Ho Chi Minh city: Michelin-Recognized Food Tour with Local Expert
Description
Experience Saigon’s vibrant nightlife and street food scene on a motorbike tour featuring dishes recognized by the Michelin Guide. Ride through lively neighborhoods with a local guide, stop at 4 street food gems for iconic eats like bánh xèo, bò kho, and bò lá lốt, and discover hidden corners of the city few tourists ever see. A delicious, authentic adventure – just like a local. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: - Explore Saigon by night on the back of a motorbike with your personal driver. - Enjoy 4 Michelin-recognized street food stops, from savory mains to sweet local dessert. - Discover 2 hidden gems that reflect the real spirit of the city. - Snap stunning skyline views from Ba Son Bridge. - Connect with friendly local guides who share stories, flavors, and fun.
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Itinerary
Ky Dong Chicken Noodle Soup is a long-standing local favorite featured in the Michelin Guide, famous for its clear, flavorful chicken broth and tender shredded chicken. Whether you choose pho or glass noodles, each bowl delivers comforting, authentic Saigon flavors with fast, no-fuss service – the perfect local breakfast experience.
Co Lieng’s Bò Lá Lốt is a must-try dish featured in the Michelin Guide, loved for its juicy grilled beef wrapped in aromatic betel leaves. Served with fresh herbs, rice noodles, and dipping sauce, this flavorful street-style favorite captures the soul of Saigon’s home-cooked cuisine in every bite.
Bánh xèo 46A serves one of Saigon’s most iconic crispy pancakes, earning its place in the Michelin Guide. Their bánh xèo is golden, paper-thin, and perfectly crisp, filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. Wrapped in fresh herbs and dipped in tangy fish sauce, each bite delivers a perfect balance of texture and flavor – a must-try for any food lover.
Bò Kho Gánh offers a rich, deeply flavorful take on Vietnam’s beloved beef stew, proudly featured in the Michelin Guide. Their bò kho is slow-cooked to perfection, with tender chunks of beef in a fragrant broth infused with lemongrass and spices. Served with crispy bánh mì or egg noodles, it’s a comforting, aromatic dish that captures the essence of traditional Vietnamese home cooking.
Phở Minh is a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet alley, serving classic northern-style pho since 1945. Featured in the Michelin Guide, this humble spot is known for its clear, fragrant broth, delicate rice noodles, and tender beef slices. With its nostalgic atmosphere and time-honored recipe, Phở Minh offers a soulful bowl that embodies the essence of traditional Vietnamese pho.
Ốc Đào on Nguyễn Trãi Street is a bustling seafood hotspot beloved by locals and featured in the Michelin Guide. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and wide variety of snails, clams, and grilled seafood, each dish bursts with bold, spicy-sweet southern flavors. Fresh, flavorful, and full of character, Ốc Đào offers a lively taste of Saigon’s iconic street food culture.
As you pass by Ba Son Bridge, take a moment to admire one of Ho Chi Minh City's newest architectural highlights. With its striking cable-stayed design and panoramic views of the Saigon River and skyline, it's a perfect spot for a quick photo from the car – no stop needed.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our tour guide will contact you before arriving at the pickup point
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(119)
Fantastic experience. Our guides Leo and Hanaie were amazing. The food was very very good and explained well by the guides. I was nervous about the motorbike ride but found it fun and exhilarating. We felt very safe as they were experienced and careful drivers. We had a lovely evening and would do the tour again!!!
Such a fun experience! Mango and Leo were excellent guides and took us to some amazing local places with fabulous food! Riding around the city on scooters (they were very safe drivers!) was such a local experience. I highly recommend this tour!
Love the variety and friendliness of the guide. Highly recommended. Not juts typical pho or broken rice dishes.
Surpassed my expectations!! Amazing experience with my family. Wing, Hanne, Mango and Jonathan were high energy and engaging. We went to 4 delicious spots we would have never found on our own. My kids (10 & 8 yrs) had a blast and we really enjoyed it
Pick up from hotel, guide had excellent English and proceeded to take us on a wonderful evening tour of the city with food stops. BE HUNGRY. So much wonderful food. The scooters are not for feint hearted but are as much a feature of this trip as the food. I felt safe the hold time. Helmets provided. Mango, Ty, Uyen and Jason were attentive, friendly and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this enough.
I had an unforgettable food tour with Duc! I loved trying all the different Michelin dishes. Duc was incredibly attentive and friendly. He explained every dish in detail and shared lots of interesting information about Vietnamese food and culture. The tour felt very authentic, and I also got to see many different parts of the city. I would definitely recommend it!
My wife and I had an absolutely amazing experience on this Michelin Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City. It was a private, intimate experience that turned out to be the perfect introduction to both the city and the incredible flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Our guide, Mango, was outstanding. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City, but he also took the time to explain every dish we sampled, including the ingredients, preparation, and the stories behind them. His passion for Vietnamese food and culture really elevated the entire experience. Beyond being an excellent guide, Mango was hilarious and made the tour so much fun. It felt like exploring the city with a local friend rather than being on a typical tourist excursion. The pace was relaxed, the food was exceptional, and we left with a much deeper appreciation for Vietnam’s culinary traditions. If you’re visiting Ho Chi Minh City, I can’t recommend this tour enough. It was one of the highlights of our trip and well worth it. Five stars!
Excellent experience! Our guide 2 D was phenomenal! He made great food choices, knowledgeable on food and culture. He made this tour one of the best we’ve had in Vietnam. Our driver was friendly and a very good driver in the traffic.
Nice experience and the guide was good but . This is not Michelin food or restaurants. It’s street food at best
We had a fabulous time being shown around HCMC by our guides, eating delicious food (SO much food - come hungry!) and seeing parts of the city that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise! Nguyen and Vi were great hosts, they were prompt, informative and so so friendly. Thanks for a great night and for showing us food that we’ll dream about forever! Highly recommend!
