A cluster of open-air food stalls along Ho Thi Ky Street in District 10, next to the city's flower market, run largely by vendors from the local Khmer and southern Vietnamese communities. Seating is plastic stools at low tables set up right on the street, and the stalls specialize in grilled skewers cooked over charcoal and a wide range of che served in cups or bowls. It gets busiest after dark, when the flower market next door is also active.
Best known during the day as a flower market, Ho Thi Ky Street transforms after dark into one of the city's liveliest street-food alleys, packed with plastic-stool stalls selling grilled seafood, sweet che desserts, and the popular rice-paper salad banh trang tron. It's less geared toward tourists than Ben Thanh's night market, drawing a large local student crowd from nearby District 10, and offers some of the most authentic, affordable evening eating in the city.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (evening street-food row busiest) |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Reservations | no |
| Address | Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City |
Signature dishes
- Grilled seafood skewers
- Che (Vietnamese sweet dessert soup)
- Banh trang tron (rice paper salad)
Good to know
- Known for
- A dense evening street-food alley behind a flower market, popular with local university students
Location
Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7623, 106.6764 View on map
Highlights
- Dense concentration of authentic street-food stalls
- Popular with local students, less touristy than central options
- Doubles as a flower market by day
- Wide variety of small, affordable dishes to graze
Tips for visiting
- Visit after 6pm when the street-food stalls are in full swing
- Bring small cash denominations as most stalls are cash-only
- Go with an empty stomach and try several small dishes rather than one large meal
When to visit
Evening, after 6pm.
Accessibility
Outdoor street-level stalls with uneven pavement; not fully wheelchair accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ho Thi Ky Market touristy?
No, it's predominantly a local spot, especially popular with university students.
What's the best time to visit?
Evening, from around 6pm onward, when the food stalls set up.