Michelin Food Tour Ho Chi Minh City
4 hours. 5 districts. 10+ dishes from Michelin-starred restaurants, Bib Gourmand street stalls, and the hidden kitchens that put Saigon on the global food map.
Why Choose Our Michelin Food Tour?
The only motorbike tour in HCMC that takes you to Michelin-starred, Bib Gourmand, and Michelin Selected spots across 5 districts in one evening.
Real Michelin Stops, Not Marketing
Every stop on this tour holds a current Michelin distinction: 1 starred restaurant, 3-4 Bib Gourmand vendors, and 2-3 Michelin Selected spots. We update the route each time Michelin publishes new selections.
Street Stalls the Inspectors Found
Of the 79 addresses in the 2026 guide, 30 sit in its cheapest price band and 9 are street-food counters, often with no sign and no English menu. Your guide knows which plastic chair to sit in and what to order.
Born-and-Raised Saigonese Guides
Every guide grew up in Ho Chi Minh City, speaks fluent English, holds a valid motorbike licence, and has completed 500+ tours. She ate at these stalls long before Michelin showed up.
$77 All-Inclusive
Every tasting, every motorbike ride, helmet, hotel pickup and drop-off. The starred restaurant dish alone would cost $25 if you walked in solo. On this tour, it is one of 10+ dishes included in the price.
5 Districts, 10+ Michelin-Recognized Dishes
From 1-star restaurants to Bib Gourmand street stalls. Your guide picks the route based on which vendors are open that night. Three stops for eating, one for dessert, two for sightseeing.
District 1 City Center
Ground zero for Michelin in Saigon: three of the six starred restaurants sit in Saigon Ward. Anan Saigon (1 star) reinvents phở with wagyu and truffle. Saigon and Ben Thanh wards hold six of the guide's 25 Bib Gourmands, among them Bếp Mẹ ỉn on Lê Thánh Tôn and Phở Phượng on Hoàng Sa.
District 2 Thu Duc Side
Across the river, An Khanh Ward, which includes Thao Dien, holds 15 of the guide's 79 addresses: two one-star restaurants, CieL and Upstairs, and three Bib Gourmand spots, Chị Mơ, Hum Garden and Mặn Mòi. East of the river, the price-to-quality ratio is better than District 1.
District 3 Local Favorite
Old Districts 1 and 3 hold 14 of the guide's 25 Bib Gourmands between them. Three sit on Võ Văn Tần: Hồng Phát, Chay Garden and Nhà Tú, all three in the guide's cheapest price band.
District 4 Riverside
On Vinh Khanh street, the 2026 guide lists one address: Ốc Oanh, at 534 Vinh Khanh Street, a Michelin Selected street-food spot. This is where Michelin meets plastic chairs.
District 5 Chinatown
Cholon's Teochew and Cantonese food scene holds two Bib Gourmand addresses in the 2026 guide: Phở Lệ, at 413-415 Nguyen Trai Street, and Bánh Canh Cua Bà Ba, at 84/6 Nguyen Bieu Street, new this year.
What You'll Eat on the Michelin Food Tour
10-12 dishes per tour. Every tasting included in the $77 price. Here are the signatures. Northern and Central Vietnamese cooking on the same evening, with beef stew (bò kho) on the savoury side and chè to finish.
Michelin-Starred
One Michelin-starred restaurant course plus 3 Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected dishes that put HCMC on the global food map. The inspectors found these vendors in alleys with no sign and no English menu.
Wagyu phở
Bánh mì op-la
Phở bò viên
Bánh xèoBib Gourmand Street Food
Bib Gourmand means exceptional food at moderate prices. In Saigon, 19 of the 25 Bib addresses sit in the guide\'s cheapest price band, and seven of them are pho shops.
Bún mắm
Cơm tấm
Hủ tiếu sa tê
Gỏi cuốnMichelin Selected Desserts
Vietnamese desserts the inspectors highlighted as unique to Saigon. Three-color chè, coffee yogurt, and century-old Teochew mooncakes from Cholon. Sweet stops between the savoury courses.
