Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
7 mins walk away from your apt to Pho Hoa Pasteur is a Saigon institution - one of the city’s oldest and most popular pho noodles establishments. Pho Pasteur has spawned copies all over the world.
143 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phở Hòa Pasteur
260C Pasteur7 mins walk away from your apt to Pho Hoa Pasteur is a Saigon institution - one of the city’s oldest and most popular pho noodles establishments. Pho Pasteur has spawned copies all over the world.
8 mins walk from your apt to Com Nieu Sai Gon - The Great Vietnamese Gastronomy Restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese food, some of which is very traditional! Food is good and reasonably priced.
Com Nieu Sai Gon
27 Tú Xương8 mins walk from your apt to Com Nieu Sai Gon - The Great Vietnamese Gastronomy Restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese food, some of which is very traditional! Food is good and reasonably priced.
romantic and relaxing spot to sit with candle lights. Live music on Sat and Sun evening. 3 mins walk from your apt
Overture cafe
109 Trần Quốc Toảnromantic and relaxing spot to sit with candle lights. Live music on Sat and Sun evening. 3 mins walk from your apt
Nice decor, drinks and foods are delicious. Good place to relax and hangout with friends.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oromia Coffee & Lounge
193/D3 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaNice decor, drinks and foods are delicious. Good place to relax and hangout with friends.
Cuc Gach Quan was once a French colonial mansion and boasts both the old, such as antique wooden furniture and a reel-to-reel tape machine, and the new, such as an interior fish pond and floating staircase. It is a stunning setting, but be warned: the staircase is a little steep and there are some low thresholds, so even shorter people should be prepared to duck if they find themselves going to the second floor. And while I like the antique furniture, you may want to avoid some of the stranger places you can be seated, such as a four-poster bed.
While the decor is special, it’s the food that really makes Cuc Gach Quan stand out. The menu is huge, encompassing a wide variety of traditional, Vietnamese countryside cuisine, making it easy to get a little overwhelmed when ordering. The owners pride themselves on the fact that they are an organic restaurant, serving fertilizer-free rice and preservative-free meats and vegetables.
While everything they make seems to be delicious, I recommend their house-made tofu, lightly fried with lemongrass and chillies, and the sea bass, stewed in a claypot at your table along with an assortment vegetables. Also, try one their fresh juices, which are sugar free and served with a side of honey, and for dessert their house-made banana ice cream does the business. Dishes are served family-style and prices are reasonable, at around 80,000 VND per dish. With the restaurant’s growing reputation, it’s worth making a reservation in advance.
311 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtCuc Gach Quan was once a French colonial mansion and boasts both the old, such as antique wooden furniture and a reel-to-reel tape machine, and the new, such as an interior fish pond and floating staircase. It is a stunning setting, but be warned: the staircase is a little steep and there are some low thresholds, so even shorter people should be prepared to duck if they find themselves going to the second floor. And while I like the antique furniture, you may want to avoid some of the stranger places you can be seated, such as a four-poster bed.
While the decor is special, it’s the food that really makes Cuc Gach Quan stand out. The menu is huge, encompassing a wide variety of traditional, Vietnamese countryside cuisine, making it easy to get a little overwhelmed when ordering. The owners pride themselves on the fact that they are an organic restaurant, serving fertilizer-free rice and preservative-free meats and vegetables.
While everything they make seems to be delicious, I recommend their house-made tofu, lightly fried with lemongrass and chillies, and the sea bass, stewed in a claypot at your table along with an assortment vegetables. Also, try one their fresh juices, which are sugar free and served with a side of honey, and for dessert their house-made banana ice cream does the business. Dishes are served family-style and prices are reasonable, at around 80,000 VND per dish. With the restaurant’s growing reputation, it’s worth making a reservation in advance.
Co Ngu specialises in rice dishes, and the menu is thick with choices of things to eat with that rice. You’ll find most of the menu dedicated to a variety of meats, however a number of vegetarian options are offered as well. Generally when you order, you’ll be given a large plate of rice, with some vegetables on the side, then you’ll be served your order simmering in a clay pot. The tuna, cooked in a clay pot with pineapple, was particularly tasty, tender and juicy, as was the fried rice with shredded pork served in a halved pineapple. Prices are extremely reasonable, with most plates starting around the 50,000 VND mark. During lunch you can choose one of three dishes off their set menu for just 45,000 VND.
Co Ngu
Co Ngu specialises in rice dishes, and the menu is thick with choices of things to eat with that rice. You’ll find most of the menu dedicated to a variety of meats, however a number of vegetarian options are offered as well. Generally when you order, you’ll be given a large plate of rice, with some vegetables on the side, then you’ll be served your order simmering in a clay pot. The tuna, cooked in a clay pot with pineapple, was particularly tasty, tender and juicy, as was the fried rice with shredded pork served in a halved pineapple. Prices are extremely reasonable, with most plates starting around the 50,000 VND mark. During lunch you can choose one of three dishes off their set menu for just 45,000 VND.
The menu contains almost a hundred traditional dishes covering the gamut of Thai foods.Hot pots here are very popular as is the barbecue, which they give you the option of grilling at your own table or having one of the chefs prepare in the kitchen.
Also, every Thursday they host a 100,000 VND lunch buffet. If you order 150,000 VND worth of food, they will deliver to anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City.
Spice Thai Restaurant
27 Lê Quý ĐônThe menu contains almost a hundred traditional dishes covering the gamut of Thai foods.Hot pots here are very popular as is the barbecue, which they give you the option of grilling at your own table or having one of the chefs prepare in the kitchen.
Also, every Thursday they host a 100,000 VND lunch buffet. If you order 150,000 VND worth of food, they will deliver to anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City.
Trung Nguyen coffees are one of the most sought-after pleasures by tourists when visiting Vietnam. These rich, multi-species, heirloom coffees are deep-roasted but never burnt, giving you a uniquely delicious coffee experience
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trung Nguyên Legend Café
80 Đồng KhởiTrung Nguyen coffees are one of the most sought-after pleasures by tourists when visiting Vietnam. These rich, multi-species, heirloom coffees are deep-roasted but never burnt, giving you a uniquely delicious coffee experience
Trung Nguyen coffees are one of the most sought-after pleasures by tourists when visiting Vietnam. These rich, multi-species, heirloom coffees are deep-roasted but never burnt, giving you a uniquely delicious coffee experience
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trung Nguyen Café Legend
7 Nguyễn Văn ChiêmTrung Nguyen coffees are one of the most sought-after pleasures by tourists when visiting Vietnam. These rich, multi-species, heirloom coffees are deep-roasted but never burnt, giving you a uniquely delicious coffee experience
Sightseeing
In an area of 6,000 square metres (65,000 sq ft), 7-story, 40 metres (130 ft)-high. This is the first Tempe in Vietnam to be built in Vietnamese traditional architecture style but with concrete.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda
339 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaIn an area of 6,000 square metres (65,000 sq ft), 7-story, 40 metres (130 ft)-high. This is the first Tempe in Vietnam to be built in Vietnamese traditional architecture style but with concrete.
Pink Catholic Church (Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is a church built during the French colonial period in early 20th century, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tan Dinh Church
289 Hai Bà TrưngPink Catholic Church (Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is a church built during the French colonial period in early 20th century, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina.
ust few blocks from the entrance to the Reunification Palace, Saigon’s War Remnants Museum offers a narrative of the war from the North Vietnamese perspective.
Opened in late 1975 and located on Vo Van Tan in District 3 in the former US Information Service Building, the museum was originally called The House for Displaying War Crimes of American Imperialism and the Puppet Government. Later, this was shortened to the Museum of American War Crimes and then to the simpler War Crimes Museum, which remained the name until the early 1990s.
Although the name has changed, the museum’s sentiments have not; it heavily focuses on displaying the crimes and atrocities of war and the emphasis is on the horrors perpetrated by the Americans. The result is a somewhat one-sided story presentation which may feel unfamiliar or unfair to some attendees -- bias aside, the museum gives a great lesson in the horrors of war.
1053 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los vestigios de la guerra
28 Võ Văn Tầnust few blocks from the entrance to the Reunification Palace, Saigon’s War Remnants Museum offers a narrative of the war from the North Vietnamese perspective.
Opened in late 1975 and located on Vo Van Tan in District 3 in the former US Information Service Building, the museum was originally called The House for Displaying War Crimes of American Imperialism and the Puppet Government. Later, this was shortened to the Museum of American War Crimes and then to the simpler War Crimes Museum, which remained the name until the early 1990s.
Although the name has changed, the museum’s sentiments have not; it heavily focuses on displaying the crimes and atrocities of war and the emphasis is on the horrors perpetrated by the Americans. The result is a somewhat one-sided story presentation which may feel unfamiliar or unfair to some attendees -- bias aside, the museum gives a great lesson in the horrors of war.
Shopping
Its specialty is material. It has all the usual stuff – fruit and vegies, meat, eggs, cosmetics, jewellery, toys, plastic buckets, umpteen different types of rice, dried shrimp – anything you want.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tan Dinh Market
336 Hai Bà Trưng Its specialty is material. It has all the usual stuff – fruit and vegies, meat, eggs, cosmetics, jewellery, toys, plastic buckets, umpteen different types of rice, dried shrimp – anything you want.
Saigon Square 3 - a shopping heaven in Hcm City
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saigon Square Shopping Mall
77-89 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaSaigon Square 3 - a shopping heaven in Hcm City
Essentials
55 Đường Trần Quốc Toản
55 Trần Quốc ToảnVinmart - Grocery and convinient store
Parks & Nature
Great atmosphere, lots of shades. The park has a rich history behind it. Sometimes there'll be some conventions happen. Definitely don't want to miss it ( 800m away from your apt )
Ho Chi Minh City
Đường Võ Thị SáuGreat atmosphere, lots of shades. The park has a rich history behind it. Sometimes there'll be some conventions happen. Definitely don't want to miss it ( 800m away from your apt )
Entertainment & Activities
A traditional orchestra with music non stop and scenes played in the water! Good sound and visual effects, there's fire and comedy too!
Even better if you have children! The show is in Vietnamese btw
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro de títeres acuáticos Golden Dragon
55B Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiA traditional orchestra with music non stop and scenes played in the water! Good sound and visual effects, there's fire and comedy too!
Even better if you have children! The show is in Vietnamese btw
The theatre is now been used as a host for many high profile events as well as cultural and entertainment activities of the city. Considered as national relic, the Opera House only opened to public during events and shows. Hence, while staying in Ho Chi Minh City, it is worthwhile to check for show schedule, grab a ticket and come early to discover this magnificent building
687 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Municipal de la Ciudad de Ho Chi Minh
07 Công Trường Lam SơnThe theatre is now been used as a host for many high profile events as well as cultural and entertainment activities of the city. Considered as national relic, the Opera House only opened to public during events and shows. Hence, while staying in Ho Chi Minh City, it is worthwhile to check for show schedule, grab a ticket and come early to discover this magnificent building