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A midday art-meets-dining program has launched at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace, layering seven traditional performances over a six-course meal, priced at 1.6-1.8 million dong (about 70 dollars). Here's the practical rundown on seating, costume, and reservations.

Street stalls sell pho for around ¥60; in Saigon, one version costs ¥170 per night. Here is a breakdown — with yen conversions for Japanese travelers — of the price, dishes, and location of a Michelin-starred chef's 14-seat, 13-course omakase pho experience.