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Located in District 1, Ben Thanh Market is one of the iconic centers of Ho Chi Minh City. A bustling market during the daytime and a social center after sunset, the market is an absolute must-see in Vietnam’s largest city. Visitors can find almost everything here, from clothing, shoes, bags and jewelry, to kitchen ware, groceries, sweets and, most importantly, food.
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Accounting for nearly half of Ben Thanh Market, the dining area has won the hearts of Saigoneers and foreign tourists alike. |
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The different stalls offer a vast variety of Vietnamese dishes. In the picture are fresh spring rolls made from shrimp, rice vermicelli, plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables and served with fish sauce. |
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Fried banana fritters is a favorite snack. The black sesame seeds give the crispy cakes a nutty favor. |
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Broken rice served with poached shrimp is another popular dish in Saigon. Visitors can also try broken rice with grilled chicken and BBQ ribs. |
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Fresh seafood can be found in abundance. |
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Grilled shrimp and baked fermented meat rolls. |
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Dried meat is shredded and eaten with plain rice porridge. |
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You can also find Bun cha Hanoi (rice vermicelli and grilled pork)...
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Many people say the food at Ben Thanh Market is more expensive than other places, but they can find anything they want there. |
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Each serving, costing VND40,000-60,000 ($1.8-2.7), is enough to fill you up. |
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