Food Scene
Kem Tràng Tiền
235B Đ. Nguyễn Văn CừBeen Vietnam's leading ice-cream since 1958. Opens 8:00 - 22:00
A clean restaurant popular among locals that serves Hanoi's most famous dish since Obama at a reasonable price. Opens 7:00 - 22:00
Quán bún chả Hồ Gươm
300 Trần PhúA clean restaurant popular among locals that serves Hanoi's most famous dish since Obama at a reasonable price. Opens 7:00 - 22:00
Cozy restaurant serving Vietnam's sourthernmost town's specialities. Opens 10:00 - 23:00
Nhà Hàng Út Cà Mau
512 Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiCozy restaurant serving Vietnam's sourthernmost town's specialities. Opens 10:00 - 23:00
Pig brain and century egg soup. Featured on The Best Ever Food Review Show starring me, like, really! Google that :D Opens from 3pm to 7:30pm
Súp Cua Óc Heo - Hồ Thị Kỷ
68/8 Hồ Thị KỷPig brain and century egg soup. Featured on The Best Ever Food Review Show starring me, like, really! Google that :D Opens from 3pm to 7:30pm
Chợ Campuchia
74c Tổ 32 Khu phố 2Eat your way into Cambodia market with amazing desserts
Miss food from home? Here comes Pizzas! Opens 8:00 - 22:00. Delivery possible: http://www.thepizzacompany.vn/landing/
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Pizza Company Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai
508 Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiMiss food from home? Here comes Pizzas! Opens 8:00 - 22:00. Delivery possible: http://www.thepizzacompany.vn/landing/
Famous Japanese restaurant in Saigon, located on the ground floor of Hotel Nikko Saigon. Opens 11:00-14:30 then 17:30–23:00
Fuji Restaurant
235 Đ. Nguyễn Văn CừFamous Japanese restaurant in Saigon, located on the ground floor of Hotel Nikko Saigon. Opens 11:00-14:30 then 17:30–23:00
Been around since 1975, Banh Mi Ha Noi cannot be missed if you want to try out the Vietnamese trademark dish. Great for a light takeaway meal. Opens 6:00 - 22:00.
Bánh mì Hà Nội - Nguyễn Thiện Thuật
Been around since 1975, Banh Mi Ha Noi cannot be missed if you want to try out the Vietnamese trademark dish. Great for a light takeaway meal. Opens 6:00 - 22:00.
Popular beefsteak spot in the area in a clean restaurant with nice view. Opens 7:00 - 22:00
Two Cows Beef Steak Restaurant
496C Nguyễn Thị Minh KhaiPopular beefsteak spot in the area in a clean restaurant with nice view. Opens 7:00 - 22:00
Cool cafe/bread shop with great view of the bustling Saigon street. Opens 6:30 - 23:00
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Paris Baguette
01 Cao ThắngCool cafe/bread shop with great view of the bustling Saigon street. Opens 6:30 - 23:00
A clean and quiet coffee shop that has food as well. It is located nearby and opens from 6:30am to 10:30pm, great for relaxing and grab an eat if you arrive early and the apartment is yet to be ready
Cafe VIEN
A clean and quiet coffee shop that has food as well. It is located nearby and opens from 6:30am to 10:30pm, great for relaxing and grab an eat if you arrive early and the apartment is yet to be ready
If you're a cafe hopper, this is a must-go place in Saigon. Located right at the centre of Nguyen Hue walking street, the building consists multiple apartments turned into coffee shops and boutique shops, where you can come have a drink and take a look at the beautiful city below.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Cafe Apartments
42 Nguyễn Huệ If you're a cafe hopper, this is a must-go place in Saigon. Located right at the centre of Nguyen Hue walking street, the building consists multiple apartments turned into coffee shops and boutique shops, where you can come have a drink and take a look at the beautiful city below.
