If Saigon is known for its durian and cadé fried buns, then Vũng Tàu has its own legend: Đồ Chiểu green bean fried buns, a humble street snack that visitors hunt down the moment they arrive. The stall sits modestly at 43 Đồ Chiểu, Vũng Tàu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City—just a small pushcart, yet every afternoon crowds pack the sidewalk. Some call ahead, others wait 10–15 minutes, and during peak hours even one or two hours. It sounds extreme, but regulars say the buns are so good that waiting becomes part of the ritual.
For more than 30 years, the owner—a Chinese-Vietnamese auntie—has kept the same two-item menu: green bean–filled buns and egg-filled buns. The simplicity is exactly what built the brand. Everything is made on the spot: dough kneaded by hand, filling wrapped fresh, and each bun deep-fried until it puffs perfectly golden and fragrant with sesame. The green bean filling is smooth, rich and moist, wrapped inside a thin, crisp shell. Take a bite and you get a satisfying crackle followed by a warm, sweet, creamy center—addictive from the first mouthful. The buns are best piping hot, just lifted from the oil.
Despite its fame, the price remains surprisingly low: about 6,000 VND each. Many customers buy by the dozens because the buns stay soft and aromatic even when cooled. Alongside the main cart, food lovers also whisper about another hyper-fast-selling spot at 64/5 Đồ Chiểu, which opens at 2 p.m. and is nearly sold out by 3 p.m.—most orders are booked in advance.
Simple, affordable and unforgettable, Đồ Chiểu fried buns are one of Vũng Tàu’s most beloved local specialties—proof that sometimes the most ordinary street food leaves the strongest impression.
