Ho Chi Minh City eating guide: International

An independent selection of the best eateries from fine dining to street food in Ho Chi Minh City, from Rusty Compass. No paid endorsements.

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Tandoor Restaurant, Saigon

Tandoor is one of Saigon's longest standing Indian restaurants. It's a popular and consistent downtown eatery. Read more
Tandoor Restaurant, Saigon
39A - 39B Ngo Duc Ke street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
+84 28 39304839

Mekong Merchant, Saigon

Probably the oldest surviving expat cafe in Saigon’s D2 - Mekong Merchant predates the current cafe boom by at least a decade -... Read more

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Mekong Merchant, Saigon
23 Thao Dien St, An Phu, District 2, Saigon

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Quince Saigon

Quince landed in Saigon to great acclaim in 2017 and continues to please the city's fickle foodie folk. The fare from the... Read more

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Quince Saigon
37bis Ky Con, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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District 2 - a guide to eating in Saigon's expat enclave

Some of Saigon’s best restaurants and cafes are now located across the Saigon River in District 2 - aka. D2 or Thao Dien.  What... Read more

The Deck, Saigon

A perfect riverside escape from the intensity of downtown Saigon for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Late afternoon cocktails as the... Read more

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The Deck, Saigon
38 Nguyen U Di, Dist. 2, Ho Chi Minh City

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The Racha Room, Saigon

The Racha Room's formula - modern Thai cuisine and quality cocktails - has been a hit since it opened its doors in 2014. The... Read more

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The Racha Room, Saigon
12 - 14 Mac Thi Buoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Takashimaya department store Saigon - eating options

The massive Takashimaya Japanese department store in the heart of Saigon offers a plethora of eating options for travellers... Read more
Takashimaya department store Saigon - eating options
Saigon Centre, Cnr Le Loi and Pasteur St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Octo Tapas, Saigon

Octo Tapas Restobar opened in early 2018 and well over a year later, it’s still buzzing. Octo's carved out a space for quality... Read more
Octo Tapas, Saigon
Upstairs, 75 Ho Tung Mau, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City - near Bitexco Financial Centre