Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardGood pizza with Japanese style
La Phong Sushi House
9 Trần Cao VânOne of the best sushi house in town
Au Parc
23 Hàn ThuyênMy favorite coffee shop
Propaganda
21 Hàn ThuyênVietnamese fusion food
Cuc Gach Cafe
79 Phan Kế BínhPerfect for a vietnamse-style lunch
Quan Bui
19 Ngô Văn NămVietnamese cuisine
Secret Garden Restaurant
158 PasteurGood vietnamese food
Bâng Khuâng Café
9 Thái Văn LungGood coffee, Good foods
Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtVietnamese Cuisine
The best vegetarian restaurant in town - Must try
146 locals recommend
Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant
32 Thi SáchThe best vegetarian restaurant in town - Must try
San May Cafe & Vegetarian Restaurant
155 Đường Nguyễn Văn ThủVietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant
The Place Saigon
113 Tôn Thất ĐạmGood food, nice view in the riverside
Papaya Restaurant specializes in traditional, northern style Vietnamese dishes, which are light and healthy, and naturally delicious.
Nhà Hàng Papaya Chị Nghĩa
68 Phạm Viết ChánhPapaya Restaurant specializes in traditional, northern style Vietnamese dishes, which are light and healthy, and naturally delicious.
A big plaza beside InterContinental Saigon with many restaurant inside, including Hard Rock Cafe
District 1
A big plaza beside InterContinental Saigon with many restaurant inside, including Hard Rock Cafe
El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
74/1 Hai Bà TrưngGood steak house
Steak house - Australian's style and live music in the nightr. Located in the ground of Bitexco
Hog's Breath Cafe & Wine bar
2 Hải TriềuSteak house - Australian's style and live music in the nightr. Located in the ground of Bitexco
Quán Bụi - Vietnamese Bistro
92 Lý Tự TrọngNice one to try Vietnamese foods
Prem Bistro and Cafe
187/15 Nguyễn Đình ChiểuVeggie food
ROU Quán chay
567A Cô BắcVeggieee
Topokki Restaurant
125 Lê Văn DuyệtVegan restaurant in Dakao
Chả Cá Lã Vọng
7 Hồ Xuân HươngA famous recipe from Hanoi
Traditional recipes from Quang Nam - Owned by a famour writer, author Nguyen Nhat Anh
29 locals recommend
Dong Pho Restaurant
57 Hồ Xuân HươngTraditional recipes from Quang Nam - Owned by a famour writer, author Nguyen Nhat Anh
Quán Hủ Tiếu Mỹ Tho Thanh Xuân
62 Tôn Thất ThiệpTraditional southern foods, from My Tho in Mekong Delta
One of the best of "phở" in town - Not many travellers know about this small restaurants. It worths to try!
7 locals recommend
Phở Minh
63/6 PasteurOne of the best of "phở" in town - Not many travellers know about this small restaurants. It worths to try!
Will make you remember Mekong Delta and the foods over there.
13 locals recommend
Magnolia Kitchen & Cafe
192 Đề ThámWill make you remember Mekong Delta and the foods over there.
The First Bar
8A/7B2 WardA touch of Japanese spirit and whiskey
MAD House
6/1/2 Nguyễn Ư Dĩl comfort l dining l drinking l
"Amazing views to the Notre Dame, the park, Intercontinental hotel, the French consulate. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine; friendly staff and exclusive decor. Right in the very center of Saigon, the rooftop small garden is quiet and charming named the fish sauce!"
6 locals recommend
The Fish Sauce
"Amazing views to the Notre Dame, the park, Intercontinental hotel, the French consulate. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine; friendly staff and exclusive decor. Right in the very center of Saigon, the rooftop small garden is quiet and charming named the fish sauce!"
Should try, if you want to know about a signature dish from Ha Noi that Obama loved during his trip to Vietnam
29 locals recommend
Bún Chả Ánh Hồng Hà Nội
117 Lý Chính ThắngShould try, if you want to know about a signature dish from Ha Noi that Obama loved during his trip to Vietnam
Nice decoration, nice foods and lovely music.
