Ho Thi Ky is really two markets in one narrow street: a wholesale flower market that comes alive after midnight as trucks arrive from the Mekong Delta's flower-growing districts, and a street food alley that runs in the afternoon and evening serving Vietnamese and Cambodian-influenced dishes to a mostly local crowd. It is one of the few Saigon markets still largely undiscovered by mass tourism.
| Hours | Flower market runs overnight into early morning (roughly midnight-6:00 AM); street food stalls active from late afternoon into the evening (4:00 PM-11:00 PM) |
|---|---|
| Price | ₫20,000-₫150,000 (~$0.75-$5.75) for street food; flowers sold in bulk |
| Payment | Cash (VND) only |
| Address | Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City |
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- Best for
- Street food, flowers, local atmosphere
Location
Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7647, 106.6693 View on map
Highlights
- Overnight flower wholesale trade with photogenic stacks of blooms
- Street food alley with grilled seafood, banh xeo, and Khmer noodle dishes
- Genuine local atmosphere with minimal tourist pricing
Tips for visiting
- Visit the flower side between 1 AM and 4 AM for the most activity, or the food side in the early evening
- Bring small VND notes since food stalls rarely have change for large bills
- This is a walking street with motorbike traffic, so watch footing at night
When to visit
After midnight for flowers; early evening for food
Accessibility
Narrow street market, uneven pavement, not wheelchair-friendly, especially at night