Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant
32 Võ Văn TầnRising in levels like a manor from a medieval fairytale, Quan An Ngon is one of the most popular restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, housed in a renovated Vietnamese mansion with a tree lined garden and staff waiting to greet guests wearing traditional silk outfits (complete with wooden shoes). Inside Quan An Ngon Restaurant, the expanse of teak, ornate Chinese inspired lattices and surrounding balcony have all the hallmarks of a classic kung-fu movie. Visitors are often delighted with the classically styled interior. If you are looking to try many casual Vietnamese dishes – spring rolls, black pepper crab, noodle soup – in a clean and friendly environment then this is an excellent option.
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Quán Ngon 138
138 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaRising in levels like a manor from a medieval fairytale, Quan An Ngon is one of the most popular restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, housed in a renovated Vietnamese mansion with a tree lined garden and staff waiting to greet guests wearing traditional silk outfits (complete with wooden shoes). Inside Quan An Ngon Restaurant, the expanse of teak, ornate Chinese inspired lattices and surrounding balcony have all the hallmarks of a classic kung-fu movie. Visitors are often delighted with the classically styled interior. If you are looking to try many casual Vietnamese dishes – spring rolls, black pepper crab, noodle soup – in a clean and friendly environment then this is an excellent option.
The casual menu of steak frites, pasta dishes and European salads complement the laidback atmosphere here perfectly. The Refinery is open for lunch with some excellent set menus – the two course set costs $9 – and one of the most popular and affordable Sunday brunches in town, complete with a chocolate fondue fountain. There is a happy hour from 16:00 to 19:00 when all drinks are discounted by 30%. The Refinery also mix a decent range of cocktails, the mojito being a particularly well balanced mix of boozy rum with biting lime, and there is also a hefty wine list.
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The Refinery
74 Hai Bà TrưngThe casual menu of steak frites, pasta dishes and European salads complement the laidback atmosphere here perfectly. The Refinery is open for lunch with some excellent set menus – the two course set costs $9 – and one of the most popular and affordable Sunday brunches in town, complete with a chocolate fondue fountain. There is a happy hour from 16:00 to 19:00 when all drinks are discounted by 30%. The Refinery also mix a decent range of cocktails, the mojito being a particularly well balanced mix of boozy rum with biting lime, and there is also a hefty wine list.
Terrace Restaurant , located at the corner of two of the oldest boulevards of Saigon - Nguyen Hue and Le Loi - established in the 1930s', where romantic memories of an old Saigon can suddenly come to you. A variety of delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes are served in a nice and simple family style. Upon entrance you meet an old and unique wooden elevator taking you to a banana and lemon grass garden on the terrace with the sound of country music, which promises to bring you a cozy and sensual feeling.
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Sh Garden Restaurant
Terrace Restaurant , located at the corner of two of the oldest boulevards of Saigon - Nguyen Hue and Le Loi - established in the 1930s', where romantic memories of an old Saigon can suddenly come to you. A variety of delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes are served in a nice and simple family style. Upon entrance you meet an old and unique wooden elevator taking you to a banana and lemon grass garden on the terrace with the sound of country music, which promises to bring you a cozy and sensual feeling.
Cuc Gach Quan menu is based on vegetables, not using sodium glutamate and other chemical preservatives.
Vegetables and all their cooking ways: in salad, sauté, in soup... according to client's wishes and habits
Wide range of countryside vegetables
Grilled meat with natural marinade, using a barbecue without smoke and with an elegant design
Home-made tofu by Ms. Diep: good and nourishing
"Cà pháo" by Ms. Bay: without preservative, white and crispy
With 6-months rice from farmers who don't know how to use fertilizers
Rice mixed with meat sauce
Soya-sauce made by Ms. Ba and Ms. Tam only for the restaurant.
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Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtCuc Gach Quan menu is based on vegetables, not using sodium glutamate and other chemical preservatives.
Vegetables and all their cooking ways: in salad, sauté, in soup... according to client's wishes and habits
Wide range of countryside vegetables
Grilled meat with natural marinade, using a barbecue without smoke and with an elegant design
Home-made tofu by Ms. Diep: good and nourishing
"Cà pháo" by Ms. Bay: without preservative, white and crispy
With 6-months rice from farmers who don't know how to use fertilizers
Rice mixed with meat sauce
Soya-sauce made by Ms. Ba and Ms. Tam only for the restaurant.
Con Ga Trong has successfully brought out the picture of a typical Vietnamese countryside village at first impression. The Khmer- themed design of decoration is artfully transformed to atmosphere of the place through every single detail. From the open green garden with those bamboo hedges and pandanus palms bush next to that old water jar or its mini size version as creative drink containers to the antique four- faced Buddha statue accompanied by the flowered tiles adapted from the late 1990s,… all together with appetizing menu perfectly combine and create such a distinguishing retro Khmer cuisine place to eat right in the heart of a crowded Saigon. So fittingly and harmoniously!
