Cold Noodles
Cold noodles are a refreshing treat on a hot day in Saigon.
With the sweltering heat making people feel exhausted and less hungry, this dish is a favorite among locals. It is made with ingredients such as boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and noodles, which are cooling foods that don’t cause overheating. Enjoying this dish will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.
Cold Korean noodles are a popular choice among the youth in Saigon to beat the heat. You can enjoy this dish anywhere, even at a street-side stall, and still experience the irresistible appeal of these cold noodles.
Stir-fried Vermicelli/Glass Noodles (Vegetarian)
Try stir-fried vegetarian vermicelli or glass noodles when in Ho Chi Minh City.
The hot days in Saigon become more bearable when you indulge in this delicious stir-fried vegetarian vermicelli in a small alley. Besides vermicelli and glass noodles, the dish also includes nui (a type of small pasta) and a variety of tasty and cooling ingredients like sweet cabbage and thinly sliced fried tofu. These ingredients won’t make you feel overheated.
If you’re busy with work, you can buy this dish and take it to your office. For just 20,000 VND, you’ll get a delicious and cooling meal. You can find this dish on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, and some popular stalls have long lines of customers waiting to buy it.
Bun Mam Nem (Vermicelli with Fermented Pork)
This is a must-try dish during the summer in Saigon.
If you’re looking for a dish that won’t leave you feeling exhausted on hot days, Bun Mam Nem is a great choice. It’s a mixed dish that you can eat with fresh herbs. The ingredients, including vermicelli, roasted pork, and fermented pork, help cool down your body and provide a boost of energy to get you through the hot Saigon days.
Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo (Rice Paper Rolls with Pork)
Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo is a great way to cool down on a hot day in Saigon.
If you’re wondering what to eat in Saigon to beat the heat, try Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo. This dish typically uses Trảng Bàng rice paper, and you can find it at places like Hoàng Ty on Vo Van Tan Street in District 3 or Thành Thái in District 10. The rice paper used in this dish is usually the type that’s dried in the dew, giving it a chewy and slightly salty texture. It’s rolled with boiled pork and lots of fresh herbs, making it a filling yet refreshing meal that won’t make you sweat. A typical serving costs around 60,000 VND.
Bun Thit Nuong/Cha Gio (Vermicelli with Grilled Pork/Spring Rolls)
Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio is the top choice for a hot day in Saigon.
Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio is another mixed dish that doesn’t cause overheating and can be comfortably eaten at room temperature. The main ingredient is grilled pork, which is not cooked in oil, so it doesn’t leave you feeling greasy. It’s even more refreshing when served with fresh herbs. The soft vermicelli, combined with grilled pork or pork belly, makes for a delicious meal that won’t leave you feeling hot and bothered. This dish is perfect for those who are hungry and craving noodles but don’t want a hot bowl of soup.
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