Ben Nghe Street Food
Ben Nghe Street Food
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9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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A Street Food Market located on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist 1. The market has more than 30 stalls that will be installed to attract tourists. Ben Nghe Street Food Market in HCM city is highly recommended as a must-visit place to enjoy a wonderful dining experience with specialities from many countries as well as tasty dishes from three regions of Việt Nam.
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- Trang L2 contributionsGood food - nice music and reasonable priceVery good SG beer, cheap price. Live music on weekend. We loved BBQ very much. The area is easy to find, along Nam ky khoi nghia street, opposite The Reunion palace. 🤗Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 6, 2023
- Rob FBarcelona, Spain62 contributionsGood Food, good Vibes, good BeerYou can eat on every corner in Saigon, but it's not always that easy for us Europeans because you never know what's lurking in those pots. Communication is also almost impossible, so you look for somewhere where you can see a little more and also have a conversation. I can only recommend the Ben Nhge Food Market, it is only a few meters away from the main entrance to the Independece Palace. You can choose from a lot here, all of Asia is represented, and a Mexican with tacos also made it into the hall. The food is plentiful and of quite good quality. Tip if you like a beer, try a Tiger Kristall, it tastes as delicious as a Corona or maybe better because it's only half price.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 8, 2023
- SidneemanSydney, Australia358 contributionsMany Options Under One RoofThis is a large food complex like a Asian version of the western “food court” providing a number of food options but appears to lack the authenticity for anyone with a passion for what is commonly referred to as local food experiences. Was very crowded during my one and only visit. Thought the prices to be set at higher end and feel it’s a tourist magnet only with large groups of young westerners. If this is not what you seek, then best avoid. Otherwise it’s ok for a visit and also probably ok for family groups as your away from the traffic once inside.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 9, 2023
- 767-767Oslo, Norway164 contributionsBuilt for the touristsIf you want Vietnamese food and are not close to here, you don't need to go out of your way to go here. You can go to any good Vietnamese restaurant anywhere in the city. If you want foreign food however, there are a lot of options at one place, alongside Vietnamese. Food is good, but perhaps a bit highly priced, and is certainly not a restaurant atmosphere.Visited December 2023Traveled soloWritten December 10, 2023
- Janna T22 contributionsNice place good foodBeen here 2 nights in a row. This the place where you can sample different varieties of food. The portions were on the small size, so delicious that we ordered several different dishes. My favorite was the pork belly with rice, it’s the stall on the far left corner where they also served roasted duck and chicken. The clay pot bánh khọt was the best I’ve ever tasted, crunchy on the outside, dipping sauce was perfect.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 20, 2023
- Paul VNorth Sydney, Australia245 contributionsUnbelievable array of food - and huge crowdsEvery conceivable type of street food is available here. Also good for vegetarians with multiple options. Grab your dish and sit on a plastic seat with a beer and watch what seems like half of Vietnam go by!Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 25, 2023
- deanRojales, Spain230 contributionsBrilliant.Wow what a place. Clean food cheap and great. Good atmosphere Best night out in hmc We have been 3 days on the trot Love it Fresh seafood, it’s alive and they cook what you want in front of you.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 11, 2024
- Jonathon HAndover, United Kingdom121 contributionsA great Street Food Market With a Good AtmosphereA great street food market with a lot of different options. The market was clean and welcoming with a buzzing atmosphere each time we visited. I would highly recommend visiting if in Ho Chi Minh. Everything was fairly priced, that coupled with live entertainment in the form of a band made this an our local evening hang out. Good food, good beer and good musicVisited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 24, 2024
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia19,450 contributionsUpscale street foodWhile you see street food almost everywhere in Vietnam where locals eat, this street food market was built mainly for tourists, in a modern and clean environment. And, despite of that fact it is excellent. It's located in the very center, just across the historic Independence Palace. It has a huge array of stalls with all kinds of food - Viet, Thai, Indian, Greek, Western,...you name it. Besides that, there's a seating area to enjoy your food, as well live music making great atmosphere on weekends. Prices are more than affordable, food authentic and delicious and beer priced almost like in a supermarket.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 28, 2024
- Laura AHalifax, United Kingdom15 contributionsPerfect way to spend a lunchtimeA great spot for food and drinks. So many choices and all the food looked excellent. Cocktail bar was a great addition and the music and atmosphere made the perfect afternoon. Would highly recommend a visit whilst in HCM!Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 4, 2024
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fernisi100
Nottingham, UK63 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
To be precise it’s a Vietnamese and other food market where you can basically get any kind of cooked meat or fish or vegetarian food you fancy washed down with loads of different cocktails, spirits or beers.