23 locals recommend
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Authentic Traditional Vietanamese Cuisine
136 Lê Thánh TônNice decoration, nice foods and lovely music.
"Located on the corner of Truong Dinh and Nguyen An Ninh just a stone’s throw away from Ben Thanh Market’s west entrance, at a glance Thanh Mai appears rather modest for a famous restaurant right in the city’s tourist quarter: two dining areas in a corner building with 40 or so customers"
15 locals recommend
Quán Bún Mộc Thanh Mai
"Located on the corner of Truong Dinh and Nguyen An Ninh just a stone’s throw away from Ben Thanh Market’s west entrance, at a glance Thanh Mai appears rather modest for a famous restaurant right in the city’s tourist quarter: two dining areas in a corner building with 40 or so customers"
Quote: Located in the courtyard of a grand white house, Au Pagolac is officially the oldest bò 7 món restaurant in Vietnam – check the framed award in the dining room for proof – and provides a unique combination of Vietnamese street cuisine and the slightly upscale surroundings of a beautiful old house.
Au Pagolac
978 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoQuote: Located in the courtyard of a grand white house, Au Pagolac is officially the oldest bò 7 món restaurant in Vietnam – check the framed award in the dining room for proof – and provides a unique combination of Vietnamese street cuisine and the slightly upscale surroundings of a beautiful old house.
Coffee shop next door s really good but please do not drink 4 cups of coffee a days like other guest of mine. You definitely can not sleep at night, I promised.
238 locals recommend
Highlands Coffee
364 Cộng HòaCoffee shop next door s really good but please do not drink 4 cups of coffee a days like other guest of mine. You definitely can not sleep at night, I promised.
Take a little walk and enjoy "roast and brew" coffee here. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks.
11 locals recommend
Bosgaurus Coffee
Đường Nguyễn Hữu CảnhTake a little walk and enjoy "roast and brew" coffee here. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks.
Quote: "Great taste of French in HCMC - A hidden gems" - To me it's one of the best French cuisine in Saigon. You'll not be disappointed. Ambiance, service and food are exceptional! Great quality. Must try the !
14 locals recommend
Nhà Hàng Le Bordeaux
72 Đường Nguyễn Gia TríQuote: "Great taste of French in HCMC - A hidden gems" - To me it's one of the best French cuisine in Saigon. You'll not be disappointed. Ambiance, service and food are exceptional! Great quality. Must try the !
Quote: Au Manoir de Khai was set in private location in a bustling street. A wonderful atmosphere with deco to match. The food was picture perfect and tasted amazing. Top end prices to match the food and service standard, but well worth it for a special dinner.
Au Manoir De Khai Restaurant
251 Đường Điện Biên PhủQuote: Au Manoir de Khai was set in private location in a bustling street. A wonderful atmosphere with deco to match. The food was picture perfect and tasted amazing. Top end prices to match the food and service standard, but well worth it for a special dinner.
Quote: Great food choice as you could choose from a range of different food types , fun atmosphere and something slightly different.
18 locals recommend
Cocochin Foodcourt
77 Nguyễn HuệQuote: Great food choice as you could choose from a range of different food types , fun atmosphere and something slightly different.
Just open from 05:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Quote: Since 1958, I admire their long existing. Soup is clear but can taste cooked beef bone, rather light though. Maybe this kind of gentle flavor (not having strong character, like taste you can eat without getting tired of) is the key to be loved for long time
10 locals recommend
Phở Dậu
288 M1 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaJust open from 05:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Quote: Since 1958, I admire their long existing. Soup is clear but can taste cooked beef bone, rather light though. Maybe this kind of gentle flavor (not having strong character, like taste you can eat without getting tired of) is the key to be loved for long time
Phở Cao Vân
25 Đ. Mạc Đĩnh ChiAnother Phở with a real taste from The North. A secret spot in Saigon.
Pacey Cupcakes
8 Đặng DungThe first cupcakery in saigon. Must try Durian Avocado Cupcake, it is so delicious.
