Terry D's question in Vietnam

Attraction / Food

I’ll be in HCMC for a few days for my first visit. Any recommendations on good local foods to try, restaurants, or sights to see?

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Visit the central post office, the Saigon opera, Notre Dame cathedral and the Town Hall to see French architecture. For history go to the Independence or Reunification palace and the War Remnants Museum. District 1 is full of bars and restaurants including rooftop ones. For local food, I prefer the… 
Awesome thanks for the suggestions!