SAIGON RIVER BUS
Ho Chi Minh City widens the river bus network with new routes connecting District 1 with District 7 to the south.
One route will link the Bach Dang Wharf with Thu Duc District, passing through District 2 and Binh Thanh District over the Saigon River and Thanh Da Canal before reaching its final stop on the Binh Quoi River in the northeastern district. Another route of more than 10 kilometers will run from the downtown wharf to District 8, passing through districts 4, 5, and 6 and docking at the Ben Nghe – Tau Hu canal.
Tickets will cost VND 15,000 per person
SAIGON STYLE BROKEN RICE
“Cơm Tấm Saigon” or Saigon Style Broken Rice is a traditional Vietnamese meal served at breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Regularly served with grilled pork and broken rice grains the meal varies much like Italian Salsa Verde, it can be also be served with a variety of ingredients including prawn paste cake, egg omelet, pickled vegetables or grilled prawns.
The delicious combinations are endless. Broken rice not only has a softer texture to unbroken rice but traditionally was also a necessity among the working class due to its lower cost. Necessity always gives birth to the most delectable food. A street food favourite, customers are attracted by the fragrance of the grilled pork. Our picks of this Vietnamese street food original include Cơm Tấm Cali at 48 Nguyen Hue Street and Cơm Tấm Bui Saigon at 100 Thach Thi Thanh Street, both located in District 1.
Do speak with our Concierge for directions to your own plate of Cơm Tấm Saigon.
FRESH SPRING ROLL
“Goi cuon”, fresh spring roll, is a Vietnamese dish traditionally consisting of pork, prawn, vegetables, bun (rice vermicelli), and other ingredients wrapped in “banh trang” (commonly known as rice paper).
Served at room temperature (or cooled) and not deep fried or cooked on the outside. Fresh spring roll is listed at number 30 on World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods complied by CNN Go. These rolls are considered to be a very popular appetiser with all visitors to Vietnam.
Concierge recommends: “Goi cuon” is available from street food, small restaurants to fine dining venues. Vegetarians also can enjoy this dish. They are easy to make at home with local ingredients, or enjoy through Room Service or on our Nineteen buffet.
For more information, please call Concierge Desk via extension 20 or email: concierge@caravellehotel.com
HO CHI MINH HIGHLIGHTS
Vietnam’s vibrant southern metropolis -- often still referred to as Saigon by the locals - is one of Asia’s most fascinating destinations. Set along the scenic Saigon River, the central districts are adorned with pockets of charming colonial architecture, while the surrounding districts each exhibit a unique character, from the ultra-modern malls of District 7, to the bustling streets of Chinatown, to the leafy suburbs of District 2. A harmonious melding of traditional and contemporary, Ho Chi Minh City is one of Vietnam’s most enduring charms.
GET IN TOUCH
Please contact Concierge at
concierge@caravellehotel.com in advance of your
stay to assist in arranging your time and plans.
ATTRACTIONS
Some suggestions for your exploration of Ho Chi Minh City! Discover The Opera House, the Notre Dame Cathedral or visit the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, housed in the former building of the Government of Cochinchina.
EATING OUT
Please click below for some options favoured by previous guests to enjoy a nice dinner in Saigon - our Concierge team will be happy to call ahead and make reservations including any celebratory requests.