81cafe
28 Nguyễn Hữu CầuVintage coffee with many stuffs and memories about the old Saigon.
Cafe Blooming
21 Xuân Thủy3 in 1 coffee - cafe shop + decoration and clothing showroom.
Cafe Vot Hem
330/2 Phan Đình PhùngMore than fifty year old <3
Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardJapanese Pizza's
Dolphy Cafe
28 Đường Thảo ĐiềnQuote: My name's Dolphy, I'm a dolphin. I only serve pure coffee
Trái Cây Anh Phán
60 Nguyễn Thái BìnhStreet fruits and "Sinh tố"
The first specialty coffee bar in town - coolest place for coffee lovers.
50 locals recommend
Corked Tales - The Cocktail Bar & Lounge
6 Lê Thánh TônThe first specialty coffee bar in town - coolest place for coffee lovers.
A cooking class is always an interesting and fun way to dig in Vietnamese culture.
48 locals recommend
Blanchy's Lounge
95 Hai Bà TrưngA cooking class is always an interesting and fun way to dig in Vietnamese culture.
Everything Else
Trung Tâm Thương Mại Taka Plaza
Places to shop
Moc Huong Spa 2A
2A Chu Mạnh TrinhA nice spa to try
Drinks & Nightlife
The Long @ Times Square
36 Nguyễn HuệNice out-door bar with good wine
The Dublin Gate Irish Pub Saigon
74a Hai Bà TrưngNice pub with livemusic
Carmen Bar
8 Lý Tự TrọngNice bars with flamenco live music
Saigon Outcast
188/1 Nguyễn Văn HưởngNice places to hang out
Glow Skybar
93 Nguyễn DuRooftop bar in President Place.
Rooftop bars with a great view in the AB Tower next to New World Hotel.
877 locals recommend
Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiRooftop bars with a great view in the AB Tower next to New World Hotel.
Air 360 Sky Lounge
136 Lê Thị Hồng GấmOne of the best skybar in town
OMG Rooftop Bar
15-17-19 Nguyễn An NinhSuper cool bar near Ben Thanh Market
Quote: Down one such hẻm at 144 Pasteur Street, a modest sign on a door reads “Pasteur Street Brewing.” Within these doors, a culture of tinkering plays with hops, yeast and grain as Saigon’s first craft brewery creates world-class brews with local ingredients and a nod towards Western beer culture
116 locals recommend
Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
Quote: Down one such hẻm at 144 Pasteur Street, a modest sign on a door reads “Pasteur Street Brewing.” Within these doors, a culture of tinkering plays with hops, yeast and grain as Saigon’s first craft brewery creates world-class brews with local ingredients and a nod towards Western beer culture
Cafe Thị
224 Đề ThámLive music with Filipino bands
"Layla is the creation between passionate food and cocktail lovers who wanted to create an eatery & bar unlike elsewhere in Saigon. It’s a place serving all things amazing, yet simple thoughtful rustic sharing dishes and drinks in a comfortable and unfussy atmosphere.
Housed on the second floor overlooking Dong Khoi in a former apartment, away from all the hustle and bustle of Saigon. It features a beautiful wooden contemporary garden courtyard waiting to be discovered over a bottle of wine or a few cocktails, while the aroma from the kitchen sends the taste buds begging to taste the crafted sharing dishes"
95 locals recommend
Layla - Eatery & Bar
63 Đông Du"Layla is the creation between passionate food and cocktail lovers who wanted to create an eatery & bar unlike elsewhere in Saigon. It’s a place serving all things amazing, yet simple thoughtful rustic sharing dishes and drinks in a comfortable and unfussy atmosphere.
