The Saigon Opera House, officially known as the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, is a historical landmark that reflects the French colonial influence on Vietnamese culture, including its culinary traditions. While the Opera House itself is not a food establishment, it is surrounded by a city rich in gastronomic history. Saigon, with its vibrant street food culture and diverse restaurant scene, has been influenced by various nations and empires over the centuries, including the Chinese, French, and the Khmer. These influences have led to a fusion cuisine that is distinctly Vietnamese but with flavors and techniques borrowed from different cultures.