20 CITIES THROUGH THEIR Street Delights

From the traditional simit in Istanbul to the stroopwafels in Amsterdam, we uncover the street food of 20 cities worldwide, one bite at a time.

- NANDINI AGARWAL AND ROOPLEKHA DAS

1 Ho Chi Minh
VIETNAM

Vietnam is well-known for its street food offerings. And in one of the country’s busiest cities, Ho Chi Minh, the spring rolls are to die for. Colloquially called gỏỏi cuốn, they are filled with rice vermicelli, vegetables, and herbs, along with prawns or pork, and are freshly rolled into bánh tráng (rice sheets).

The rolls are best enjoyed with a peanut sauce that highlights the freshness of the vegetables and seafood, and this street food staple can be found at food stalls in Amble down Tran Khac Chan Street or Phú Nhuận district. Other common street food options include grilled prawns, fish hotpots, and a variety of crab dishes. While here, also make sure to get your hands on bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich filled with a combination of meat, vegetables, fresh herbs, and flavourful sauces, along with a side of the famed egg coffee. vietnam.travel

2 Istanbul
TURKEY