Ho Chi Minh City offers numerous affordable late-night pho restaurants, serving a variety of northern and southern styles, from beef and chicken pho to pho with meatballs, satisfying hungry customers into the wee hours.

Locals and tourists alike flock to Chi Dep to savor Saigon's steamed baguette, a dish made with day-old bread.

Using five-spice pho broth and anchovy fish sauce, Thao Nguyen, owner of a handmade ice cream shop in Ho Chi Minh City, has created unique ice cream flavors that attract both local and international customers.

A vegetarian restaurant, recognized for three consecutive years by the Michelin Guide for its delicious and affordable cuisine, showcases a summer menu featuring regional produce like lychees, flamboyant flowers, and mangrove apple blossoms.