Banh xeo literally means “sizzling cake” in Vietnamese. Pancake is a typical yellow cake made from rice flour and coconut milk with crispy crust outside and colored with vegetables, bean sprouts, shrimp or meat inside. The cake is in circular shape then it is folded into a semicircle. After the cooking process is finished, it will be a thin and tasty pancake.

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Banh xeo is usually served with sauces and vegetables. Over many years of development, Vietnamese pancakes vary according to each region through Vietnam. In Northern Vietnam, a pancake has pachyrrhizus and Indian taro. Besides, pancake in Southern Vietnam is served with the sweet and sour sauce called “nuoc mam” and in Hue, it is served with sauce and roast meat.

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There are many types of Banh Xeo discovered and become famous from North to South. And in Saigon – Vietnam’s culinary capital, Banh Xeo at different restaurants is also the favorite food of the locals.

1.Banh Xeo Ngoc Son: 103 Ngo Quyen Str., Ward 11, District 5

2.Banh Xeo Muoi Xiem: 204 Nguyen Trai Str., District 1 or 213 Bis Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Str., District 1

3. An La Ghien: 74 Suong Nguyet Anh Str., District 1 or 100 Cao Thang Str., District 3

4. Banh Xeo 46A:  46A Dinh Cong Trang Str, District 1

5. Banh Xeo Mien Tay: 31/6 Hoang Hoa Tham Str., Tan Binh District

Where to eat Banh Xeo in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)
Nguyen Thanh Van