Ho Chi Minh City Restaurants, Food & Drinks
CHINESE RESTAURANTS
Golden Elephant
Add: 34 Hai Ba Trung, Dist 1, HCM city
Tel: (84 28) 3822 8554
Shang Palace
Add: 1st floor – Norfolk Mansion, 17-19 Ly Tu Trong, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3823 2221
A Cantonese restaurant specializing in Dim Sum.
Lucky Star
Add: 2nd floor, 38 Nguyen Hue, 69 Dong Khoi, Dist 1
Tel: (84 28) 822 8323
Varied Chinese menu with dim sum, pecking duck.
THAI RESTAURANTS
Inoodi
Add: No.3, Truong Dinh, Dist 1
Tel: (84 28) 6290 6404
3rd floor, Diamond Plaza, dist 1/(84 28) 6273 5774
Parkson Le Thanh Ton, dist 1/(84 28) 6275 9005
A Thai chain a wide range of noodles and pastas, with mainly Thai flavourings. Polite and fast service.
INDIAN RESTAURANTS
Ashoka
Add: 17/10 Le Thanh Ton, Dist 1
Tel: (84 28) 3823 1372
Authentic Indian cuisine served in a pleasant setting. Popular restaurant with a reputation for good food and service.
Mumtaz Indian
Add: 226 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao ward, dist 1
Tel: (84 28) 3837 1767
The only authentic Indian restaurant where three cooks from North, and South part of India preparing food in Saigon.
Tandoor
Add: 74/6 Hai Ba Trung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3930 4839
Traditional north Indian cuisine at very competitive prices. Sister operation to the Hanoi venue.
Bombay
Add: 51-53 Dong Du, dist 1
Indian cuisines at reasonable rates.
Saigon Indian
Add: 1st floor, Mac Thi Buoi, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 824 5671
Indian restaurant in teen-style and reasonable prices.
Spice
Add: 27C Le Quy Don, dist 3
Tel: (84 28) 930 7873
KOREAN RESTAURANTS
King BBQ
Add: Booth B3-03B, level B3, Vincom tower, 70 Le Thanh Ton
Tel: (+84 28) 3993 9486
BBQ represents significant taste of Korean cuisine. A dish of roasted beef ribs along with a bottle of sochu at king BBQ ensure an unforgettable experience.
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANTS
Ancient Town
Add: 211 Dien Bien Phu, Dist 3
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 9625
Traditional décor, good food. Ideal for a gentle introduction to Vietnamese cuisine.
BIEN
Add: 86 Vo Van Tan, Dist 3
Tel: (+84 28) 3930 6588
Delicious and novel fresh-seafood dishes
Com Nieu Sai Gon
Add: 59 Ho Xuan Huong, Dist 3
Tel: (+84 28) 3930 2888
With a large menu of Vietnamese traditional cuisine that brings customer a sense of old Hanoi.
Cha ca
Add: 5A Tran Nhat Duat, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3848 4240
A dish of grilled fish, rice-noodle and fresh herbs from Hanoi.
Indochine
Add: No 32 Pham Ngoc Thach, Dist 3
Tel: (+84 28) 3823 9256
Indochine offers a tasty introduction to Vietnamese cuisine from around the country.
Kinh Bac (Cool Saigon)
Add: No 30, Dong Khoi, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 1364
Good food served in a pleasantly decorated space.
Lemon Grass
Add: 14th floor, Place Hotel Saigon, 56-66 Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 1520
Delicious Vietnamese food in luxurious ambience with spectacular view.
Time
Add: 47 Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3821 8051
Vietnamese traditional restaurant. Strange taste! Delicious stuffed chicken in Vietnamese style.
TTKH Com Tam
Add: No 46 Ton That Thiep, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3821 2691
Viet Village
Add: No. 15 Dinh Tien Hoang
Tel: (+84 28) 3911 7261
Restaurant with unique selection of all iconic and delicious dishes from the North, Mid to South of Vietnam.
Xu Restaurant Lounge
Add: 75 Hai Ba Trung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3824 8468
Offering fresh and innovative modern Vietnamese cuisine as well as traditional Vietnamese favourites.
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS
Com Chay Nang Tam
Add: 384/40 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ward 8, Dist 3
Tel: (+84 28) 3848 3874
Excellent vegetarian cuisines. Dozens of delicious Buddhist specialties.
Hoa Mai
Add: Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 2185
Tib
Add: 11 Tran Nhat Duat, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3843 6460
Vegetarian dishes with a Hue accent.
FRENCH RESTAURANTS
Le Bordeaux
Add: No.72, D2 Road, P25 Binh Thanh Dist
Tel: (+84 28) 3899 9831
Excellent food, Wide range of imported delicacies.
Augustin
Add: 10 Nguyen Thiep, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 2941
Excellent French cuisine served in classic style.
Le Jardin
Add: 31 Thai Van Lung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3825 8465
Pleasant garden setting for great value meals. Popular and recommended.
La Nicoise
Add: 42 Ngo Duc Ke, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3822 8613
Decent French & Mediterranean cuisine served in a simple, informal setting. Great value local steak and cheap, filling breakfasts.
