When visiting Vietnam, besides trying various street foods, you must taste the local Vietnamese cuisine. Here are three recommended Vietnamese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City: Nhà Tú, a cozy family restaurant in District 3; Bếp Mẹ ỉn, which serves authentic home-style dishes in District 1; and the elegant SH Garden.
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1. Nhà Tú
Nhà Tú restaurant has been recommended by the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand for 2024. Located in a narrow alley in District 3, this three floors restaurant also has a space selling some local goods on the third floor. The interior is filled with vintage and cozy elements from the owner's childhood memories, creating a relaxed, homey atmosphere. The indoor seating area is air-conditioned, making it feel very comfortable. The portion sizes of the dishes at the restaurant are ideal for both individual dining and sharing with family or friends. The appetizer "Cơm Cháy Patê Chà Bông" includes a crispy rice crackers with pork floss and pate (75,000 VND), and the ginger lemongrass steamed snails with pork (85,000 VND) offer a light and refreshing taste. For family gatherings, the fresh oyster hotpot is highly recommended; the plump oysters combined with the unique Vietnamese tomato-based broth make it incredibly addictive!
Info:
🍽 Nhà Tú
📍Address: 129/4 Võ Văn Tần, P. Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam
🕛Opening hours 8:30 - 22:30
Hotline: 028 3930 5069 ( 9:00 - 15:00 & 16:30 - 22:00)
🗺Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Pu1G2EH5gZyP5R89
You can make a reservation by send them message
2. Bếp Mẹ ỉn
Bếp Mẹ ỉn is located near Ben Thanh Market Market and was recommended by the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand in 2023. The restaurant features bright yellow walls painted with scenes of Saigon streets, and the wooden tables and benches enhance the local vibe. Known for its authentic flavors, refined dishes, generous portions, and affordable prices, it's a popular spot recommended by many food bloggers as a must-visit in Vietnam. The shrimp and pork Vietnamese pancake (139,000 VND) has a crispy, coconut-flavored exterior and is filled with bean sprouts, pork, and shrimp, representing a quintessential Vietnamese dish. The staff at Bếp Mẹ ỉn are very friendly, and they are happy to assist with any questions about how to enjoy the dishes.
Info:
🍽 Bếp Mẹ ỉn
📍Address: 136/9 Đ. Lê Thánh Tôn, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh
🕛Opening hours: 10:30~23:00
💰均消: 150,000vnd
Hotline:+84-2822-111-119
3. SH Garden
There are two branches of the restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, both located in popular areas frequented by foreigners. These mid-to-high-end restaurants offer exquisitely presented dishes. At the District 1 location, despite the narrow stairs, the dining space upstairs is spacious and open, and it doesn’t feel stuffy even without air conditioning. The menu is available in English. The pomelo salad (275,000 VND) is a refreshing appetizer, the fried spring rolls are generously filled (375,000 VND), and the fried soft-shell crab is perfectly crispy. The pork is tender and impressive, making for a very comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.
🍽 SH Garden - Vietnamese restaurant
📍Address: 26 Dong Khoi & Ho Huan Nghiep, Ben Nghe district 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: 0981999188
🕛Opening hours 10:00am — 11:00pm(Last order 10:30pm)
💰均消: 200,000vnd
Website:https://shgarden.com.vn/
All three Vietnamese restaurants have English menus. At Nhà Tú, the staff's English may not be as fluent, while at Bếp Mẹ ỉn and SH Garden, which attract many international diners, the English is quite fluent and the service is both friendly and warm. Next time you're in Ho Chi Minh City, choose one of these places to try for a great dining experience!
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