Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's dynamic economic engine, a metropolis pulsating with energy and historical resonance. It is best known for its poignant historical sites like the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace, alongside the bustling Ben Thanh Market and the French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral. The city's dense urban core is navigable by motorbike taxi and public bus, serving as a strategic gateway to the Mekong Delta. The optimal period to visit is from December to April, when temperatures average 30°C (86°F), offering a drier and more comfortable experience.
16 Restaurants
Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin)
119/5 Yersin, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin) is a charming heritage-style cafe in Ho Chi Minh City, serving a delightful array of Vietnamese specialties. Beyond its namesake hot and cold egg coffee, the menu features comforting options like the signature egg Benedict, Vietnamese breakfast soup, and avocado toast. Visitors can also browse a unique souvenir corner offering complimentary items such as biscuits, wallets, and postcards, all while appreciating the cafe's eco-friendly commitment to not packing leftovers. Its cute and historic ambiance provides a welcoming respite, conveniently located just a short stroll from the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin)
✓ Top Pick119/5 Yersin, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin) is a charming heritage-style cafe in Ho Chi Minh City, serving a delightful array of Vietnamese specialties. Beyond its namesake hot and cold egg coffee, the menu features comforting options like the signature egg Benedict, Vietnamese breakfast soup, and avocado toast. Visitors can also browse a unique souvenir corner offering complimentary items such as biscuits, wallets, and postcards, all while appreciating the cafe's eco-friendly commitment to not packing leftovers. Its cute and historic ambiance provides a welcoming respite, conveniently located just a short stroll from the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Pandan Leaf Saigon Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
107 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Pandan Leaf Saigon Restaurant & Rooftop Bar offers a Vietnamese dining experience complemented by a vibrant rooftop bar. Dine on traditional Vietnamese dishes such as the savory fish clay pot, stir fry duck, or crab meat fried rice, perhaps with a fresh mango smoothie, all while soaking in the dramatic city skyline views from the rooftop terrace. As dusk settles, the lantern-lit terrace becomes an ideal spot for watching the sunset transform into a dazzling display of city lights, with a one and a half liter water available for 70,000 dong. The overall atmosphere is a charming blend of energetic yet calm, creating a romantic and relaxed vibe perfect for an evening out.
Pandan Leaf Saigon Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
✓ Top Pick107 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Pandan Leaf Saigon Restaurant & Rooftop Bar offers a Vietnamese dining experience complemented by a vibrant rooftop bar. Dine on traditional Vietnamese dishes such as the savory fish clay pot, stir fry duck, or crab meat fried rice, perhaps with a fresh mango smoothie, all while soaking in the dramatic city skyline views from the rooftop terrace. As dusk settles, the lantern-lit terrace becomes an ideal spot for watching the sunset transform into a dazzling display of city lights, with a one and a half liter water available for 70,000 dong. The overall atmosphere is a charming blend of energetic yet calm, creating a romantic and relaxed vibe perfect for an evening out.
Tonkin Specialty Coffee
91 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Tonkin Specialty Coffee is a specialty coffee shop perched on the 3rd floor in Ho Chi Minh City. From its balcony, guests can enjoy an egg coffee or a unique coconut coffee pour-over while overlooking the bustling street below. Indulge in a salted egg croissant or a rich salted egg & cream croissant alongside a salted coffee for a distinctive flavour. This calm, stylish setting offers a cozy yet modern atmosphere, providing good value for money.
Tonkin Specialty Coffee
91 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Tonkin Specialty Coffee is a specialty coffee shop perched on the 3rd floor in Ho Chi Minh City. From its balcony, guests can enjoy an egg coffee or a unique coconut coffee pour-over while overlooking the bustling street below. Indulge in a salted egg croissant or a rich salted egg & cream croissant alongside a salted coffee for a distinctive flavour. This calm, stylish setting offers a cozy yet modern atmosphere, providing good value for money.
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Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery [Cafe & Croissant]
135/50 Trần Hưng Đạo, Phường Cầu Ông Lãnh, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71009, Vietnam
Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery is a charming coffee shop and eatery nestled in a quiet alley. Here, you can savour the rich, creamy Vietnamese Egg Coffee or the intriguing Salt Coffee, perhaps even sampling a spicy coffee. Pair your drink with a freshly prepared banh mi, enhanced by their distinctive garlic chilli sauce. The atmosphere is wonderfully cozy and relaxing, offering a chill escape from the city's bustle.
Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery [Cafe & Croissant]
135/50 Trần Hưng Đạo, Phường Cầu Ông Lãnh, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71009, Vietnam
Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery is a charming coffee shop and eatery nestled in a quiet alley. Here, you can savour the rich, creamy Vietnamese Egg Coffee or the intriguing Salt Coffee, perhaps even sampling a spicy coffee. Pair your drink with a freshly prepared banh mi, enhanced by their distinctive garlic chilli sauce. The atmosphere is wonderfully cozy and relaxing, offering a chill escape from the city's bustle.