L’en t ete
Add: 139 Nguyen Thai Binh, Corner Calmette, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3821 4049
Located in the center of Ho Chi Minh city, well-known and appreciated by local expat from all communities. The ambience is comfortable, for business dinners, dinners with friends.
D’house Bar & Restaurant
Add: 15 Nguyen Thiep, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 8296688
French cuisine by French chef.
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
Capricciosa
Add: Stall B3-03A, Floor B3, Vincom Center
70-72 Le Thanh Ton, Dist 1, HCMC
Tel: (+84 28) 3993 9786
One of the best chains of Italian restaurants with 142 outlets all over the world since 1978.
Cappuccino
Add: No.86 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao ward, dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3920 3134
Very good Italian food and drink
Opera
Add: Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son square, dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3824 1234
Italian-inspired breakfast, authentic pasta, pizza and home-made dishes with an outdoor terrace overlooking Opera House.
Al Fresco’s
Add: 27 Dong Du, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3822 7318
Dining, take-aways, free home delivery.
Pizza inn
Add: 8A/D5 Thai Van Lung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 4849
Italian food, free delivery and take-out
Pomodoro
Add: No. 79, Hai Ba Trung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3823 8957
Classic Italian fare at reasonable prices. Great downtown location, popular spot for business lunches.
Santa Lucia
Add: No 14, Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3822 6562
Good value lunchtime spot, deservedly popular. Wide range of dishes, pleasant setting and convenient downtown location.
Sarpino
Add: 125 Ho Tung Mau, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3821 7788
Try the international standard of Sarpino’s Pizza from U.S, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, China, Malaysia and Greece and now in Vietnam
INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS
Amigo Steak house
Add: 55 Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 0437
Good value imported beef and other specialities.
Au Lac do Brazil
Add: 238 Pasteur, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3820 7157
Mouth-watering steaks from South America served in traditional Brazilian style.
Centro Cafe
Add: 11-13 Cong Truong Lam Son, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3827 5946
No.6, Thai Van Lung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3823 5795
Business set lunch menu from Monday to Saturday. Dinner a la carte. Many great of Cocktails & wines.
Corso Steakhouse & Bar
Add: Ground floor – Norfolk hotel, 117 Le Thanh Ton, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 5368
Well-known for its distinguished fabulous steak dishes from the US and Australia.
Dong Du Cafe
Add: 31 Dong Du, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3823 2414
A great centrally located venue, ideal for a light lunch or dinner
Dragon’s Nest Restaurant & Spa
Add: 186 Nguyen Van Huong, An Phu
Tel: (+84 28) 3744 2075
Well-known for its char-grilled steaks, infusion cocktails and a trans-global wine list. The spa offers relaxing steam and sauna sessions, yoga, poolside manicures, facials, massages and beauty salon
Golden Palace
Add: 55-56 Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 2860
Premium fresh seafood buffet including free flow of beer & wine.
La Habana
Add: Cao Ba Quat, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 5180
Paellas, Sangria & Tapas Fiesta, Cuban Cocktails & Salsa. Daily lunch special & Hi-Tea fiesta with live entertainment.
BAR & CAFÉ - ICE CREAM
America Discotheque
Add: 3rd floor, Windsor Plaza hotel, 18 An Duong Vuong, Dist 5
Tel: (+84 28) 3833 6688
Saigon’s most phenomenal dance floor, live DJ’s and an exciting light-show.
Café Latin
Add: 19-21 Dong Du, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3822 6363
Classic Saigon bar. Good place to watch sport and popular with Aussies.
Calibre Café - Bar
Add: 1st floor, Palace Hotel Saigon, 55-66 Nguyen Hue, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 2860
Most authentic of Vietnamese & Asian food and exotic drinks .
Catwalk Nightspot
Add: 76 Le Lai, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3824 3760
Chu Bar
Add: 158 Dong Khoi, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3822 3907
Pleasant, popular bar. Central location, decent food, live music
Club Royale
Add: 1 Ngo Duc Ke, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3 822 1888
I-Box Cafe
Add: 135 Hai Ba Trung, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3825 6718
Elegant, popular bar and café, very well designed.
Level 23
Add: 23F, 88 Dong Khoi, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3 827 2828
Bud’s Ice Cream
Add: 206 Bis Nguyen Trai, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3925 1187
Thirty six flavours of ice cream is just the beginning, fast food and Vietnamese dishes are also offered.
Café Central An Dong
Add: 4th floor, Windsor Plaza hotel, 18 An Duong Vuong, Dist 5
Tel: (+84 28) 3 833 6688
Saigon’s biggest and best value buffet with more than 170 Western and Asian items prepared by expert international chefs.
Paris Deli
Add: 35 Dong Khoi, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3829 7533
65 Le Loi, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3821 6127
Good value sandwiches, pastries and snacks.
Park Lounge
Add: Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son square, Dist 1
Tel: (+84 28) 3824 1234
A wide selection of coffee and tea including Espresso, Macchiatto, Cappuccino and Vietnamese coffee. Homemade ice cream. Afternoon tea daily.