38 Michelin selected restaurants in Saigon
Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it, has become a foodie’s paradise in recent years. With a diverse range of cuisines available, from traditional Vietnamese street food to international fine dining, it can be hard to choose where to eat. Thankfully, Michelin has come to the rescue with its selection of 38 top restaurants in the city.
These Michelin-selected restaurants offer a world-class dining experience that showcases the best of Saigon’s culinary scene. Whether you’re looking for Vietnamese cuisine or innovative fusion dishes, there’s a restaurant on this list for everyone.
Overall, the Michelin-selected restaurants in Saigon offer a diverse range of culinary experiences that will satisfy any food lover. Whether you’re looking to indulge in traditional Vietnamese cuisine or explore new and innovative fusion dishes, these restaurants are sure to impress.
Minh Nguyen
Chief Concierge
Source: Michelin guide
Cuisine: French
Since it opened in 2004, this establishment, a household name in Saigon, has been synonymous with classic French dining. The lavish interior sports ornate chandeliers and stained-glass windows. Most of the ingredients on the extensive menu are flown in from France, but the owner insists on making his own cheeses. All the fish dishes and the classic duck leg confit are excellent main courses. Welcoming yet formal, the service is suitably starched.
39 Tran Ngoc Dien Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
Tel:+84 90 822 58 84
Cuisine: European Contemporary
At Å by TUNG, savor every moment of the night with Nordic-chic vibes, aurora sky and a sensational dining experience, making the first-of-its-kind debut at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City by the celebrated Head Chef Hoang Tung, the youngest Vietnamese Chef to rank in the TOP 100 of THE ASIA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS list at the age of 28. In 2022, Hoang Tung joined FORBES UNDER 30, 2022, as the fearless pioneer of tasting menu in Vietnam, who set a cornerstone for the new era’s Vietnamese fine dining.
31-33 Dang Dung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel:+84 98 280 85 33
Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 18:00-23:00
After working abroad in Hong Kong, Chicago and Bangkok, chef-owner Peter Cuong Franklin has returned to Vietnam to open this restaurant in a lively market. He applies modern cooking techniques to authentic street food recipes to create enticing flavours. Whether you order the fresh tuna tartare, a roasted duck-mozzarella-herb mini pizza, shrimp and pork tacos, or bone marrow Wagyu beef phở, every dish is a masterclass of well-balanced flavours and textures.
89 Ton That Dam, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 479 29 20
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun: 17:00 to 23:00
Cuisine: Seafood
With a reputation for premium seafood and a great selection of snails cooked in various ways, shellfish lovers won’t be disappointed. While the menu may not have English translations, the staff and menu photos help you make your order. The snails in coconut soup, curry and steamed with fresh peppercorn are superb. Another signature dish is apple snail with ginger and lemongrass. Each dish is flanked by a range of sauces underscored by fresh herbs.
222 Khanh Hoi, Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 839 024 282
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Red bricks, roof tiles, sculpted doors, bamboo lamps and dark wooden furniture deliver a modern take on Vietnamese rustic chic. Nostalgic family favourites are intelligently reworked and jazzed up by artful plating. The house family platter is a great way to sample the establishment’s signature hits like braised freshwater fish and deep-fried tofu all at once. The knockout grilled fish sauce-scented Iberico pork is a masterpiece of smokiness and melt-in-the-mouth flesh.
- 16 Tran Cao Van, Da Kao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 28 3827 2709
Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00-22:00
Cuisine: Vietnamese Contemporary
Bờm’s ambience and cuisine conjure up a fairy tale-like nostalgia for Vietnamese diners. In a chic, low-lit venue combining traditional bamboo with minimalist cement elements, the modern, refined Vietnamese cuisine ticks all the boxes. Try the bò kho tart – tender braised beef encased in flaky puff pastry – and the signature Bờm Set, comprising bite-size shrimp fritters, snail cakes and fish cakes. Mè đen, a mochi with a black sesame filling, provides a sweet finale.
- 24 Nguyen Thi Nghia Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Tel: +84 823 999 980
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10:30 am–11 pm
There is only one item on the menu – rice noodles in a tangy sweet dressing with a spring roll, grilled pork, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, peanuts and scallion. The contrasting textures and flavours are magical.