Housed on the second floor overlooking Dong Khoi in a former apartment, away from all the hustle and bustle of Saigon. It features a beautiful wooden contemporary garden courtyard waiting to be discovered over a bottle of wine or a few cocktails, while the aroma from the kitchen sends the taste buds begging to taste the crafted sharing dishes"
Shopping
Kujean by Chuong Dang
Hẻm 47 Phạm Ngọc ThạchVietnamese "áo dài" and other design clothers by Chuong Dang
Boutique coffee shop. Can go for coffee or for shopping designer's clothers. By Dieu Anh - one of talented designer of Vietnam
Le Saigonais
Boutique coffee shop. Can go for coffee or for shopping designer's clothers. By Dieu Anh - one of talented designer of Vietnam
Shopping mall with reasonable prices for traveller and local people
245 locals recommend
Saigon Centre
65 Đ. Lê LợiShopping mall with reasonable prices for traveller and local people
One of the biggest shopping mall in town. It's opposite the Parkson, near Dong Khoi and Ben Thanh Market
625 locals recommend
Vincom Center
One of the biggest shopping mall in town. It's opposite the Parkson, near Dong Khoi and Ben Thanh Market
One of the biggest shopping mall in town, it's opposite the Vincom B
161 locals recommend
Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza
Đường Lê Thánh TônOne of the biggest shopping mall in town, it's opposite the Vincom B
One of the most beautiful department stores in town. Near "La Notre Dame de Saigon" and "La Poste"
75 locals recommend
Geox Diamond Plaza
34 Lê DuẩnOne of the most beautiful department stores in town. Near "La Notre Dame de Saigon" and "La Poste"
Hệ Thống Siêu Thị Nội Thất & Trang Trí UMA
92 Đ. Nguyễn Hữu Cảnhjust like IKEA
If you want to buy something beautiful for your dining table, this spot will be the perfect one.
6 locals recommend
Sadec District Boutique
101 Đồng KhởiIf you want to buy something beautiful for your dining table, this spot will be the perfect one.
Sightseeing
Van Thanh Park
48/10 Điện Biên PhủNice park with swimming pool and a lot of restaurant
Green park with river view with many vietnamese restaurant
16 locals recommend
Khu du lịch Bình Quới 2
1147 Bình QuớiGreen park with river view with many vietnamese restaurant
Bitexco Financial Tower and its Saigon Skydeck is one of the ideal destination of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) for tourists. The 49th floor of the tower is a favourite place to view Saigon city skyline, also the best location to watch firework performance in national holidays through the year. Recently, Saigon Skydeck has been awarded as “Top travel brand in HCMC 2015” under the sub category “Top 10 interesting destination” by HCMC Tourism Department. From its heigh of 178m from ground, tourists will capture a modern Saigon, sparkle at night and busy at day time. On this floor, there are also some free assisted equipments that support to view in long distance
59 locals recommend
Saigon Skydeck
36 Hồ Tùng MậuBitexco Financial Tower and its Saigon Skydeck is one of the ideal destination of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) for tourists. The 49th floor of the tower is a favourite place to view Saigon city skyline, also the best location to watch firework performance in national holidays through the year. Recently, Saigon Skydeck has been awarded as “Top travel brand in HCMC 2015” under the sub category “Top 10 interesting destination” by HCMC Tourism Department. From its heigh of 178m from ground, tourists will capture a modern Saigon, sparkle at night and busy at day time. On this floor, there are also some free assisted equipments that support to view in long distance
Entertainment & Activities
A place to go if you like rock climbing and want to try it in the heart of the city. Quite hard for me but highly recommended.
X-Rock Climbing - Cty TNHH Leo Nui Da Xinh
A place to go if you like rock climbing and want to try it in the heart of the city. Quite hard for me but highly recommended.
The Botanical Gardens were established by the French in 1864 and once had the reputation of being some of the finest in Asia. The area is still pleasant for a stroll in the heart of the city, thanks to its fine collection of tropical plants and trees, and is particularly popular with Vietnamese families. It often has entertainment at the weekend. The zoo is not up to Western standards, but many of the animals and birds are housed in better enclosures than they once were. The zoo also now has its own conservation programme. Visit in the afternoon to watch the animals being fed.
462 locals recommend
Zoo and Botanical Gardens
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmThe Botanical Gardens were established by the French in 1864 and once had the reputation of being some of the finest in Asia. The area is still pleasant for a stroll in the heart of the city, thanks to its fine collection of tropical plants and trees, and is particularly popular with Vietnamese families. It often has entertainment at the weekend. The zoo is not up to Western standards, but many of the animals and birds are housed in better enclosures than they once were. The zoo also now has its own conservation programme. Visit in the afternoon to watch the animals being fed.
