We have been living in Vietnam for almost 5 months and I have to agree that it's not a foodie paradise in the same way that Thailand is (for example). There are some things that a pretty delicious though. Huế is really the culinary destination in the country but you should be able to get some good stuff in HCMC. Try Bún chả Ha Noi (obviously from the North but we found a great one in HCMC) and try to find a "bang mi" 🤣 🤣 🤣 (bánh mì) that is mystery-meat free. Of course, the standard one is just as you said but you can find some damn good ones with actual grilled meat and fresh veggies. Bánh bao is another favorite of ours. Hope you enjoy your time here!
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Awesome! Thank you very much. I'll certainly keep in mind what you recommend. We did find some pretty good Bang Mi in Can Tho with some nicely roasted piggy in there, but it was like "a lucky find". In fact we now get excited over fast food! Which is pretty sad. Lotteria is our new favorite, and the Big Star burger which is like a beefier big mac. Says a lot about the food of a country when you're getting excited over fast food. In Thailand I would think, people are crazy to come to Thailand and go to McDonalds! There is great food everywhere! A couple thousand kilometers and a different food culture, and my, how things change. But thanks again for the tips! If we pass through Hue, I'll hit you up and maybe we can hang out. Have a great day! -Dan