Takashimaya, Saigon’s fanciest international shopping mall, offers some excellent dining options. If the crowds that pack into the restaurants are any measure, this may be a better place for eating than shopping. That may be because most international brands are more expensive in Vietnam than elsewhere in the region.
The food offerings meanwhile are good and well-priced for the setting.
In addition to a wide range of Japanese eateries, there’s a good selection of Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. We’ve not noted as much good western cuisine - though there are bakeries and cafes.
Photo: Mark Bowyer Takashimaya Department store - downtown Saigon
Photo: Mark Bowyer 37th Street Vietnamese food court - Takashimaya Department store - downtown Saigon
Takashimaya is our fall-back whenever we’re feeling too lazy to make a decision. You can walk in and make your decision on the spot. This is a quality dining destination - though it can’t escape the shopping mall atmospherics.
There are eateries on most floors and a food court in the basement. The upper floors are dedicated to restaurant dining - including an outlet of the popular 4P’s Japanese pizza chain.
Takashimaya can be busy - especially around holidays. Some of the restaurants are consistently full. You’ll usually find space available somewhere though.
If you’re planning to visit Takashimaya and you’re already downtown, we suggest you walk it. Takashimaya is located at the heart of Saigon’s traffic apocalypse. Getting there by taxi will likely involve some serious messing about.
Disclosure
Rusty Compass recommendations are always independent. We list the places we think you should know about. That’s it. We’ve paid our way on all visits to Takashimaya and no money changed hands for this recommendation.
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