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Cút Chiên Bơ Cô Năm
Butter-fried quail is one of Saigon’s best street snacks. Here’s why it’s so great, where to get it and why it’s worth stepping out of your comfort zone for.

Cú Trên Cây
When you need to escape to somewhere green without straying too far from the heart of the city, Cú Trên Cây is the place to go…

Bột Chiên 51
If you’ve got a craving for something greasy, few things will fill the craving quite like bột chiên. This spot is top on the list of places to get it…

Bún bò 725 Hoàng Sa
This well established eatery serves up one of Vietnam’s most popular noodle dishes. Expect delicious food and charming staff…

Hẻm 284, Lê Văn Sỹ
Lê Văn Sỹ may be best known for shopping but the area offers an array of great eating opportunities too. From baby clams to avocado smoothies and goats milk creme caramels, Hẻm 284 has a lot to offer…

Little Red Stool is a Saigon-based food & drinks blog. We’re here to shine a light on some of the best things to eat & drink, explain what makes them special and let you know where to get them. Saigon is a big city with a food culture that’s thriving, diverse and omnipresent; there are hundreds of dishes to try and thousands of places to sample them. This blog is a window into the wonderful world of food and drink here.