The variety and readiness compliments Vietnam’s street scene which has had it’s own style of fast food long before the likes of Mc Donald’s.  For a mere 3000 Vietnamese Đong (roughly 20 cents USD) you look at the food upon entering and order a plate of steamed rice with whatever is available daily which usually consists of tofu, egg, chicken, barbecued pork, pork, steamed vegetables and fried fish to name a few dishes. 

The low cost is very appealing and so is the feeling that most of this food is ‘bình dân’ or common as the name suggests.  For local Vietnamese, this is food they would eat at home, comfort food so you find everyone from school kids on lunch break, groups of friends, couples and families eating a laid back hearty meal as they would in their own living room.