1. Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát
As Vietnam's culinary service industry rapidly develops, Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát has placed great emphasis on perfecting service standards and creating a comfortable dining experience. Established in 1975, Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát is one of the most reputable restaurants in Saigon, known for its unique flavors that attract many customers. The restaurant’s interior is elegantly styled in traditional Chinese fashion. The signature Nam Vang-style hủ tiếu here is famous for its distinctive taste, with noodles that are neither too soft nor too firm, paired with a flavorful broth. In addition to the fast-growing culinary service industry in Vietnam, Hồng Phát ensures high-quality dishes and excellent service, providing a satisfying experience for all guests.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 389 - 391 Võ Văn Tần, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3839 0187
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hutieuhongphat.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hutieuhongphat/
Opening Hours: 06:30 AM - 10:00 PM


2. Lẩu Gà Tiềm Ớt Hiểm 109
Lẩu Gà Tiềm Ớt Hiểm 109 has long been a favorite among Saigon's food lovers, known for its rich, flavorful, and meticulously prepared broth. At 'Lẩu Gà 109', the chicken used for the hot pot is always fresh and carefully cleaned to ensure top quality and food safety. The chicken is first fried to perfection, making it tender, juicy, and flavorful, unlike the standard farm chicken. Afterward, it's simmered with bird's eye chili and goji berries to create the perfect hot pot dish.
The dipping sauce is a simple yet well-balanced mix of salty fish sauce, lemon, and salt, making it perfectly suited to the dish. 'Lẩu Gà Tiềm Ớt Hiểm 109' is now a well-known name in Saigon, with several branches spread across the city. A popular spot is located at 109/6 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật, District 3, near the city center. The restaurant has a humble, simple atmosphere but is cool, clean, and inviting. After work, it's the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal, great discounts, and even a 'gift' to take home. Don't forget to visit the nearest branch!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 23/2 Lê Văn Duyệt, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 1900 292 949
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lauga109.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauGaOtHiem109/
Opening Hours: Open all day


3. Quán Ngon 138
Quán Ngon 138 is one of the most well-known dining spots in Saigon. The restaurant's design captures the essence of Southern Vietnam, with a unique layout resembling traditional local markets. The staff, dressed in the iconic áo bà ba, greet customers with warm smiles. The bánh xèo here is impressively large, around 40 cm in diameter, and folded in half. This presents a challenge for cooking, requiring precise skill to ensure that the pancake is golden and crispy without burning, preserving its delightful aroma.
At Quán Ngon 138, guests can choose from a wide array of traditional dishes from all regions of Vietnam, such as bánh xèo, mì Quảng, bún mắm, and chè sương sa hạt lựu, along with over 300 other specialties. These dishes are meticulously crafted by renowned chefs to maintain authentic flavors. Quán Ngon 138 is the perfect place to savor the rich variety of Vietnamese cuisine, with vibrant flavors, colorful presentation, and meticulous attention to detail. Don't miss out on visiting!
CONTACT DETAILS:
Address: 138 Nam Kì Khởi Nghĩa, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3825 7179
Website: https://www.quanngon138.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quanngon138.fan
Opening Hours: 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM


4. Phong Cua
Phong Cua is renowned for serving the best Cà Mau crab hotpot in Saigon. Although it’s not located in the city center, the restaurant is always busy thanks to its flavorful crab hotpot, rich broth, and fresh, delicious crab meat. It's a perfect spot for a delightful evening out with family or friends in Ho Chi Minh City.
The most unique feature of Phong Cua is that once you’ve made a reservation, you can choose the type of crab you want, and have it cooked to your preference. Be sure to book your table in advance to ensure the freshest ingredients and prompt service, as you may have to wait 30 to 40 minutes if you walk in. In addition to the famous crab hotpot, diners can also enjoy other specialties like grilled crab, crab claws, and crab curry. Don’t miss out on this culinary experience!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 1019A Bình Quới, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3556 5683
Website: https://phongcua.com
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM


5. Yazawa Saigon
Yazawa Saigon opened its doors in May 2019, offering an exceptional Yakiniku BBQ experience, renowned for its high-quality and delicious grilled dishes. This restaurant is part of a prestigious chain that also has branches in Tokyo, Kyoto, Singapore, Milan, and Beverly Hills. Currently, Yazawa’s signature ingredient is the premium Japanese Black Beef, now available in Vietnam.
Located on Điện Biên Phủ Street, one of the city's major roads, Yazawa Saigon is not only known for its exquisite dishes but also for its ideal setting for a private dining experience. The private areas can be adjusted with partitions depending on the number of guests. While the space is not fully enclosed with individual rooms, the partitions ensure a level of privacy that allows guests to enjoy their meal comfortably. If you're seeking complete privacy, special rooms with separate entrances can also be reserved.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 219 Điện Biên Phủ, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 6275 4129
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yazawameat.vn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yazawa.saigon/
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM


