(*) = my top picks
Breakfast:
1. The Running Bean
- Order. the. french. toast.
- 115 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Quận 1
2. Saigon Bagel (*)
- Locations in Districts 1 and 2

3. The Hungry Pig
- They are most known for their breakfast, but offer lunch and dinner options as well.
- 144 Cống Quỳnh, Quận 1
4. Cork & Fork
- A small French restaurant that offers sweet and savory crepes, paninis, and wine.
- 3/2 Đề Thám, Quận 1
5. L’Usine
- Multiple locations in District 1
Vietnamese:
6. Quán Út Hương (*)
- They have a large menu filled with various Vietnamese meals such as mì xào, bột chiên, rice dishes, and much more. They have two shops across the road from each other: one for take-away orders (with some seating) and the other for sit-down meals. Warning: the service here is terrible, but the food is cheap and good!
- TK31/7 Nguyễn Cảnh Chân, Quận 1

7. Vo Roof Garden
- A beautifully decorated restaurant with a rooftop view of Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street.
- 7th floor, 44 Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1

8. Cậu Ba Quán (*)
- Various Vietnamese seafood dishes with vegetarian options (the tofu is highly recommended). If you are in Hồ Chí Minh, you cannot leave without stopping here!
- 85 Hoàng Sa, Quận 1

9. Cơm Tấm 577
- 577 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Quận 3
10. Bánh Canh Ghẹ Chicharito
- Good bánh mì. Pro tip: I notice that the food is better around dinner time, rather than lunch.
- 17 Nguyễn Cảnh Chân, Quận 1
11. Bánh Xèo Ngọc Sơn
- 103 Ngô Quyền, Quận 5

12. Bánh Tráng Nướng in Chợ Hoa Hồ Thị Kỷ
- This is not the exact address. It is a small food stall located within Chợ Hoa Hồ Thị Kỷ (flower night market).
- Hẻm 52 Hồ Thị Kỷ, Quận 10

13. Quán Lẩu Cá Kèo Bà Huyện 2 (*)
- Very good and a little less pricey than the fancier hot pot places.
- 10 Nguyễn Thông, Quận 3

14. Bún Thịt Nướng KK
- Hẻm 51 Cao Thắng, Quận 3
15. Bún Thịt Nướng Cây Xoài
- 1238 Quang Trung, Gò Vấp

16. Lò Bánh Mì Hà Nội Cúc Phương
- Good and very cheap bánh mì and bánh bao.
- 61/5 Phạm Văn Chiêu, Gò Vấp
Vegetarian:
17. Mãn Tự Vegan
- Free vegan buffet, all that the owner asks is you make a donation as you are leaving (however big or small). It’s a small restaurant and does get extremely crowded, but the experience, food, and friendly staff make it worth it.
- 14/2 Tôn Thất Đạm, Quận 1
18. Pi Vegetarian Bistro (*)
- 19 Võ Văn Tần, Quận 3

19. Hum Vegetarian
- Locations in Districts 1 and 3
20. Prem Bistro & Café (*)
- 204 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Quận 3
21. Buddha Chay
- Locations in Districts 1 and 5
22. 3LA Chay
- 32A Cao Bá Nhạ, Quận 1
23. Rou Vegetarian
- 37B Cô Bắc, Quận 1
24. Chay Phương Mai
- 86F Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 1

24. El Cafe International Vegetarian Food
- 1 Bis Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Quận 1
English:
26. Union Jack’s Fish & Chips (*)
- 130-1 Tôn Thất Đạm, Quận 1

American:
27. Burger Joint Saigon (*)
- 136 Nguyễn Thái Học, Quận 1
28. Journey’s Sandwich Café
- 21 Nguyễn Văn Tráng, Quận 1

Sushi:
29. Poké Saigon (*)
- It’s not exactly sushi and it’s Hawaiian, but it’s basically sushi in a bowl so I’m throwing it under this category. It’s the best poké I’ve had and the staff that work here are incredible.
- 2nd floor of The Café Apartment, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1
30. Sakura Việt Nam
- 505 Sư Vạn Hạnh, Quận 10
31. Sushi 79
- 2nd floor of The Café Apartment, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1
32. Sushi M – H (*)
- Side of the road, cheap, and delicious sushi shop.
- 193 Đường Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Quận 5
33. TL Sushi
- 34 Đường số 45, Quận Gò Vấp
34. Yen Sushi & Sake Pub
- Locations in Districts 1, 3, and 7
Italian:
35. Pendolasco
- 36 Tống Hữu Định, Quận 2

36. Pizza 4P’s (*)
- Locations in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7

37. Pizza Company
- It’s a chain restaurant across Southeast Asia and the inside is nothing special, but the pizza is actually very good and always my go-to.
- Multiple locations in HCMC
38. Phở Ông Tây (*)
- Great western pasta dishes.
- 17 Quốc Hương, Quận 2
Korean BBQ:
39. Lò Nướng Đá
- 63 Phạm Văn Chiêu, Gò Vấp

Mexican:
40. La Fiesta! (*)
- Amazing food and staff. There’s always a coupon for a free margarita online and you get a free lemon tequila shot when you get your bill. Pro tip: try the queso mac & cheese.
- 33 Đặng Thị Nhu, Quận 1
41. A Simple Place (*)
- 84 Quốc Hương, Quận 2
42. Sancho’s
- 207 Bùi Viện, Quận 1
43. Taco Leo
- A more healthy Mexican option.
- 20 Cao Bá Nhạ, Quận 1
Indian:
44. Bollywood Indian Restaurant & Bar (*)
- 207 Bùi Viện, Quận 1

Other:
45. Vintage Emporium
- Locations in Districts 1 and 2
46. Bến Thành Street Food Market
- There are various food stalls offering different types of food from around the world – Vietnamese, Indian, German, Thai, etc.
- 26-28-30 Thủ Khoa Huân, Quận 1

47. The Maker (*)
- 3rd floor of The Café Apartment, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1

48. Chanh Bistro Rooftop
- Multiple locations in District 1
Dessert:
49. Ca Cao Dừa 136 (*)
- There are various things on the menu, but the ca cao dừa is a must-try and only 17k.
- 136/1 Nguyễn Tri Phương, Quận 5

50. Maison Marou (*)
- 167-169, Calmette, Quận 1
51. Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart
- This place is known for their cheese tarts, but an unusual (and somehow good) option from the menu is cheese ice cream. They also have durian and chocolate cheese flavors.
- Multiple locations in District 1

52. Uncle Lu’s Cheesecake
- Just a heads up – it’s not your typical cheesecake, as it has the texture more of like angel food cake. Nonetheless, it is delicious (especially with milk poured over it).
- 25 Đường Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Quận 1
Until next time,
Hales