Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
Located just 200m away from Take-a- nap. All you need to do is turn right, cross the street, turn right again and keep walking until you meet the sign board. This is Vietnamese and Asian street foods in one place with shopping mall and bookstore next to at unbelievably reasonable price.
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Asiana Food Town (Chợ Ẩm Thực Dưới Lòng Đất)
4 Phạm Ngũ LãoLocated just 200m away from Take-a- nap. All you need to do is turn right, cross the street, turn right again and keep walking until you meet the sign board. This is Vietnamese and Asian street foods in one place with shopping mall and bookstore next to at unbelievably reasonable price.
Ben Thanh market is within 500m away from your doorstep. Although it is famous as a market for tourist, don’t ever underestimate attraction of the food stalls here. The price is not cheap compared to common local food stalls in other market but worth-to-try.
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Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiBen Thanh market is within 500m away from your doorstep. Although it is famous as a market for tourist, don’t ever underestimate attraction of the food stalls here. The price is not cheap compared to common local food stalls in other market but worth-to-try.
Always surrounded by crowd front out, Banh My Huynh Hoa at 26 Le Thi Rieng delivers insane quantities of pre-sliced cold cut meats in the roasted baguette.
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Huynh Hoa Bakery
Always surrounded by crowd front out, Banh My Huynh Hoa at 26 Le Thi Rieng delivers insane quantities of pre-sliced cold cut meats in the roasted baguette.
Being considered as the best “banh my” in town, banh my at 37 Nguyen Trai differentiate itself by the signature charcoal grilled pork and mouth watering sauce.
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Bánh Mì 37 Nguyễn Trãi
39 Nguyễn TrãiBeing considered as the best “banh my” in town, banh my at 37 Nguyen Trai differentiate itself by the signature charcoal grilled pork and mouth watering sauce.
Occupying a bustling corner on Pham Ngu Lao, this place is regularly packed out. As well as regular pho, it specialises in pho bo kho, a stewlike broth.
This restaurant opens late until 12 pm which is the best remedy for you after absorbing alcohol from Bui Vien street.
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Pho Quynh
323 Phạm Ngũ LãoOccupying a bustling corner on Pham Ngu Lao, this place is regularly packed out. As well as regular pho, it specialises in pho bo kho, a stewlike broth.
This restaurant opens late until 12 pm which is the best remedy for you after absorbing alcohol from Bui Vien street.
It’s the best juice stand on the planet, simply scribble down your fruit of choice, fork out some dong, and minutes later you are sipping on the most delicious thing you’ve ever placed to your lips.
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Five Boys Number One Smoothies
84 Bùi ViệnIt’s the best juice stand on the planet, simply scribble down your fruit of choice, fork out some dong, and minutes later you are sipping on the most delicious thing you’ve ever placed to your lips.
Undeniably, one of the most famous street food stalls in all of Saigon is the legendary Lunch Lady. The Lunch Lady specializes in serving noodles, noodle soups to be more specific. She has a “rotating menu” daily. Everything tastes good at cheap price.
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The Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
Nguyễn Đình ChiểuUndeniably, one of the most famous street food stalls in all of Saigon is the legendary Lunch Lady. The Lunch Lady specializes in serving noodles, noodle soups to be more specific. She has a “rotating menu” daily. Everything tastes good at cheap price.
This is the home-cooked Vietnamese restaurant. Totally a hidden gem, amazing food is served within a zen atmosphere with a lovely view of the rainswept Caravelle Tower.
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Secret Garden Restaurant
158 PasteurThis is the home-cooked Vietnamese restaurant. Totally a hidden gem, amazing food is served within a zen atmosphere with a lovely view of the rainswept Caravelle Tower.
Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will still be delighted by the peaceful atmosphere, charming service and fabulous food. Great variety of vegetarian food and even the drinks were all very healthy and freshly made.
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Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant
32 Võ Văn TầnWhether you are a vegetarian or not, you will still be delighted by the peaceful atmosphere, charming service and fabulous food. Great variety of vegetarian food and even the drinks were all very healthy and freshly made.
Their dishes are all simple, honest to their freshness and a unique feel of provinciality. They are served in a con- temporary space adorned with delicate melancholy to create a bistro quiet enough for visitors to feel like they are escaping the urban chaos to have a good cozy meal.
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Spice Bistro - Thi Sách
34 Thi SáchTheir dishes are all simple, honest to their freshness and a unique feel of provinciality. They are served in a con- temporary space adorned with delicate melancholy to create a bistro quiet enough for visitors to feel like they are escaping the urban chaos to have a good cozy meal.
