Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), commonly known as Saigon (Vietnamese: Sài Gòn) or by the abbreviations HCMC or HCM, is the largest city in Vietnam (population and area) and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). Tourist attractions in the city are mainly related to periods of French colonization and the Vietnam War. There are several museums, and a backpackers' district on Phạm Ngũ Lão Street and Bùi Viện Street, District 1.

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Do: 195
Eat: 3330
Drink: 2532
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Bloom Saigon Restaurant

Temporarily closed as of August 2022. Non-profit restaurant run by Aid to Children Without Parents (ACWP) and serves as a culinary training facility. Very nice staff, excellent food, terrace on the 3rd floor. Situated a bit in the North and in a small calm community. Worth to go by foot, 20 mnin walk from the Jade Pagoda.

Closed · opens 11 amVegan options

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Anan Saigon

A premier fine dining restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, one of only two in Vietnam to be ranked among Asia's top 50 restaurants. Reservations essential.

Tue-Sun 17:00 - late

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Nhà Hàng Chay Ngọc Thọ

Incredible range of delicoius veggie options, but also meat and chicken. Clean place, friendly staff, tasty food and satisfying portions.

Vegetarian options · Vegan options

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Nhà Hàng Asian Kitchen

Very good place for delicious and diverse food, big choice. Kinda hidden, kinda great. Also lots of vegetarian options.

Vegetarian options

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Barbecue Garden

A barbecue restaurant offering both Vietnamese and international foods.

USD5–7

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Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa

Banh Mi with local taste. Fresh bread (Vietnamese baguette) with various choices.

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Quan An Ngon

Two different restaurants operate with the same name within a few blocks of each other, one at 160 Pasteur Street, and the other on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia across from the Reunification Palace. Set in atmospheric old French villas, with similar menus Vietnamese food, including regional specialities prepared in numerous independently-operated food stalls around the perimeter. Both are popular and both tend to be jammed at peak hours requiring a wait for a table. (The name literally means "restaurant of delicious eating".) The one on Pasteur has dozens of kerosene lamps burning for ambience at night, so if you have asthma or pulmonary issues or feel you've had enough pollution already, better to try the other one.

Mains from 45,000 dong

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Pho Quynh

Their specialty is pho. Locals come regularly and lucky backpackers stumble upon it. It is air-conditioned on the second and third floors. They also have decent banh mi bo kho, which is beef stew with carrots, served with French baguette.

24 hours daily40,000 dong

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The Lunch Lady

Nguyen Thi Thanh

The famous Lunch Lady was featured on Anthony Bourdain's show. Different noodle dish every day.

Closed · opens 11 am30,000 dong

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Au Lac do Brazil

Just to prove that Saigon has everything, here is a Brazilian-style churrascaria (all-you-can-eat restaurant featuring barbecued meat), with live Latin music Tuesday to Saturday. They also have a new outlet in Sky Garden II, Phu My Hung, District 7. It's a larger and less crowded one with usually better service.

Closed · opens 11 amFrom USD30 per person · Wi-Fi

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Bánh Mì 37

Absolutely delicious even though a bit different than the traditional. Popular among locals, there might be a queue.

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Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát

Restaurant selling Hủ tiếu Nam Vang, a flat rice noodle dish that is a specialty of the city. The dish is often called "Cambodian noodles" in English, even though it cannot be found in Cambodia.

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Pho 24

Clean modern chain found everywhere in Ho Chi Minh City. Excellent beef noodle soup, very cheap. Watch out for the fake Pho 24/24 on Pham Ngu Lao St, which does not belong to the chain and serves terrible and expensive food.

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Ben Thanh Market

It's a rather touristy market where you still can enjoy the most authentic Vietnamese pho.

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Bi Saigon

Extensive menu with a choice between Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican and other styles. Open plan kitchen so you can see your food being prepared.

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Bún Chả 145

Typical restaurant in the most amazing street of the city. Very good place for Bun Cha. As of February 2026, it is closed for renovation.

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Hoa Khai Vegetarian Restaurant

Tasty Vietnamese vegetarian food although with surly service. Be careful of being charged for unexpected items, such as the disposable hand towels that are presented to you without asking as you sit down.

100,000 dong

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Halal@Saigon

Vietnamese, Malaysian, and vegetarian cuisine prepared to halal guidelines. Has a Malaysian owner and there are several Malaysian staples on the menu, however it is primarily Vietnamese, with a wide range of dishes from around the country.

Closed · opens 10 am

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The Deck Saigon

The only posh restaurant on the banks of the river. Modern fusion cuisine using the local ingredients.

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The Olive Grove Saigon

Mediterranean cuisine.

16:00 to 00:00 Tue to Sun

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Lion City Cafe and Restaurant

Certified halal, serves halal food on 2nd floor.

Daily, 19:00-03:00

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Ngoc Ha

Clean, decent rooms, air-con, fridge, Wi-Fi in the lobby.

USD25–35 including simple breakfast

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Royal Saigon Restaurant

Vietnamese Restaurant on busy backpacker street Bui Vien with a modern mindset to reduce plastic, healthy food. No straws restaurant and refill your water bottle station. Owner is German and speaks fluent German, English, Cantonese and basic French.

Closed · opens 10:30 amOutdoor seating · Limited wheelchair access · Vegan options

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Ốc Dì Toàn

Quán phục vụ các loại nghêu sò ốc, hải sản tươi mỗi ngày kết hợp các loại sốt đặc biệt thơm ngon giá từ 39K/phần. Thêm cơm chiên trưa văn phòng với giá 49K/phần. Bếp chuẩn nhà hàng với tiêu chuẩn vệ sinh an toàn thực phẩm. Bạn sẽ yên tâm hơn cho sức khỏe

Closed · opens 11 amTakeaway · Wi-Fi

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