4 Days in Saigon: The Best Food, Coffee Shops, and Local Shopping Guides

Crafting Your Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary

Planning the perfect Ho Chi Minh City itinerary means balancing historical landmarks with the city’s incredible gastronomy. During the course of four days, you will get to know the best of District 1, including the Ben Thanh Market and the well-known Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, and then lose yourself in the local culture in the most wonderful way possible.

Indulging in a True Vietnamese Culinary Experience

Begin your journey by immersing yourself in the bustling street food in Saigon. A quintessential Vietnamese culinary experience is incomplete without slurping a steaming bowl of Pho at Pho Le or grabbing a legendary baguette from Banh Mi Huynh Hoa. In a fancy turn, Anana Saigon serves Michelin starred masterpieces that brilliantly uplift the taste of traditional street food with the application of contemporary techniques.

Coffee Culture and Local Shopping

Exploring Saigon’s Best Artisan Boutiques

The culture of coffee in Vietnam is an absolute way of life. You need to go to the popular Cafe Apartments located on Nguyen Hue Walking Street which is a retro 9-storey building that houses independent cafes. In the case of specialty brews, The Workshop Coffee will provide high quality, locally sourced Arabica beans in a gorgeous industrial-chic environment.

After getting caffeinated, head out to explore the city’s finest artisan boutiques. Pass by the common tourist traps and go to Saigon Eco Craft to get handmade lacquerware and sustainable woven bags. And before you head on, take a gift that is locally created and is of the world-class quality, bean-to-bar chocolate of Maison Marou.

(FAQs)