USA Today ranked the 45 best markets around the world based on their critical acclaim, how reflective they are of the local region, and the importance of food and drink at the market.
The requirements for the markets that made the list are that they are not strictly farmers’ markets or seasonal, but instead a market a visitor can stop at to enjoy a snack or meal while experiencing the culture of the city.
One of the oldest surviving buildings in HCMC and one of the city’s iconic symbols, Ben Thanh is popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Cooks at the market cook up authentic Vietnamese dishes made to order. In the evening, visitors to the market can sit outside at a number of temporary sidewalk restaurants serving local dishes like pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) and banh canh cua (crab noodle soup).
Source: Thanh Nien News
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