Gỏi cuốn — fresh rice paper rolls packed with vermicelli, herbs, lettuce, and your choice of shrimp, pork, or both. Mine had both. No frying, no fuss. Just clean, bright flavors wrapped tight and served with peanut dipping sauce. Vietnam in one bite.

Bún thịt nướng — rice vermicelli noodles topped with smoky chargrilled pork, crisp bean sprouts, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, and a splash of nước chấm fish sauce dressing. Cold noodles, hot meat, everything in between. Saigon in a bowl.

Cơm tấm sườn — broken rice topped with a chargrilled pork chop, served with a fried egg, shredded pork skin, cucumber, pickled vegetables, and a pool of sweet fish sauce on the side. Humble ingredients, serious flavor. The dish Saigon wakes up to every morning.

Bánh Tráng Kẹo Mạch Nha – A light rice cake topped with coconut shavings and a sticky, sweet malt syrup drizzle.

April 2026