Tour Overview
This is a Michelin restaurant experience.
We believe award-winning flavors are hidden on plastic benches, under city lights, and next to the fireworks and barbecue stalls that have fed generations of people. Saigon’s food scene is buzzing, lively, and proudly unpretentious, which is exactly why it deserves Michelin glory. Playful tours offers a unique Saigon motorcycle food experience, led by local female guides wearing traditional Ao dai. Visit the hidden treasures and street vendors included in the book, taste more than 7 iconic dishes, and experience Vietnam’s rich and unrestrained food culture while riding. No white tablecloths here, just real Saigon bustling, authentic and full of soul. You will visit 4
Recommended spots include: a decades-old local street vendor; a hidden restaurant famous for signature Vietnamese dishes; a surprise stop beloved by Saigon’s local chefs. From north to south, flavors are all on one plate.
This Michelin food tour not only stays in the comfort zone of Saigon, but also takes you to taste the flavors from North Vietnam to South Vietnam, from hearty noodle soups to refreshing raw spring rolls and barbecue dishes. Your tour guide will be your translator, food storyteller and foodie companion.
She will explain each dish, each chef, and the significance of each station in Vietnamese food culture and standards. Taste
7+ dishes, paired with local drinks and Vietnamese desserts, all make up a rich and authentic Vietnamese food exploration journey. Everyone: Food lovers seeking depth
You've tried street food. Now, let us take you to the next level of experiencing Vietnamese food and understand the stories behind it. Curious travelers following the Michelin guide
Have you ever heard of Michelin-recommended places in Saigon? Let us take you like a local. Solo travelers, couples or small groups
Our itineraries are thoughtful, friendly and flexible, just like Vietnam itself. Adventurous or picky eaters
We will tailor the itinerary to your preferences. Vegetarian? Allergies? We can make proper arrangements for you.
Guests looking for cultural experiences rather than just delicious food
This is more than just a meal. This is a journey through the real Saigon full of flavor and stories.
We believe award-winning flavors are hidden on plastic benches, under city lights, and next to the fireworks and barbecue stalls that have fed generations of people. Saigon’s food scene is buzzing, lively, and proudly unpretentious, which is exactly why it deserves Michelin glory. Playful tours offers a unique Saigon motorcycle food experience, led by local female guides wearing traditional Ao dai. Visit the hidden treasures and street vendors included in the book, taste more than 7 iconic dishes, and experience Vietnam’s rich and unrestrained food culture while riding. No white tablecloths here, just real Saigon bustling, authentic and full of soul. You will visit 4
Recommended spots include: a decades-old local street vendor; a hidden restaurant famous for signature Vietnamese dishes; a surprise stop beloved by Saigon’s local chefs. From north to south, flavors are all on one plate.
This Michelin food tour not only stays in the comfort zone of Saigon, but also takes you to taste the flavors from North Vietnam to South Vietnam, from hearty noodle soups to refreshing raw spring rolls and barbecue dishes. Your tour guide will be your translator, food storyteller and foodie companion.
She will explain each dish, each chef, and the significance of each station in Vietnamese food culture and standards. Taste
7+ dishes, paired with local drinks and Vietnamese desserts, all make up a rich and authentic Vietnamese food exploration journey. Everyone: Food lovers seeking depth
You've tried street food. Now, let us take you to the next level of experiencing Vietnamese food and understand the stories behind it. Curious travelers following the Michelin guide
Have you ever heard of Michelin-recommended places in Saigon? Let us take you like a local. Solo travelers, couples or small groups
Our itineraries are thoughtful, friendly and flexible, just like Vietnam itself. Adventurous or picky eaters
We will tailor the itinerary to your preferences. Vegetarian? Allergies? We can make proper arrangements for you.
Guests looking for cultural experiences rather than just delicious food
This is more than just a meal. This is a journey through the real Saigon full of flavor and stories.
Travel Highlights
Inclusions & Exclusions
The price includes Chinese-speaking guide, shuttle bus Michelin, dinner VATIncluded in the Package
- shuttle bus
- dinner
- Chinese tour guide
Optional / Self-Paid Items
Team of local female tour guides: This is our biggest differentiator, bringing a reassuring, friendly experience and a unique and nuanced perspective on the city. From to: Our tour guides play many roles: safe drivers, food experts, local storytellers and cultural bridges. They are the soul of the journey.
