10 Best Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
Are you a traveller who is hungry to know more about the charming Ho Chi Minh City? It is definitely tasty dishes that make the city ranked among top destinations and a list of best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City is just perfect for all gourmets.
Sometimes, all that it takes to understand deeper about the sophisticated culture of a country is through nothing but a simple, yet authentic home-cooked meal. Let Maika Tours invite you to a warm, homely meal with the suggestion of 10 of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.
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1. Cuc Gach Quan
Cuc Gach Quan is a restaurant nestled in an old-style villa in Saigon with familiar warm wooden furnishings, rustic decoration with gentle green patches. The restaurant offers an exquisite experience of pure and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, serving healthy and delicious food, such as hearty, cooked rice, fresh meat from both the land and the sea, and garden-fresh vegetables. Each and every ingredient here at one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City in District 1 is always guaranteed to not only be fresh but also free of any preservatives and other harmful chemicals.
Moreover, the decor of the restaurant will surely make such an impression for you as it brings the homy beauty from the countryside closer to the heart of a bustling Saigon.
The restaurant is in the shape of an old tube house, with red tile roofs. When stepping inside, you will definitely feel extremely surprised for the entire place is covered in green from the wide variety of plants and flowers. Nearly every visitor agrees that not many restaurants can offer such a peaceful and full of comfort atmosphere like Cuc Gach Quan. But that’s not all when discussing about the architect of Cuc Gach (as expected from the beloved restaurant of the famous Architecture Tran Binh), Cuc Gach Quan also harmonizes perfectly the use of glass, wood and many different materials, creating an old look, filled with memories, giving diners a feeling of peace and serenity.
FYI, this restaurant has welcomed many famous people, such as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Backstreet Boys, the late musician Pham Duy, and many more!
Come visit Cuc Gach Quan at 10 Dang Tat, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1. You can reserve your table via + 84 (8) 38 48 01 44 // +84 01 657 10 10 10
Cuc Gach Quan opens from 9.00 AM everyday till midnight. Price ranges from VND 200,000 – 330,000 per dish.
2. Bui
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Bui is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, serving all the home-cooked dishes in a modern yet quiet Indochine atmosphere. Bui restaurant are mostly located in the center of Saigon.
If you are looking for not only one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City Distritct 1 but a place to enjoy a warm, simple home-cooked Vietnamese meal, Bui can definitely grant you that.
Using nothing but the fresh and quality ingredients, Bui has become one the most favorite eateries not only for the locals but also for many expats in the city. Such a simple dish like a bowl of canh chua (sour soup) can turn into a refined and urbane dish with the talented hands of the chefs here at Bui.
You can pay Bui a visit at the following locations:
• Bui Bistro – 1st Floor, 39 Ly Tu Trong, District 1 (Corner of Hai Ba Trung)
• Bui Original – 17A Ngo Van Nam, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Bui Central – 2A Le Duan Street, District 1 (Corner of Đinh Tien Hoang)
• Bui Garden – 55A – 55B Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien Ward, District 2
• Bui Kitchen – The Estella Place 88 Song Hanh, An Phu Ward, District 2
Bui opens from 8.00 AM – 11.00 PM everyday. Prices range from VND 69.000 – 399.000/ dish
3. L’Aura de Namky
Just as her name goes, The L’Aura of Namky, the restaurant recreates the tastes and auras from the 6-province area in the south of Vietnam, taking her diners back in time, to the beautiful golden yet long gone of Saigon. It is one of the best restaurants in Saigon, not to say the most luxurious one.
L’Aura de NamKy blends the taste of the old Saigon with the West to bring you extraordinary yet familiar feelings, such as chilled duck breast served with sour sauce or slow-cooked Spanish Iberico pork tenderloin served with sweet and sour sauce.
If you want to find a quiet place, temporarily away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy delicious food, please visit L’Aura De Namky. The space of an old villa, located quietly under a golden canopy will be an ideal place for you to have a peaceful meal with a unique set menu.
Find L’Aura de Namky at 55 Tu Xuong, Ward 7, District 3.
L’Aura de Namky opens from 10.00 AM – 11.00 PM everyday. Prices from VND 150,000/ dish.
4. Di Mai
The name of the restaurant – Di Mai, or Aunt Mai, rings a bell of familiarity and closeness. From the profound concept of Vietnamese people, Auntie Mai’s restaurant believes that cuisine is always attached and developed from the image of rustic and generous rural cuisine.
Coming to Aunt Mai, the first thing that will interest you and your family is the extremely delicate and distinctive architectural language of one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. The architecture of the shop is a combination of rural Vietnam and Indo-Chinese culture, reminiscent of the image of an ancient Saigon – vibrant and distinctive.
One thing that most of Dì Mai’s diners are satisfied with is that the meals are served at different times of the day, divided into menus for lunches, light lunches, drinks, and dinners together.
You can pay Di Mai a visit at the following locations:
• Ben Thanh Times Squares: 136-138 Le Thi Hong Gam, Disctrict 1 | Opening hours: 7.30 a.m – 10 p.m
• Vincom Center Landmark 81: Floor 2, 772 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District | Opening hours: 9.30 a.m – 10 p.m
• Crescent Mall: Floor 3, Crescent Mall Phase 2, 101 Ton Dat Tien, District 7 | Opening hours: 10 a.m – 10 p.m
Price from: VND 199,000 / person.
