[Travel] Ho Chi Minh

Wobble-licious hunk of supremely tender braised pork belly - I have witnesses who will swear it fell apart at the touch of our plastic cutlery. The egg was something else as well with its liquid gold yolk.
Probably better to order this dish to share as it might kill you 😆😆😆

Stumbled across this pushcart in the District 3 area. Made fresh on the spot over charcoal fire, these Vietnamese pancakes (at least that's what I call them) taste like the popular egglet waffles from Hongkong but have the dual texture of a cushiony middle and crispy edges that's similar to "appam". Great snack to tear and eat as you walk around the city.

I am not kidding when I say this is the tastiest "Banh Mi" I've ever eaten! 😋😋😋
Which explains the non-stop flow of locals at this takeaway-only shop. It seems to me like they sell one standard version of it but I am not complaining. Their "Banh Mi" involves a crisp and light baguette packed with creamy pate, a few types of mixed cold cuts, boiled pork belly, loads of crunchy pickled vegetables, some mayo and a smear of margarine. The staff will check if you want chilli or not and I recommend you go for it if you can handle the heat. Theirs is not a sauce but pieces of very spicy chilli. Super "shiok"!

This heavenly bowl comprised of a fat bolster of crispy, pork-filled spring roll and grilled pork served on a pile of refreshing rice noodles, peanuts, pickles and vegetables. To eat, just splash on the accompanying light fish sauce and give everything a good toss.