Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
"Best chocolate you've ever tasted" - The New York Times. My favorite drink is "chili cinnamon choco". Try it!!
Very good coffee, too!
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marou chocolate
"Best chocolate you've ever tasted" - The New York Times. My favorite drink is "chili cinnamon choco". Try it!!
Very good coffee, too!
Cơm Gà Hải Nam
205 CalmetteOne of the best Hainan Chicken Rice in town.
An featured old-time style resto with best traditional home-cooked meals.
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Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtAn featured old-time style resto with best traditional home-cooked meals.
Nhà Hàng Duck Deli
26 Nguyễn Thái BìnhGood duck curry!
A cozy place to have a cup of coffee. Very near to the apartment!
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The Coffee House - Nguyễn Thái Bình
141 Nguyễn Thái BìnhA cozy place to have a cup of coffee. Very near to the apartment!
La Fiesta!
128 Lý Tự TrọngGood Mexican!
Pho 24 Restaurant
Good place to have a taste of "pho", famous vietnamese flat rice beef noodles.
Very good coffee and not costly (~ $2) right at the central tourist street. Banana cake is a must try!
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Katinat Saigon Kafe
91 Đồng KhởiVery good coffee and not costly (~ $2) right at the central tourist street. Banana cake is a must try!
A fusion of Vietnamese-Japanese-Italian. Very famous among tourists and locals. Normally you need to book in advance. Staff is fluent in English. Online booking also available.
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Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardA fusion of Vietnamese-Japanese-Italian. Very famous among tourists and locals. Normally you need to book in advance. Staff is fluent in English. Online booking also available.
Famous for green bean paste, a traditional sweet that goes well with tea or coffee. Good for local souvenirs. My favorite treat here is hand-made chili tamarin soft candies. Around Ben Thanh area.
Nhà Bánh Ngọt Bảo Hiên Rồng Vàng
167 Lý Tự TrọngFamous for green bean paste, a traditional sweet that goes well with tea or coffee. Good for local souvenirs. My favorite treat here is hand-made chili tamarin soft candies. Around Ben Thanh area.
Traditional home meals with good quality in the center.
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Chi Hoa Vietnamese Cuisine
Traditional home meals with good quality in the center.
Classy vegetarian restaurant with nice decor and excellent meal quality. Good price too!
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Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant
32 Võ Văn TầnClassy vegetarian restaurant with nice decor and excellent meal quality. Good price too!
Baozi
165 Nguyễn Thái HọcGood Taiwanese buns!
Good baguettes and muffins. Don't forget to try a slice of corn cake if you happen to see one :).
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Tous Les Jours
59 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoGood baguettes and muffins. Don't forget to try a slice of corn cake if you happen to see one :).
Very famous noodle shop since... forever ^^-
Try and you'll be surprised how little you have to pay for such a good bowl of noodles. My fav is wonton egg noodles!
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Quán Hủ Tiếu Mì Chú Sè
43 Lê ThạchVery famous noodle shop since... forever ^^-
Try and you'll be surprised how little you have to pay for such a good bowl of noodles. My fav is wonton egg noodles!
Traditional style food market at night. They have almost everything you want to discover about Vietnamese food.
10mn by walk.
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Night Food Market
28-30 Thủ Khoa HuânTraditional style food market at night. They have almost everything you want to discover about Vietnamese food.
10mn by walk.
Lu'creme
79 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoIce-cream store. Great place for summer heat!
One of the best places for Rice And Grilled Pork dish -- a traditional breakfast/lunch.
Thuan Kieu Vietnamese restaurant
114 YersinOne of the best places for Rice And Grilled Pork dish -- a traditional breakfast/lunch.
Good-quality dimsum in a high-class restaurant.
Great for a date night!
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
15 Đ. Tôn Đức ThắngGood-quality dimsum in a high-class restaurant.
Great for a date night!
Traditional ice-cream shop, specialized in Coconut Ice-cream!
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Bach Dang Ice Cream Co. Ltd
Traditional ice-cream shop, specialized in Coconut Ice-cream!
Kai Coffee
139 Nguyễn Thái Bình2 mn walk
McDonald's Bến Thành
2-2A Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoTry the Vietnamese version of McDonalds here ;)
Well-decorated and trendy traditional french style bistro and cafe. Good for lunch/brunch and hangout!
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L'Usine Shop
70B Đ. Lê LợiWell-decorated and trendy traditional french style bistro and cafe. Good for lunch/brunch and hangout!
Trung Nguyên Legend Café
80 Đồng KhởiTypically Vietnamese taste of coffee.
Traditional Viet resto with dishes gathered from all over the country. Not bad quality!
10mn by car/bike
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Taste Saigon Tour
160 PasteurTraditional Viet resto with dishes gathered from all over the country. Not bad quality!
10mn by car/bike
Best place for Dim Sum in HCMC.
Located on L5 of Takashimaya
14mn by walk / 7mn by ride
Crystal Jade Kitchen
65 Đ. Lê LợiBest place for Dim Sum in HCMC.
Located on L5 of Takashimaya
14mn by walk / 7mn by ride
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the friendly rooftop bars. I love their variety of mojitoes and atmosphere! Good music! You'll love it too :).
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Glow Skybar
93 Nguyễn DuOne of the friendly rooftop bars. I love their variety of mojitoes and atmosphere! Good music! You'll love it too :).