Pizza 4P’s is an Italian Japanese fusion restaurant located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Based on “Farm to Table” concept with homemade cheeses freshly produced in Da Lat farm and a hand-built wood-fired oven, serving classic Naples style pizza as well as Japanese inspired fusion cuisine.
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Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardPizza 4P’s is an Italian Japanese fusion restaurant located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Based on “Farm to Table” concept with homemade cheeses freshly produced in Da Lat farm and a hand-built wood-fired oven, serving classic Naples style pizza as well as Japanese inspired fusion cuisine.
If you’ve ever splurged on a good bar of chocolate in this city, chances are you’ve heard of Marou. The independ- ent Saigon-based chocolatier is responsible for a series of hand-picked, single-origin artisanal chocolate bars from various provinces in southern Vietnam.
“There is nothing unusual, not in this era, about being a tiny, artisanal, single-origin chocolate maker. But the artisanal, award-winning chocolate” - New York Times.
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Drama Saigon
167 - 169 CalmetteIf you’ve ever splurged on a good bar of chocolate in this city, chances are you’ve heard of Marou. The independ- ent Saigon-based chocolatier is responsible for a series of hand-picked, single-origin artisanal chocolate bars from various provinces in southern Vietnam.
“There is nothing unusual, not in this era, about being a tiny, artisanal, single-origin chocolate maker. But the artisanal, award-winning chocolate” - New York Times.
Super tiny place with the great coffee and is 3 min walk from Take-a-nap. They ground and make fresh coffee from fresh local coffee bean everyday. It is available to take away as well. Well worth a visit especially if you want to get away from the larger chains.
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Tractor Coffee
98 Lê LaiSuper tiny place with the great coffee and is 3 min walk from Take-a-nap. They ground and make fresh coffee from fresh local coffee bean everyday. It is available to take away as well. Well worth a visit especially if you want to get away from the larger chains.
More than just a fashion boutique, café and evening bistro, L’Usine is a contemporary Vietnamese experience. Inspired by the timeless elegance and enterprising industry of the Indochina era, L’Usine’s founders have designed a space that not only showcases global fashion but celebrates modern Vietnamese creativity.
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L'Usine Shop
151 Đồng KhởiMore than just a fashion boutique, café and evening bistro, L’Usine is a contemporary Vietnamese experience. Inspired by the timeless elegance and enterprising industry of the Indochina era, L’Usine’s founders have designed a space that not only showcases global fashion but celebrates modern Vietnamese creativity.
Starbucks offers a consistent cafe experience, although not to be recommended when there are so many home grown cafe's on offer producing locally grown coffee but it is very close to our place and should be good if you want something that is international.
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Starbucks New World
76 Nguyễn Thị NghĩaStarbucks offers a consistent cafe experience, although not to be recommended when there are so many home grown cafe's on offer producing locally grown coffee but it is very close to our place and should be good if you want something that is international.
The establishment is divided into two sections: the upstairs is a beautiful and design restaurant, while downstairs you’ll find a lounge with a large bar complete with plush couches and chairs. Xu is one of the few places in town to enforce a dress code, so don't try to enter in bermuda shorts or flip flops, you will be politely advise to find a pair of trousers and shoes.
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Xu Restaurant Lounge
71 75 Hai Bà TrưngThe establishment is divided into two sections: the upstairs is a beautiful and design restaurant, while downstairs you’ll find a lounge with a large bar complete with plush couches and chairs. Xu is one of the few places in town to enforce a dress code, so don't try to enter in bermuda shorts or flip flops, you will be politely advise to find a pair of trousers and shoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
BiaCraft is Ho Chi Minh’s most extensive selection of locally brewed and imported craft ales with 100+ brand. You can give it a try first to select the most loved brand for you.
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BiaCraft Artisan Ales
1 Lê Ngô CátBiaCraft is Ho Chi Minh’s most extensive selection of locally brewed and imported craft ales with 100+ brand. You can give it a try first to select the most loved brand for you.
Started with the simple idea to combine American craft brewing techniques with fresh and exotic Vietnamese ingredients to create amazing craft beer. It is one of the first brewers in Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam and has many awarded beer.
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Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
Started with the simple idea to combine American craft brewing techniques with fresh and exotic Vietnamese ingredients to create amazing craft beer. It is one of the first brewers in Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam and has many awarded beer.
