and that is 100 percent guaranteed."

Niall Mackay takes listeners on a mouthwatering journey through his favorite Vietnamese dishes and where to find them in Ho Chi Minh City. After eight years in Vietnam, Niall shares his insights on the local food scene, from street food to Buddhist vegetarian restaurants.

Niall explores seven of his top places for Vietnamese dishes, including Com Tam, Bun Thit Nuong, and Bun Cha Hanoi on Tran Nao.

Niall also provides detailed descriptions of each dish he loves eating, along with personal recommendations for the best places to try them.

Interestingly, Niall reveals that he's not a big fan of pho, Vietnam's most famous soup, and encourages listeners to explore beyond this well-known dish.

Key Takeaways:
- Vietnamese food can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- The dirtier the place, the better the food in Vietnam
- Adding lime is crucial to enhance the flavors of bun cha Hanoi
- Com chay (scorched rice) is a delicious and unique Vietnamese dish
- Pho is not necessarily the best Vietnamese dish, despite its popularity

Bun Thit Nuong
https://maps.app.goo.gl/y9QxV5DD4U1wm...

Com Tam
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wGukn7oQqheX3...

Hu Tieu Chay
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZQt3jEfFSVi8h...

Com Nhieu (All over Saigon)
https://www.google.com/maps/search/co...

Pho Ga Tron
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DyezpK61rN24E...

Com Ga
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KkDEnV1325JCp...

Bun Cha Hanoi - Tran Nao
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qUnMhitcGMbKw...

Bun Cha Hanoi - Xuan Thuy
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7m4i8pC5PXx5...

Chapters and Timestamps:
00:06:00 - Vietnamese food culture
00:09:40 - Com tam (broken rice with grilled pork)
00:13:40 - Bun Thit Nuong (grilled pork with vermicelli)
00:27:20 - Bun Cha Hanoi (Hanoi-style grilled pork with noodles)
00:32:30 - Com chay (scorched rice)
00:36:20 - Com Ga (chicken rice)
00:39:00 - Pho ga tron (dry chicken pho)
00:39:50 - Thoughts on pho