What is Banh Xeo? Which literally means “sizzling pancake”, is a crispy Vietnamese crepe made from rice flour, turmeric powder, and coconut milk, giving it a beautiful golden color and a light, nutty aroma. It’s typically filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, then folded in half like an omelet.
But what makes Banh Xeo truly special isn’t just the crispy texture, it’s the whole eating experience. Locals often tear a piece of pancake, wrap it in fresh lettuce or mustard leaves, add herbs like mint and basil, then dip it into a sweet and tangy fish sauce. It’s crunchy, fresh, a little smoky from the pan, and full of flavor.
In Saigon, Banh Xeo comes in both big and small sizes, depending on where you’re eating, southern-style ones are often larger and thinner, while central Vietnamese versions (like from Hue or Quang Nam) are smaller and thicker.
Here is a list of 10 Banh Xeo places in Ho Chi Minh City that SaigonVibes recommends you try. We’ve also included a Google Maps link for each restaurant to make it easy for you to find them, along with a selection of well-rated tours in Ho Chi Minh City from GetYourGuide. We hope you enjoy and find the best tours that suit your travel plans.
Banh Xeo 46A starts with a vivid yellow batter made of rice flour, a bit of crispy flour, turmeric, coconut milk, and a splash of beer. After resting, green onions are stirred in. The pork belly and shrimp are lightly stir-fried with garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper. A hot pan is oiled and coated with a paper-thin layer of batter. Once it sizzles, the savory mix of pork, shrimp, mung beans, and bean sprouts is added. The pancake is folded and fried until perfectly crispy. It’s served piping hot with fresh herbs and a zesty fish sauce-based dip with lime, garlic, chili, and shredded radish or carrot. What makes them special in Saigon City is that they also offer a vegetarian version (we call it “Chay” in Vietnamese) for vegetarian guests, filled with tofu, mushrooms, and fresh veggies, just as flavorful, and made with the same care.
Service: Fast and friendly. The spot feels local and relaxed, like a hidden gem where locals gather for good dishes and casual vibes.
Banh Xeo 46A
Address: 46A Dinh Cong Trang, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 10AM – 9PM
The magic starts with a gentle sizzle and the warm scent of turmeric rising from the pan. The pancake here is ultra-thin, golden, and crisp, its edge so delicate it shatters like the top of a crème brûlée (literally like burnt cream). What makes it special? Midway through cooking, a fresh egg is cracked right into the center, blending seamlessly into the batter and adding a rich, savory aroma to every bite. Inside, you get whole shrimp (shell-on for that true sea flavor), tender pork slices, mung beans, and crunchy bean sprouts, a perfect mix of textures: juicy, chewy, crisp, and light. But what truly sets 335/2 apart is the Banh Khot (mini savory pancake). Each mini pancake is golden and crisp, topped with shrimp, and served with a warm coconut milk dipping sauce, creamy, slightly sweet, and deeply aromatic. One bite in, and it’s hard not to be hooked. It’s comfort food with a hint of surprise. Outside, a small station sizzles with nonstop action: batter pouring, shrimp flipping, and golden edges curling. It’s the kind of spot that draws you in and makes you glad you stayed.
Service: Quick and well-organized. The place is no-frills but clean, with a clear focus on flavor. The shop is simple but always buzzing with energy, filled with families, foodies, and locals.
Banh Xeo 335/2
Address: 335/2 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 4, District 3
Opening hours: 2:30 PM – 9 PM
At Ngoc Son, the magic begins with a delicate, ultra-crisp pancake. The batter is thin, golden and crackles beautifully like biting into caramelized sugar on the edge. What makes it stand out? Halfway through cooking, they crack a whole egg right onto the pancake, letting it set into the batter, so each bite feels richer and more fragrant. Inside, you get plump whole shrimp (shell-on for that fresh ocean taste), thin pork slices combining lean and fat, mung beans, and crunchy bean sprouts. The result: a lacy-edged, savory pancake that’s light but bursting with flavor. Ngoc Son doesn’t just deliver flavor; it puts on a show. Right at the entrance, there’s a dedicated outdoor station where Banh Xeo sizzles on open pans, inviting guests to watch, film, and soak in the experience. Inside, the scale is just as impressive: the restaurant spans three levels, each floor equipped with a full kitchen running about 20 pans at once. With this operation, they serve up to 1,000 sizzling pancakes a day, each one hot, crisp, and consistent.
