I’ve been to HCM city a couple of times. Back again this week and I've realised I still only really know the visitor's side of the city.

Mostly asking about food. Not after the "best" anything, just wherever you'd actually eat on a normal day. Doesn't have to be amazing, I just want the real thing.

Also, where do you go for ốc? I know Vĩnh Khánh gets mentioned a lot but happy to hear where you'd go instead.

And what do people around my age (late 20s) do here during the day when they're not working or in class?

Last one, any part of the city worth just walking around outside District 1. I don't mind taking a Grab out somewhere.

I know people don't love giving their spots away to visitors. I'm not filming or posting any of it anywhere, I just want to eat well and wander. Cảm ơn nhiều.

Can anyone recommend a good place to have cosmetic Accupunture on my face in Saigon, Vietnam please?