6. Vườn Chay Garden
At Vườn Chay Garden on Lê Quang Định Street, diners can enjoy a delightful vegetarian menu featuring over 50 traditional dishes, including soups, spring rolls, appetizers, stir-fries, stews, rice, soups, and hot pots. All the ingredients are fresh, natural vegetables, fruits, and herbs, offering a wholesome, nutritious, and light meal. Start your vegetarian feast with refreshing dishes like: Garden Salad, Mushroom Salad, Thai Papaya Salad, Seven-Treasure Soup, or Assorted Mushroom Soup.
One of the standout ingredients at Vườn Chay Garden is mushrooms, which feature prominently in many dishes. For example, the nourishing mushroom soup, made with two key types of mushrooms — the shiitake and monkey head — not only boasts a delicious flavor but also provides numerous health benefits, helping to boost your immune system. It remains one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant. Hurry up and bring your friends over to try it!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 482/39 Lê Quang Định, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0909 044 368
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nhahangvuonchay/
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM


7. Gyu Shige - Ngưu Phồn
Gyu Shige Ngưu Phồn is a Japanese BBQ chain that has expanded to Vietnam from a network of over 130 restaurants across Japan. The restaurant specializes in high-quality beef imported directly from the U.S., where cattle are raised with royal care and a top-notch diet. Alongside beef, they offer grilled pork, chicken, and seafood, all made with carefully selected ingredients sourced from top suppliers. The restaurant also prides itself on using fresh vegetables grown on the company's farm in Da Lat, Vietnam, ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene.
One of the highlights of Gyu Shige Ngưu Phồn is its exclusive sauces, crafted from natural ingredients like soy sauce, sake, fruit, sesame oil, and miso. Different sauces accompany different dishes, such as Miso, Tsuare, and Ponzu, which enhance the flavor of each item. The Miso sauce, in particular, is made with tuna, a unique feature that makes it a favorite among diners. Gyu Shige Ngưu Phồn focuses on creating a cozy, delicious dining experience, with closely arranged tables and seating that give guests the feeling of cooking at home. The Japanese-style grilling system built into the table makes the space both spacious and safe.
Address:
- L5-16, Saigon Centre, 67 Lê Lợi, Bến Nghé, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City - 028 3821 8958
- 183A Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City - 028 3925 3368
- For more details: https://gyushige.com.vn/en/location/
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://gyushige.com.vn/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gyushigenguuphonvn/
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM


8. Uraetei BBQ Japan
Uraetei BBQ Japan - Phổ Đình Restaurant is a popular Japanese BBQ restaurant with multiple locations throughout Ho Chi Minh City. Specializing in authentic Japanese BBQ, the restaurant offers a variety of beef cuts as its specialty, including Japanese grade 2 beef, Wagyu, and unique Japanese steak. All ingredients are carefully sourced to ensure they meet food safety standards from production to preparation.
The chefs at Uraetei BBQ Japan - Phổ Đình focus on marinating the meats to achieve authentic Japanese flavors while preserving the natural sweetness and tenderness of the meat. Once prepared, the meat is served at the table for customers to grill themselves, offering a unique dining experience where the meat is grilled to perfection right in front of you. In addition to the meats, the restaurant also serves a variety of side dishes, such as kimchi, salad, pickles, and local greens. Come to Uraetei BBQ Japan - Phổ Đình for a delightful meal, a cozy atmosphere, and great conversations with family and friends.
Address:
- 67-69-71 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Thành, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- 543 - 545 - 547 Trần Hưng Đạo, Cầu Kho, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- For more details: https://www.uraetei-yakiniku.com.vn/location/
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.uraetei-yakiniku.com.vn
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uraeteiBBQJapan/
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM


9. Sumo BBQ Buffet
Sumo Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ & hotpot buffet restaurant that caters to those who appreciate high-quality grilling and hotpot experiences. Offering an exclusive dining experience in a sophisticated setting, Sumo BBQ sets a new standard for luxury dining in Vietnam. The buffet features a wide selection of authentic Japanese dishes with hundreds of specialty items, prepared with the finest ingredients and expertly marinated and cooked by a team of skilled Japanese chefs, delivering delicious flavors in every bite.
Guests can enjoy the Premium Buffet, which includes an assortment of seafood, Wagyu beef prepared with Shabu and Yaki Suki methods, and Wagyu steaks. There’s also a Special Offer featuring a variety of meats and seafood, including the specialty Hokkaido salted mackerel, eel box lunch, and noodles. For those who love hotpot, Sumo BBQ Buffet offers unique broths such as Sumo Hotpot, Miso, and Hokkaido Salmon Belly Hotpot. Additionally, the restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes like sushi, sashimi, udon noodles, ramen, okonomiyaki, and salted egg seaweed salad. To complement the meal, a diverse selection of drinks and desserts is also available, allowing guests to find the perfect pairing to suit their tastes. With attentive and professional staff, all dishes are served directly to your table for a seamless dining experience.
Address: 439A1 Phan Văn Trị, Gò Vấp District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 7300 7394
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://sumoyakiniku.com.vn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SumoYakiniku.GoldenGateGroup
Opening Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM


10. Quan Bui
Quan Bui is a place that serves the finest traditional Vietnamese family meals, set in a chic, modern Indochinese atmosphere at various locations across central Ho Chi Minh City. The menu offers a wide range of classic home-cooked dishes, with a focus on unique, lesser-known delights that go beyond the popular pho or banh mi. Known for its authentic Vietnamese dishes, Quan Bui features over 100 carefully selected recipes that showcase the best of Vietnamese culinary heritage. But what many may not know is that Quan Bui also offers energy-packed breakfast combos starting at just 119,000 VND, perfect for a family meal.
If you ever wake up on a lazy weekend morning and don’t feel like cooking, simply swing by Quan Bui and grab a breakfast combo for the whole family. Quan Bui prides itself on using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, just as if preparing the meals for our own loved ones. This is comfort food done right, with love and passion. The restaurant has gained some fame as it is owned by Miss Vietnam Mai Phuong Thuy. A unique gem, Quan Bui is tucked away in the Ngô Văn Năm alley, an area typically known for its Japanese and Korean restaurants.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 19 Ngô Văn Năm, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3829 1515
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://quan-bui.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quanbuirestaurant/
Opening Hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM


11. Hoang Ty Spring Roll Restaurant
Hoang Ty Spring Roll Restaurant is a must-visit for those craving Trảng Bàng-style bánh canh (noodle soup) and the famous “sun-dried” spring rolls. These dishes have been long-time favorites, and the bánh tráng phơi sương (dried rice paper) served here is unique in flavor. To make the perfect bánh tráng, the restaurant uses special seasonal rice, thoroughly washed and soaked over two days, then finely ground for the perfect texture.
At Hoang Ty Spring Roll Restaurant, when you order the spring rolls with boiled pork, you’ll be presented with a large tray of fresh herbs. The selection includes everything from garden vegetables like lettuce, fish mint, perilla, green onions, and basil, to wild herbs such as guava leaves, oregano, young mango shoots, and even bloodroot. The pork, either leg or trotter, is sliced into wide, attractive pieces. The restaurant also offers a variety of dipping sauces, including a sweet and sour pineapple fish sauce, peanut and liver sauce, and traditional fish sauce.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Addresses:
- 74 Trương Quốc Dung, Phú Nhuận District, Ho Chi Minh City
- 1 Nguyễn Hữu Cầu, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- 32 Hoa Mai, Phú Nhuận District, Ho Chi Minh City
- For more details, visit: https://hoangty.vn/
Phone: 1900 0091
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoangtybanhtrang/
Opening Hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM


12. 2 Sisters - Nha Trang Chicken Rice
2 Sisters - Nha Trang Chicken Rice is a beloved spot in Ho Chi Minh City. The name itself gives away the key ingredients of this dish: chicken and rice. However, the Nha Trang-style chicken rice here is much more than just plain rice and chicken. What makes it so irresistible is the combination of flavors and textures that elevate this simple meal into something extraordinary. A perfect plate of chicken rice features golden rice, tender shredded chicken, and fresh vegetables that come together to create a visually appealing and mouth-watering dish that looks as good as it tastes.
2 Sisters - Nha Trang Chicken Rice is the go-to place for anyone craving authentic chicken rice. The friendly staff and warm atmosphere make the dining experience even better. Each serving comes with a portion of soft, aromatic rice, tender shredded chicken, and a rich egg broth with chicken organs. The menu also includes various chicken dishes with delicious egg-based sauces, light yet flavorful soups, and a refreshing cup of peach tea to wrap up the meal—perfect for keeping you energized throughout the day.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 9 Thích Minh Nguyệt, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0906 619 578
Email: comganhatrang.2chiem
Website: http://comganhatrang.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2chiem.comganhatrang
Opening Hours: 09:00 AM - 08:30 PM


