Guidebook for Nguyễn Thái Bình
Food Scene
McDonald's Bến Thành
2-2A Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoUraetei Yakiniku Restaurant
69 - 71 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaBest Japanese BBQ in town
Phuc Long Coffee & Tea Express
159 Nguyễn Thái HọcReally nice tea: milk tea, lemon ice tea, lotus tea
Down a little alley, on the fifth floor. Authentic Northern mountain Vietnamese food. Relaxing atmosphere on the rooftop. Can be a bit pricey.
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Mountain Retreat Vietnamese Restaurant
36 Đ. Lê LợiDown a little alley, on the fifth floor. Authentic Northern mountain Vietnamese food. Relaxing atmosphere on the rooftop. Can be a bit pricey.
A rooftop restaurant serving excellent Vietnamese food, try the soft-shelled crab, it’s my favorite. Has a birdseye view of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets; the best part of the restaurant.
Might want to make reservations if you’re a large group as it often gets full.
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Sh Garden Restaurant
A rooftop restaurant serving excellent Vietnamese food, try the soft-shelled crab, it’s my favorite. Has a birdseye view of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets; the best part of the restaurant.
Might want to make reservations if you’re a large group as it often gets full.
Bakery chain providing French style breads, pastries and coffee. A delightful way to start your day.
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Tous Les Jours
59 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoBakery chain providing French style breads, pastries and coffee. A delightful way to start your day.
A perfect marriage of contemporary style decor and culinary
spectacle with authentic Cantonese and Peking cuisine. I like the dim sum and noodle soup.
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San Fu Lou Cantonese Restaurant
76 Lê LaiA perfect marriage of contemporary style decor and culinary
spectacle with authentic Cantonese and Peking cuisine. I like the dim sum and noodle soup.
Upscale sushi with a panoramic view of the city. Perfect for a date away from home.
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Sorae Restaurant & Lounge
36 Đường Hồ Tùng MậuUpscale sushi with a panoramic view of the city. Perfect for a date away from home.
Excellent sushi at a reasonable price (reasonable is relative). It has a lounge-like ambiance featuring house music in a multi-level space with excellent cocktails and drinks. The owner is always there to offer advice and speaks good English. Something a bit different.
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Ichiba Sushi - Le Lai
204 Lê LaiExcellent sushi at a reasonable price (reasonable is relative). It has a lounge-like ambiance featuring house music in a multi-level space with excellent cocktails and drinks. The owner is always there to offer advice and speaks good English. Something a bit different.
A flower shop that offers beautifully homemade Vietnamese lunch (120,000vnd/person). Each day is a different set meal, delicious and authentic. A very laid back dining experience so don’t be in a hurry. Walk ins taken although reservations are suggested. Ask for QA (Quynh Anh) if you have dietary restrictions. You won’t find this on Tripadvisor, YET!
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Padma de Fleur
89/12 Hàm NghiA flower shop that offers beautifully homemade Vietnamese lunch (120,000vnd/person). Each day is a different set meal, delicious and authentic. A very laid back dining experience so don’t be in a hurry. Walk ins taken although reservations are suggested. Ask for QA (Quynh Anh) if you have dietary restrictions. You won’t find this on Tripadvisor, YET!
The best burgers in town. Can be hard to find as it’s upstairs from a small hallway so look carefully. They’re not cheap but you won’t be disappointed.
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Soul Burger
35 Đường Phan Bội ChâuThe best burgers in town. Can be hard to find as it’s upstairs from a small hallway so look carefully. They’re not cheap but you won’t be disappointed.
Huynh Hoa Bakery
The best Banh Mi in town
If you’re interested in Vietnam’s many other soups, try this place.
They offer a very nice Bun Bo Hue (from the city Hue), in small
or large bowls. The restaurant is decorated in an indochine style and is open air on the second level.
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Bún Bò Gánh
88 Hồ Tùng MậuIf you’re interested in Vietnam’s many other soups, try this place.
They offer a very nice Bun Bo Hue (from the city Hue), in small
or large bowls. The restaurant is decorated in an indochine style and is open air on the second level.
Korean BBQ. Very reasonable price to go and have very good food.
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GoGi House Nguyễn Thái Học
191 Nguyễn Thái HọcKorean BBQ. Very reasonable price to go and have very good food.
BEST vegetarian food in town. I prefer the one on Thi Sach as it’s more open and lively. Excellent cocktails.
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Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant
32 Võ Văn TầnBEST vegetarian food in town. I prefer the one on Thi Sach as it’s more open and lively. Excellent cocktails.
