Vietnamese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
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Temple Club
This classy establishment is housed on the 2nd floor of a stunning colonial-era villa and has been decked out in spiritual motifs. The menu includes delightful dishes such as fish with tamarind or shrimp in coconut milk. The spirited cocktails are a good way to prepare for the experience.
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Pho 2000
Near Ben Thanh Market, Pho 2000 is where former US president Bill Clinton stopped by for a bowl.
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Nam Giao
Tucked away in an alley of cosmetic shops near Ben Thanh Market, Nam Giao serves superb Hué-style mains and is always packed with locals. There's a simple photo menu.
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Huong Lai
Set in the airy loft of an old French-era shop-house, this is dining with a difference. All staff here are from disadvantaged families or are former street children and receive on-the-job training, education and a place to stay. Many have gone on to secure jobs at top hotels and restaurants. A must for beautifully presented traditional Vietnamese food.
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Sésame
A hospitality training school for disadvantaged children, Sésame was originally set up by the French NGO Triangle Génération Humanitaire. The menu is Franco-Vietnamese, prepared with fresh local ingredients, and dishes are beautifully presented. It is worth the trek out here to experience the attentive service.
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Restaurant 31
This popular outdoor eatery in the city centre serves tasty Vietnamese barbecue. The house speciality is tender marinated beef that you grill over charcoal right at your table. It's served with salad. There are also good seafood dishes on the menu and the cheerful staff speak English.
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Banh Xeo 46A
Locals will always hit the restaurants that specialise in a single dish and this renowned spot has some of the best banh xeo in town. These Vietnamese rice-flour crêpes stuffed with bean sprouts, prawns and pork (vegetarian versions available) are the stuff of legend.
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Mandarine
Offering a tempting array of dishes from all regions of the country, and traditional music performances that have a calming effect, even with a crowd. The menu includes mouth-watering Hanoi-style cha ca (filleted fish slices grilled over charcoal).
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Xu
This super stylish restaurant-lounge serves up a menu of Vietnamese-inspired fusion dishes. The name means coin and it is expensive, but well worth the flutter. Top service, a classy wine list and the happening lounge-bar round things off nicely.
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Nam Kha
This is one of Saigon’s best-known designer restaurants, quite literally, as it is run by the Khai Silk group. The setting is striking with a reflective pool set amid Romanesque pillars. The menu is all about aromatic Vietnamese flavours.
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Encore Angkor Plus
Angkor Encore serves wonderful Khmer, Vietnamese and other Asian cuisine with a touch of French influence. Good service, and a new central, yet tucked away location, make this a haven of pretty decor and authentic flavours.
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Pho Quynh
Occupying a bustling corner on Pham Ngu Lao, this place always seems to be packed with diners and most of them are Vietnamese, which is a good sign. Specialises in pho bo kho, a stew-like broth which is delicious.
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DEsignED Café
Lunching here on gourmet European and Vietnamese dishes is like dining in a museum café. In fact, upstairs it's an interior design gallery; if you're into Pop Art and sleek Lucite furniture, this is the place for you.
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3T Quan Nuong
The address look familiar? That is because this breezy barbecue restaurant is set on the rooftop above Temple Club. Choose from a range of meat, fish, seafood and vegies and fire it up right there on the table.
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Restaurant 13
Popular with a generation of adventure-tour leaders, this is one of a handful of numbered eateries in this area that do tasty, no-nonsense Vietnamese favourites.
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My Huong
When in Chinatown, do as the Chinese do and head to this popular restaurant with all sorts of tasty dishes, including an impressive noodle soup with duck.
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Tiem An Nam Long
One among the Cholon specials, this is near Binh Tay Market and has earned a loyal following thanks to its tasty wok-fried dishes. It has an English menu.
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Hoa Tuc
A newcomer on the fine Vietnamese dining scene, it is a good place for social butterflies with Vasco’s, the Refinery and Vino all in the same courtyard.
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ABC Restaurant
A trendy joint for tasty late-night chow, ABC has indoor and outdoor seating and an extensive menu - from noodle soup and fresh seafood to juicy steaks.
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Nam Phan
A handsomely restored mansion fronted by an idyllic courtyard sets the scene for excellent traditional fare. Service is sometimes hit or miss.
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Lemon Grass
Long-running place over three floors. It can be a bit touristy but many locals still rate the place. Reservations essential.
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Ban Xeo Muoi Xiem
Emerging ban xeo chain, which does more than 35 varieties, including vegetarian options like mushroom.
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Pho Hung
Popular pho place, near backpackersville, which is open into the early hours.
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Phap Hoa
This is a vegetarian place near Thai Binh Market. It’s always heaving at lunch-time.
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