Perched on a plastic stool on sidewalk, with a steaming bowl of pho, watching the chaotic traffic on the streets all around-it's a perfect afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City.
There are other options than pho, of course. but the clear broth and warm noodles are one of the world's great comfort foods.
Banh mi sandwiches are another Vietnamese street food exported successfully around the world.
Here the baguette could be filled with a diverse selection of meats including pate, sausage and shredded pork skin.
For top-notch people watching, pham Ngn Lao street has a place that serves BBQ pork and rice, close to many popular sites like the Ben Tranh Market and the Ho Chi Minh Fine arts Museum.