Original shop that brought the concept of homemade Vietnamese food to a new level. It's quite crowded and touristy now but the food is still very good :)
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Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtOriginal shop that brought the concept of homemade Vietnamese food to a new level. It's quite crowded and touristy now but the food is still very good :)
Very good Mediterranean food, they have extremely an decadent lava cake.
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Skewers Restaurant
9A Thái Văn LungVery good Mediterranean food, they have extremely an decadent lava cake.
Offers upscale Vietnamese food. They are known for their many types of fresh spring rolls. I love their pho because they use Australian beef and the portions are large.
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Propaganda
21 Hàn ThuyênOffers upscale Vietnamese food. They are known for their many types of fresh spring rolls. I love their pho because they use Australian beef and the portions are large.
with Mediterranean inspired food. The food is really good and the place is always filled with expats and locals.
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Au Parc
23 Hàn Thuyênwith Mediterranean inspired food. The food is really good and the place is always filled with expats and locals.
Located on the other side of town, will take you 40 minutes to get there from the apartment, but the experience is worth it, with the river and sunset view. Call to book a table outside before you go. Expensive though.
Next to it is a very good Vietnamese restaurant which is also along the river, A cheaper alternative with the same view. It’s called 13 Restaurant.
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The Place Saigon
113 Tôn Thất ĐạmLocated on the other side of town, will take you 40 minutes to get there from the apartment, but the experience is worth it, with the river and sunset view. Call to book a table outside before you go. Expensive though.
Next to it is a very good Vietnamese restaurant which is also along the river, A cheaper alternative with the same view. It’s called 13 Restaurant.
El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
74/1 Hai Bà TrưngBest steakhouse in town but very expensive
A great French restaurant that is very reasonably priced with outdoor seating. Must book in advance to get a table and they give your table away if you’re 15 mins late. Closed Sundays.
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Le Jardin
56 Thái Văn LungA great French restaurant that is very reasonably priced with outdoor seating. Must book in advance to get a table and they give your table away if you’re 15 mins late. Closed Sundays.
Some of the best cocktails in town. 50% all drinks during happy hour (5-8pm M-S) Sunday, all drinks 100,000vnd. The food is good too! It’s a good place to start the evening.
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The Racha Room
105 - 107 Mạc Thị BưởiSome of the best cocktails in town. 50% all drinks during happy hour (5-8pm M-S) Sunday, all drinks 100,000vnd. The food is good too! It’s a good place to start the evening.
Mostly French inspired food, but also has burgers, nachos, and spaghetti. Steaks, salmon and lamb are all superb. Terrace and rooftop seating gives you stunning views the of tallest building in Saigon (Bitexco). Service can be a bit slow but worth the wait.
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Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon LTT
215 Lý Tự TrọngMostly French inspired food, but also has burgers, nachos, and spaghetti. Steaks, salmon and lamb are all superb. Terrace and rooftop seating gives you stunning views the of tallest building in Saigon (Bitexco). Service can be a bit slow but worth the wait.
Great outdoor place by the road, very busy most nights. Interesting place with graffiti on the walls and low tables and chairs. BBQ style where you cook for yourself at the table. Very lively atmosphere.
Good mix of Vietnamese, tourists and expats. Good staff and service.
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5KU Station
17 Thái Văn LungGreat outdoor place by the road, very busy most nights. Interesting place with graffiti on the walls and low tables and chairs. BBQ style where you cook for yourself at the table. Very lively atmosphere.
Good mix of Vietnamese, tourists and expats. Good staff and service.
Extremely well made Italian food at a reasonable price. The
space is cozy, the location is right downtown and the staff
are friendly and attentive.
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Ciao Bella
11 Đông DuExtremely well made Italian food at a reasonable price. The
space is cozy, the location is right downtown and the staff
are friendly and attentive.
Superb Mediterranean staples. Delicious, stylish, tasty and a wide menu with daily specials. The Pope’s Pillow dessert is to die for.
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Saffron Mediterranean Bistro
51 Hai Bà TrưngSuperb Mediterranean staples. Delicious, stylish, tasty and a wide menu with daily specials. The Pope’s Pillow dessert is to die for.
Japanese pizza at its best. Sushi Pizza. Homemade cheese. Very popular and is always full.
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Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardJapanese pizza at its best. Sushi Pizza. Homemade cheese. Very popular and is always full.
Best Thai food in town, better than the Thai food in Thailand :D
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Lac Thai Resraurant
71 Mạc Thị BưởiBest Thai food in town, better than the Thai food in Thailand :D
My absolute favorite Japanese restaurant. A little bit pricey
but the quality speaks for itself.
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Nhân Sushi-Bito
62 Ngô Đức KếMy absolute favorite Japanese restaurant. A little bit pricey
but the quality speaks for itself.
Excellent, authentic Vietnamese food. When friends come to
town this is where I take them.
