#SaigonHotTakes🔥

#SaigonHotTakes🔥

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Mì Xào Giòn (Crispy Fried Noodles)
Tasty for tummies, bad news for waistlines (But Worth It)
Nov 25 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Calmette Bridge Cafes (D1)
Cafe Hop without the traffic
Nov 18 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Bạch Tuộc Nướng (Grilled Octopus)
Eat them before they evolve to walk on land
Nov 11 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Kem Bơ (Avocado Ice Cream)
Avocado-n't stop, won't stop
Nov 4 • 
Benjamin D. Herman

October 2025

Food Streets: Hẻm at 195 Hoàng Diệu, D4 (Đường 20 Thước)
A very local food court, but make it outside
Oct 28 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Very Small & Peaceful Cafes
Literally the only time I'd call something a "hidden gem"
Oct 23 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Bánh Ướt Ban Mê (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls)
Rollin', rollin', rollin', get those fingers rollin'
Oct 20 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Gelato in District 1
Sweet creams
Oct 7 • 
Benjamin D. Herman

September 2025

Bánh Bèo (Steamed Savory Rice Cakes)
Itty bitty soft bois
Sep 30 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Unusual Bánh Mì
Keep Saigon Weird
Sep 26 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Uncommon Sticky Rice (Xôi)
With bonus street food dessert!
Sep 17 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
Let Us Eat Cake!
All caked up and three places to go
Sep 11 • 
Benjamin D. Herman
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