Po Cafe
Tầng 8, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Po Cafe is a charming cafe perched on the 8th floor, offering a warm, authentic Saigon atmosphere. Step inside to discover walls adorned with art and a cool, air-conditioned interior, perfect for escaping the city heat. Their extensive menu features unique drinks like creamy egg coffee, refreshing coconut coffee, and invigorating ginseng pineapple coffee, alongside comforting bites such as crab cheese bread, sweet bread with milk, and flaky chocolate croissants. Enjoy these distinctive offerings at very reasonable, inexpensive prices, making it an accessible spot to unwind.
Po Cafe
Tầng 8, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Po Cafe is a charming cafe perched on the 8th floor, offering a warm, authentic Saigon atmosphere. Step inside to discover walls adorned with art and a cool, air-conditioned interior, perfect for escaping the city heat. Their extensive menu features unique drinks like creamy egg coffee, refreshing coconut coffee, and invigorating ginseng pineapple coffee, alongside comforting bites such as crab cheese bread, sweet bread with milk, and flaky chocolate croissants. Enjoy these distinctive offerings at very reasonable, inexpensive prices, making it an accessible spot to unwind.
The Melbourne Cafe
137 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Phường Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
The Melbourne Cafe is a vibrant Australian/British brunch restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. Indulge in classic Western breakfast options like Eggs Benedict, a Breakfast bagel, or Avocado bacon on sourdough, alongside a Vietnamese pork dish or an Aussie Meat Pie. Their high-quality coffee, from Flat Whites to Coconut iced coffee with almonds, often features intricate latte art. This casual cafe boasts a lively sports bar ambiance with colorful decor, offering varied seating from street-facing tables to air-conditioned indoor spots and an upstairs area, perfect for watching sports on TV; expect to pay around $30 CAD for two meals, two coffees, fresh juice, and bottled water.
The Melbourne Cafe
137 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Phường Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
The Melbourne Cafe is a vibrant Australian/British brunch restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. Indulge in classic Western breakfast options like Eggs Benedict, a Breakfast bagel, or Avocado bacon on sourdough, alongside a Vietnamese pork dish or an Aussie Meat Pie. Their high-quality coffee, from Flat Whites to Coconut iced coffee with almonds, often features intricate latte art. This casual cafe boasts a lively sports bar ambiance with colorful decor, offering varied seating from street-facing tables to air-conditioned indoor spots and an upstairs area, perfect for watching sports on TV; expect to pay around $30 CAD for two meals, two coffees, fresh juice, and bottled water.
Soo Kafe
Lầu 2, 35 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Soo Kafe is a modern cafe offering a peaceful escape just a short walk from Ben Thanh Market, perched on its third floor. Its inviting terrace provides a calming view of the bustling market below, while inside you can indulge in traditional Vietnamese delights like Bun Cha and fried Nem Chua. Complement your meal with specific offerings such as creamy egg coffee, a range of refreshing fruit teas, or the distinctive Japanese Feeling iced tea, perfect for relaxing or getting some work done. This spacious, cozy, and quiet spot offers a comfortable atmosphere and excellent value, avoiding the typical tourist pricing.
Soo Kafe
Lầu 2, 35 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Soo Kafe is a modern cafe offering a peaceful escape just a short walk from Ben Thanh Market, perched on its third floor. Its inviting terrace provides a calming view of the bustling market below, while inside you can indulge in traditional Vietnamese delights like Bun Cha and fried Nem Chua. Complement your meal with specific offerings such as creamy egg coffee, a range of refreshing fruit teas, or the distinctive Japanese Feeling iced tea, perfect for relaxing or getting some work done. This spacious, cozy, and quiet spot offers a comfortable atmosphere and excellent value, avoiding the typical tourist pricing.
Miyama - The View
L3-01, Saigon Center, 65 Lê Lợi, Phường Sài Gòn, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71006, Vietnam
Miyama - The View is a Japanese cafe and dessert shop, where modern zen decor creates a serene atmosphere. Guests can indulge in a range of specific offerings, from the delicate Matcha chestnut crepe cake and a rich Cheese soufflé to a comforting Curry rice with fried pork, all perfectly complemented by a refreshing Matcha drink. The coveted bay window seat provides a captivating outlook onto a busy junction, offering a dynamic backdrop to your meal. This small, cosy, and romantic spot can become quite lively during lunch, providing quality at a reasonable price.
