- District 3 - After hotel pickup by scooter, zoom off your first stop for an appetizer. Sit like a local at the food stall eating Grilled Banana Sticky Rice
#TASTING 1: Grilled Banana Sticky Rice(Chuối nếp nước):
-Ingredients: ripe bananas, sticky rice, coconut milk, toasted sesame seeds, tapioca,…
- District 10 - Then, take a walk around the street food heaven in District 10 to do a small cooking class and taste:
TASTING 2#mini Sizzling Savory Pancake (Bánh xèo): made from rice flour, a little coconut milk, egg and turmeric powder
-For the Fillings: shrimp and pork, bean sprouts, mung beans,…
-Served with: mustard greens, lettuce, herbs: thai basil, fish mint, purple mint, original mint, amparella leaf; green babana, star fruit; sweet and sour fish sauce,…
TASTING 3#Grilled Beef grabbed in Betel Leaf (Bò lá lốt):
-Served with: vermicelli, rice paper, green banana, star fruit, femented fish sauce with pineapple,…
TASTING 4#Fried Bao Buns (Bánh bao chiên):
-The dough: wheat flour, yeast, baking powder, milk, sugar, salt
-Fillings: wood ear, minced pork, quail eggs, garlic, spring onions, jicama,…
TASTING 5#Shredded Pork Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy Chà Bông):
-Fillings: crispy rice, shredded pork, toasted shrimp flakes, scallion oil,…
- Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - After that, let’s venture into one of the oldest Apartment Areas to enjoy the Sugarcane Juice and Hue Beef Noodle Soup
TASTINGS 6#Hue Style Noodle Soup(Bún Bò Huế):
-Broth: made from beef bones, lemongrass, shrimp paste, pineapple,…
-Ingredients: beef brisket, crab sausage, onions, spring onions,…
- Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - At the next stop, immerse yourself in the biggest flower market of Saigon and try:
TASTINGS 7#Vietnamese Pizza(Bánh tráng nước):
-Ingredients: Grilled rice paper, quail’s egg, corn, pork sausage, mayonnaise, chilli sauce, toasted shrimp flakes,…
TASTINGS 8#Snails Stuffed With Pork(Ớc nhồi thịt):
-Ingredients: snail, minced pork, lemongrass, pepper, shallot, served with Vietnamese coriander,…
TASTINGS 9#Grilled Rice Paper Cake (Bánh phồng nước):
-Ingredients: rice milk or wheat flour, coconut milk, optional choices: sesame seeds, banana,…
- District 5 - Stop on our way for the city’s signature baguette(Bánh Mì) before crossing the beautiful Saigon river heading to District 4(or heading to the China town area in District 5 if you choose the Morning and Afternoon Option)
TASTING 10#Saigon’s signature Baguette(Bánh Mì):
-Fillings: pork sausage, pate(made from the liver of the pig), butter, pickles, herbs, cucumber, chilli, optional fillings: fried egg, chicken,…
- District 4 - Finally, head for dessert with different flavored caramel flans and jellies before heading back to your hotel.
TASTING 11#Dessert:
-Caramel Flans: egg yolks, milk, sugar, served with: coffee, ice,…
-Jelly, Iced Tofu or Yogurt with many different flavors
- English-speaking guide doubling as your driver
- Exclusive transportation via private motorbikes
- Complimentary raincoats and masks if needed
- Free pickup and drop-off at accommodations in specified districts
- Premium helmets provided for each guest
- Enjoy 11 culinary tastings and 3-4 beverages at no extra charge
- -An extra pick up fee of 100.000 VND (4,5 USD) per person will be applied for the other districts.
- -Tips
Hold it tight! After hotel pickup by scooter, zoom off your first stop for an appetizer. Sit like a local at the food stall eating 1#banana sticky rice before doing a small cooking class where you will make your own 2#mini savory crispy pancakes, rolled up with 3#grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf.
Then, take a walk around the street food heaven in District 10 to taste 4#shredded pork crispy rice and 5#fried bao buns. At the next stop, immerse yourself in the biggest flower market of Saigon and try the best 6#Vietnamese pizza, 7#grilled crackers, and challenge yourself with 8#snails stuffed with pork.
Next, venture into the oldest apartment area to enjoy sugarcane juice and 9#Hue beef noodle soup before stopping for fantastic 10#Banh mi. Finally, head for 11#dessert with different flavored caramel flans and jellies before heading back to your hotel. Especially your guides(also your drivers) are local students who are excellent licensed drivers, well-trained and fluent in English
- -Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- -If you weigh more than 100kg (220lbs) please let me know after the booking to arrange suitable driver(tour guide) for you
- -Options are available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions
- -The menu could be slightly changed depending on the day, time and availability of local food stalls.
- -For the morning(8AM) and afternoon(1PM) Food Tour: The route is changed from District 4 to the China town area in District 5
- -Please choose the WALKING FOOD TOUR OPTION(by car) if you are afraid of being on the scooters
- -Please choose the MORE SEAFOOD DISHES OPTION if you want to try more seafood on the tour
- -Please provide hotel address for the pick up when you book (or through Whatsapp number)
- -Food Hygiene and Safety Guaranteed with all local Tastings
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
