The bread cart in front of Alley 20, Nguyen Trai Street, Ninh Kieu district, is known as the bánh mì âm phủ among regular customers. This nickname stems from the fact that the cart only opens for sale close to 10 pm every night, despite a long line of eager customers. The bread sold here is filled with many ingredients such as shumai, pork skin, grilled meat, cold meat, char siu, pickles, and Vietnamese scallion oil. It is especially flavored with sweet and sour fish sauce, giving it a strong and distinctive taste. bánh mì âm phủ has become a popular dish not only among locals in Can Tho but also among young people and tourists.

Mr. Nguyen Sy Nhan and his friends from Ho Chi Minh City frequently visit Can Tho City on business. About a year ago, while passing by Nguyen Trai Street, Mr. Nhan was lured by the sight of a bustling bread cart and decided to try it out of curiosity. Since then, he has been hooked on the unique flavor of bánh mì âm phủ, making him drop by this bread cart whenever visiting Can Tho. Mr. Nguyen Sy Nhan said the flavor of bánh mì âm phủ is completely different from other types of bread, it's hard to describe, but overall it's great."

Pham Ngoc Anh, the owner of the bánh mì âm phủ cart, sells more than 400 loaves of bread. By midnight, her stock is usually sold out. She has been in this business for about 30 years, initially catering to people who work late at night. But unexpectedly, her bread became popular among many people. Her sisters help her run the business, and each of them has a specific role in keeping the business nonstop. Pham Ngoc Anh expressed her happiness, as she didn't expect that her simple, rustic food cart would be enjoyed by so many people.

A well-known spot for Can Tho food lovers is the soy milk and beef jerky salad served in the courtyard of the Military Region 9 Museum (Hoa Binh Street, Ninh Kieu district). As dusk falls, the food shop becomes crowded with diners, some choose hot soy milk, and others prefer it cold. Particularly, customers coming here often order the signature dish of crunchy, sweet dried beef and papaya salad. For over 40 years, this small shop has held memories and nostalgia for many people as it is a gathering place for friends and lovers. Ms. Tran Thi Thanh The, a resident of My Khanh commune, Phong Dien district, said, "When I was a student, my friends and I used to gather at the shop to eat beef jerky salad. Nearly 20 years later, the shop remains the same as before."

When it comes to soy milk shops in Can Tho, the small shop at the Military Region 9 Museum is perhaps the most popular. Mrs. Tu Thi Buu, the shop's owner, mentioned that this trade has been passed down through generations. Her 5 siblings rely on this trade for a living. The shop opens from dusk until nearly 10 p.m., serving several hundred cups of soy milk to customers. For Mes. Buu's family, this business provides a stable source of income. However, customers know that drinking soy milk here without having beef jerky salad is not considered a complete experience. The beef jerky is tender with a sweet taste, mixed with crispy shredded papaya and roasted peanuts, making it a memorable dish for snacking and parties."

Can Tho is known for its bánh mì âm phủ (underworld bread) and equally famous tàu hủ âm phủ (underworld tofu). Tàu hủ âm phủ is sold on Quang Trung Street, Cai Rang district. Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen starts selling this dish to customers every night at 11 o'clock. Each bowl of hot tofu is filled with sugar, juice, and pearls. Ms. Tuyen sells around 800 to 1,000 cups of tofu every day until dawn. The experience of eating hot tofu while watching the quiet and contemplative city at night is popular among many people, contributing to the success of Ms. Tuyen's signature Tàu hủ âm phủ.

In the evening, Can Tho comes alive with delicious dishes that welcome guests from near and far. The snack street on Phan Boi Chau and Phan Chau Trinh streets, in front of Can Tho Old Market, is a familiar destination for many. Here, a variety of foods are sold, with the most famous being the carts selling chicken sticky rice, char siu sticky rice, and roasted meat sticky rice. Moreover, many other dishes are available here at affordable prices. For those who want to experience Can Tho at night, the culinary paradise at Alley 51, Bung Xang Lake is a great choice. Many restaurants, food courts, and eateries here open late or even all night, serving a wide array of delicious dishes and specialties.

Discovering Can Tho at night is an intriguing experience for tourists who like to explore and experience rustic dishes and simple food courts. These aspects gradually create the culinary identity of the city, representing an abundant and rich cultural and culinary resource. This serves as a potential avenue for Can Tho City to exploit and develop tourism and promote night-time economic models.