Food & drinks

Discover the bold flavors of Vietnamese fish sauce in a unique tasting experience in Ho Chi Minh City. Sample four distinct styles of fish sauce paired with surprising bites.

Highlights

• Taste four distinct styles of fish sauce, from mass-market to craft
• Discover the origins and cultural role of nước mắm in Vietnam
• Learn about the different anchovies used, from Phú Quốc to central Vietnam
• Enjoy surprising food pairings that highlight the versatility of fish sauce
• Food pairings include fruits, meat, cheese and even ice-cream!

Description

Forget everything you think you know about nước mắm. This bold, umami-packed tasting experience is the first of its kind in Saigon—held exclusively at Saigon Social, right in the heart of District 1. Led by a fun, food-obsessed local host, explore four distinct styles of fish sauce—from everyday mass-market brands to rare, small-batch craft sauces made with just wild-caught anchovies and salt, including Chu Ben’s unique infused blends. Each sauce is paired with a surprising bite—from fresh herb rolls and juicy beef balls to soft cheese and even ice cream—each one chosen to highlight just how versatile and complex fish sauce can be. Along the way, learn about the fascinating origins and cultural role of nước mắm in Vietnam, how it’s made (and why craft sauce takes up to a year to ferment), the different anchovies used, from Phú Quốc to central Vietnam, and what separates industrial from artisanal fish sauce. This isn’t just a dip for your spring rolls—it’s a delicious, eye-opening deep dive into Vietnam’s culinary heritage. A must for curious foodies and adventurous eaters.

Includes

Tasting of four distinct styles of fish sauce Pairings with various bites like fresh herb rolls, juicy beef balls, soft cheese, and ice cream Information on the origins and cultural role of nước mắm in Vietnam Explanation of the fish sauce making process Details on different anchovies used Comparison between industrial and artisanal fish sauce Filter water Pens & pencils English-speaking guide

Important Information

• This is a tasting experience, not a full meal The experience is held in the heart of District 1, Saigon Suitable for curious foodies and adventurous eaters

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund