Ho Chi Minh Eats
Ho Chi Minh Eats
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If your main purpose of visiting HCM is to eat well and widely, this guide is for you.
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Tuyết Mai Restaurant
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Worth checking out only if you are in the Vũng Tàu area which is about a 2 hour drive from District 1.
Known for their "bánh bèo" (a Vietnamese steamed rice cake).
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Cà Phê Đỗ Phủ - Bảo Tàng Biệt Động Sài Gòn
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Historical site turned cafe. Sip your coffee as you explore hidden spaces.
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Phuc Long Coffee & Tea (Phúc Long Nguyễn Văn Thủ)
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Chain local coffee brand. Good coffee. This branch has a view of the canal.
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STIR - Modern Classic Cocktail
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Near the Ben Thanh Market. Local flavours infused cocktails. Unassuming exterior.
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Pizza 4P's Saigon Centre
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Many branches. The one at Saigon Centre has a good view. Innovative local flavours in pasta and on pizza! Reservations advised.
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Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
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Tourists friendly. Slightly more expensive than usual. Soft shell crabs are a must order.
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SH Garden
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One of the best restaurants in HCM. More than one branch. Present in District 1 and 2
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3G Trois Gourmand
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Long standing French restaurant with a loyal following in HCM. Can be expensive but worth it.
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The Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
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Visited by Anthony Bourdain. Delicious soupy goodness.
Fun Fact: An outpost is located in Vancouver, Canada.
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