The Best Places in Saigon
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Rank 1. Ănăn Saigon
Contemporary Vietnamese
Ănăn translates roughly as "eat, eat," which doubles as a mission statement for a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant sitting inside Ho Chi Minh City's oldest wet market. Chef Peter Cuong Franklin, a Vietnamese-American who went from banking to kitchens at Nahm in Bangkok, turns street food references into a Michelin-starred menu. The building also holds a cocktail bar and a noodle joint, so the name is working overtime.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: 1 Star
- The 50 The 50: #86 · Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
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A chandelier of 1,100 suspended glass tubes catches the light above the dining room at this fine dining restaurant on the ninth floor of Le Méridien, run by Australian chef Sam Aisbett. The name is an Aboriginal word for flowing water, and the Australian thread runs through the room, from the paintings down to the bread course, where pan-fried dampers arrive plump and beer-enriched. It holds a Michelin star.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: 1 Star
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
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Rank 2. Long Trieu
Cantonese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: 1 Star
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Rank 4. Bếp Mẹ ỉn (Le Thanh Ton Street)
Vietnamese
Yellow walls painted to mimic a village house, blue shutters included, sit a short walk from Ben Thanh Market. This Vietnamese home-cooking spot earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the kind of food regulars perch on wooden stools to eat without glancing at the menu. The pancake with shrimp and pork, served in a bamboo basket, gets most of the attention. Portions run generous and friendly to sharing.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
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Rank 4. La Lola
Mediterranean
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
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Rank 4. Phở Minh (Sài Gòn)
Vietnamese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
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Rank 4. Sol Kitchen & Bar (Ben Thanh)
Latin American
Wicker lampshades throw a warm glow over the high-ceilinged dining room at this Latin American restaurant in District 1, where the kitchen swings between Mexico and Argentina with tacos and empanadas that have pulled in a loyal following fast. The chef behind it has a Michelin Bib Gourmand to show for the effort. It reads relaxed but runs professionally, which is a combination rarer than it sounds.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
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Rank 4. Tiệm Cơm Thố Chuyên Ký
Cantonese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
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Rank 9. JEEPGO Tropical Coffee Roasters - Sài Gòn
Modern Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
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Rank 9. Le Corto
Savoyard
The awards
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
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Rank 9. OKKIO
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
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Rank 14. Du Yên
Vietnamese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Hoa Túc (Sài Gòn)
Vietnamese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Kobe Bistro
Contemporary French
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Lüne
Modern French
A Lyon-trained French chef doing modern European fine dining in a quietly elegant room on Le Thanh Ton, the street Ho Chi Minh City has quietly handed over to this sort of thing. Private dining rooms make it a natural choice when someone has news to share over several courses. The cooking leans into precision and presentation, with classic French foundations pulled in a cleaner, more contemporary direction.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Phở Việt Nam (Bến Thành)
Noodle Shop
A pho shop near Ben Thanh that makes its rice ribbon noodles from scratch, which already sets a certain tone. The menu runs through the usual suspects plus shank, flank, oxtail, and ribs for anyone who wants to think about texture. Order the pho tho da and the broth arrives in a heated stone bowl, staying volcanic to the last mouthful, with beef and noodles served alongside so you control how much the heat finishes the meat.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Quince Eatery
Modern Mediterranean
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
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Rank 14. Rice Field
Vietnamese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. SHIN Heritage
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
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Rank 14. Square One
French
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Stoker (Saigon)
Steakhouse
Antler chandeliers and dark wood wainscoting spread across the upper floors signal exactly what kind of place this is: a proper steakhouse, doing things the old way. The focus is grass-fed and grain-fed beef, much of it dry-aged well past three weeks, with house-made sauces that cover the range. The wood-fired mashed potato is quietly the dish people keep mentioning. End with whisky and feel no guilt about it.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. The Monkey Gallery Dining
Contemporary Vietnamese
A concrete counter faces an open kitchen on the third floor of a Mac Thi Buoi address, and the minimalist, Japanese-leaning room is spare enough that the food has nowhere to hide. The chef grew up in Central Vietnam and trained in Europe, and the tasting menu pulls that tension into something interesting. Named for three founders all born in the Year of the Monkey, which is either a charming origin story or a great excuse for the name.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
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Rank 14. Vietnam House
Modern Vietnamese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 14. Xôi Gà Number One
Vietnamese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
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Rank 27. Lacàph Coffee Bar
Vietnamese Coffee Shop
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
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Rank 27. Sipply Specialty Coffee
Modern Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Ho Chi Minh City Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Ho Chi Minh City
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Ho Chi Minh City
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Ho Chi Minh City
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Ho Chi Minh City