Miyama - The View
L3-01, Saigon Center, 65 Lê Lợi, Phường Sài Gòn, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71006, Vietnam
Miyama - The View is a Japanese cafe and dessert shop, where modern zen decor creates a serene atmosphere. Guests can indulge in a range of specific offerings, from the delicate Matcha chestnut crepe cake and a rich Cheese soufflé to a comforting Curry rice with fried pork, all perfectly complemented by a refreshing Matcha drink. The coveted bay window seat provides a captivating outlook onto a busy junction, offering a dynamic backdrop to your meal. This small, cosy, and romantic spot can become quite lively during lunch, providing quality at a reasonable price.
Vo Roof
113 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Vo Roof is a rooftop restaurant and bar offering a chill and cozy escape in Ho Chi Minh City. Guests can choose from breezy rooftop seating, intimate bar stools, or street-facing counter spots that offer a lively vantage point for people watching. The menu features tempting bites like dry noodles, beef stir fry, skewers, and shrimp/avo wonton cups, alongside signature cocktails, wine by the bottle, and refreshing hibiscus tea. Expect reasonable prices, with a main dish and rice costing around 130k, all enjoyed amidst the vibrant street views.
Vo Roof
113 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Vo Roof is a rooftop restaurant and bar offering a chill and cozy escape in Ho Chi Minh City. Guests can choose from breezy rooftop seating, intimate bar stools, or street-facing counter spots that offer a lively vantage point for people watching. The menu features tempting bites like dry noodles, beef stir fry, skewers, and shrimp/avo wonton cups, alongside signature cocktails, wine by the bottle, and refreshing hibiscus tea. Expect reasonable prices, with a main dish and rice costing around 130k, all enjoyed amidst the vibrant street views.
Little HaNoi Egg Coffee
212 Lê Lai, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Perched on the third floor after a climb up two flights of stairs, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee offers a welcoming, airy, and bright space. Here, you can indulge in their signature egg coffee or salted coffee, complemented by a menu of satisfying bites. Expect dishes like avocado toast with bacon and a poached egg, a hearty beef sandwich, or the sweet mango toast. Opt for the balcony seating to enjoy your egg cream with a refreshing breeze.
Little HaNoi Egg Coffee
212 Lê Lai, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Perched on the third floor after a climb up two flights of stairs, Little HaNoi Egg Coffee offers a welcoming, airy, and bright space. Here, you can indulge in their signature egg coffee or salted coffee, complemented by a menu of satisfying bites. Expect dishes like avocado toast with bacon and a poached egg, a hearty beef sandwich, or the sweet mango toast. Opt for the balcony seating to enjoy your egg cream with a refreshing breeze.
Little SaiGon Restaurant & Pub
97-99 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Little SaiGon Restaurant & Pub is a vibrant restaurant and pub featuring a rooftop garden with sweeping city views. Here, you can savour a diverse menu including savoury seafood pancakes, fragrant pineapple fried rice, rich garlic fried rice, and hearty beef fried rice. Complementing the culinary offerings is a wide array of beverages, from refreshing coffees, milk teas, juices, and smoothies to sophisticated cocktails, mocktails, wines, and spirits. The relaxing ambience of the rooftop garden makes it an ideal spot for quiet drinks while taking in the urban panorama.
Little SaiGon Restaurant & Pub
97-99 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Little SaiGon Restaurant & Pub is a vibrant restaurant and pub featuring a rooftop garden with sweeping city views. Here, you can savour a diverse menu including savoury seafood pancakes, fragrant pineapple fried rice, rich garlic fried rice, and hearty beef fried rice. Complementing the culinary offerings is a wide array of beverages, from refreshing coffees, milk teas, juices, and smoothies to sophisticated cocktails, mocktails, wines, and spirits. The relaxing ambience of the rooftop garden makes it an ideal spot for quiet drinks while taking in the urban panorama.
Tartine Saigon - 215 Lý Tự Trọng (4th floor), Q1
Floor 5, 215 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Tartine Saigon is a bright restaurant and bakery perched on the 4th floor of a corner building in Q1. Its window seats offer a compelling city view of the bustling intersection and surrounding urban landscape. The menu features a range of hearty options, from a Full English Breakfast and salmon eggs benedict with truffle sauce on an English muffin, to pesto pasta and grilled ribs, complemented by freshly baked sourdough bread and refreshing kombucha or a latte. With breakfast and coffee sets priced around 269,000 VND, it's an ideal spot for chilling and catching up with friends while soaking in the vibrant panorama.
Tartine Saigon - 215 Lý Tự Trọng (4th floor), Q1
Floor 5, 215 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Tartine Saigon is a bright restaurant and bakery perched on the 4th floor of a corner building in Q1. Its window seats offer a compelling city view of the bustling intersection and surrounding urban landscape. The menu features a range of hearty options, from a Full English Breakfast and salmon eggs benedict with truffle sauce on an English muffin, to pesto pasta and grilled ribs, complemented by freshly baked sourdough bread and refreshing kombucha or a latte. With breakfast and coffee sets priced around 269,000 VND, it's an ideal spot for chilling and catching up with friends while soaking in the vibrant panorama.
