Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
It is the very first coffee of Saigon. Located at the perfect location, Ciao cafe bears a history of Vietnam since the colonial time, and also the decoration.
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Ciao Cafe
Đường Nguyễn HuệIt is the very first coffee of Saigon. Located at the perfect location, Ciao cafe bears a history of Vietnam since the colonial time, and also the decoration.
If you are looking for a local yet standardized enough for first-timers to Vietnam, this is the place. The quality of food is at value of money. You'll also find food from 3 different parts of Vietnam (North, South, Central) all at once. Highly recommended!
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Secret Garden Restaurant
158 PasteurIf you are looking for a local yet standardized enough for first-timers to Vietnam, this is the place. The quality of food is at value of money. You'll also find food from 3 different parts of Vietnam (North, South, Central) all at once. Highly recommended!
The most wonderful experience in Saigon before your trip ends. Dining in the dark is pretty popular from all over Europe but trying it in Vietnam saves you a huge deal. I tried it with my boyfriend on his birthday so it is said from the very personal experience.
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Noir. Dining In The Dark Saigon
180D Hai Bà TrưngThe most wonderful experience in Saigon before your trip ends. Dining in the dark is pretty popular from all over Europe but trying it in Vietnam saves you a huge deal. I tried it with my boyfriend on his birthday so it is said from the very personal experience.
A real Mediterranean restaurant that is located on the golden spot of Saigon. Food can be a bit pricey but worth every penny. However, not all the items in the menu are costly, an iced macchiato costs less than 2USD or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc only costs 4USD. With such a courtesy and location like Au Parc, that's a real good deal. And don't forget to try the homemade Greek yoghurt for dessert.
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Au Parc
23 Hàn ThuyênA real Mediterranean restaurant that is located on the golden spot of Saigon. Food can be a bit pricey but worth every penny. However, not all the items in the menu are costly, an iced macchiato costs less than 2USD or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc only costs 4USD. With such a courtesy and location like Au Parc, that's a real good deal. And don't forget to try the homemade Greek yoghurt for dessert.
Try Udon in the heart of Thai Van Lung little alleys. The Udon shop that tastes the best in the area has no name, but by the corner-crossroad in the Red Lantern area of Thai Van Lung. The shop closes on Thursday and represents the best Udon "culture" of the Japs in Vietnam.
Thái Văn Lung
Thái Văn LungTry Udon in the heart of Thai Van Lung little alleys. The Udon shop that tastes the best in the area has no name, but by the corner-crossroad in the Red Lantern area of Thai Van Lung. The shop closes on Thursday and represents the best Udon "culture" of the Japs in Vietnam.
There are plenty of snails/seafood shops in Saigon - where there are loaded with tourists and overpriced street vendors snacks. As a local, I never go to such places to enjoy street food like snails/seafood with friends and family. Instead, I'll go to Ốc 63 Nguyễn Trường Tộ, Dist. 4 for a more affordable price and central located.
Quán hải sản 63
63 Nguyễn Trường TộThere are plenty of snails/seafood shops in Saigon - where there are loaded with tourists and overpriced street vendors snacks. As a local, I never go to such places to enjoy street food like snails/seafood with friends and family. Instead, I'll go to Ốc 63 Nguyễn Trường Tộ, Dist. 4 for a more affordable price and central located.
If you are tired with the noise and dust and dirt of the city. Get away to Dist 2 in the suburb area where there are plenty expats that work and live. High-end restaurants are mushroomed here but with an affordable price for good quality of Vietnamese cuisine, Mekong Merchant Saigon is a real deal.
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Mekong Merchant Saigon
23 Đường Thảo ĐiềnIf you are tired with the noise and dust and dirt of the city. Get away to Dist 2 in the suburb area where there are plenty expats that work and live. High-end restaurants are mushroomed here but with an affordable price for good quality of Vietnamese cuisine, Mekong Merchant Saigon is a real deal.
Currently holding the title of "The best Veggie Restaurant in town" (ranked by me) :). Veggie food here is a mixture of Vietnamese & Thai so it can please every taste.
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Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant
32 Thi SáchCurrently holding the title of "The best Veggie Restaurant in town" (ranked by me) :). Veggie food here is a mixture of Vietnamese & Thai so it can please every taste.
The best "wrap & roll" local shop that you are able to find. The price is surprisingly affordable and tastes much better than other shops that you find in Dist. 1.
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Chụyy Quán
6/33 Cách Mạng Tháng TámThe best "wrap & roll" local shop that you are able to find. The price is surprisingly affordable and tastes much better than other shops that you find in Dist. 1.
Drinks & Nightlife
I often go to Hyatt for a late drinking night because I can get my private booth here. It is for sure more pricey than other places but snack and drinks are good 'though.
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Park Hyatt Saigon
2 Lam Son SquareI often go to Hyatt for a late drinking night because I can get my private booth here. It is for sure more pricey than other places but snack and drinks are good 'though.
If there is an affordable place for good wine that is centrally located and accessible. The Refinery is a good choice. It is located inside an alley of Hai Ba Trung CBD, where you happen to find so many options in food and drink, I still pick Refinery for wine.