Chè ba màu
Bánh flan
Bánh pía
Sữa chua cà phêSafe Street Food Rides Through Ho Chi Minh City
Open-face helmets
High-quality, cleaned after each tour
Licensed local drivers
100% female, HCMC-born, 3+ years experience
Maintained scooters
Automatic, inspected and serviced weekly
30 km/h average speed
Comfortable pace through city streets
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before, no fees
How Your Michelin Food Tour Works
We Pick You Up
Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby at 5:30 PM on a Honda motorbike. Helmet provided, phone holder mounted, and route briefed in 2 minutes.
Ride Through 5 Districts
We weave through Saigon's alleys to reach the Michelin spots the inspectors found. No tourist buses, no fixed restaurants. Just the real addresses.
Taste 10+ Michelin Dishes
From a starred restaurant course to $1 Bib Gourmand street stalls. Your guide explains each dish, its Michelin history, and what the inspectors wrote about it.
Drop-Off at Your Hotel
Tour ends around 9:30 PM. We ride you back to your hotel, or drop you at a rooftop bar if the night is still young.
Everything Included in Your Michelin Food Tour
$77 per person, all-inclusive. No hidden fees, no wallet needed during the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your Michelin food tour by motorbike.
Michelin launched its Vietnam guide in June 2023. Its 2026 selection, announced on 4 June 2026, is the fourth edition. In Ho Chi Minh City it lists 79 places: 6 one-star restaurants, 25 Bib Gourmand and 48 Michelin Selected. Many of them are street-food vendors and family-run stalls that take no reservation.
Yes. Every tour includes one course at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The rest of the stops are Bib Gourmand street stalls and Michelin Selected vendors. The balance is intentional: the star shows you what refined Vietnamese cuisine looks like, the street stalls show you where the inspectors found the same flavors for $1.50.
Michelin\'s Bib Gourmand award recognizes restaurants offering high-quality food at moderate prices. Of the 25 Bib Gourmand addresses in the 2026 guide, 19 sit in its cheapest price band, the spots where locals eat every day.
The Street Food Tour covers the best street food in Saigon regardless of Michelin status. The Michelin tour is curated specifically around Michelin-recognized venues. There is some overlap (2-3 stops appear on both tours) but the Michelin tour includes a starred restaurant course and focuses on the stories behind each Michelin distinction.
Most Michelin-recognized spots in HCMC serve meat or seafood. We can accommodate vegetarian requests at 60-70% of stops with advance notice. If you are fully plant-based, our Vegan Food Tour is a better fit. It covers the same 5 districts with 100% vegan dishes from Buddhist temple kitchens.
Pickup at 5:30 PM from your hotel in District 1, 2 or 3. The tour runs approximately 4 hours, ending around 9:30 PM. We ride you back to your hotel or drop you at a location of your choice.
Maximum 8 guests per tour. Each guest rides on the back of their own motorbike with a dedicated guide-driver. Private tours for 1-2 people are available at the same price.
Yes. Tell us your allergies when booking. Your guide carries a laminated Vietnamese-language allergy card for each guest and briefs every vendor before you eat. We have handled celiac, nut allergies, shellfish allergies, and lactose intolerance without incident.
Yes. Groups of 9-20 split into sub-groups of 4-8 with separate guides, riding the same route 5 minutes apart. We regroup at each food stop. Contact us for group pricing.
Saigon rain is intense but short. We carry ponchos on every motorbike. If it is a heavy downpour, we wait it out at a covered food stall (more eating time). We have never cancelled for rain.
No. Every food stop is pre-paid and included in your $77 ticket. If you want extra dishes or drinks beyond the tour menu, most stalls accept cash only. Your guide can help you withdraw VND at the start of the tour.
Click the Book button on this page, fill in your details, and we reply within 2 hours on WhatsApp or email to confirm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Full refund, no questions asked.
Combine It With Another Ride
Most guests pair a morning tour with an evening one; ask for the same guide for both.
Ready to Eat Like a Michelin Inspector?
Tours run daily at 5:30 PM. We visit the same vendors the inspectors did, on the back of a motorbike, for $77. Book now and taste why Michelin came to Saigon.
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