Summary

This expat's culinary adventure focuses on finding the best cheap Vietnamese street food in Saigon's Chinatown, Cho Lon, for under $2, navigating its chaotic streets and historical, sometimes dark, past. Key dishes explored include Bò Cọ, Banh Canh Cua, Nem Nuong, Bun Cha Ca, and Goi Ga, with the latter ultimately declared the winner. The takeaway emphasizes embracing the local, diverse flavors and textures of Vietnamese street cuisine, with Goi Ga highlighted as a must-try refreshing dish, especially in the humid Saigon climate.