Discover the culinary delights of Saigon with just $5, why not?
Which position provides you with many opportunities to explore Vietnamese culture and cuisine? Teaching in Vietnam is the best choice to reach your goals of getting a wider understanding of Vietnam and starting your career path with a stable position.
The first step is to equip yourself with a list of foods you must try before beginning your journey to explore the culinary delights of Saigon by scrolling down. Don’t take your eyes away from the article until the end!
1. Pho
Pho is the best option for understanding Vietnamese cuisine. You cannot find out the flavor of pho anywhere, like in Vietnam. This reason explains why pho is one of the best must-try dishes to fully enjoy the essence of Vietnamese cuisine and comprehend it holistically.
Pho in Vietnamese restaurants has the best taste you have ever tried and certainly fits perfectly with your desire for a traditional dish in a country that is also known as the paradise cuisine of ASEAN.
Enjoying pho in both southern and northern Vietnam helps you feel more clearly about the cultural differences, especially in aspects of cuisine and lifestyle.
In detail, people in the south of the region, such as Saigon, like to enjoy pho with its bold flavor, and the vegetable is added depending on the demand of eaters, whereas the Hanoians prefer eating pho with a fresh flavor as well as following a particular way.
2. Banh mi
As one of the most popular street foods, banh mi might attract you even on the first try, due to its cost and the harmonious mixing of many ingredients into one dish.
Foreigners and even locals tend to eat banh mi for breakfast. Walking along streets in Saigon, you are likely to find many food stalls that sell banh mi with diverse options, such as banh mi with grilled meat or pork, banh mi with fried eggs, etc.
Pho and banh mi in the Vietnamese world are recognized by the Oxford Dictionary, along with ao dai, a Vietnamese traditional custom. It’s so great to realize Vietnamese words are in one of the most popular dictionaries in the world.
3. Bun rieu
Like pho, bun rieu has a very special taste you have to try once when coming to Vietnam. You’re recommended to try bun rieu in both the southern and northern regions of Vietnam.
With its meticulous method of cooking, bun rieu deserves to be added to your must-try list of foods. It is very easy to find street vendors and small eateries selling bun rieu at a very affordable cost with a wide range of toppings such as vegetables, scrabs, pork, etc. that will attract your attention and charm you even for the first-time.
4. Dimsum
Known as a traditional food among Chinese residents, dimsum is sold commonly in the region where Chinese residents live dominantly, especially in Districts 5, 6, and 11. Dim sum has become one of the most popular foods, not only for locals but also for tourists.
Are you wondering about the food and culture of Chinese residents in Saigon? We suggest some places to discover and some dishes you must try to get a comprehension of the minority ethnicity among the 54 ethnic groups:
- Thien Hau Temple
- Ong Pagoda
- Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, dominantly selling oriental medicine
- Soai Kinh Lam Market, specializing in selling fabric in the area and over the country
- Binh Tay Market
Let’s try and have a distinctive view of Chinatown in Saigon!
Along with these delicious foods, Saigon also has a diverse list of foods that are worth a try, such as crab soup, Vietnamese salad rolls, Quang noodles, etc.
Are you ready to soak yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as well as a wide range of unique food? Don’t waste your time by hesitating; take a ride, and let’s go!
Apply for teaching jobs at EMG Education!
If you want to start your career with a promising position to cover your living expenses, as well as reach a balance between work and life, teaching in Vietnam, especially at EMG Education is a great suggestion for you, click on and seize the opportunity at: https://teach.emg.vn/primary-lower-secondary-and-high-school-teachers/
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| EMG Education is a reputable education organization in Vietnam. Its mission is to provide Vietnam learners across all ages an opportunity and the right preparation to succeed on the global stage. Founded in 2005, EMG Education has always been an innovative trailblazer in Vietnam’s education scene, constantly finding new ways to empower Vietnamese learners by expanding their access to world-class curricular and learning materials, and globally-recognized qualifications. |
