New trend: Gen Z is excited to do a 'food tour' by metro train

Many young people have quickly searched for places to eat around the Metro, thereby creating a trend of going to lunch by metro. No more boring lunches, no more inhaling smog while riding a motorbike, Metro trains are the new choice of Gen Z.

After the Metro was officially put into operation, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City, especially young people, are witnessing a new fever called Metro No. 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien. With a length of nearly 20km, connecting the center of District 1 to Thu Duc City, Metro Line 1 is not only the first railway line to realize the dream of modern transportation, but also the "key" to the journey of exploring countless interesting destinations of Ho Chi Minh City. HCM.

The image of groups of colleagues inviting each other to "hide" from the office, taking the metro to lunch at Ben Thanh market or chilling in the fine cafes in Thao Dien area is becoming popular. No more crowding in elevators or looking for parking, with just a few minutes on the metro, you can get lost in a new food and entertainment paradise

Food Tour without smoke and dust, no traffic jam

Ben Thanh Station is the gateway to the bustling heart of Saigon. Just a few minutes walk, you are at Ben Thanh market, a symbol of the city. This market is not only a culinary paradise with famous dishes such as vermicelli, vermicelli, and rolls, but also a place where you can hunt for handicrafts, fabrics, or beautiful small souvenirs. In particular, the food court at the market stands out with friendly stalls, imbued with the spirit of "old Saigon."

If you have more time, take a stroll through the surrounding streets such as Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao or Truong Dinh. It's the perfect place to grab a sidewalk coffee or enjoy lunch in a modern and traditional space. Thanh Xuan noodle shop or Linh coffee are all familiar choices of office workers in this area.

Just a few minutes away from Tan Cang Railway Station, Landmark 81 is a destination not to be missed. The mall here offers a wide range of dining options from international brands to luxurious restaurants. After lunch, visit Landmark 81 Skyview to see the panoramic view of Saigon from above. This is a memorable experience, especially at sunset when the city is lit up.

Thao Dien Ward has long been famous for many spaces with bold Asian and European styles. From Thao Dien station, just a few minutes walk away, you can explore Xuan Thuy area, where a series of beautiful cafes, European-style restaurants and unique fashion stores are concentrated. This is also home to many Michelin-listed restaurants such as Du Yen vegetarian restaurant or Man Moi.

If you want to enjoy a more relaxing space, the spas and craft shops here will be a great choice. With a reasonable price and beautiful space, Thao Dien is really an ideal stop for office workers who want to "change the wind" in the middle of working hours.

The journey on the metro ends at Vietnam National University station, which is directly connected to Suoi Tien tourist area. This is an entertainment center that combines tradition and modernity. Here, you can explore cultural buildings, take part in adventure games, or simply stroll around the colorful area. This is an ideal destination for weekend picnics with family or friends.

Affordable commuting for 'relaxing employees'

According to Tuoi Tre, from the morning of December 23, a day after the official operation, Mr. Thanh Tien (living in Di An City, Binh Duong) decided to go to work by metro No. 1. According to Mr. Tien, his house is in the urban area of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City (bordering Thu Duc City) and usually goes to work at the company in District 1 (700m from Ben Thanh station). "For nearly ten years, about 5 days a week, I have traveled more than 40km to work both to and from work by motorbike... I went to work by metro because the accommodation and work were very suitable for the route and I was too depressed with riding a motorbike. At the same time, avoid traffic jams, traffic jams, and smog. So surely the metro will be the type of means that I use to commute every day from now on to work," Mr. Tien said.

From morning to noon, the stations along Vo Nguyen Giap street, Hanoi highway are open and not as crowded as on the first day of operation. However, on most of the train compartments, there are many people going to experience and work, especially in the direction of Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien because people enjoy experiencing it from the first station of the line. At about 10 o'clock at Ben Thanh station, although it is not too crowded, there are also hundreds of people waiting in line to go to the metro. At gate 2, there are 3 lanes for people to queue. Each resident only waited about 5-10 minutes to get on the train.

According to Dan Tri, there is also a guy who has saved and eaten 4 plates of broken rice/day thanks to taking the Metro train. That guy said: "I chose this way because the bus stop is only 400m from my house, I got off at Rach Chiec station and took the train to Ba Son station, then walked 300m to the company. Although I have to go around longer and it takes about 40 minutes, I feel okay because the walking path is short, the combination of bus and train is very reasonable."

If calculated at the time when Metro line No. 1 started charging fees, each trip to work on this route of Mr. Tho cost about 12,000 VND. Thus, compared to the current habit, Mr. Tho can save over 136,000 VND per day. If calculated, every day I save... 4 plates of broken rice (30,000 VND/plate). I see that is not a small number. Save money and don't have to worry about traffic jams," Mr. Tho shared.