Orientica Sea Food Restaurant and Bar located inside Hotel Equatoria,l a short walk from home, is famous for seafood. Opens during lunch time and dinner time https://hochiminhcity.equatorial.com/dining/orientica-seafood-restaurant-bar/
Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
242 Trần Bình TrọngOrientica Sea Food Restaurant and Bar located inside Hotel Equatoria,l a short walk from home, is famous for seafood. Opens during lunch time and dinner time https://hochiminhcity.equatorial.com/dining/orientica-seafood-restaurant-bar/
Getting Around
Futa Bus
231 Lê Hồng PhongReputable bus company that has daily buses to Dalat, Nha Trang, Mui Ne
I-Cong Ty Tnhh Thành Bưởi
266 Lê Hồng PhongMajor bus company that has daily buses to Dalat, Can Tho (Mekond delta)
Sightseeing
Saigon's typical local market (not like the touristy Ben Thanh market) bustling with life
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
i-Ban Co Market
664 Nguyễn Đình ChiểuSaigon's typical local market (not like the touristy Ben Thanh market) bustling with life
The landmark of Saigon, where you can find typical souvenirs. Alongside the market during the evening is the night market with street food and souvenirs. Good to take a look and learn the art of bargaining :D
1701 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Imarike yeBen Thanh
Đường Lê LợiThe landmark of Saigon, where you can find typical souvenirs. Alongside the market during the evening is the night market with street food and souvenirs. Good to take a look and learn the art of bargaining :D
A forgotten gem where Chinese-Vietnamese have been doing business. Should visit around 9:00 - 16:00 since all shops open during these hours
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
An Dong Market
34-36 Công trường An ĐôngA forgotten gem where Chinese-Vietnamese have been doing business. Should visit around 9:00 - 16:00 since all shops open during these hours
Insightful if you're interested in history and the story of how Vietnam gained total independence. Opens 7:30-11:00 then 13:00-16:00
1157 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Palace ye-Independence
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaInsightful if you're interested in history and the story of how Vietnam gained total independence. Opens 7:30-11:00 then 13:00-16:00
One of the major sightseeing attractions. You can only take a look and photos of the French building from the outside though
1155 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
01 Công xã ParisOne of the major sightseeing attractions. You can only take a look and photos of the French building from the outside though
French architecture will great souvenirs. Opens 7:00 - 18:00
832 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Post Office Central Post Office ye-Saigon
02 Công xã Paris French architecture will great souvenirs. Opens 7:00 - 18:00
Backpacker Street
Phạm Ngũ LãoParks & Nature
Au Lac Park
Greenery near the roundabout. Great for people watching.
Shopping
Popular shopping mall among locals, where Phuc Long coffee & tea, The Coffee Bean, LotteCinema are located. Opens 9:30 - 22:00
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nowzone Fashion Mall
235 Đ. Nguyễn Văn CừPopular shopping mall among locals, where Phuc Long coffee & tea, The Coffee Bean, LotteCinema are located. Opens 9:30 - 22:00
Along the street of Nguyen Trai that runs from district 1 to district 5 is multitude of clothing, accessories and cosmetic shops ranging from high-end brands to the more common kinds. Good for taking a stroll in the evening.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nguyen Trai Street Night Market
365 Nguyễn TrãiAlong the street of Nguyen Trai that runs from district 1 to district 5 is multitude of clothing, accessories and cosmetic shops ranging from high-end brands to the more common kinds. Good for taking a stroll in the evening.
Essentials
Circle K Nguyen Van Cu
217 Đ. Nguyễn Văn CừAnother convenience store in the neighborhood that opens 24/7
Another convenience store in the neighborhood that opens 24/7
86 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
FamilyMart
138 Lý Chính ThắngAnother convenience store in the neighborhood that opens 24/7
Circle K
71 Nguyễn Thái BìnhThe nearest convenience store, opens 24/7
A supermarket close by selling a great range of essentials and fresh food. Opens 7:30 - 22:00
Siêu Thị Auchan Trần Bình Trọng
240 Trần Bình TrọngA supermarket close by selling a great range of essentials and fresh food. Opens 7:30 - 22:00
S Fitness
221 Đ. Nguyễn Văn CừA local gym that opens from 5:30 - 21:30
International HSBC bank and ATM that allows you to withdraw money the greater amount than local banks. Bank opens 8:00 - 17:00
HSBC
3 Nguyễn Lương BằngInternational HSBC bank and ATM that allows you to withdraw money the greater amount than local banks. Bank opens 8:00 - 17:00
A chain supermarket which has almost everything you need. Opens 7:30 - 22:00
257 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Co.opMart Cống Quỳnh
108A Cống Quỳnh A chain supermarket which has almost everything you need. Opens 7:30 - 22:00
Nhà Thuốc Minh Tân
364 Lê Hồng PhongA big pharmacy where you can buy most essential medicines. Opens 8:00 - 22:00
Entertainment & Activities
Lotte Cinema Nowzone
235 Đ. Nguyễn Văn Cừ