5. Secret Garden
Just another unseen place in Ho Chi Minh City, Secret Garden stays true to its name as the coordinates of the place are quite secluded. The restaurant is a very peaceful garden, located on the rooftop of the old apartment building in Saigon, divided into two separate spaces – one in the classic house and the other in the open air.
In general, the entire restaurant is a rural garden with vines and bamboo rows built around the shop, even the furniture is made of simple rustic wood. Sitting outside, on a breeze, enjoying a dinner with the important women in my life is fine. The indoor space is also taken care of equally when it is lined with “1990 style” back then, dazzling and colorful.
Here at Secret Garden, there are many extremely rustic dishes that are also typical of the restaurant such as Secret Garden spring rolls, Secret Garden salad that you should not ignore.
Secret Garden address: 4th Floor, 158 Bis Pasteur, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Operating time: 11.00 AM – 10.00 PM. Average price: 150,000 VND / person.
6. Mam
As a “genuine” Vietnamese, everyone knows the image of “Mam” (the food tray) is very familiar in family meals, especially in the old days. Mam, one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, is not only a common household item but also the center of traditional Vietnamese meals. Through the tray, meals, flavors, colors, stories, knowledge and traditional cultures are shared.
A special thing that you can only find at Mam is that the restaurant also offers extremely detailed cooking classes. You can go to the morning market with the chefs, hand-pick fresh ingredients and go to the kitchen to prepare delicious meals for diners.
After class, you can bring in recipes from the senior chef to impress your family and friends. Every day, the chef only accepts 2 students, so you should quickly register at the restaurant.
Find yourself a Mam full of flavours at 193 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 6, District 3.
Mam opens at 9.00 AM – 10.00 PM everyday. The average price ranges from VND 380,000 VND / person.
7. Propaganda Bistro
When you look at Propaganda Bistro from outside, even when you step into this Vietnamese Bistro, you will think that this restaurant specializes in Western dishes with wine. But surprisingly, all design elements and architecture are locally sourced and produced by Vietnamese artisans, including attractive art murals.
The menu is famous for its various rolls and simple, healthy dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Vietnamese family meals are now very nicely modified using 100% Vietnamese ingredients but also are “redesigned” and presented differently. The rolls are cut into small-sized slices, each piece fits once, making enjoying the dish easier and more enjoyable.
The desserts are also a mix of traditional and modern. Chocolate dishes are also made from Marou dark chocolate (the only Vietnamese chocolate), homemade sauces and familiar and familiar ingredients like sugar cream and bananas in sticky rice.
Dig into Propaganda Bistro’s feast at:
• Propaganda Han Thuyen: 21 Han Thuyen, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Propaganda Saigon Centre: B2-01, Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, District 1
Operating time: 7.30 AM – 11.00 PM. Average price: VND 300,000 / person.
8. Mountain Retreat
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When you hear the name Mountain Retreat, it sounds like a modern, slightly Western restaurant. On the contrary, Mountain Retreat carries a traditional rural flavor, from chopsticks to tables, chairs, and space, making it one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s actually quite difficult to find Mountain Retreat when you have to climb up to the 5th floor.
In return, the food here tastes excellent, just like a hearty, wonderful meal from a traditional Vietnamese mother. Moreover, the price is reasonable, and not too expensive.
You can find Mountain Retreat on the 5th floor, Rooftop 36, Le Loi, Ben Nghe, District 1
The restaurant opens from 10.00 AM – 10.00 PM every day. The price for each dish ranges from VND 50.000đ – 500.000.
9. Moc Rieu Nuong
In the heart of vibrant Saigon, Moc was born with the mission of bringing a place for diners to enjoy cuisine in a rustic style, simple but full of sophistication. This is the restaurant of one of the Vietnam Masterchef judges – Chef Pham Tuan Hai.
All the eye-catching and delicious dishes such as Rieu Crab Hotpot, Crispy Fried Pork Sausage, Grilled Duck With Black Pepper, Beef Rib in Hong Kong Sauce, Braised Quilts Braised Chilli …. will bring a special feeling to you.
Diners at Moc say that the restaurant is like an oasis in the heart of the bustling city, where there are delicious yet exotic dishes, served in the airy, peaceful space, harmonizing into a warm and intimate atmosphere like at home that makes them remember forever.
Enjoy yourself the rustic atmosphere with the exotic dishes with Moc at 318 – 320 Vo Van Kiet, Co Giang Ward, District 1.
Moc opens at 11.00 AM – 11.00 PM everyday, reservation is needed. Each dish ranges from VND 50,000 – 200,000.
10. Secret House
Located in an alley in District 1, Secret House is one of the Southern-style restaurants with a homey atmosphere, bringing a rustic, countryside feeling in the heart of a busy Saigon.
The menu at the restaurant is diverse with many bold dishes of the South such as boiled vegetables with braised fish sauce, braised fish with red snapper, sour soup, rice paper rolls or stuffed pumpkin meat … all are made from familiar ingredients but will give you an incredible, delicious and extraordinary taste.
Check out Secret House – one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City at 55/1 Le Thi Hong Gam, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1
Secret House opens from 10.00 AM – 10.00 AM every day. Prices range from VND 20,000 – 150,000 / dish.
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