Com Nieu 1 and 2
6C Tu Xuong Street, District 3 Tel: (84-8) 932 6388
59 Ho Xuang Huong Street, District 3 Tel: (84-8) 930 2888
Cuisine: Vietnamese (Mekong region)
Specialized on food from the south and the Mekong Delta region, these 2 restaurants see very few tourists, maybe some local expats and are very popular for its menu. Their “flying rice” adds to the fun. Recommended.
Open 1000-2200
AnVien
178 A Hai Ba Trung
Tel: (84-8) 824 3877
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Fine Vietnamese cuisine in the quiet and elegant setting of a villa dating back to the 50s. A variety of small rooms on 2 levels.
Open 1000-2300
Xu Restaurant
Level 1, 71-75 Hai Ba Trung Street
Tel: (84-8) 824 8468
Cuisine: Contemporary/Asian Fusion
Modern and stylish fusion food in town center. Creative interior and so is the kitchen Also features a hip Bar/Lounge.
Open 1130-2400
Nam Kha
46-48-50 Dong Khoi, District 1
Tel: (84-8) 823 8310
Cuisine: Vietnamese
An elegant restaurant by the owner of a fashion and style empire in Vietnam. Very good cuisine and service in interesting setting.
Open: 1100-1400 and 1700-2300
Maxim’s Nam An
13/15/17 Dong Khoi, District 1
Tel: (84-8)-829 6676
Cuisine: Vietnamese
A former nightclub in the 60’s and en vogue up to the end of the war, it has now been transformed into a Vietnamese restaurant with cozy velvet and silk décor. Best for dinner.
Open 1000-2300
The Temple Club
29 Ton That Thiep Street, District 1
(84 8) 829 9244
Cuisine: Vietnamese
The Temple Club consists of a bar, a restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine and a stylish Club lounge in Indochina retro look.
Reservation recommended for dinner
Open 1130 - 2400
Ngon Restaurant
138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1
Tel: (84 8) 829 9449
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ngon Restaurant is VERY popular and crowded with locals and visitors alike for its wide variety of delicious and affordable hawker-style food. Near the Reunification Palace.
Open 0630-2300
Mandarin
11A Ngo Van Nam Street, District 1
Tel: (84 8) 822 9783
Cuisine: Vietnamese/Asian
A classic for Vietnamese cuisine in Saigon, centrally located and spread over 5 levels.
Vietnamese and Chinese menu.
Open 100-1400 and 1730- 2200
Square One (Park Hyatt Hotel)
2 Lam Son square, District 1
Tel: (84-8) 824 1234
Cuisine: Western/Seafood/Grill/Vietnamese
Spectacular restaurant with 4 open kitchens and a mix of cuisines.
Spectacular restaurant with 4 open kitchens and a mix of cuisines.
Open 1200-1430 and 1800-2230
On the 6
Dong Khoi 6, District 1
Tel: (84-8) 823 8866
Cuisine: Vietnamese-French
Elegant and very upmarket restaurant, creation of French chef Didier Corlou.
Also features a bar lounge on the ground floor.
Open 1200-1500 and 1800-2300
WANT TO EAT SOMETHING ELSE?
The Refinery
Hai Ba Trung 74
Tel: (84-8) 823 0509
Cuisine: International
In a quiet courtyard opposite the Park Hyatt Hotel. Cozy café-restaurant serving western fare. Aircon and al fresco seating. Set lunch menus.
International
Open 1100- late
Cepage
22 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Tel: (84-8) 823 8733
Cuisine: Contemporary
Described as “sleek and sexy”, centrally located Cepage serves excellent “modern” food. Black box lunch.
Open 1100-2400
L’En Tête
1st floor, 139 Nguyen Thai Binh Street, District 1
Tel: (84-8) 8214 049
Cuisine: French
If you are looking for something else, here is a nice little French combining restaurant, bar, lounge and gallery. Best for dinner. Jazz on Mon/Wed/Fridays
Open 1830 till late
Bonsai Cruise
Tel: (84-8) 9105 560 or 9105 095
More on the touristy side.
Departs from Bach Dang pier opposite Renaissance Hotel.
Vietnamese and international buffet.
2 daily dinner cruises: 1745-1945, 2015-2230 (Oct-Jan)
OTHER PLACES
Rex Terrace
141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard
Tel: (84-8) 829 2185
The historic hang-out for US officers and the press corps during the Vietnam conflict.
Take the elevator from the central lobby of the Rex Hotel. Good for a drink stop.
Open 1000-2300
Pho 24
Various locations throughout Saigon
The Vietnamese equivalent of fast food based on the classic Vietnamese dish. Franchise with quick and friendly service. The 24 in Pho 24 stands for the 24 ingredients and the 24 hours that it takes to prepare Vietnam’s best known soup.
Vietnamese soup.
Highland Coffee
Modern coffee house chain Starbucks-style with various locations around town.
Fanny Ice Cream
29-31 Ton That Thiep, District 1
Tel: 821 1633
Best ice creams and sorbets in town. Hygienic and great setting
Saigon Saigon Bar
19 Lam Son Square, District 1
Tel: (84-8) 8234 999
Modern alternative in the past and the present to the Rex Terrace. Great views. Inside Caravelle Hotel.
Open till late
