You'd easily walk right past its unfussy frontage, but for 100% authentic Vietnamese flavours and recipes, Ben Thanh is a superb discovery. Its short menu includes classic pho (noodle soup), French-bread sandwiches and delicious bún thịt nướng (pork slices, salad and peanuts on noodles), but the star choice is light, minty gỏi cuốn tôm thịt (shrimp-and-herb roll with soy-peanut dip).
Order at the counter and grab your own cutlery and extra sauces.