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Quan Bui
19 Ngô Văn NămExcellent, authentic Vietnamese food. When friends come to
town this is where I take them.
Another interesting place for homemade Vietnamese food.
Don't go here during lunch because it's quite hot. Go in the
late afternoon for the Saigon breeze.
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Secret Garden Restaurant
158 PasteurAnother interesting place for homemade Vietnamese food.
Don't go here during lunch because it's quite hot. Go in the
late afternoon for the Saigon breeze.
Very, very local, Vietnamese goat hot pot :) Just come, sit and order.
It's absolutely non-touristy. Vietnamese food is about sharing and hot pot is the most common way to do so . Prices are very reasonable and beers are cheap.
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Lẩu Dê Trương Định
105 Trương ĐịnhVery, very local, Vietnamese goat hot pot :) Just come, sit and order.
It's absolutely non-touristy. Vietnamese food is about sharing and hot pot is the most common way to do so . Prices are very reasonable and beers are cheap.
Ocean Palace
2 Lê DuẩnChinese restaurant that offers the best dim sum in town :)
Artsy coffee shop near Ben Thanh market and famous shopping street Dong Khoi. It's quite pricey but you can
walk in for an orange juice :) Le Loi is on the first level so
get a seat on the balcony and observe one of Saigon’s
most famous and busiest streets.
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L'Usine Shop
70B Đ. Lê LợiArtsy coffee shop near Ben Thanh market and famous shopping street Dong Khoi. It's quite pricey but you can
walk in for an orange juice :) Le Loi is on the first level so
get a seat on the balcony and observe one of Saigon’s
most famous and busiest streets.
Artsy coffee shop near Ben Thanh market and famous
shopping street Dong Khoi. It's quite pricey but you can
walk in for an orange juice :) Le Loi is on the first level so
get a seat on the balcony and observe one of Saigon’s
most famous and busiest streets.
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Dong Khoi Street
1 Đ. Lê LợiArtsy coffee shop near Ben Thanh market and famous
shopping street Dong Khoi. It's quite pricey but you can
walk in for an orange juice :) Le Loi is on the first level so
get a seat on the balcony and observe one of Saigon’s
most famous and busiest streets.
One of the newest and best coffee shops in town. Barista
serve coffee with passion and waitresses are friendly. Most
staff can speak English. Really great atmosphere in the
afternoon with a good book in hand. To find it, go down a
little alley and up a few flights of stairs. As of writing, they
don’t serve food.
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Saigon Coffee Roastery
232 Đồng KhởiOne of the newest and best coffee shops in town. Barista
serve coffee with passion and waitresses are friendly. Most
staff can speak English. Really great atmosphere in the
afternoon with a good book in hand. To find it, go down a
little alley and up a few flights of stairs. As of writing, they
don’t serve food.
Small vintage coffee shop. It's quite cosy so if you happen
to walk by the area, stop in :)
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M2C cafe
44B Lý Tự TrọngSmall vintage coffee shop. It's quite cosy so if you happen
to walk by the area, stop in :)
Japanese style coffee shop serving lots of desserts, from ice
cream to chocolate pastries. Very stylish and friendly. Have
bento set lunches.
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Morico - Contemporary Japanese Lifestyle Restaurant Cafe - Lê Lợi
30 Đ. Lê LợiJapanese style coffee shop serving lots of desserts, from ice
cream to chocolate pastries. Very stylish and friendly. Have
bento set lunches.
A great place to send emails, read and Facebook in a very
modern space. I consider this place my office.
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Corked Tales - The Cocktail Bar & Lounge
6 Lê Thánh TônA great place to send emails, read and Facebook in a very
modern space. I consider this place my office.
One of Vietnam’s largest coffee chains. Similar in atmosphere and price to Starbucks. Very popular with locals and expats, always busy.
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Highlands Coffee
364 Cộng HòaOne of Vietnam’s largest coffee chains. Similar in atmosphere and price to Starbucks. Very popular with locals and expats, always busy.
Award winning Marou chocolate is sold here. One step into this place and you’re immersed in chocolate heaven. They have a showroom where you can taste test some of their chocolates and they also offer beautifully delicious pastries, chocolate drinks and coffees. You can buy a few chocolate bars as they make great gifts!
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marou chocolate
Award winning Marou chocolate is sold here. One step into this place and you’re immersed in chocolate heaven. They have a showroom where you can taste test some of their chocolates and they also offer beautifully delicious pastries, chocolate drinks and coffees. You can buy a few chocolate bars as they make great gifts!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hajine (first in Japanese), owner and bartender loves to share his love for alcohol, specifically whisky. He makes all kinds of cocktails, just tell him your preference and he’ll make you something unique. It’s a quaint, quiet place and the food is excellent.
