Korea is well-known for its traditional cuisine, and the place to get to grips with this in HCMC is Yet-Gol. Conveniently situated in central District 1, down a quiet side-street in the heart of backpacker land, Yet-gol is a cosy place. complete with traditional Korean decor and friendly service. And the food is not bad either!

There's an extensive menu to choose from. Try the Deung Shim Gut, tasty slices of sirloin beef (VND 170,000), or the Pajun (VND 100,000), green onion pancake with mixed seafood. Slightly cheaper is the Noodles and Soup selection (VND 50,000 - 70,000), which features a refreshing, curious clod noodle soup with soybean, or in contrast, a bowl of hot and spicy Kim chi soup, served with rice. Don't miss the glazed BBQ beef ribs (VN 90,000), or the energy-giving, nutritious chicken stew with ginseng (VND 90,000). Also recommended are the mouth-watering slices of steamed pork (VND 150,000 per medium dish). Steamed with various kinds of herbs and spices, and accompanied, like all the dishes with several kinds of vegetables and kim chi, the pork meat is very spicy, yet deliciously tender. Taste buds under siege, round off the meal with a refreshing glass of delicate Korean herbal tea.