"Broma - not a bar" is right at the central walking area. Good cocktails and drinks with nice view! You have to go in the little dark valley and take many steps in order to reach the hidden spot :)).
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Broma Not A Bar
41 Nguyễn Huệ"Broma - not a bar" is right at the central walking area. Good cocktails and drinks with nice view! You have to go in the little dark valley and take many steps in order to reach the hidden spot :)).
Good sushi with fantastic view! Ladies night is on Thursday with free cocktails for ladies and live music.
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Sorae Restaurant & Lounge
36 Đường Hồ Tùng MậuGood sushi with fantastic view! Ladies night is on Thursday with free cocktails for ladies and live music.
The Racha Room
105 - 107 Mạc Thị BưởiVery good cocktail with perfect ambiance!
Good drinking places with many choices of local craft beers and grills.
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Quán Ụt Ụt - American BBQ & Craft Beer | Q.1
168 Đường Võ Văn KiệtGood drinking places with many choices of local craft beers and grills.
Air 360 Sky Lounge
136 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm 7 mn walk
Park Hyatt Saigon
2 Lam Son SquareMartini Bar is quite cool and chill for a relaxing evening.
Small but cozy place for craft beer and finger food.
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Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
Small but cozy place for craft beer and finger food.
Shopping
The symbol of HCM city. You will need a good bargain skill for this place. They have all sort of things from local souvenirs to food.
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Ben Thanh piac
Đường Lê LợiThe symbol of HCM city. You will need a good bargain skill for this place. They have all sort of things from local souvenirs to food.
TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaRecently opened in July. Many good food in there.
You can find some middle-branded clothes such as Zara, Mango, Ralph Lauren,... with only a fraction of store prices. I often go here for good quality but cheap clothes. You don't need much bargain skill here :).
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Trung Tâm Thương Mại Taka Plaza
You can find some middle-branded clothes such as Zara, Mango, Ralph Lauren,... with only a fraction of store prices. I often go here for good quality but cheap clothes. You don't need much bargain skill here :).
Trendy house-items store with nice design and decoration with affordable price.
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Sadec District Boutique
101 Đồng KhởiTrendy house-items store with nice design and decoration with affordable price.
Nosbyn
28 Nguyễn TrãiMinimal-style clothing made in Vietnam.
Tu By Catu
Simple style clothing made in Vietnam. Small sizes only.
Nguyen Kim electrical appliances supermarket
63 - 65 - 67 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoElectronic goods.
NGA Art & Craft Showroom
240A Dương Đình HộiGood place for arty craft and souvenirs -- 7mn by car/bike
Sightseeing
Every visitor I know said they had a good time here exploring the tunnels built during war time.
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Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc
Tổ 6 -ấp QL22Every visitor I know said they had a good time here exploring the tunnels built during war time.
Mekong River Cruises
Something you should not miss as first time traveler to HCM city.
Arts & Culture
The Municipal Theatre. If you are here when the "À Ố show" takes place, by all means get a ticket! It's a comteporary dance show featuring Vietnamese cultures in all regions. My favorite versions of the show are "The Mist" and the original one.
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Ho Si Minh-városi Színház
07 Công Trường Lam SơnThe Municipal Theatre. If you are here when the "À Ố show" takes place, by all means get a ticket! It's a comteporary dance show featuring Vietnamese cultures in all regions. My favorite versions of the show are "The Mist" and the original one.
the show is only about one hour but it will worth your time.
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Arany Sárkány Vízi Bábszínház
55B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khaithe show is only about one hour but it will worth your time.
Hồ Chí Minh-városi Képzőművészeti Múzeum
97A Phó Đức ChínhEssentials
Shop & Go
254 Đ. Nguyễn Công TrứJust around the corner across the street.
Circle K Nguyễn Công Trứ
162 Đ. Nguyễn Công Trứ5mn by walk. They also have hot food inside. Try their "bánh giò" version of Vietnamese special savoury cake (triangle "mochi" with minced pork filling and quail egg). Very light and yummy!
Familymart Nguyễn Công Trứ
106 Đường Nguyễn Công Trứ5mn by walk. They also have hot food inside. Try their "bánh giò" version of Vietnamese special savoury cake (triangle "mochi" with minced pork filling and quail egg). Very light and yummy!
Big Korean Commercial Center. If you need a huge supermarket nearby, this is the place! - 10mn by car/bike
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Lotte Mart
469 Đ.Nguyễn Hữu ThọBig Korean Commercial Center. If you need a huge supermarket nearby, this is the place! - 10mn by car/bike
Level 2 inside Lucky Plaza. You can find basically everything in this supermarket, even cosmetics and clothing. They even sell "áo dài", traditional Vietnamese costume there.
Satra Mini Mart
28-30 Đồng KhởiLevel 2 inside Lucky Plaza. You can find basically everything in this supermarket, even cosmetics and clothing. They even sell "áo dài", traditional Vietnamese costume there.
Gym & Yoga Getfit
384 Đường Hoàng DiệuFriendly gym -- 16mn by walk
Entertainment & Activities
BHD movie theatre. Food court. Cafe and lots of eateries nearby.
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Bitexco Pénzügyi Torony
2 Hải TriềuBHD movie theatre. Food court. Cafe and lots of eateries nearby.
Galaxis Nguyen Du
116 Nguyễn DuLiberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel
59 PasteurCGV Cinema
KizCiti
7 Đ. 46A good place for kids, especially for the hot Saigon weather!