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The First Bar
8A/7B2 WardHajine (first in Japanese), owner and bartender loves to share his love for alcohol, specifically whisky. He makes all kinds of cocktails, just tell him your preference and he’ll make you something unique. It’s a quaint, quiet place and the food is excellent.
Happy hour half price on all drinks Monday to Friday 6:30 - 8:30pm. I get drunk before dinner all the time. Excellent food upstairs.
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Xu Restaurant Lounge
71 75 Hai Bà TrưngHappy hour half price on all drinks Monday to Friday 6:30 - 8:30pm. I get drunk before dinner all the time. Excellent food upstairs.
The sky bar for the Vietnamese upper class. This is the hippest sky bar as of writing. They have the best coctails in the city!
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Glow Skybar
93 Nguyễn DuThe sky bar for the Vietnamese upper class. This is the hippest sky bar as of writing. They have the best coctails in the city!
Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiBest view of Saigon. One of the first rooftop bars.
On the roof of the Duc Vuong Hotel. Although on Bui Vien street (backpacker street) it’s nothing like it. It’s a great alternative to the upscale, expensive rooftop bars. A decent view of the city with reasonably priced drinks.
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The View Rooftop Bar
195 Đường Bùi ViệnOn the roof of the Duc Vuong Hotel. Although on Bui Vien street (backpacker street) it’s nothing like it. It’s a great alternative to the upscale, expensive rooftop bars. A decent view of the city with reasonably priced drinks.
Local craft beers using local ingredients such as passion fruit and ginger. Can order a taster tray and try all their beers. They have 12 beers on tap (all locally made). Excellent gourmet pub food. Can buy 1L growlers to take.
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Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
Local craft beers using local ingredients such as passion fruit and ginger. Can order a taster tray and try all their beers. They have 12 beers on tap (all locally made). Excellent gourmet pub food. Can buy 1L growlers to take.
All kinds of craft beers. Level three rooftop in a very quiet part of the city but very close to the central business district. They only sell beer, water and beers snacks.
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Rogue Saigon
13 PasteurAll kinds of craft beers. Level three rooftop in a very quiet part of the city but very close to the central business district. They only sell beer, water and beers snacks.
A swanky new bar and lounge. The place is fairly new so doesn’t get too busy, YET. The place is chill with decent cocktails and snacks. Has a massive selection of alcohol. Some nights they have a DJ.
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The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
63/8 PasteurA swanky new bar and lounge. The place is fairly new so doesn’t get too busy, YET. The place is chill with decent cocktails and snacks. Has a massive selection of alcohol. Some nights they have a DJ.
After wandering around the night market in Ben Thanh market, just stop here for a rooftop drink. They make decent cocktails and food.
Pretty laid back atmosphere.
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OMG Rooftop Bar
15-17-19 Nguyễn An NinhAfter wandering around the night market in Ben Thanh market, just stop here for a rooftop drink. They make decent cocktails and food.
Pretty laid back atmosphere.
Actually not too far from the Cathedral, this place is packed almost every night with Vietnamese. Lots of drinking, cheering and enjoying. This is what Vietnamese drinking looks like! Get a group of friends and enjoy a loud and fun night.
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POC POC Beer Garden
79a Nguyễn Đình ChiểuActually not too far from the Cathedral, this place is packed almost every night with Vietnamese. Lots of drinking, cheering and enjoying. This is what Vietnamese drinking looks like! Get a group of friends and enjoy a loud and fun night.
Locally made craft beer in a new swanky pub. It’s fairly
new so more quit than other pubs. It’s delicious tasting
beer for that evening when you don’t want to go to far
from home. They have more room upstairs and serve food.
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Winking Seal Beer Co.
50 Đặng Thị NhuLocally made craft beer in a new swanky pub. It’s fairly
new so more quit than other pubs. It’s delicious tasting
beer for that evening when you don’t want to go to far
from home. They have more room upstairs and serve food.
Sightseeing
Ben Thanh markaðurinn
Đường Lê LợiMiðstöð póstsins í Saigon
02 Công xã ParisSaigon Notre Dame dómkirkja
01 Công xã ParisArts & Culture
Stríðsminjasafn
28 Võ Văn TầnListasafn Hồ Chí Minh borgar
97A Phó Đức ChínhShopping
TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaAsiana Food Town (Chợ Ẩm Thực Dưới Lòng Đất)
4 Phạm Ngũ LãoEssentials
Circle K
71 Nguyễn Thái BìnhOpen 24/7
Foodcomart Shop
27 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoOpen till 22:00
Getting Around
Futa Buslines
272 Đề ThámYou can buy ticket to Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Da Lat here
신투어리스트
You can book one day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta