Vietnamese Food
Vietnamese Food
Saigon is famous for its exotic food culture, from the street food and snack stalls to nice sit-down restaurants. Instead of inundating you with a thousand fascinating food stall options, I'm here to give you a list of eight Vietnamese restaurants in Saigon where you can find all the great food at your fingertips, in a pleasant ambiance.
You may wonder what the Vietnamese food from Central Vietnam is like. Do you have enough time to hop on a flight there? If you don’t, Tib has you covered. Serving specialties from Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, you will have a glimpse of how the food in the central region tastes. I’ve tried different restaurants that serve Hue cuisine, and this restaurant has the best food. I was surprised the first time I came here.
After walking toward the end of the alley, I didn’t expect a nice ancient gate and a peaceful garden inside. When I walked in, the tables and chairs amazed me. They look like the furniture I saw on TV when I was a child, programs I used to watch about Hue and the citadel. After trying the dishes, this place had me. My favorite dish is the lettuce rolls. It’s no surprise, I always love rolls. Side note, Tib has a really good vegetarian restaurant at another address. And yes, I highly recommend it for a vegetarian option
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Mekong Kitchen - Vietnamese Restaurant
158 Nguyễn Thái BìnhYou may wonder what the Vietnamese food from Central Vietnam is like. Do you have enough time to hop on a flight there? If you don’t, Tib has you covered. Serving specialties from Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, you will have a glimpse of how the food in the central region tastes. I’ve tried different restaurants that serve Hue cuisine, and this restaurant has the best food. I was surprised the first time I came here.
After walking toward the end of the alley, I didn’t expect a nice ancient gate and a peaceful garden inside. When I walked in, the tables and chairs amazed me. They look like the furniture I saw on TV when I was a child, programs I used to watch about Hue and the citadel. After trying the dishes, this place had me. My favorite dish is the lettuce rolls. It’s no surprise, I always love rolls. Side note, Tib has a really good vegetarian restaurant at another address. And yes, I highly recommend it for a vegetarian option
This is my favorite vegetarian restaurant. Whenever I have vegetarian friends in town, I bring them here. From a quick glance at the outside, this restaurant looks like a house from the countryside. The fence is made from plants and the restaurant’s sign is a flat winnowing basket. Walk inside and you will find tables and chairs made from bamboo. I think I’ve tried all the dishes on the menu here, but I can’t recommend any specific dishes to you. All the food is great! One of the special things I like about this restaurant is that many dishes are made from leaves- different kind of leaves, some of them I didn’t even know are edible. And sure, they taste great.
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32A Cao Bá NhạThis is my favorite vegetarian restaurant. Whenever I have vegetarian friends in town, I bring them here. From a quick glance at the outside, this restaurant looks like a house from the countryside. The fence is made from plants and the restaurant’s sign is a flat winnowing basket. Walk inside and you will find tables and chairs made from bamboo. I think I’ve tried all the dishes on the menu here, but I can’t recommend any specific dishes to you. All the food is great! One of the special things I like about this restaurant is that many dishes are made from leaves- different kind of leaves, some of them I didn’t even know are edible. And sure, they taste great.
It looks like District 3 is the hot area where all these great restaurants are located. Hum Vegetarian is located in District 3, on Vo Van Tan street, just a two-minute-walk from the War Museum. This, I would say, is the paradise of vegetarian. As a vegetarian, you might worry that you can’t experience all the tastiest dishes that Vietnam has to offer. Here is my response, no need to worry. This restaurant might even make you into a full-time vegetarian, so it’s an excellent choice for everyone. Capturing the spirit of a pagoda, you will be greeted by a zen and cozy space. Take a break from the Saigon heat and sense-overload, and calm down and enjoy the peace here.
