Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
Occupying a bustling corner on Pham Ngu Lao street, very close to The Cozi house and Bui Vien Street. They are one of the most famous “Pho” restaurant in town. The most delicious food in there is “Pho bo kho”, a stew like broth with beef and Fresh rice noodle soup is served with beans sprout, basil, hot pepper and lemon. Besides, they also have more than 14 kinds of beef noodles such as: Eye Round Steak Well done brisket, Well Done Flank, Fatty Brisket, Soft Tendon, Tripe, Meatball…
Their working hour from 8 A.M to 12 P.M
Address: 323 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Highly recommend for the food: Beef stew noodle (Pho Bo Kho)
84 moradores locais recomendam
Pho Quynh
323 Phạm Ngũ LãoOccupying a bustling corner on Pham Ngu Lao street, very close to The Cozi house and Bui Vien Street. They are one of the most famous “Pho” restaurant in town. The most delicious food in there is “Pho bo kho”, a stew like broth with beef and Fresh rice noodle soup is served with beans sprout, basil, hot pepper and lemon. Besides, they also have more than 14 kinds of beef noodles such as: Eye Round Steak Well done brisket, Well Done Flank, Fatty Brisket, Soft Tendon, Tripe, Meatball…
Their working hour from 8 A.M to 12 P.M
Address: 323 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Highly recommend for the food: Beef stew noodle (Pho Bo Kho)
One of the best India restaurant in the city. Located in heart of the backpacker’s street, just take few minutes walking from The Cozi house. If you like Indian food, you will not will disappointed here. The waiters are very kind and the food here was very tasty! Very authentic cooked 100% by Indian Chef. The price is acceptable; However, the restaurant is rather small for many friends.
Working Hour: From 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
Address: 164 Bui Vien | Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Highly recommend: They have so many types of food, if you don’t know about Indian’s food or don’t know what is the best choice? Don’t be shy, be free to ask any staff of restaurant.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Baba's Kitchen
274 Bùi ViệnOne of the best India restaurant in the city. Located in heart of the backpacker’s street, just take few minutes walking from The Cozi house. If you like Indian food, you will not will disappointed here. The waiters are very kind and the food here was very tasty! Very authentic cooked 100% by Indian Chef. The price is acceptable; However, the restaurant is rather small for many friends.
Working Hour: From 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
Address: 164 Bui Vien | Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Highly recommend: They have so many types of food, if you don’t know about Indian’s food or don’t know what is the best choice? Don’t be shy, be free to ask any staff of restaurant.
The best place to eat like a local. Local foods, local space. Highly recommend for lunch, it’s like a food court type where you get to choose your food at the counter. Just choose what you want to eat, then find a table and sit, they will bring to you. Many type of dishes, they change every day too and all are cooked in Vietnamese way. Good food, nice staffs, reasonable price. Worth a try.
Working Hour: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Address: 24, Ton That Tung, District 1, HCMC
13 moradores locais recomendam
Quan Com Tam Thuan Kieu
24-26 Đường Tôn Thất TùngThe best place to eat like a local. Local foods, local space. Highly recommend for lunch, it’s like a food court type where you get to choose your food at the counter. Just choose what you want to eat, then find a table and sit, they will bring to you. Many type of dishes, they change every day too and all are cooked in Vietnamese way. Good food, nice staffs, reasonable price. Worth a try.
Working Hour: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Address: 24, Ton That Tung, District 1, HCMC
There is no Italian chef in the kitchen, however they studied and learned seriously how to make homemade pizzas. They're really delicious. A limited menu with only good choices (I suppose), it's most of the time a guarantee for quality. A bit expensive for the location but definitely better than many other Italian restaurants in HCMC. Service was brilliant! Friendly staff! And very nice location
Working Hour: 10:00 am – 1:00 am (Next day)
Address: 290, Ly Tu Trong, District 1, HCMC.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Italiani's Homemade Pizza
168 Bùi ViệnThere is no Italian chef in the kitchen, however they studied and learned seriously how to make homemade pizzas. They're really delicious. A limited menu with only good choices (I suppose), it's most of the time a guarantee for quality. A bit expensive for the location but definitely better than many other Italian restaurants in HCMC. Service was brilliant! Friendly staff! And very nice location
Working Hour: 10:00 am – 1:00 am (Next day)
Address: 290, Ly Tu Trong, District 1, HCMC.
Best Banh Mi in HCMC. Although slightly more expensive (35,000 VND) than other banh mi shops around, this place gives you more layers of meat than any other banh mi shop. You can find it by the enormous crowd of people and motorbikes always surrounding it. Definitely a must eats while in HCMH. Beware that sometimes they automatically added hot chilis for me without warning, so make sure to inspect your sandwich first if you don't like them.
Working Hour: 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Address: 26 le Thi Rieng, District 1, HCMC (Just 150m from The cozi house)
355 moradores locais recomendam
Huynh Hoa Bakery
Best Banh Mi in HCMC. Although slightly more expensive (35,000 VND) than other banh mi shops around, this place gives you more layers of meat than any other banh mi shop. You can find it by the enormous crowd of people and motorbikes always surrounding it. Definitely a must eats while in HCMH. Beware that sometimes they automatically added hot chilis for me without warning, so make sure to inspect your sandwich first if you don't like them.
Working Hour: 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Address: 26 le Thi Rieng, District 1, HCMC (Just 150m from The cozi house)
Just easy for people who cant eat Vietnamese food ^^ similar western taste
11 moradores locais recomendam
Burger King Phạm Hồng Thái
76 Phạm Hồng TháiJust easy for people who cant eat Vietnamese food ^^ similar western taste
The owner is Haiphong people, same as my hometown. He has serveral food made by chicken as Vietnamese cooking method. Highly recommendation
Quán ăn gia đình Gà Lên Mâm Mai Phai
125 Lê Thị RiêngThe owner is Haiphong people, same as my hometown. He has serveral food made by chicken as Vietnamese cooking method. Highly recommendation
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Tea and coffee shop in Vietnam ^^ luxury brand and nice decor
161 moradores locais recomendam
Phuc Long Coffee & Tea Express
21-23 Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiBest Tea and coffee shop in Vietnam ^^ luxury brand and nice decor
Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiA Buu Lounge
152 Bùi Thị XuânI love the music here. But not much impressive
Sometime they have live music. Quite of expensive (maybe for me ^^) But sometime should relax after tired day, right?
Glam Lounge
42E Đường Võ Thị SáuSometime they have live music. Quite of expensive (maybe for me ^^) But sometime should relax after tired day, right?
Arts & Culture
Museu dos Vestígios da Guerra
28 Võ Văn TầnOne of 10 top places must go in HCMC
Palácio da Independência
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaYou should go in early morning
Art Museum - Open from monday to friday only.
482 moradores locais recomendam
Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
97A Phó Đức ChínhArt Museum - Open from monday to friday only.
Mercado Ben Thanh
Đường Lê LợiLocal Market- present of Vietnam
Shopping
One of the best quality and fresh food in Sai Gon. So crownded but you should come and feel how does vietnamese shopping for their daily life
49 moradores locais recomendam
Nguyen Dinh Chieu Co.opmart
168 Nguyễn Đình ChiểuOne of the best quality and fresh food in Sai Gon. So crownded but you should come and feel how does vietnamese shopping for their daily life
Convenience Store. Open 24/24. Opposite to my house
6 moradores locais recomendam
Circle K Bùi Thị Xuân
32 Bùi Thị XuânConvenience Store. Open 24/24. Opposite to my house
Ministop Bùi Thị Xuân
Open 24/24