Visiting Ho Chi Minh City during the holiday offers the perfect opportunity for a full-day food tour exploring its diverse culinary scene. Ranked fourth among the top 20 cities with the best food globally by Time Out magazine, Ho Chi Minh City boasts a rich array of regional and international cuisines, catering to all tastes and budgets.
Morning
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền
Start your day with a traditional Vietnamese breakfast at Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền, located on Đặng Văn Ngữ Street, Phú Nhuận District. This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant is renowned for its grilled pork chop rice, served with a variety of accompaniments such as shredded pork, Vietnamese pork cake, fried egg, and Chinese sausage. Prices range from 75,000 to 145,000 VND per dish. The restaurant operates from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Quán Cà Phê Giang
After breakfast, relax at Quán Cà Phê Giang on Y12 Hồng Lĩnh Street, District 10. This café features a retro design and a vast collection of books for customers to enjoy. With over 30 drink and pastry options priced between 45,000 and 65,000 VND, the café is open from 6:30 AM to midnight, offering a comfortable space for chatting, working, or studying.
Afternoon
Du Yên
For lunch, visit Du Yên, a vegetarian restaurant in Thảo Điền. Recognized by Michelin Selected 2024, Du Yên offers a variety of Vietnamese, Western, Thai, and Indian vegetarian dishes. Recommended dishes include flower salad rolls and Hue-style vegetarian platters, with prices ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 VND. The restaurant is open from 9 AM to 10 PM.
Cô Liêng
Another great spot for a midday meal is Cô Liêng on Võ Văn Tần Street, District 3. Famous for its grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves and other traditional Southern Vietnamese dishes, the restaurant has been featured in Michelin Selected for two years. Prices range from 80,000 VND for beef dishes to 45,000-63,000 VND for other grilled meats and noodle dishes. Cô Liêng is open from 8:30 AM to 10 PM.
Evening
Nhà Hàng Trạm Hầm BBQ
For dinner, head to Nhà Hàng Trạm Hầm BBQ on Sương Nguyệt Ánh Street, Nguyễn Thái Bình Ward, District 1. This BBQ restaurant offers a range of Asian and European dishes in an outdoor setting, ideal for groups. Open from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, it features live music from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Little Bear
For a more intimate dining experience, consider Little Bear, featured in Michelin Selected 2024. Known for modern dishes inspired by childhood memories and Vietnamese cuisine, the restaurant has an open kitchen and a bar area. It operates from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Bến Bạch Đằng Coffee Shops
To end your day, enjoy a coffee and view the fireworks at the Bến Bạch Đằng area. This location offers several cafés with views of the Saigon River and Ba Son Bridge, where the public fireworks display will take place on September 2nd. Notable cafés include Katinat, Highlands, and Cà Phê Trứng 3T, open from 7 AM to midnight. Arrive early to secure a good seat for the fireworks.
Morning
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền
Start your day with a traditional Vietnamese breakfast at Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền, located on Đặng Văn Ngữ Street, Phú Nhuận District. This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant is renowned for its grilled pork chop rice, served with a variety of accompaniments such as shredded pork, Vietnamese pork cake, fried egg, and Chinese sausage. Prices range from 75,000 to 145,000 VND per dish. The restaurant operates from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Quán Cà Phê Giang
After breakfast, relax at Quán Cà Phê Giang on Y12 Hồng Lĩnh Street, District 10. This café features a retro design and a vast collection of books for customers to enjoy. With over 30 drink and pastry options priced between 45,000 and 65,000 VND, the café is open from 6:30 AM to midnight, offering a comfortable space for chatting, working, or studying.
Afternoon
Du Yên
For lunch, visit Du Yên, a vegetarian restaurant in Thảo Điền. Recognized by Michelin Selected 2024, Du Yên offers a variety of Vietnamese, Western, Thai, and Indian vegetarian dishes. Recommended dishes include flower salad rolls and Hue-style vegetarian platters, with prices ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 VND. The restaurant is open from 9 AM to 10 PM.
Cô Liêng
Another great spot for a midday meal is Cô Liêng on Võ Văn Tần Street, District 3. Famous for its grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves and other traditional Southern Vietnamese dishes, the restaurant has been featured in Michelin Selected for two years. Prices range from 80,000 VND for beef dishes to 45,000-63,000 VND for other grilled meats and noodle dishes. Cô Liêng is open from 8:30 AM to 10 PM.
Evening
Nhà Hàng Trạm Hầm BBQ
For dinner, head to Nhà Hàng Trạm Hầm BBQ on Sương Nguyệt Ánh Street, Nguyễn Thái Bình Ward, District 1. This BBQ restaurant offers a range of Asian and European dishes in an outdoor setting, ideal for groups. Open from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, it features live music from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Little Bear
For a more intimate dining experience, consider Little Bear, featured in Michelin Selected 2024. Known for modern dishes inspired by childhood memories and Vietnamese cuisine, the restaurant has an open kitchen and a bar area. It operates from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Bến Bạch Đằng Coffee Shops
To end your day, enjoy a coffee and view the fireworks at the Bến Bạch Đằng area. This location offers several cafés with views of the Saigon River and Ba Son Bridge, where the public fireworks display will take place on September 2nd. Notable cafés include Katinat, Highlands, and Cà Phê Trứng 3T, open from 7 AM to midnight. Arrive early to secure a good seat for the fireworks.
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