Ho Chi Minh, An Underrated Food & Drink Utopia In South East Asia.

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) is the capital and biggest city of Vietnam and it’s a must do if you’re looking to eat your way around an eclectic city. It doesn’t get as much attention compared to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore but id honestly put it on par with them. It’s not as developed as the others which means it’s also a lot cheaper and it’s a great city to explore on a budget.

If you love coffee you’d love this city as it’s famous for its coffee, either drip style or iced with condensed milk. The beans they use here are locally grown robusta beans which are twice as strong as your standard arabica beans - so be careful! Around this coffee culture lots of amazing Independent cafes have opened up, some with some phenomenal architecture and interior design Anh roastery was my favourite!

The city has some amazing historical architecture from the French colonial period, brutalist buildings from the communist boom era and modern skyscrapers that reflect the recent prosperity of Vietnam.

The downtown squares of the city are the best place to eat and drink, and remember to look up as often the best places are on floors above street level.

The historical side of the city is amazing with the central post office, market, independence plaza and presidential palace.

The absolute highlight for me was the War Remnants museum, a harrowing and informative deep dive into the Vietnam war and its effect on the county and population. I’d recommend the city just to visit this to be honest!

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Post by Jamie Daniel Ali | Jul 18, 2025