Service: Efficient and non-nonsense. The casual space serves food hot and fresh.
Banh Xeo Ngoc Son
Address: 103 Ngo Quyen, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 9AM – 9PM
Banh Xeo isn’t just cooked, it sizzles to life. The batter is poured into a smoking-hot cast iron pan, so thin it crackles on contact. What sets it apart? The shrimp go in fresh and wriggling, “Tom nhay” means “jumping shrimp” for a reason. They’re tossed in without pre-cooking, locking in their natural sweetness as they hit the heat. There’s no coconut milk, just a clean, crisp bite with pork, mung beans, and bean sprouts tucked inside. The pancake comes out golden and wafer-thin, with edges so crunchy they shatter. Particularly, they get our shrimp fresh every morning, still jumping when they arrive. The pork is sliced freshly, and all the herbs and veggies come from the nearby Vo Thanh Trang market. Everything’s local and chosen by hand. If the ingredients aren’t fresh, the Banh Xeo won’t taste right.
Service: The owner treats everyone like a regular, adding to the homey vibe. Despite the crowd, the staff handles orders efficiently.
Banh Xeo Tom Nhay Thanh Dieu
Address: 80 Ung Van Khiem, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Hidden in a small alley of a market, this spot feels like a local secret with reasonable prices. Ba Hai’s Banh Xeo is full of flavor and crunch. The batter is poured thin into a sizzling pan, with shrimp, squid, mung beans, and bean sprouts tossed in fresh. It comes out crisp and golden, folded over generous fillings, and paired with her signature dipping sauce, it’s light, sweet, and homemade. I went with a group of four and we ordered two Banh Xeo: one with shrimp and pork (50,000 VND) and one with a mixed filling (90,000 VND). We also got a plate of Banh Khot topped with baby mussels, 10 pieces for just 50,000 VND. Everything came out hot and crispy, and the portions were more than enough for us to share comfortably. It was the kind of meal that felt both satisfying and great value.
Service: Fast and unpretentious. Nothing fancy, just real, satisfying food that keeps people coming back
Banh Xeo Ba Hai
Address: 119 Le Van Linh, Ward 13, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 10AM – 7:30PM
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Tucked away in a small alley in District 10, this place has a simple, homey feel. The woman behind the counter is quick, kind, and always smiling. Banh Xeo Kim Anh serves up its in the Central Vietnamese style Banh Xeo’s thin, crispy, and packed with flavor. The batter is made from rice flour and turmeric, poured into a hot pan until it sizzles and forms delicate, golden edges. Each pancake is filled with fresh shrimp, slices of pork, bean sprouts, and a sprinkle of mung beans. Everything is cooked to order, so the Banh Xeo arrives hot and crunchy, with that inviting turmeric aroma filling the air.
Service: Warm and easygoing vibe. It feels like you’re being taken care of by someone who’s been feeding the neighborhood for years.
Banh Xeo Kim Anh
Address: Lo H021 Ngo Gia Tu, Ward 2, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 4PM – 10PM
At Bánh Xèo A Tôn, the Southern-style pancake gets a bold and flavorful upgrade. The batter is slightly thicker, made from rice flour, turmeric, and just enough coconut milk to give it a silky texture. It’s poured into a well-seasoned pan and cooked until the edges crisp up into golden, lacy fringes. Instead of layering the fillings one by one, the chef at A Ton tosses in shrimp, strips of pork belly, mung beans, and bean sprouts mid-flip, allowing everything to cook together in a burst of flavor. The result is a neatly folded half-moon pancake that’s crackly, vibrant, and rich in taste. What makes this spot stand out is the trio of dipping sauces: classic fish sauce, creamy peanut sauce, and a bold Vietnamese fermented anchovy sauce, ensuring there’s a flavor for every palate.
