It was great the guide is friendly and food is nice
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We loved having you join us for a day centered around good food and good company. Secret Food Tours was a great way to share some of the local favorites that make this place special. We hope you left with a few dishes you’ll remember!
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mdditt2000
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An Incredible Way to Taste Saigon
I recently took the Secret Food Tour in Saigon and it exceeded every expectation. Our guide, Ken, was fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great stories about the city and its food culture. Walking through the streets with him gave such a genuine feel for the neighborhoods — you get so much more than just the food, you get a real sense of local life.
The standout dish for me was the broken rice (cơm tấm) — perfectly grilled, full of flavor, and a dish I'll be craving for a long time. The clams were another highlight, packed with fresh, punchy flavors I hadn't tried before. And the Vietnamese pancake (bánh xèo)? Absolutely amazing — crispy, savory, and unlike anything back home.
We ended the tour at the famous Coffee Apartments, where I had a salted coffee for the first time. Absolutely delicious — sweet, salty, and so refreshing, it was the perfect way to cap off the tour.
One tip for anyone booking this tour: keep your eyes open when crossing streets. Saigon's motorbike traffic is no joke, and it's part of the adventure, but Ken helped us navigate it safely every step of the way.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an authentic, delicious introduction to Vietnamese street food — and if you get Ken as your guide, you're in great hands.
事業者からの返答
We’re glad you stopped by to share your experience with Secret Food Tours. Thanks for spending the afternoon with us. We hope you took a few good memories from the tour with you!
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graffekta
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A nice overview of what Ho Chi Minh has to offer
Leo was a great host, very knowledgeable! Delicious food and a nice walk around.
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We’re pleased to know you had such a positive experience. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to tell others about your day with our guide. It was wonderful having you along!
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Q2478VQandrewh
September 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Hi Chi Min street food tour
Fantastic food tour with Leo. Very knowledgeable re food , history and culture. Food tastings were excellent with unique and authentic experiences we wouldn’t have done on our own
Highly recommend.
事業者からの返答
We’re glad you chose to explore with us. It was a pleasure introducing you to some of the city’s food and local character. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
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garethw663
June 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic food and great tour
Amazing tour with so many delicious dishes to try. Our guide Ken was great fun and showed us around and to many different and fantastic food locations. A good mix of sweet and savoury dishes. As always Secret Food Tours for the win!
Loved it
事業者からの返答
It was great to hear from you! Great food and local insight are a combination that's really hard to beat. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future.
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N5872XZkatel
June 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Yummy
Very good tour with Ken. Not only did we have great food but also got to see a lot of the city.
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's always rewarding when guests leave with a deeper appreciation for the city and everything they discovered along the way. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again the next time you're in town!
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Lanz85
June 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must try food tour
Fantastic tour, delicious food and absolutely amazing coffee. Leoh our tour guide spoke very good English, was very knowledgeable and we had a fun evening. Definitely recommend.
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We loved reading your review! We're pleased that so many parts of the experience stood out to you. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future.
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laurenbU6846ED
May 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and left so full
Ken was the best the best tour guide. He was so easy to talk with and so knowledgeable. The food was delicious and we left so full. The best experience.
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F2172XLaliciak
April 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Horrible Customer Service. Do not book.
We were not able to participate in this tour due to poor communication with the company and a flight delay. The support from the company was not accommodating to us being late and the only option was to rebook for 100% the cost again. For 115 USD total, I am not willing to rebook and found the service to be terrible. I will not consider secret food tours again. They are over priced and not willing to help their customers.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We would like to provide some additional context regarding your booking, as timing played an important role in how this situation transpired.
The request to reschedule was received approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. By then, all arrangements for the tour had already been finalized. As you were the only guests booked for that experience, a dedicated local guide had been assigned and was prepared to begin. Even if the tour does not proceed, the guide’s full fee still needs to be honored, as their time has been reserved specifically for that booking.
Because of this, last-minute changes or cancellations are not something we’re able to accommodate without a rebooking. This approach allows us to ensure fairness to our local guides, who rely on confirmed bookings and set aside their time accordingly.
It may also help to know that many of our guests highlight the flexibility and support they receive when changes are communicated with more notice, which allows our team to explore alternative options whenever possible.
We understand that travel delays can be frustrating, and while this situation could not be adjusted given the short notice, the structure in place is designed to keep things fair and sustainable for everyone involved.
We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope this clarifies our side. If your travels bring you to another city where we operate, we would be glad to welcome you on one of our tours again.
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athenakaitlin
March 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointed in HCMC
My partner and I have done Secret Food Tours in multiple cities around the world—including Hanoi—and they have consistently been one of our favorite travel experiences. It’s always our first go-to and something we enthusiastically recommend to others.
Unfortunately, our tour in Ho Chi Minh City was by far the worst experience we’ve had, and to say it was disappointing would be an understatement—especially in contrast to how exceptional our experience in Hanoi was.
We understand that our guide, Linh, may have been inexperienced, but the experience felt as though we didn’t have a guide at all. There was little to no information shared about the food, no engaging commentary, and not even basic or scripted talking points. The tour felt disorganized, awkward, and lacked any sense of direction or purpose.
In our past experiences, one of the standout elements of Secret Food Tours has always been the strong relationship between guides and local vendors. There’s typically a sense of familiarity, warmth, and mutual respect that adds to the authenticity of the experience.
Unfortunately, that was completely missing on this Ho Chi Minh City tour. Linh often seemed unsure of where to go, and at several stops, the establishments appeared confused about our presence or unaware that a tour was even taking place. This created an uncomfortable and disjointed experience, and further reinforced the impression that the tour lacked organization and proper coordination.
What was most concerning, however, was that when asked, Linh openly stated that she would not personally recommend the food or the establishments we were visiting. This was extremely off-putting and undermined the entire premise of the tour. It left us questioning the quality, authenticity, and curation of the experience.
One of the reasons we’ve trusted Secret Food Tours in the past—particularly in cities like Hanoi—is because of the passion, knowledge, and pride their guides bring to showcasing local cuisine. Unfortunately, this Ho Chi Minh City tour lacked all of those elements and did not reflect the standard we’ve come to expect from your company.
Given our long-standing positive experiences with your tours in other cities, this was particularly disappointing. We hope this feedback is taken seriously, as it falls well below the standard your brand represents.
事業者からの返答
Hi Athena, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Hearing directly from guests is always valuable, and it helps us continue improving how our tours are run and experienced.
We’re saddened to read that this particular tour did not meet your expectations. Our aim is always to provide a complete and engaging experience from start to finish, and we understand how important consistency is throughout the tour. Feedback like yours is taken seriously and reviewed carefully by our team as we continue to refine our operations.
We do hope you might consider joining us again in the future. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back and provide the kind of experience so many of our guests have come to appreciate.