Vietnam 8-Day Food Trip
Eight days on the pho-and-fire trail: Hanoi's pho and bun cha, Hoi An's cooking schools, and Ho Chi Minh City's banh mi dynasty.
Days
8 days
Budget
400 USD
Style
Foodie
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City
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Trip overview
- Three regional cuisines in one country
- Two cooking schools worth the suitcase space
- The banh mi verdict, scientifically
Best time to visit
February–April splits the north and south seasons best. The food calendar never closes.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Hanoi — Pho Foundations
- 🍜07:00Pho at dawn; egg coffee after
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Day 2 · Hanoi — Street School
- 👩🍳09:00Market tour & cooking class
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Day 3 · Hanoi — Bun Cha & Bia Hoi
- 🍺17:00Bun cha, nem, and the bia hoi corner
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Day 4 · Fly to Da Nang → Hoi An
- 🥟15:00Cao lầu & white-rose dumplings
- 🥟
Day 5 · Hoi An — Herb Farm Cooking
- 🌿09:00Tra Que herbs & clay-pot class
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Day 6 · Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
- 🥖17:00Banh mi Huynh Hoa verdict
- 🥖
Day 7 · HCMC — Markets & Com Tam
- 🍚10:00Ben Thanh & com tam Broken Rice
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Day 8 · Departure
- ✈️11:00Final drip coffee & SGN
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 400 USD for 8 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- February–April splits the north and south seasons best. The food calendar never closes.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Ho Chi Minh City are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🍜
Pho Bat Dan
The queue legend · $
🥖
Madam Khanh
Hoi An's banh mi queen · $
🥢
Anan Saigon
Street elevated · $$
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