On a Tuesday there is an excellent house band playing banging out western favourite popular tracks at the front of the market so get there early to sit at the front of the market near the band as it is packed and seating is limited to a couple of 100 on the wooden tables and benches. Note there is another much larger seating area at the rear too.
We ate there on a couple of evening and found the food from both of the different stalls to be good quality but there really are so many to choose from.
Pricewise this isn’t a cheap place to eat, you can find much cheaper of equal quality elsewhere but if you want a variety of different foods and great atmosphere then it’s a great place but this is a
Westerners place and not many locals eat here.
It’s definitely one to visit on any trip to Saigon, recommended.
On a Tuesday there is an excellent house band playing banging out western favourite popular tracks at the front of the market so get there early to sit at the front of the market near the band as it is packed and seating is limited to a couple of 100 on the wooden tables and benches. Note there is another much larger seating area at the rear too.
We ate there on a couple of evening and found the food from both of the different stalls to be good quality but there really are so many to choose from.
Pricewise this isn’t a cheap place to eat, you can find much cheaper of equal quality elsewhere but if you want a variety of different foods and great atmosphere then it’s a great place but this is a
Westerners place and not many locals eat here.
It’s definitely one to visit on any trip to Saigon, recommended.
Written February 10, 2020
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David
Cornwall, UK348 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This food market has bench seating in front and behind an amazing selection of street food stalls with more western standards. Everyone is catered for from local, all Asian and more western foods cooked before your eyes. Also a craft beer stall completes the meal if you want. Share/eat Vietnamese for starters, Indian for main and follow with Italian or any other combination based on what looks tasty to you on the night. I can assure you that something will. Not as cheap as the real street traders but aimed at those of us who want a bit more but would rather experience something more lively than a normal restaurant. Give it a go and you will not be disappointed. Some nights they also seem to have live music but this was not when we visited
Written February 25, 2020
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Gokul
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia404 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Sorry for late review.
Visited this food street sometime around 7pm. 1st appearance itself was so good seeing the way out was set up and the huge crowd.
Being a vegetarian was not doubtful what I will get but I was not let down. Obviously a non veg lover paradise.
There should be close to 30 food outlets with different cuisine starting from Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, Arab etc.
The price of food was very reasonable and well organised with number tags given for us to place in the table so they serve rightly.
Good choice of drinks were also there.
Worth spending an evening when you visit ho chi minch
Visited this food street sometime around 7pm. 1st appearance itself was so good seeing the way out was set up and the huge crowd.
Being a vegetarian was not doubtful what I will get but I was not let down. Obviously a non veg lover paradise.
There should be close to 30 food outlets with different cuisine starting from Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, Arab etc.
The price of food was very reasonable and well organised with number tags given for us to place in the table so they serve rightly.
Good choice of drinks were also there.
Worth spending an evening when you visit ho chi minch
Written May 9, 2020
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itineranti2015
Kuching, Malaysia48 contributions
Jan 2020
Same people , same faces, same places. This is an Ok food court, covered, not smelly, well managed and there is plenty of quality food on offer. I wandered around but was overcome by the claustrophobic atmosphere, the difficulty of finding a place to sit, a failure to agree on what to eat with my friend and the deep suspicion I was going to be overcharged . Plus I felt I had seen everyone before, somewhere , someplace, drinking the same beer , eating the same shellfish, laughing at the same witicisms, having a jolly good time. Thats that, ....safe food and a jolly good time. Which is OK.