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Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant
32 Võ Văn TầnIt looks like District 3 is the hot area where all these great restaurants are located. Hum Vegetarian is located in District 3, on Vo Van Tan street, just a two-minute-walk from the War Museum. This, I would say, is the paradise of vegetarian. As a vegetarian, you might worry that you can’t experience all the tastiest dishes that Vietnam has to offer. Here is my response, no need to worry. This restaurant might even make you into a full-time vegetarian, so it’s an excellent choice for everyone. Capturing the spirit of a pagoda, you will be greeted by a zen and cozy space. Take a break from the Saigon heat and sense-overload, and calm down and enjoy the peace here.
I brought my friend to Quan Bui once and it’s now his favorite Vietnamese restaurant. The decoration in Quan Bui is very nice and warm, bringing you a really friendly feeling as you dine. Food is served on old-style plates and bowls which reminds me of a traditional family dinner in the North. You can find here both specialties of the South and the North of Vietnam. The chicken cashew nut here is amazing, and aside from that, fried brown rice is another must-try dish at Quan Bui. If you fancy a northern taste, get the grilled fish with dill (Cha ca La Vong), a really tasty dish from the north, Hai Phong city to be exact. Quan Bui has two more locations in District 1 and another one in District 2. You can easily find the one closest to you.
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Quan Bui
19 Ngô Văn NămI brought my friend to Quan Bui once and it’s now his favorite Vietnamese restaurant. The decoration in Quan Bui is very nice and warm, bringing you a really friendly feeling as you dine. Food is served on old-style plates and bowls which reminds me of a traditional family dinner in the North. You can find here both specialties of the South and the North of Vietnam. The chicken cashew nut here is amazing, and aside from that, fried brown rice is another must-try dish at Quan Bui. If you fancy a northern taste, get the grilled fish with dill (Cha ca La Vong), a really tasty dish from the north, Hai Phong city to be exact. Quan Bui has two more locations in District 1 and another one in District 2. You can easily find the one closest to you.
Secret Garden and Secret House are run by the same owner and he is doing a great job maintaining the high-quality standard for these two restaurants. The big brother Secret Garden was opened in 2013, it has been frequently visited by locals and expats in Saigon since then. In the maze of modern buildings in Saigon, you will be surprised to find Secret Garden situated in a nice and cozy restaurant on a rooftop of an old apartment building.
The food is great paired with a really good vibe from the open atmosphere and colorful lanterns of the restaurant. It’s a little bit tricky (and also fun) to find it. Tell your driver to take the one-way street of Ly Tu Trong, then turn left at the crossroads of Pasteur and Ly Tu Trong street. You will find a small alley on the right side of Pasteur, go toward the end of the alley, take a left-hand turn and climb up some precarious stairs, keep ascending to the top and you will find this delightful dining garden after walking through their kitchen.
After operating for four years, the owner decided to open Secret House. This new location is not that secret. It is easier to find. Just follow Google Maps. Secret House places more focus on natural and traditional design. They spared almost half of the space for a real garden with beautiful plants and flowers. I always find it very peaceful here.
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Secret Garden Restaurant
158 PasteurSecret Garden and Secret House are run by the same owner and he is doing a great job maintaining the high-quality standard for these two restaurants. The big brother Secret Garden was opened in 2013, it has been frequently visited by locals and expats in Saigon since then. In the maze of modern buildings in Saigon, you will be surprised to find Secret Garden situated in a nice and cozy restaurant on a rooftop of an old apartment building.
The food is great paired with a really good vibe from the open atmosphere and colorful lanterns of the restaurant. It’s a little bit tricky (and also fun) to find it. Tell your driver to take the one-way street of Ly Tu Trong, then turn left at the crossroads of Pasteur and Ly Tu Trong street. You will find a small alley on the right side of Pasteur, go toward the end of the alley, take a left-hand turn and climb up some precarious stairs, keep ascending to the top and you will find this delightful dining garden after walking through their kitchen.
After operating for four years, the owner decided to open Secret House. This new location is not that secret. It is easier to find. Just follow Google Maps. Secret House places more focus on natural and traditional design. They spared almost half of the space for a real garden with beautiful plants and flowers. I always find it very peaceful here.