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    Banh Xeo

    Bánh Xèo

    4.6₫34k-110kBest for lunch or dinner. The crepe must be eaten immediately while still crispy — it softens quickly.
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    Overview

    A giant, crispy sizzling rice crepe stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts — eaten wrapped in lettuce and herbs

    Bánh Xèo is Vietnam's showstopper street food — a large, golden crepe made from rice flour batter tinted yellow with turmeric, sizzled in a hot pan until paper-thin and crackling crisp, then folded over a filling of shrimp, sliced pork, and crunchy bean sprouts. The name means 'sizzling cake', named for the loud hiss the batter makes when it hits the pan. Diners tear off pieces and wrap them in mustard leaf or rice paper with fresh herbs, then dip into a tangy, sweet-savory nước chấm sauce.
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    What's in it

    • rice flour batter
    • turmeric powder
    • coconut milk
    • shrimp
    • sliced pork belly
    • bean sprouts
    • green onions
    • cooking oil
    • mustard leaf
    • fresh herbs
    • nước chấm
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

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    Best for lunch or dinner. The crepe must be eaten immediately while still crispy — it softens quickly.

    The story

    Origin & history

    Bánh Xèo is believed to have origins in central Vietnam (particularly Huế and the south-central coast) but has been adopted and perfected in southern Vietnam, where Saigon’s version is notably larger and crispier than its central or northern counterparts. The turmeric-yellow crepe is a hallmark of the southern style, and the dish has become one of the most recognizable staples of Saigon street food culture. Iconic spots like Bánh Xèo 46A have been serving it for decades.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Order 'to' for large size or 'nhỏ' for small. Eat it fast — the crispiness is the whole point. Wrap pieces in the lettuce leaves provided, dip generously.

    Paying

    Cash preferred. Price varies by size and filling.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains shellfish (shrimp), pork; gluten-free (rice flour base) but check dipping sauce for fish sauce

    Nutrition & benefits

    Good source of protein from shrimp and pork; bean sprouts add fiber and vitamins

    Health notes

    Fried in oil so can be heavy. The fresh herbs and lettuce wrapping help balance the richness.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Ho Chi Minh City

    • Bánh xèo Ba Híu

      4.5

      46/9 Đ.Số 12, Khu phố 3, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

      Hours
      10:30 AM–8:00 PM
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    • Bếp Cuốn Sài Gòn

      4.9

      76 Võ Văn Tần, Xuân Hòa, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

      Hours
      11:00 AM–9:00 PM
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    • Bánh Xèo 46A

      4.7

      46A Đinh Công Tráng, Tân Định, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh

      Hours
      09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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