Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
Vietnamese Classic Pho. You can just point at the meats you want included and is in a new and clean shop. You won't be disappointed
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Phở Phú Vương
120 Nguyễn Thái BìnhVietnamese Classic Pho. You can just point at the meats you want included and is in a new and clean shop. You won't be disappointed
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 roof-top restaurant serving excellent Vietnamese food, try the soft-shelled crab, it's my favorite. Has a bird-eye view of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, the best part of the restaurant. Might need to make reservation if you're a large group as it often gets full.
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Sh Garden Restaurant
A roof-top restaurant serving excellent Vietnamese food, try the soft-shelled crab, it's my favorite. Has a bird-eye view of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, the best part of the restaurant. Might need to make reservation 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.
Yes, the original thing! It's been in Vietnam for just over 2 years
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McDonald's Bến Thành
2-2A Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoYes, the original thing! It's been in Vietnam for just over 2 years
Hands down one of the best American style BBQ in the city! Also sells a variety of local craft and imported beers. It's down along the river.
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Quán Ụt Ụt - American BBQ & Craft Beer | Q.1
168 Đường Võ Văn KiệtHands down one of the best American style BBQ in the city! Also sells a variety of local craft and imported beers. It's down along the river.
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, Lounge & Restaurant
32 Thi SáchBEST vegetarian food in town. I prefer the one on Thi Sach as it's more open and lively. Excellent cocktails.
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. Next door is Au Parc with Mediterranean inspired food. The food is really good ad the place is always filled with expats and locals.
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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. Next door is Au Parc with Mediterranean inspired food. The food is really good ad the place is always filled with expats and locals.
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.
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.
One of Vietnam's largest coffee chains. Similar in atmosphere and cheaper than 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 cheaper than 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 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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Drama Saigon
167 - 169 CalmetteAward 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 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!
Sightseeing
Isitolo saseBen Thanh
Đường Lê LợiI-Cathedral Notre Dame e-Saigon
01 Công xã ParisI-Post Office Central Post Office ye-Saigon
02 Công xã ParisI-Palace ye-Independence
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaArts & Culture
Iziko leMfundo laseHọ Chí Minh City of Fine Arts
97A Phó Đức ChínhI-Museum wezinkophe zompi
28 Võ Văn TầnShopping
TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaEssentials
Circle K
71 Nguyễn Thái BìnhGetting Around
The SinhTourist Office
24-26 Phó Đức ChínhFuta Buslines
272 Đề Thám You can buy bus ticket to Mui Ne, Da Lat, Nha Trang here
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best views of the city. Located on F12 of the building across the street from the apartment. Managed by the same group that runs Chill Sky-bar. Usually an enforced dress code of no flip-flops is applied. Has a decent happy hour till 20:30 or 21:00
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Air 360 Sky Lounge
136 Lê Thị Hồng GấmOne of the best views of the city. Located on F12 of the building across the street from the apartment. Managed by the same group that runs Chill Sky-bar. Usually an enforced dress code of no flip-flops is applied. Has a decent happy hour till 20:30 or 21:00
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.
Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiBest view of Saigon. One of the first rooftop bars.
The sky bar for the Vietnamese upper class. This is the hippest bar as of writing. They have the best cocktails in the city!
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Glow Skybar
93 Nguyễn DuThe sky bar for the Vietnamese upper class. This is the hippest bar as of writing. They have the best cocktails in the city!