The best restaurants Ho Chi Minh City

Located in the heart of District 1, Tandoor is one of the best Indian restaurants in Saigon. Since 1997, it has been serving delicious recipes, including Punjabi specialties cooked in the tandoor (clay oven),curries, dosas (thin pancakes) from South India, vegetarian dishes and also halal meat... Without forgetting the famous naans to accompany your meal. The setting is sumptuous and the room spacious. Excellent service by a very welcoming staff. Recommended. A second establishment has recently opened in Le Thanh Tôn.

This brewery is very appreciated by expatriates who come here especially for a quick lunch on the go but without sacrificing pleasure! Sandwiches and salads on the menu, as well as many dishes from around the Mediterranean: falafels, tabbouleh, kebabs... Very pleasant setting, with exposed bricks. A classic for lunch and dinner. On weekends, brunch is also à la carte. The address is known for its fresh juices and smoothies, without forgetting tapas and breakfasts. There is something for everyone...

Under the direction of Chef Thierry Mounon, French gastronomy holds its own in Saigon. Intransigence as for the quality of imported products: the lobster comes from Brittany, the meat from France and Australia. The menus, which are constantly reworked, are the hallmark of the house, respecting the traditional recipes of the South of France. Pleasant setting, indoors or outdoors in the flowered garden cooled by a pool. About 15 minutes from downtown Saigon, a peaceful setting where you can forget the noise and chaos of traffic.

It's a chain of restaurants with locations in Saigon, Hanoi and as far afield as Cambodia. The setting is particularly pleasant: flowering trees at the entrance, bright red walls, high ceilings and large tables on the open terrace where you can sit down as soon as there's room. The menu is rich in Vietnamese specialities at low prices: nems, banh xeo, grilled meats, soups, grilled beef, sweet desserts... The waiters are very busy and very efficient. The place is very popular. A place we recommend for dinner.

One of our favorite canteens in Ho Chi Minh City! This simple little restaurant is a big hit with the locals. The reason? Authentic, traditional cuisine prepared with quality ingredients. On the menu: bowls of noodles and grilled meats. Excellent bun thap cam (various pieces of grilled pork, egg rolls and rice noodles) and bun thit nuong (rice vermicelli and grilled pork). The other house specialty is bo la lot(grilled beef wrapped in a leaf), a must-try. The place is very popular in the evenings.

This restaurant is located in an authentic restored French colonial house. Here, we meet Vietnamese and Western customers. The name of the restaurant sums up its identity: serving specialties from different regions of the country in a traditional way. Everyone will be able to taste vegetarian dishes and the "Hot Pot" cuisine. The restaurant recreates a unique atmosphere inherited from the last centuries. A family atmosphere prevails and private rooms are available on request. Home delivery and catering services are available.

Open-air restaurant located not far from Ben Thanh market. Appreciated for lunch or dinner with barbecue menus: grilled beef, chicken, goat, frogs, seafood, etc., prepared in the centre of the table. Desserts are not to be despised either.

In the warm, elegant setting of a former opium refinery, Hoa Tuc offers subtle, fragrant contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Dishes are delicately presented. Smiling, attentive service. Don't hesitate to ask the waiters for advice, as the menu is well-stocked. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. Reservations are recommended, especially at weekends. Another address is on Rue Ngô Thoi Nhiêm.

There are several branches of this establishment, but the Ben Thành branch is undoubtedly the most popular. The delicious pizzas are cooked over a wood fire using carefully selected ingredients. The artisan cheeses are made in Da Lat, the vegetables are organically grown and the cold meats are imported from Italy. Owner Yosuke Masuko is Japanese and open to all influences. The toppings are classic and sober, or adorned with exotic touches. Pizzas, but also salads and pastas... Desserts are also worth a detour.

A classic, awarded several times. The setting and its oriental decor are very attractive and the cuisine refined. On the menu: crab soup with coconut, spring rolls with pork, corn soup with chicken, green papaya salad with shrimps, sautéed beef with asparagus, roasted duck, etc. However, those who are adept at a more popular and spontaneous gastronomy will not share this opinion, as the establishment rather welcomes a tourist and wealthy clientele. Traditional music orchestra or pianist to accompany your dinner.

This is a spécialiste specialist. Preparations of infinite varieties, and which uses all the duck resources. Between the Kinh Bridge and Thanh Da Junction.

Very good establishment, located in a colonial villa. Traditional cuisine and décor.

Very beautiful decoration in old brick walls where the grapheurs posed a superb elephant and club atmosphere for this restaurant-bar Thai lounge. The cuisine is excellent. The signature dishes feature duck or seafood. Note that the burger reigns supreme here and is available in many ways with many accompaniments. The house cocktails are famous throughout the city, as are their milkshakes. One of the best places in town, particularly recommended for dinner.

Just a stone's throw from the Saigon River in the Dong Khoi district, in the refined setting of a former library, the counter serves French, Italian and Vietnamese cuisine. Open from 6:30 am, it offers breakfasts, lunchtime menus, and a wide selection of à la carte dishes for dinner. Specialties include duck confit, salmon tournedos and delicious homemade crepes. Recommended.

This concept-restaurant is housed in a pretty, bohemian-inspired villa in the fashionable Thao Dien district. L'Herbanyste offers not only vegan and vegetarian cuisine, but also a zero-waste philosophy. The verdant terrace and small swimming pool are particularly pleasant. Most dishes are prepared with fresh, organic fruit and vegetables. It's a little oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's urban jungle. A healthy and arty place, ideal for a zen brunch.

A typical '50s American diner & deli in the heart of the city, a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville. The atmosphere is perfectly respected, with red banquettes, a stainless steel counter where you can sit and scrupulously selected music. On the menu: the inevitable burgers, milkshakes, breakfasts, pastrami sandwiches... But also vegetarian and Chinese specialties. An original establishment.

Chef Thierry Mounon and his wife Tina Trang^Pham are the creators of the French restaurant La Villa. Today, they present La Fontaine French Bistrot, in a charming setting reminiscent of Parisian brasseries. On the menu are the classics of French gastronomy: onion soup with comté cheese, salmon gravlax, andouillette tartiflette, beef tartar, cheese platter, to name but a few dishes. A warm and inviting place to enjoy an aperitif. Recommended.

Located on the edge of bustling District 1, The Olive Grove Mediterranean Restaurant is an iconic place where Mediterranean culinary art comes to life. Imbued with the warm hospitality characteristic of the region, this restaurant invites you on a memorable gustatory journey, where you'll rediscover the authentic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Taste emblematic dishes such as feta salad, chicken tagines, savory kebabs or sautéed prawns.

Cha ca is a specialty of Hanoi, and if you're not going there, here's a good opportunity to try it. The dish is made with Lang fish, a species of catfish, marinated in turmeric and cooked in a hot pan with dill and chives. Mix it all together in your small bowl with rice noodles, peanuts, chilli and coriander leaves. Add the sauce and you're done. The setting is plain but clean. Fast service. A good idea for lunch if you're wandering around this area.