Dan Q. Dao is a Houston-born culture writer who splits his time between Saigon and New York City. His work can be found in the New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Texas Monthly, and more.

Inspired by Michelin’s first restaurant guide to Ho Chi Minh, published in 2023, I’m taking a deep dive into the city’s eclectic street-food scene on a scooter tour.