Hot Beans Coffee & Cuisine
2A2 Chu Mạnh Trinh, Phường Sài Gòn, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71006, Vietnam
Hot Beans Coffee & Cuisine operates as a multi-floor restaurant and coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City. Its spacious downstairs area invites patrons to unwind amidst chilled music, offering a curated selection of single origin beans for coffee enthusiasts. The diverse menu features hearty dishes like "Ga Xot Cay" (Grilled Chicken), "phở gà kho," and "croque monsieur," alongside flavorful "roasted cauliflower" and "soy chicken" options, complemented by refreshing salted coffee, cold brew, and crisp salads. This clean and expansive establishment provides a comfortable setting for both a quick coffee and a leisurely meal.
Hot Beans Coffee & Cuisine
2A2 Chu Mạnh Trinh, Phường Sài Gòn, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71006, Vietnam
Hot Beans Coffee & Cuisine operates as a multi-floor restaurant and coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City. Its spacious downstairs area invites patrons to unwind amidst chilled music, offering a curated selection of single origin beans for coffee enthusiasts. The diverse menu features hearty dishes like "Ga Xot Cay" (Grilled Chicken), "phở gà kho," and "croque monsieur," alongside flavorful "roasted cauliflower" and "soy chicken" options, complemented by refreshing salted coffee, cold brew, and crisp salads. This clean and expansive establishment provides a comfortable setting for both a quick coffee and a leisurely meal.
Cloud Nine Restaurant Sai Gon
180-188 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Cloud Nine Restaurant Sai Gon is a high-end Western restaurant offering panoramic views of the Saigon skyline from its perch on the 11th floor of the La Siesta Hotel. Diners can indulge in a sophisticated menu featuring dishes like succulent striploin with red wine sauce, rich truffle pasta, or tender lamb chops. Sweet endings include chocolate mousse and crème brûlée, often accompanied by a performance service. Expect a sophisticated Western-style ambiance, with dinner often costing a few hundred USD.
Cloud Nine Restaurant Sai Gon
180-188 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Cloud Nine Restaurant Sai Gon is a high-end Western restaurant offering panoramic views of the Saigon skyline from its perch on the 11th floor of the La Siesta Hotel. Diners can indulge in a sophisticated menu featuring dishes like succulent striploin with red wine sauce, rich truffle pasta, or tender lamb chops. Sweet endings include chocolate mousse and crème brûlée, often accompanied by a performance service. Expect a sophisticated Western-style ambiance, with dinner often costing a few hundred USD.
Lys Café
396 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường 5, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Lys Café is a modern brunch restaurant and coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City. Inside, a striking spiral staircase and reflective mirrors complement the modern and cozy design, creating a stylish setting. Visitors can savor specific offerings like pasta with bacon, a combo beef sandwich, or a refreshing dirty coffee, with a separate floor available for remote working. The bright, spacious interior cultivates a chill and relaxing atmosphere.
Lys Café
396 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường 5, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Lys Café is a modern brunch restaurant and coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City. Inside, a striking spiral staircase and reflective mirrors complement the modern and cozy design, creating a stylish setting. Visitors can savor specific offerings like pasta with bacon, a combo beef sandwich, or a refreshing dirty coffee, with a separate floor available for remote working. The bright, spacious interior cultivates a chill and relaxing atmosphere.
Local Saigon Cafe - Bến Thành
12 Thủ Khoa Huân, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Local Saigon Cafe - Bến Thành is a bustling coffee shop offering a front-row seat to the city's pulse. Settle into a seat facing the busy road and enjoy a classic V1 coffee, a unique ice salted coffee, a specialty coffee v2, or a hot milk coffee alongside a satisfying banh mi. This spot offers prime people-watching opportunities, especially with its close proximity to the iconic Ben Thanh Market. With a lively street view, it's an ideal place to soak in the city's energy, offering reasonable coffee prices and great set menu deals.
Local Saigon Cafe - Bến Thành
12 Thủ Khoa Huân, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Local Saigon Cafe - Bến Thành is a bustling coffee shop offering a front-row seat to the city's pulse. Settle into a seat facing the busy road and enjoy a classic V1 coffee, a unique ice salted coffee, a specialty coffee v2, or a hot milk coffee alongside a satisfying banh mi. This spot offers prime people-watching opportunities, especially with its close proximity to the iconic Ben Thanh Market. With a lively street view, it's an ideal place to soak in the city's energy, offering reasonable coffee prices and great set menu deals.
