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    Chinese Roast Duck

    Vịt quay kiểu người Hoa

    4.7₫120k - 350kBest at lunch or dinner when the duck is freshly chopped and the skin is still crisp
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    Overview

    Crispy, savory Chinese-style roast duck popular in Saigon's Chinese districts

    A Chinese-style roast duck dish commonly found in Ho Chi Minh City, usually served chopped with crispy skin, tender meat, rice or noodles, and a savory-sweet soy-based sauce. In Saigon, it is often influenced by Cantonese siu mei traditions and may be sold as a whole duck, half duck, or rice plate.
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    What's in it

    • Duck
    • Five-spice powder
    • Soy sauce
    • Hoisin-style sauce
    • Garlic
    • Honey or maltose glaze
    • Rice
    • Cucumber
    • Scallions
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    LunchDinner

    Best at lunch or dinner when the duck is freshly chopped and the skin is still crisp

    The story

    Origin & history

    Chinese roast duck in Vietnam comes from Cantonese and broader southern Chinese siu mei traditions brought by Chinese communities to southern Vietnam. In Ho Chi Minh City, it is especially associated with Cholon and other Chinese-Vietnamese food areas, where roast meats are displayed in shop windows and served with rice, noodles, or takeaway portions.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    For solo diners, ask for '1 phần' or 'half portion' if available, or order duck rice instead of a whole duck. If you want less fat, ask for more meat and less skin. In Chinese-Vietnamese shops, pointing to the roast duck display is often the easiest way to order.

    Paying

    Cash is still the safest option at older roast duck shops, but many city restaurants now accept QR payments and cards. Carry small bills for takeaway stalls and ask the price before ordering a whole or half duck.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains soy; may contain sesame, gluten, and traces of peanuts depending on the sauce and marinade

    Nutrition & benefits

    High in protein and satisfying for one meal; duck skin adds fat and calories, while rice and vegetables make it more balanced

    Health notes

    Roast duck can be oily and salty, so balance it with vegetables or soup if you are eating it as a solo meal. If you have a sensitive stomach, go easy on chili sauce and rich skin portions.

    How to eat it

    Eat it with rice or noodles, adding a little sauce over the duck and rice. Use chopsticks to pick up the meat and cucumber, and a spoon if the dish comes with broth or gravy. For takeaway, reheat briefly to restore some crispness.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Ho Chi Minh City

    • Vịt quay Vĩnh Phong

      4.4

      527 Đ. Phan Văn Trị, An Đông, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

      Hours
      5:00 AM–8:00 PM
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    • Roast Duck Shop Phat Thanh

      4.2

      524 Đ. Phan Văn Trị, An Đông, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

      Hours
      6:00 AM–9:00 PM
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