Unique combination: each dish is not only a taste, but also a story about history, people and the pulse of the city. Our journey is a deeply sensory and emotional experience.
Unique combination: each dish is not only a taste, but also a story about history, people and the pulse of the city. Our journey is a deeply sensory and emotional experience.
Detailed Itinerary Click Below to Expand👇
Michelin Food Tour
18:00
– 18:20 Guest greeting and itinerary briefing Meeting location: District 1/ District 3 city center hotel or designated location
Welcome ceremony: Welcome with traditional ice tea and introduce a professional female tour guide wearing Ao Dai
Safety instructions: Distribute helmets and introduce motorcycle riding safety matters 18:20
– 19:00 District 3 – The first stop for the southern pancake experience: a 40-year-old family-style pancake shop hidden in an alley
Experience content:
Watch the making of golden and crispy pancakes live
Learn the correct way to wrap lettuce
Drinks to pair with: Chilled Saigon beer or fresh sugar cane juice
Cultural Story: The origin of pancakes and the differences between pancakes in South, Central and North Vietnam
19:00
– 20:00 District 10 – Second stop for Michelin-recommended snail delicacies: A famous snail specialty store recommended by Michelin
Experience content:
Taste
3 types of special snail dishes
Learn to use snail tools with classic dipping sauces
Cultural Story: The local food culture of eating snails at night in Saigon
20:00
– 21:00 District 5 – Te’an Chinese Kuay Teow × The third dessert stop: a time-honored Kuay Teow shop in the Chinese District that has been operating for more than 60 years
Experience content:
Taste with
Phnom Penh Rice Noodles made with 12-hour slow-cooked bone broth
A simple night tour of the surrounding neighborhoods to feel the customs of the Chinese community
Sweet ending:
Traditional Vietnamese/Chinese desserts (subject to arrangement on the day)
Trip summary: Share your journey thoughts and give small souvenirs
Drop-off service: Return to the original pick-up point or hotel
– 18:20 Guest greeting and itinerary briefing Meeting location: District 1/ District 3 city center hotel or designated location
Welcome ceremony: Welcome with traditional ice tea and introduce a professional female tour guide wearing Ao Dai
Safety instructions: Distribute helmets and introduce motorcycle riding safety matters 18:20
– 19:00 District 3 – The first stop for the southern pancake experience: a 40-year-old family-style pancake shop hidden in an alley
Experience content:
Watch the making of golden and crispy pancakes live
Learn the correct way to wrap lettuce
Drinks to pair with: Chilled Saigon beer or fresh sugar cane juice
Cultural Story: The origin of pancakes and the differences between pancakes in South, Central and North Vietnam
19:00
– 20:00 District 10 – Second stop for Michelin-recommended snail delicacies: A famous snail specialty store recommended by Michelin
Experience content:
Taste
3 types of special snail dishes
Learn to use snail tools with classic dipping sauces
Cultural Story: The local food culture of eating snails at night in Saigon
20:00
– 21:00 District 5 – Te’an Chinese Kuay Teow × The third dessert stop: a time-honored Kuay Teow shop in the Chinese District that has been operating for more than 60 years
Experience content:
Taste with
Phnom Penh Rice Noodles made with 12-hour slow-cooked bone broth
A simple night tour of the surrounding neighborhoods to feel the customs of the Chinese community
Sweet ending:
Traditional Vietnamese/Chinese desserts (subject to arrangement on the day)
Trip summary: Share your journey thoughts and give small souvenirs
Drop-off service: Return to the original pick-up point or hotel
IMPORTANT VISIT NOTE: Cash is required - most snack bars and street stalls only accept Vietnamese Dong
(VND). Inform us of dietary requirements in advance - If you are a vegetarian, have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please inform us 24 hours in advance.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes - you will be moving around a lot and eating at snack bars and low stools.
(VND). Inform us of dietary requirements in advance - If you are a vegetarian, have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please inform us 24 hours in advance.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes - you will be moving around a lot and eating at snack bars and low stools.
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