Have you been exploring Vietnamese food lately? If you're wondering about one of Saigon’s ever famous street food, bánh bao, here's what you have to know.

Bánh bao was adapted from a Chinese staple. It is a steamed bun stuffed with pork, quail eggs, onions, mushrooms and vegetables. A vegetarian version is also available if you don’t eat meat.

How much does bánh bao cost?

The average price of a bánh bao is VND15,000-25,000. Of course, this ultimately depends on the place and the quality of food you’re getting.

What bánh bao shops are there in Ho Chi Minh City?

District 1 

Như Lan

66-68 Ham Nghi, D1; +84 28 3914 1338

Nhà Bánh Ngọt Bảo Hiên Rồng Vàng

167 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thanh, D1; +84 28 3822 2499

Bánh bao - há cảo

57 De Tham, Cau Ong Lanh, D1; +84 9 0911 6803

District 7

Bánh Bao Korea

51 Khu pho Hung Gia 4, Tan Phong, D7

Other Districts

Bánh Bao Động Phát

255 Xom Chieu, D4; +84 9 4922 4148

Bánh Bao Cả Cần

110 Hung Vuong, D5; +84 9 0927 4390

Bánh Bao Ha Cao Thọ Phát

78 Nguyen Tri Phuong, D5; +84 28 3924 6765

Bánh Bao Sáu Sỹ - Ngon Từ Chất Lượng

276 Kinh Duong Vuong, Binh Tan; +84 9 0611 3116