This is the sprawling anchor of the whole itinerary, providing the energetic backdrop and easy walking connections between the specialized food stalls under its roof.

Go here if

you want to absorb the historic atmosphere and market bustle before zeroing in on specific dishes

Skip if

you get overwhelmed by dense foot traffic and vendor calls

1 insider tip

台韓夫妻熊啾啾 · curator · Ben Thanh Market

Follow the numbered blue ceiling signs toward Gate 7 to locate the primary food aisle. The surrounding aisles also house fabric vendors selling custom tailor materials for suits and traditional áo dài.

This counter offers a savory, delicate counterpoint to the heavier soup stall, focusing on regional Central Vietnamese texture rather than a full broth bowl.

Go here if

you want bite-sized savory rice cakes and nuanced textures instead of a heavy noodle bowl

Skip if

you prefer a hot, filling soup meal over small savory plates

1 insider tip

台韓夫妻熊啾啾 · curator · Bánh Bèo Chợ Bến Thành

Order the Hue-style crystal dumplings and rice cakes topped with savoury ingredients and fish sauce. The vendor serves chewy, bouncy textures dressed in fragrant fish sauce broth.

This stall acts as the natural sweet finish to the savory trail, cooling you down after hot noodles and savory bites.

Go here if

you want a chilled sweet dessert soup to conclude a crawl around the stalls

Skip if

you avoid sugary treats or crushed-ice desserts

1 insider tip

台韓夫妻熊啾啾 · curator · Be Che @chợ Bến Thành

Order the signature mixed chè served with balanced coconut milk, crushed ice, and tea to temper the sweetness. Try the flan topped with bitter black coffee or a fresh chilled whole coconut.