Vietnam price information / Fixed-point observation / 20250512 A condiment and spice specialty shop at a local market

2025.05.14 At a condiment specialty shop in a local market in Ho Chi Minh City Garlic (single-clove variety) 14 pieces = 30,000 VND = about 180 yen I've always loved condiments (yakumi) in Japan too (myoga, shiso, green onion, ginger, chili, sansho...), so hunting for condiments among Vietnamese ingredients comes naturally to me. When I go to the vegetable market, I check the condiments beside the main vegetables. (garlic, ginger, shallot, turmeric, green onion, lime, lemongrass, big chilies,

At first, since we couldn't communicate well, I bought 500g — a bit too much. It took time to use up, or went limp, and I'd have to buy again. That doesn't happen anymore. When I want it, just the amount I want! Today too, realizing I was out of garlic, I went to buy some and casually plopped a few big, firm ones into my basket. Stir-fried greens, base seasoning for meat dishes, in soups, and more — a daily staple I always keep on hand. Expat Life Ranking