1. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is not only famous for its splendid and busy shopping centers, but also known for its rich and diverse cuisine.

   Saigon culinary culture is like a “mixed hotpot”, a convergence of many East-West cultural features, ancient and modern. It is for this reason that the cuisine here is increasingly attracting domestic and international visitors to enjoy. We discover the top 10 Best Restaurants in Saigon you may try to visit during your trip.

   1. 1. Shri Restaurant &Lounge
      2. Skewers Restaurant
      3. Cuc Gach Quan
      4. Secret Garden
      5. Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant
      6. Secret House
      7. Mountain Retreat
      8. Anan Saigon
      9. Pizza 4 P’s
      10. Xu Restaurant Lounge

1.     Shri Restaurant & Lounge

Shri is located on the rooftop of Centec Tower, the perfect place to capture the beautiful views of Saigon.

Shri Restaurant and Lounge is noted for its combination of rooftop bar, which makes it a great place to reunite and talk with friends as well as provide a great panoramic view of the city. color at night. The soft, peaceful and intimate atmosphere in the bar and lounge area is perfect for every occasions.

The meals are diverse and exotic, with options including modern European home-cooked foods, yummy desserts, along with a wide selection of salads and grills only made from the finest local and imported ingredients. The food surely brings an incredible taste of Europe in Asia.

• • Address: 23rd Floor, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2.     Skewers Restaurant

Skewers Restaurant, a venue where guests enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and an award-winning wine selection in a relaxed setting of bricks wall and pastel colors. The restaurant provides comfort food and quality service so that you have both a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.

As its name might suggest, this restaurant serves skewed Mediterranean food. Those into grilled meat definitely want a taste of the dishes here.

• • Address: 9A Thai Van Lung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

3.     Cuc Gach Quan

Cuc Gach is a restaurant that finds itself in most travel guides as a top 10 place to eat in Ho Chi Minh City. It gained even more popularity after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt dined here during their visit to Vietnam. Cục Gạch Quán is housed inside a renovated colonial villa and boasts antique wooden furniture and rustic décor, cocooned in lush greenery. Sample a wide variety of organic Vietnamese ‘countryside’ cuisine, lovingly crafted using fertiliser-free rice and preservative-free meats and vegetables.

The menu is rather extensive, so it’s great to have a local with you: other dishes to watch out for include the soft shell crab, the spring rolls, the fried tofu with lemongrass, and even the shrimp salads…

• • Address: 10 Dang Tat, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

4.     Secret Garden

Secret Garden Restaurant is one of the top choices for a traditional Vietnamese meal in Ho Chi Minh City. Placed atop an old French heritage building, this rooftop restaurant features rooftop views of the city. In addition to the vibe of the restaurant, you can hear the buzzing of the motorbikes and the street side vendors below.

The kitschy, yet international vibe of the crowd combined with the quality food makes it a hit among travelers and locals alike. The prices are fair. At the end of the day, the restaurant delivers value and is a nice option to have on a cool, dry evening in Ho Chi Minh City.

• • Address: Top Floor, 158 Pasteur, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

5.     Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant

Excellent Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian cuisine in a central garden location. Settle into the elegant space with subtle lighting and classy furnishings in a lane off the riverfront.

The restaurant, which derives its name from the Buddhist mantra “om mani padme hum” or “peace comes from within”, serves health-conscious fare by detailing the nutritious properties of ingredients like lotus, sesame, mushrooms, brown rice, homemade tofu and seaweed.

• • Address: 02 Thi Sach, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

6.     Secret House

Secret House offers a stylish take on home-style Vietnamese cooking close to Ben Thanh Market. The main dining room features mud-and-straw walls and rustic lamps fashioned from fish traps, while outside tables overlook a herb garden. The extensive menu includes some countryside specialities, such as nuoc mam kho quet, a caramelised fish sauce used as a dip. Flavours and presentation are top-notch.

Dark wooden furniture and old-school style tableware also add rustic charm to the dining experience.

The menu is extensive, aiming for every day staples of Vietnamese cuisine.

• • Address: 01 Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

7.     Mountain Retreat

Located at the most beautiful street in Saigon – Mountain Retreat Restaurant is the ideal place for those who want to discover an interesting “hidden” destination as its name. The spacious and airy rooftop space, neat and well-arranged layout and a diverse menu are the perfect plus points for Mountain Retreat Restaurant.

Inspired by the mountainous image, the decoration items at Moutain Retreat are mainly made from stone, wood and vivid brocade motifs.

Beautiful and exotic space is not all that Mountain Retreat restaurant has, because the diverse menu and professional service here will make you really satisfied. Mountain Retreat’s cuisine is a cross between traditional Vietnamese cuisine and the relentless creativity of Eastern culinary culture.

• • Address: 36 Le Loi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

8.     Anan Saigon

Anan in Vietnamese means “eat eat,” which is basically all you will do at this restaurant. Located along Ton That Dam Street, the restaurant is right in the middle of a wet market, Cho Cu. The kitchen is run by award-winning chef, Peter Cuong Franklin, who creates masterpieces with only the freshest of ingredients that come together creating vibrant flavors.

• • Address: 89 Ton That Dam, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

9.     Pizza 4 P’s

If you’re tired of the constant rice and noodles and are looking for some good pizza, head over to Pizza 4P’s. Over the years it’s made a name for itself, and has launched numerous locations in various cities. You will want try every pizza on the menu, so opt for two or three half n’ halves and choose your favorites. The cheese is made locally, in the hills of Da Lat, and they follow a “Farm to Table” policy. Their pasta is also fantastic.

• • Address: 01-02 Level 6, Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

10.      Xu Restaurant Lounge

This high-end venue serves mostly Vietnamese cuisine but with a modern twist, in a comfortable and elegant setting. The atmosphere at Xu Restaurant is fantastic for an evening—the music is not overbearing, the staff are attentive and the food delicious. Opt for either the five or four course tasting menu, which comes with cocktails and matching wine. It may not be a Michelin-starred venue, but it feels as if you are in one.

• • Address: 71-75 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam