# Bánh tráng trộn: Saigon's rice paper salad

> Bánh tráng trộn is Saigon’s favourite street snack: strips of rice paper tossed with dried beef or squid, quail eggs, green mango, Vietnamese coriander, peanuts, chilli oil and kumquat. It usually costs 15,000–30,000 VND. Order with “Cho tôi một phần bánh tráng trộn”.

- URL: https://eatgreenvietnam.com/guides/banh-trang-tron
- Region: South Vietnam · City: Saigon
- Published: 2026-09-29 · Last updated: 2026-09-30
- By: the Eat Green Vietnam team (https://eatgreenvietnam.com/about)

Look for students gathered around a cart after school. There’s almost always a bag of bánh tráng trộn being shaken.

## At a glance

- **What it is:** Shredded rice paper mixed with dried beef or squid, quail eggs, green mango, herbs, peanuts, chilli and kumquat.
- **Where:** Street carts in Saigon, especially near schools and parks in the afternoon.
- **Typical price:** Around 15,000–30,000 VND a portion.
- **Eat green:** It’s usually mixed and served in a plastic bag. Bring your own container, or ask to eat it in a bowl at the cart.

## How to order

> “Cho tôi một phần bánh tráng trộn.”

One portion of rice paper salad. Say **ít cay** for less spicy, and **cho vào hộp của tôi nhé** to use your own container.

## What it tastes like

Chewy, crunchy, sour, spicy and salty all at once. The kumquat and green mango keep it bright; the chilli oil and dried beef make it moreish.

## When to go

Afternoon and early evening, when street carts set up near schools and parks.

## Questions travellers ask

### What is bánh tráng trộn?

A salad-like snack of shredded rice paper mixed with dried meat, egg, herbs, mango and chilli.

### How much is bánh tráng trộn?

Around 15,000–30,000 VND a portion.

### Is bánh tráng trộn spicy?

Usually, yes. Ask for “ít cay” for a milder version.

### How can I eat it without plastic?

Bring a container and say “Cho vào hộp của tôi nhé”.

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