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The Refinery
74 Hai Bà TrưngIf there is an affordable place for good wine that is centrally located and accessible. The Refinery is a good choice. It is located inside an alley of Hai Ba Trung CBD, where you happen to find so many options in food and drink, I still pick Refinery for wine.
Arts & Culture
You happen to know most of the American-Vietnamese war here. Tragedy but a piece of history that everyone needs to know.
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베트남 전쟁박물관
28 Võ Văn TầnYou happen to know most of the American-Vietnamese war here. Tragedy but a piece of history that everyone needs to know.
Independence Palace is the place that bears most of the history of Vietnam. What they have written in the guidebook there just reflects a part of Vietnamese history of Communism. The Palace used to be a presidential building (like White House of USA) but now is a museum and available to host national events. Tour guides there cannot tell you everything about the history and often leading a big group of tourists. Better go there by yourself and research the history on the internet for a better truth.
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독립궁
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaIndependence Palace is the place that bears most of the history of Vietnam. What they have written in the guidebook there just reflects a part of Vietnamese history of Communism. The Palace used to be a presidential building (like White House of USA) but now is a museum and available to host national events. Tour guides there cannot tell you everything about the history and often leading a big group of tourists. Better go there by yourself and research the history on the internet for a better truth.
Essentials
A local market where you can get daily fresh ingredients or whatever you need with a real local price.
WALK-IN-DISTANCE from Living with Saigonese.
Hoa Hung Market
539A Cách Mạng Tháng TámA local market where you can get daily fresh ingredients or whatever you need with a real local price.
WALK-IN-DISTANCE from Living with Saigonese.
The largest supermarket chain in town, where you happen to buy everything with trusted quality. One of the best things I enjoy buying stuff here once a month is that they have goods delivered to my house with absolute etiquette and without extra charge.
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Vinmart 3/2
3C Đường 3/2The largest supermarket chain in town, where you happen to buy everything with trusted quality. One of the best things I enjoy buying stuff here once a month is that they have goods delivered to my house with absolute etiquette and without extra charge.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out À Ố Show by the time you are in Saigon. You don't want to miss it!
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호찌민 시립 극장
07 Công Trường Lam SơnCheck out À Ố Show by the time you are in Saigon. You don't want to miss it!
The best massage chain in town. Whenever my body aches, I go there and come back fully healed. A small tip: I often carry my own essential oil of good quality as a skin treatment, too. They do also have Johnson&Johnson Baby Oil but after that, you have to shower again.
Tips are also fixed price there so no need to bargain or "don't know how much you should tip".
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Koi Massage
160 bis Đường Bùi Thị XuânThe best massage chain in town. Whenever my body aches, I go there and come back fully healed. A small tip: I often carry my own essential oil of good quality as a skin treatment, too. They do also have Johnson&Johnson Baby Oil but after that, you have to shower again.
Tips are also fixed price there so no need to bargain or "don't know how much you should tip".
For the ladies who are scared of wrinkles or ugliness. Bông Spa offers a diversity of skin treatment with 100% organic fruity ingredient. I love this place is because the service of employees are very professional-yet-friendly. They always remember my name and no tips required! It is probably included in the package with a very affordable price.
Tips: I only choose facial massage with basic fruity for only 250,000vnd (75mins). Body massage cannot be compared to Khỏe Massage I mentioned above.
Bong Spa
8A1 Nguyễn Cảnh ChânFor the ladies who are scared of wrinkles or ugliness. Bông Spa offers a diversity of skin treatment with 100% organic fruity ingredient. I love this place is because the service of employees are very professional-yet-friendly. They always remember my name and no tips required! It is probably included in the package with a very affordable price.
Tips: I only choose facial massage with basic fruity for only 250,000vnd (75mins). Body massage cannot be compared to Khỏe Massage I mentioned above.
Everything Else
A B&B that is located in the suburb of Saigon which offers the real deal for those who wish to stay away from the buzz. There is amazing homemade Vietnamese family dining for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's usually fully booked so I advise you should book it in advance.
La Maison De Campagne B&B
A B&B that is located in the suburb of Saigon which offers the real deal for those who wish to stay away from the buzz. There is amazing homemade Vietnamese family dining for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's usually fully booked so I advise you should book it in advance.
The luxurious chain An Lam Group offers a perfect get-away option for those who wish to stay away from the buzz. Located in Binh Duong, it only takes about 30 minutes by car on the highway, 45 mins by motorbike. The villa can be pricey, but promised to worth every penny.
An Lam Retreats Saigon River
The luxurious chain An Lam Group offers a perfect get-away option for those who wish to stay away from the buzz. Located in Binh Duong, it only takes about 30 minutes by car on the highway, 45 mins by motorbike. The villa can be pricey, but promised to worth every penny.
Sightseeing
You don't wanna miss this historical architecture right in the heart of Saigon.
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노트르담 대성당
01 Công xã ParisYou don't wanna miss this historical architecture right in the heart of Saigon.