Written February 27, 2020
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gnadeylime
Kuching, Malaysia104 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Located at the end of the street opposite Ben Thanh Market. Consider it as a one stop centre to try vietnamese cuisine at night with various choices. A little pricey i believe because most visitors are tourists. Downside is that this place is super crowded and hardly can get any table and chairs for you to enjoy your dinner as people tend to stay longer to enjoy some good beer with the live performance.
Written January 2, 2020
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Robert B
Cha-am, Thailand33 contributions
Feb 2020
Located very close to a great day of shopping at the Ben Thanh market the food court offers an endless amount of places to buy any kind of food that you would love to eat. The rustic setting with picnic table setting offers food, beer and drinks. If you looking for Pizza Ribs or Vietnam style food its all there. There are so many choices you might like it so much and go back a few more times. If you go a little later there is also a night market for more shopping if you did not get enough. Remember what every you buy at the market you should pay 50 % of what they tell you. You might get lucky too and get some great live music latter on.
Also we used grab cab and it was great so download the Asia Grab we never waited more that 5 minutes for a pick up and the price was always given on the app so no suprises. Its the cheapest way to get to your hotel from the airport.
Loved the food and the people were very kind and loved to bargin
Also we used grab cab and it was great so download the Asia Grab we never waited more that 5 minutes for a pick up and the price was always given on the app so no suprises. Its the cheapest way to get to your hotel from the airport.
Loved the food and the people were very kind and loved to bargin
Written February 24, 2020
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LewisH
Zimbabwe437 contributions
Feb 2020
This place literally has something for everyone. Whether you are wanting Asian, American, BBQ or just drinks, this place has it all. I would recommend arriving around 18:00pm as the place fills up fairly quick. Some evenings the place has live entertainment as well which is really nice and means that you stay longer and the vibe is good. All of the food considering the wide selection is reasonably priced and good measures in the drinks.
Written September 2, 2020
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Nublet
UK60 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The market is exactly as people describe, cheap and decent local food all under one roof. It’s not air conditioned and sadly a couple of women in front of me had their order delayed by 30 minutes. I’ve had tastier Bahn Xeo, but for the price and that we could all order different dishes it was fun. (Also the portions were huge!)
Written January 29, 2020
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Sierra P
San Leandro, CA21 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Lol there are some bitter travelers in these reviews. The prices are quite good here, even though it is small. Some local foods and a few non local, one Indian stand and one pizza stand. There are also two bars as well as a handful of juice/smoothie stands. When I went it was a decent mix of tourists and locals. If you are just looking to get a bite without having to search I think it is perfect for that. They give you a number to deliver your food to you and they are very attentive with coming by to pick up trash. 50k dong for a tofu sandwich. I’m sure the street sandwiches could be found cheaper but I did not have time to search for a street stall that offered a vegetarian sandwich.
Written January 9, 2020
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Alex Cook
Mainz, Germany15 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Walk 10 minutes in any direction and find amazing proper street food for a 3rd of the price. Experience how the locals eat and watch the city live around you. Or go to this overpriced tourist hole, where the staff are rude and you will sit with only tourists.
Written January 3, 2020
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How much does the food here usually cost?
Written July 27, 2024
It depends on what you order. Every stall is different and has different prices.
Written July 29, 2024
They are not promoted as vegetarian however you could ask for it to not have meat and I'm sure they will try and accommodate as best they can. I suggest you keep an eye on them as they are making your serving to be sure that's what you are after.
Written December 16, 2019
Some of them are cash only and some take credit card we always asked before we ordered.
Written July 28, 2024
11:00pm but some vendor start packing 1h earlier. don't wait the last minute to visit.
some vendor are open since 5-6am, so it's a very long day for them and they will not bargain a t-shirt for 1h for $1 less....
Written December 10, 2019
It was about 10 to half past I think.
Written August 21, 2018
Open about 9 in the morning
Written April 29, 2018
Hi what's a highly recommended stAll at Ben Thanh Street Market? I don't mind any cuisines.
Written December 13, 2017
Is this open every day? And is it better during day or at night?
Written November 3, 2017
Hi there,
It is open everyday, and I definitely recommend night. In fact, I'm not sure if the market is even open before midday.. The night/dinner experience is worth it though, as well as the assortment of local cuisine (:
Written November 5, 2017
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