"Brilliant! Dining tips are spot-on for the best, local eating" - Luke Nguyen

Ho Chi Minh City In 12 Dishes is a culinary travel guide that shows what as well as where to eat in this most tantalising of culinary destinations. Profiling the city's defining dishes and best food experiences, Ho Chi Minh City In 12 Dishes will appeal to travellers who want to cut straight to the chase, gastronomically speaking. Pho, bánh mì, bánh xèo, chè and barbecue are among the essential dishes showcased, although this book goes way beyond the 12 essentials. You'll find info on HCMC's other soup noodles, advice on what to eat in frantic Cholon, where to get a stellar coffee and how to identify the myriad fresh herbs that are such a feature of the cuisine. Addresses are in Vietnamese for ease of travel, and everything is sumptuously photographed, so you know exactly what you re aiming for. Designed to provide a starting point and bolster confidence, Ho Chi Minh City In 12 Dishes will have you eating like a local, in no time at all.

This book also features...

• 12 must-eat dishes, including descriptions, helpful information and restaurant listings
• Personal dining recommendations from celebrity chef Luke Nguyen
• Where to shop for fabulous gifts for your food-loving pals
• A guide to the best bars
• The low-down on HCMC s cafe scene
• An i.d. of fresh herbs used in HCMC cooking
• A look at Cholon s temples and unique dishes
• The best markets to visit in, or near, District 1
• Historical attractions to visit, between bites

Inside Ho Chi Minh City In 12 Dishes...

• Easy to navigate, with full colour photographs throughout
• A handy map indicating major landmarks and restaurant locations
• Useful features, such as addresses in local language
• Pocketable, affordable and with user-friendly content
• 12 must-eat dishes covered in depth, providing a starting point for further exploration of the local cuisine
• Restaurants for all budgets, with an emphasis on affordable options
• Listings that put you in the thick of local dining, HCMC-style

Other titles in the In 12 Dishes series:

• Shanghai In 12 Dishes
• Penang In 12 Dishes
• Singapore In 12 Dishes
• Bangkok In 12 Dishes