Arts & Culture
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is the major art museum of HCM City, Vietnam, and second in the country only to the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi.
The museum covers three floors which house a collection featuring Vietnamese art works in sculpture, oil, silk painting and lacquer painting, as well as traditional styles including woodcut paintings in the Hàng Trống, Đông Hồ, and Kim Hoàng styles, as well as Vietnamese ceramics and a collection of ancient Buddhist art. The first floor also includes a commercial gallery of art works. Archaeological exhibits such as some of the country's best Cham kingdom and Óc Eo relics are displayed on the third floor.
482 locals recommend
Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
97A Phó Đức ChínhHo Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is the major art museum of HCM City, Vietnam, and second in the country only to the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi.
The museum covers three floors which house a collection featuring Vietnamese art works in sculpture, oil, silk painting and lacquer painting, as well as traditional styles including woodcut paintings in the Hàng Trống, Đông Hồ, and Kim Hoàng styles, as well as Vietnamese ceramics and a collection of ancient Buddhist art. The first floor also includes a commercial gallery of art works. Archaeological exhibits such as some of the country's best Cham kingdom and Óc Eo relics are displayed on the third floor.
Currently the War Remnants Museum is a unit under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the museum system of Vietnam, the museum for world peace and a member of the World Council of Museums (ICOM), the War Remnants Museum, the Museum of thematic research, collection , storage, preservation and display of the material, photographs, artifacts on the evidence of the crime and the consequences of the war that the invasion force has caused to Vietnam. Thereby, the Museum of educating the public, especially the younger generation, mental struggle for independence and freedom of the country, the anti-war sense of invasion, to protect peace and solidarity friends
1053 locals recommend
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnCurrently the War Remnants Museum is a unit under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the museum system of Vietnam, the museum for world peace and a member of the World Council of Museums (ICOM), the War Remnants Museum, the Museum of thematic research, collection , storage, preservation and display of the material, photographs, artifacts on the evidence of the crime and the consequences of the war that the invasion force has caused to Vietnam. Thereby, the Museum of educating the public, especially the younger generation, mental struggle for independence and freedom of the country, the anti-war sense of invasion, to protect peace and solidarity friends
Built around 1885, this elegant yet understated building has been called, at various times, the French High Commissioner's Office, Gia Long Palace, the Supreme Court, the Revolutionary Museum and finally the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. It contains a photographic record of the Revolution in Vietnam, beginning with the French and ending with the Americans. There is also a display of archaeological relics.
264 locals recommend
Hồ Chí Minh City Museum
65 Lý Tự TrọngBuilt around 1885, this elegant yet understated building has been called, at various times, the French High Commissioner's Office, Gia Long Palace, the Supreme Court, the Revolutionary Museum and finally the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. It contains a photographic record of the Revolution in Vietnam, beginning with the French and ending with the Americans. There is also a display of archaeological relics.
Located just inside the entrance to the Botanical Gardens and Zoo, the Historical Museum houses a collection of artefacts covering the last 2,000 years of Vietnamese history, including items belonging to ancient cultures such as Dong Son, Oc Eo and Cham. Collections run right up until 1945 and include ceramics, weapons and Cham sculptures as well as a wing devoted to ethnic minorities. The museum was built in 1929 and the collection was assembled by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. It is worth hiring a guide with you around the museum as the labelling is poor and it can be a little difficult to understand the significance of the exhibits.
268 locals recommend
Museum of Vietnamese History
99 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmLocated just inside the entrance to the Botanical Gardens and Zoo, the Historical Museum houses a collection of artefacts covering the last 2,000 years of Vietnamese history, including items belonging to ancient cultures such as Dong Son, Oc Eo and Cham. Collections run right up until 1945 and include ceramics, weapons and Cham sculptures as well as a wing devoted to ethnic minorities. The museum was built in 1929 and the collection was assembled by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. It is worth hiring a guide with you around the museum as the labelling is poor and it can be a little difficult to understand the significance of the exhibits.