Best known during the day as a flower market, Ho Thi Ky Street transforms after dark into one of the city's liveliest street-food alleys, packed with plastic-stool stalls selling grilled seafood, sweet che desserts, and the popular rice-paper salad banh trang tron. It's less geared toward tourists than Ben Thanh's night market, drawing a large local student crowd from nearby District 10, and offers some of the most authentic, affordable evening eating in the city.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (evening street-food row busiest) |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Reservations | no |
| Address | Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City |
Signature dishes
- Grilled seafood skewers
- Che (Vietnamese sweet dessert soup)
- Banh trang tron (rice paper salad)
Good to know
- Known for
- A dense evening street-food alley behind a flower market, popular with local university students
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Location
Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7623, 106.6764 View on map
Highlights
- Dense concentration of authentic street-food stalls
- Popular with local students, less touristy than central options
- Doubles as a flower market by day
- Wide variety of small, affordable dishes to graze
Tips for visiting
- Visit after 6pm when the street-food stalls are in full swing
- Bring small cash denominations as most stalls are cash-only
- Go with an empty stomach and try several small dishes rather than one large meal
When to visit
Evening, after 6pm.
Accessibility
Outdoor street-level stalls with uneven pavement; not fully wheelchair accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ho Thi Ky Market touristy?
No, it's predominantly a local spot, especially popular with university students.
What's the best time to visit?
Evening, from around 6pm onward, when the food stalls set up.