Ho Chi Minh - Dining & Entertainment

Oasis Café

A unique and tranquil café featuring koi fish swimming around tables surrounded by water, creating a beautiful hidden garden atmosphere.

 Address: 176/1B Lê Văn Sỹ Street, Ward 10, Phú Nhuận District, Ho Chi Minh City

The Sparadise Jjimjilbang & Onsen Retreat Spa in Ho Chi Minh City

Address: 11B Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Secret Garden

A charming rooftop restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine in a nostalgic setting.

Good to know:

• Located on the rooftop of an old apartment building.
• The entrance is easy to miss.
• Stairs only (no elevator)

Address: 158 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Bếp Ốc Saigon

A popular seafood restaurant loved by both locals and international visitors.

Ngọc Restaurant

A beautiful Vietnamese restaurant designed to resemble a traditional street food market.

Recommended for: Groups and first-time visitors looking to sample a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes.

🦀🦐 Quán Ốc Như

An authentic local seafood restaurant hidden inside a small alley.

Highlights:

• Local atmosphere
• Affordable prices
• Fresh seafood
• Casual dining experience

🦀 Bánh Canh Cua Út Thảo

One of the city's well-known spots for Vietnamese crab noodle soup.

Address: 171 Lý Tự Trọng Street, Bến Thành Ward

九龍冰室 (Kooloon Chinese Restaurant)

Excellent Cantonese-style comfort food.

Recommended dishes:

• Roast Pigeon (乳鴿)
• Claypot Rice (煲仔飯)
• Soft-shell Crab (軟殼蟹)

Kaya Sticky Rice (District 5)

A popular dessert stop:

Must try:

• Coconut Ice Cream
• Kaya Sticky Rice (咖椰糯米飯)

Firkin Bar ⭐ Highly Recommended

One of Ho Chi Minh City's best hidden cocktail bars.

Highlights:

• Sophisticated atmosphere
• Excellent for conversations
• Live jazz music (not too loud)
• Over 250 varieties of whisky
• Bartenders can create custom cocktails

Note: Not a rooftop bar.

Address: 20 Mạc Thị Bưởi Street, District 1

The entrance is quite hidden with minimal signage. Look for a small entrance and head upstairs.

Social Club Rooftop Bar

One of the city's most stylish rooftop lounges.

Highlights:

• Elegant atmosphere
• Live DJ music
• Premium cocktails
• No dance floor

Address: 76–78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street, District 1

Broma: Not A Bar

A lively rooftop-style bar overlooking Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street.

Highlights:

• Relaxed international crowd
• Great city views
• Popular with backpackers and young travelers
• More casual than upscale rooftop bars

Address: 41 Nguyễn Huệ Street, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1

Enter the apartment building and take the stairs or elevator to the rooftop.