Service: Warm-hearted and personal. At A Ton runs like clockwork, even when the tables are full. The staff don’t say much, but they’re sharp and attentive.
Banh Xeo A Ton
Address: 570 Le Quang Dinh, Ward 1, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening Hours: 3PM – 9PM
The charm starts with petite, sizzling pancakes that look nothing like the big southern-style ones you might expect. These Central Vietnamese bites are smaller, folded neatly to hold a simple but tasty filling. The batter is light with a slight nutty flavor from the rice blend, and it crisps up beautifully around the edges, giving each bite a nice little crackle. No egg is added here, the flavor comes straight from simplicity: tiny fresh shrimp, a touch of minced pork, and bean sprouts that stay crisp inside the golden shell. But what makes it unforgettable is the dipping sauce. Instead of the usual sweet fish sauce, you’re handed a warm bowl of thick pork-and-peanut sauce, creamy and savory like something between satay and homemade stew. It clings to the pancake just right, turning every dip into a cozy, deeply satisfying bite. Out front, Co Bon (the owner) herself works three cast-iron pans at once, her movements steady and confident. There’s a calm rhythm to the way she flips, fills, and folds, occasionally pausing to smile or chat with a regular. The space is simple: plastic chairs and a few fans, but the atmosphere is alive with laughter and sizzling sounds.
Service: Spacious, airy space. The staff here is very enthusiastic and cute, because my friend forgot his bag, and when he walked a part, the employee ran after him to give him the bag back. I didn’t know how to thank this employee.
Making Banh Xeo here feels more like a rhythm than a recipe. She pours the batter with a quick swirl, letting it coat the pan in one smooth motion. Her mix is light, golden, and just thin enough to crackle at the edges. What makes it special is how she treats the ingredients, it’s nothing fancy, but always fresh. The shrimp still has that sweet snap, the pork is tender, and the bean sprouts go in right before folding, so they keep their crunch. She doesn’t rush. Each pancake sizzles just long enough to build that perfect crisp, and you can hear it crackle as it hits the plate. Watching her work is part of the charm, like catching a street performance, but tastier.
Service: Simple and warm. She chats while cooking, remembers your usual if you’re a regular, and makes you feel like you’re eating in a neighbor’s kitchen.
Banh Xeo Co Dung
Address: 1 Bac Hai, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening Hours: 10AM – 9PM
At Phuong Nga, things start with the soft crackle of batter hitting a hot pan and the warm scent of turmeric in the air. Their Banh Xeo is thin and light, almost see-through at the edges, with a gentle crisp that breaks like paper when you bite in. Right before the pancake finishes cooking, they add a fresh egg, melting into the batter and giving each bite a rich, fragrant layer that feels deeply comforting. Inside, you’ll find shell-on shrimp, tender slices of pork belly, mung beans, and crunchy sprouts, all tucked in generously. But don’t miss the Banh Khot (mini savory pancake), either. Each tiny pancake is golden and bubbly, topped with shrimp, and served with a warm coconut milk dipping sauce that’s slightly sweet, slightly savory, and totally addictive. That sauce caught me off guard in the best way. It reminded me of something homemade, the kind of taste that makes you stop and smile without even knowing why. Up front, pans sizzle nonstop, and the lady behind the stove moves with ease, flipping each pancake like she’s been doing it all her life. It’s fun to watch and even more fun to eat. I came curious and left with a second round on the way.
Service: laid-back but caring. The staff greet you with a smile, take your order with ease, and check in just enough to make sure you’re happy with the pressure.
Banh Xeo Banh Khot Phuong Nga
Address: 32 Dang Dung, Tan Dinh Ward, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
