Best food, cafés & bars in Ho Chi Minh City

A two-story restaurant serving Vietnamese dishes alongside vegetarian and vegan options. The chả giò and bánh xèo are fried until crisp, and the menu also includes stir-fried phở and phở noodle soup. Enjoy a meal amid leafy plants and Southeast Asian-inspired decor, with soft music in the background.

A restaurant serving Vietnamese home-style dishes alongside street food. The bánh xèo is light, while the green mango salad is crisp and tangy. Dine in a space with yellow walls and red accents.

A Vietnamese restaurant where you can roll your own fresh rolls, with home-style dishes from central and southern Vietnam. The bánh xèo is crisp and savory, and the bún chả is richly seasoned.

A café serving Australian-style brunch all day. Its signature is Eggs Benedict topped with poached eggs and bacon, and the breakfast burger made with a brioche bun is another hearty choice. Seating is available indoors and outdoors by the garden.

A specialty coffee café that roasts its own beans, with garden seating surrounded by greenery. There’s cold brew and pastries, too, and the bright acidity of the coffee leaves a fresh finish. A lovely spot to pause in a bright, breezy setting.

A specialty coffee café that roasts Vietnamese Arabica in-house. The hand-drip coffee is clean and well balanced, and pairs nicely with coconut espresso or banana cake. The compact interior has bar seating and tables.

A taproom for craft beer and a meal. The Jasmine IPA has a subtle floral aroma, while the passion fruit wheat beer is bright and fruity. There’s a quiet, air-conditioned seating area at the back.

A cocktail bar serving Vietnamese-inspired dishes. Standout drinks make use of local ingredients, such as whiskey with jackfruit and pandan, and rum infused with baby corn. A good spot to enjoy a cocktail with live music.

A cocktail bar and eatery with striking steampunk décor. Cocktails made with sticky rice or mango syrup range from tart to sweet and fragrant, and pair well with pizza.

A bar and restaurant on an open-air rooftop, serving cocktails and beer alongside sweeping city views of Landmark 81 and the Saigon River. A lovely choice for sunset or an evening out to take in the city lights.

A rooftop bar and restaurant atop a hotel, serving locally inspired dishes and cocktails with views over Ben Thanh Market and the city center.

A rooftop bar and restaurant on the top floor of a hotel. Its signature picks include smash burgers made with Australian grass-fed beef and tropical fruit cocktails. DJ music sets the mood from around sunset.