(*) = 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

Fried fish filet with green mango and basil sauce

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.
2^ndfloor of The Café Apartment, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1

30. Sakura Việt Nam

505 Sư Vạn Hạnh, Quận 10

31. Sushi 79

2^ndfloor 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

Squid ink tortellini stuffed with shrimp

36. Pizza 4P’s (*)

Locations in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7

Half salmon miso & half margherita pizza

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

Ca cao dừa (coconut ice cream with cocoa powder)

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

Tag: Food

52 Places To Eat In Ho Chi Minh City