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Nhà hàng Con gà Trống
39 Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiCon Ga Trong has successfully brought out the picture of a typical Vietnamese countryside village at first impression. The Khmer- themed design of decoration is artfully transformed to atmosphere of the place through every single detail. From the open green garden with those bamboo hedges and pandanus palms bush next to that old water jar or its mini size version as creative drink containers to the antique four- faced Buddha statue accompanied by the flowered tiles adapted from the late 1990s,… all together with appetizing menu perfectly combine and create such a distinguishing retro Khmer cuisine place to eat right in the heart of a crowded Saigon. So fittingly and harmoniously!
Tokyo Deli
Nguyễn Thị ThậpJapanese Restaurant
Dong Restaurant
37 Lê Quý ĐônVietnamses restaurant
Gạo Restaurant is known as ancient architecture combined with green nature setting, All these elements will bring you a fresh and relaxing environment to enjoy the best Cuisines served by our professional and devoted team.
Come to Gạo Restaurant, the all-encompassing menu features varieties traditional dishes of the staple crop to celebrate the heritage of VietNam with reasonable price ranges.
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Nhà hàng Gạo
33 Lê Quý ĐônGạo Restaurant is known as ancient architecture combined with green nature setting, All these elements will bring you a fresh and relaxing environment to enjoy the best Cuisines served by our professional and devoted team.
Come to Gạo Restaurant, the all-encompassing menu features varieties traditional dishes of the staple crop to celebrate the heritage of VietNam with reasonable price ranges.
Nhà hàng Stix
174A Nguyễn Đình ChiểuVietnamese and Western Style restaurant
Highlands Coffee
92 Đường Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaCame here with Saigon Food and you know it's got to be good when not a westerner in site and the menue is only in Vietnamese! This Bun Bo was so tasty! And only cost 39,000vnd. The restaurant itself was very pleasant as well with colourful lanterns and clean and tidy.
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Bun Bo Ganh
110 Lý Chính ThắngCame here with Saigon Food and you know it's got to be good when not a westerner in site and the menue is only in Vietnamese! This Bun Bo was so tasty! And only cost 39,000vnd. The restaurant itself was very pleasant as well with colourful lanterns and clean and tidy.
Nhà Hàng Chay Mạn Tự
Vietnamese seafood restaurant
Mr. Park Korean BBQ
14 Lê Quý ĐônKing BBQ Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa
208 Đường Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaKorean Restaurant
A beautiful place tucked away in the alley. Peaceful atmosphere with loads of trees, a pond, and good music. Food was scrumptious , especially the baked pasta with Mozzarella! Drinks are great as well. Definitely would bring more friends here :))) from The Dragons host :)
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Oromia Coffee & Lounge
193/D3 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaA beautiful place tucked away in the alley. Peaceful atmosphere with loads of trees, a pond, and good music. Food was scrumptious , especially the baked pasta with Mozzarella! Drinks are great as well. Definitely would bring more friends here :))) from The Dragons host :)
Came here with Saigon Food and you know it's got to be good when not a westerner in site and the menue is only in Vietnamese! This Bun Bo was so tasty! And only cost 39,000vnd. The restaurant itself was very pleasant as well with colourful lanterns and clean and tidy.
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Beef Noodle Soup (HUE style)
135 Nguyễn DuCame here with Saigon Food and you know it's got to be good when not a westerner in site and the menue is only in Vietnamese! This Bun Bo was so tasty! And only cost 39,000vnd. The restaurant itself was very pleasant as well with colourful lanterns and clean and tidy.
Sightseeing
Designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ, this property was once the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam. In 1975, a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the main gate, effectively bringing the controversial Vietnam War to an end. Today, Independence Palace, also sometimes called the Reunification Palace, is a historic landmark that appears almost frozen in time. In fact, two of the tanks that were involved in the original seizure of power still remain on the grounds and a replica helicopter can be found on the building’s roof. In addition, the rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style. There are also many interesting sights in this five-story building.
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Palais de l'Indépendance
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaDesigned by architect Ngô Viết Thụ, this property was once the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam. In 1975, a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the main gate, effectively bringing the controversial Vietnam War to an end. Today, Independence Palace, also sometimes called the Reunification Palace, is a historic landmark that appears almost frozen in time. In fact, two of the tanks that were involved in the original seizure of power still remain on the grounds and a replica helicopter can be found on the building’s roof. In addition, the rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style. There are also many interesting sights in this five-story building.
The Central Post Office is at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1. This is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect.
Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City - at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
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Saigon Central Post Office
02 Công xã Paris The Central Post Office is at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1. This is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect.
Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City - at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
Constructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists, following their conquest of the city, the building reaches a height of up to 60m. Bishop Lefevre put the first stone for construction of the church on 28 March 1863. Initially, it was called Saigon Church. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral was given after Bishop Pham Van Thien held a ceremony to install the statue of Peaceful Notre Dame, made with granite from Rome, in 1959. In 1962, Vatican anointed it as Saigon Chief Cathedral conferred it basilique. Since this time, this cathedral is called Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
The cathedral’s address is No. 1 Cong truong Cong xa Paris St.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon
01 Công xã ParisConstructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists, following their conquest of the city, the building reaches a height of up to 60m. Bishop Lefevre put the first stone for construction of the church on 28 March 1863. Initially, it was called Saigon Church. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral was given after Bishop Pham Van Thien held a ceremony to install the statue of Peaceful Notre Dame, made with granite from Rome, in 1959. In 1962, Vatican anointed it as Saigon Chief Cathedral conferred it basilique. Since this time, this cathedral is called Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
The cathedral’s address is No. 1 Cong truong Cong xa Paris St.
Jade Emperor Pagoda was built in the period 1892-1900 and covers an area of 2,300 m2 following Chinese architectural design. In 1984, the pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai Tu (Luck Sea Temple), but locals still preferred the old name ‘Ngoc Hoang’ (Jade Emperor) since the sanctum is to worship the supreme Taoist god. The pagoda is filled with parallel sentences, triptych, altars and statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist Lores. This is the only pagoda in Vietnam possessing the ancient paper statue which represents the meetings of the Jade Emperor and other Gods. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was visited by U.S President Barack Obama
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Pagode Ngọc Hoàng
73 Đường Mai Thị LựuJade Emperor Pagoda was built in the period 1892-1900 and covers an area of 2,300 m2 following Chinese architectural design. In 1984, the pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai Tu (Luck Sea Temple), but locals still preferred the old name ‘Ngoc Hoang’ (Jade Emperor) since the sanctum is to worship the supreme Taoist god. The pagoda is filled with parallel sentences, triptych, altars and statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist Lores. This is the only pagoda in Vietnam possessing the ancient paper statue which represents the meetings of the Jade Emperor and other Gods. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was visited by U.S President Barack Obama
“Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm” (literally “Ever Solemn”) was built over a span of seven years, from 1964 to 1971. The complex, an area of around 6,000 square meters, comprises of the pagoda itself, as well as a 25 meter tall four-story tower that stands behind the pagoda, which was finished in 1982. The pagoda has two floors - a sanctuary on the top floor and a ground floor usually open to visitors. There is also a building with classrooms and housing for the temple’s monks and nuns.
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Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda
339 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa“Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm” (literally “Ever Solemn”) was built over a span of seven years, from 1964 to 1971. The complex, an area of around 6,000 square meters, comprises of the pagoda itself, as well as a 25 meter tall four-story tower that stands behind the pagoda, which was finished in 1982. The pagoda has two floors - a sanctuary on the top floor and a ground floor usually open to visitors. There is also a building with classrooms and housing for the temple’s monks and nuns.
Nguyen Hue walking street is an ideal destination not only for Saigon people but also for tourists near and far.
Nguyen Hue walking street put officially into operation on 29 April 2015. As schedule, on week days, vehicles are still allowed to run along Nguyen Hue street, but from 6pm to 1am on Saturday and Sunday, all kinds of vehicles are banned to travel here.
Nguyen Hue walking street is chosen as a place for big events of Ho Chi Minh city as parade, meetings, street festivals, Nguyen Hue flower path. Moreover, this path also takes place activities of culture exhibitions, sport, art performances, etc.
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Nguyen Hue
Đường Nguyễn HuệNguyen Hue walking street is an ideal destination not only for Saigon people but also for tourists near and far.
Nguyen Hue walking street put officially into operation on 29 April 2015. As schedule, on week days, vehicles are still allowed to run along Nguyen Hue street, but from 6pm to 1am on Saturday and Sunday, all kinds of vehicles are banned to travel here.
Nguyen Hue walking street is chosen as a place for big events of Ho Chi Minh city as parade, meetings, street festivals, Nguyen Hue flower path. Moreover, this path also takes place activities of culture exhibitions, sport, art performances, etc.
F building block, the newest block of the school. Marie Curie High School (French: Lycée Marie Curie, Vietnamese: Trường Trung học Phổ thông Marie Curie) is a public high school in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established in 1918 and named after the Nobel prize-winning scientist Marie Curie by the French colonial government, it remains the sole high school in Saigon that still bears its original name. '' from the Dragons host
Marie Curie High School
159 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaF building block, the newest block of the school. Marie Curie High School (French: Lycée Marie Curie, Vietnamese: Trường Trung học Phổ thông Marie Curie) is a public high school in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established in 1918 and named after the Nobel prize-winning scientist Marie Curie by the French colonial government, it remains the sole high school in Saigon that still bears its original name. '' from the Dragons host
Shopping
Marché Ben Thanh
Đường Lê LợiTTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaVincom Center
Shopping Malls with food courts indoor!
Saigon Square Shopping Mall
77-89 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaFor Local Brand!
Saigon Square Shopping Mall
77-89 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaFor Local Brands
Arts & Culture
Musée des vestiges de guerre
28 Võ Văn TầnAt the turn of the 20th century, this magnificent building, designed by French architect Ferret Eugene, was built as a classical opera house with 800 seats to entertain French colonists. Anyone who has been to France can recognize many similarities between the Opera House and the Petit Palais. In fact, just like the Reunification Palace, the applied ornament, balustrades, cartouches, and roof were imported directly from France. After 1956, the house functioned as home of the Lower House Assembly of Southern Vietnam. It’s not until 1975 that the opera house was restored to its original purpose of use.
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Théâtre municipal de Ho Chi Minh-Ville
07 Công Trường Lam SơnAt the turn of the 20th century, this magnificent building, designed by French architect Ferret Eugene, was built as a classical opera house with 800 seats to entertain French colonists. Anyone who has been to France can recognize many similarities between the Opera House and the Petit Palais. In fact, just like the Reunification Palace, the applied ornament, balustrades, cartouches, and roof were imported directly from France. After 1956, the house functioned as home of the Lower House Assembly of Southern Vietnam. It’s not until 1975 that the opera house was restored to its original purpose of use.
It was the Gia Long Palace or the Revolutionary Museum, now known as the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC Museum. Most of the displays show the history and making of Ho Chi Minh City, and also there are a number of Vietnamese culture exhibits as well. Address: 65 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Open hours: 8 am – 5 pm daily Entrance price: 15,000 VND
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Musée de la ville de Hô Chi Minh
65 Lý Tự TrọngIt was the Gia Long Palace or the Revolutionary Museum, now known as the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC Museum. Most of the displays show the history and making of Ho Chi Minh City, and also there are a number of Vietnamese culture exhibits as well. Address: 65 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Open hours: 8 am – 5 pm daily Entrance price: 15,000 VND
Getting Around
Shuttle bus 49:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - The Dragons Host - Ben Thanh market.
http://en.sats.com.vn/shuttle-bus-49-route-schedule-map
OR
Shuttle bus 109:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - The Dragons Host - Ben Thanh market.
http://en.sats.com.vn/tan-son-nhat-airport-bus/airport-bus-109-tan-son-nhat-airport-ben-thanh-market
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Aéroport international de Tan Son Nhat
Trường Sơn Shuttle bus 49:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - The Dragons Host - Ben Thanh market.
http://en.sats.com.vn/shuttle-bus-49-route-schedule-map
OR
Shuttle bus 109:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - The Dragons Host - Ben Thanh market.
http://en.sats.com.vn/tan-son-nhat-airport-bus/airport-bus-109-tan-son-nhat-airport-ben-thanh-market
Saigon Railway Station
Essentials
International Clinics. Hot line for emergency: +84 8 3829 8520 or contact us for support
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Raffles Medical International Clinic in Ho Chi Minh (ラッフルズメディカルホーチミンクリニック)
285B Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaInternational Clinics. Hot line for emergency: +84 8 3829 8520 or contact us for support
FamilyMart
138 Lý Chính ThắngConvenience Store opens 24/7
Circle K Viet Nam
43 Phạm Ngọc ThạchConvenience Store opens 24/7
The largest supermarket chain in Vietnam open hours: 08:00 - 22:00
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Nguyen Dinh Chieu Co.opmart
168 Nguyễn Đình ChiểuThe largest supermarket chain in Vietnam open hours: 08:00 - 22:00
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We had a great time there. The flat was exactly how it looks like in the photos. It provides everything you need. The host did offer great help in everything she could - suggesting good places, good restaurants and even GOOD MASSAGE STORE.
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Quynh Nhu 137 Foot Massage
149 Hàm NghiSHIRLEY from Hongkong
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We had a great time there. The flat was exactly how it looks like in the photos. It provides everything you need. The host did offer great help in everything she could - suggesting good places, good restaurants and even GOOD MASSAGE STORE.