Integrate both European and New American brewing traditions, along with the brewing styles of Eastern cultures. They are the first in-house craft brewery and kitchen concept with nice decoration and amazing beer.
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East West Brewing
181 Lý Tự TrọngIntegrate both European and New American brewing traditions, along with the brewing styles of Eastern cultures. They are the first in-house craft brewery and kitchen concept with nice decoration and amazing beer.
CHILL Skybar & Dining is a modern stylish and vibrant club, lounge bar and dining that offers both entertainment nightlife and social dining experiences destination. It is notably the first and the original "Skybar" concept in Vietnam. It is perched atop of the AB Tower in the bustling District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City and situated exclusively on the 26th floor of the city skyline. The music played in the lounge and skybar ranges from Hip Hop and R&B to Mash Up and Electro. They have live DJ's beginning from 9:30pm nightly.
PROMOTION: Everyday Mingle & Chit Chat Happy Hour from 5:30PM-9:00PM with only 88.000 VND++ for cocktails and bar snacks.
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Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiCHILL Skybar & Dining is a modern stylish and vibrant club, lounge bar and dining that offers both entertainment nightlife and social dining experiences destination. It is notably the first and the original "Skybar" concept in Vietnam. It is perched atop of the AB Tower in the bustling District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City and situated exclusively on the 26th floor of the city skyline. The music played in the lounge and skybar ranges from Hip Hop and R&B to Mash Up and Electro. They have live DJ's beginning from 9:30pm nightly.
PROMOTION: Everyday Mingle & Chit Chat Happy Hour from 5:30PM-9:00PM with only 88.000 VND++ for cocktails and bar snacks.
The Racha Room (Racha meaning Royal in Thai language) delivers Thai accented Pan-Asian cuisine with a focus on high quality ingredients served to share. The food philosophy is about finding the perfect balance of hot, sweet, sour and salty with underlying textures. Apart from being renowned for the cuisine The Racha Room has introduced a specially curated cocktail list using modern and classic techniques like barrel ageing and smoke infusions.
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The Racha Room
105 - 107 Mạc Thị BưởiThe Racha Room (Racha meaning Royal in Thai language) delivers Thai accented Pan-Asian cuisine with a focus on high quality ingredients served to share. The food philosophy is about finding the perfect balance of hot, sweet, sour and salty with underlying textures. Apart from being renowned for the cuisine The Racha Room has introduced a specially curated cocktail list using modern and classic techniques like barrel ageing and smoke infusions.
Layla is the creation between passionate food and cocktail lovers who wanted to create an eatery & bar unlike elsewhere in Vietnam. It’s a place serving all things amazing, yet simple thoughtful rustic sharing dishes and drinks in a comfortable and unfussy atmosphere. It features a beautiful wooden contemporary garden courtyard waiting to be discovered over a bottle of wine or a few cocktails, while the aroma from the kitchen sends the taste buds begging to taste our crafted sharing dishes. The 11 meter long bar is filled with fresh botanics waiting to be enjoyed and the magic sight from our mixologists plays out right before the eyes.
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Layla - Eatery & Bar
63 Đông DuLayla is the creation between passionate food and cocktail lovers who wanted to create an eatery & bar unlike elsewhere in Vietnam. It’s a place serving all things amazing, yet simple thoughtful rustic sharing dishes and drinks in a comfortable and unfussy atmosphere. It features a beautiful wooden contemporary garden courtyard waiting to be discovered over a bottle of wine or a few cocktails, while the aroma from the kitchen sends the taste buds begging to taste our crafted sharing dishes. The 11 meter long bar is filled with fresh botanics waiting to be enjoyed and the magic sight from our mixologists plays out right before the eyes.
This place is probably one of the best cocktail places in town! They do specialize in gin based cocktails though. If gin isn't your thing, then maybe you won't have as good a time as I do.
The Gin House
This place is probably one of the best cocktail places in town! They do specialize in gin based cocktails though. If gin isn't your thing, then maybe you won't have as good a time as I do.
Essentials
Starting up from small store in Ho Chi Minh City with handful of products on the shells, they're now grown into Retail Company with wide range of supermarket that specialized in fine food and beverage products from all over the world.
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Annam Gourmet
16 18 Hai Bà TrưngStarting up from small store in Ho Chi Minh City with handful of products on the shells, they're now grown into Retail Company with wide range of supermarket that specialized in fine food and beverage products from all over the world.
Shop & Go
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