- 137 Chan Hung Phuong 6, Quan Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Tel: +84 93 768 84 41
- Opening hours: Daily from 6:00 to 21:00
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Established in 1995, Cô Liêng serves up a modest take on Southern Vietnamese cuisine. The main draw is the charcoal-grilled bò lá lốt (minced beef wrapped in betel leaves) that features perfect savoury-sweet flavour. They also serve rice vermicelli bundles (bánh hỏi with grilled meat).
- 321 Vo Van Tan, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Tel: +84 90 378 94 87
- Opening hours: Daily from 8:00-21:00
- Website
This chic establishment, part of CoCo Saigon, boasts a whisky bar, a private party villa and a stylish dining room with a kitchen counter and black granite tables. Chef Vo Thanh Vuong presents contemporary cuisine that blends Vietnamese recipes with modern techniques and fermentation. The 12-course tasting menu echoes five distinct philosophies and each course is expertly crafted to balance the complex flavours. À la carte menu available too.
143 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 96 973 06 60
Opening hours: 6:00PM to 1:00AM daily
In the wake of Shanghai, the prestigious Italian group chose to open their second Asian branch in HCMC. The tasting menu embodies the brand’s culinary vision with signature dishes such as egg a la’ egg, tuna pasta, and the legendary Paccheri pasta in a copper pan – an original recipe by the founder Vittorio Cerea himself. Quality produce, balanced flavours and high-flying craftsmanship, flanked by swish, efficient service.
B1 & 1F, The Reverie Saigon, Times Square Building, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3823 6688
Opening hours: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm (closed on every Sunday)
Popular among the locals and tourists alike, this unpretentious eatery shares a bungalow with an ice cream parlour and specialises in traditional Vietnamese dishes and French snacks. If you find the vast menu a bit daunting, the tasting menu is a great way to sample all the signature dishes. The five-salad assortment includes banana blossom salad, pomelo salad, and baby clams sautéed in angel hair – all of which are refreshing and appetising.
57 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3930 7665
Opening hours: Tue-Sun
Orange banquettes and soft lighting enhance and offset the dark green wall tiles. Run by an energetic and passionate young team, Elgin can be relied upon to pamper its patrons. The menu, which changes regularly, showcases deftly prepared European dishes made mostly with local produce. Try the pork belly with fried brussels sprouts or gnocchi with lamb sugo, both of which are rich in deep smoky flavours thanks to the charcoal grill.
- 27 Mac Dinh Chi, Dakao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Tel:+84 28 3535 2957
- Opening hours: Wed, Thu and Fri from 18:00-22:00
Chef Francis Thuan worked as a head chef in Saigon before co-founding and opening Esta in 2019. The menu is depicted by spot-on fusion Asian cuisine, influenced by trips to Japan, Korea and China and the chef’s Vietnamese roots. The theatrically visible kitchen showcases his culinary wizardry, founded on high-quality ingredients. Esta believes in sourcing vegetables from independent farmers and fish caught by small boats.
27 Tran Quy Khoach, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 886 623 782
Opening hours: 18:00-23:00
European Contemporary
Food and fashion are the passions of many tastemakers. This café annexed to a two-storey clothing store seamlessly melds the two under one roof. With only two tables indoors, most seating is alfresco. The food is essentially Gallic with Vietnamese twists. Local tropical fruits and nuts are generously used in the sauces and seasoning, while soigné plating pays tribute to fine French dining. Lunch set menus offer great value.
22B Phung Khac Khoan Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 96 540 14 88
Set in a residential building, Hervé Rodriguez’s restaurant has an open kitchen, and an intimate atmosphere that makes it just the place for a romantic dinner or low-key social gathering. The tasting menu, which changes every three weeks, sees various cooking techniques (eg molecular, dry aging and preserving) applied to the best of Vietnamese produce. To cleanse the palette between dishes, diners are served a series of small bites that range from acidic to fruity and icy.
$$$$· French Contemporary
204 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 406 82 04
Opening hours: Tue-Sun; 6pm-9pm
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Remodelled from an old opium refinery, Hoa Tuc boasts an alfresco dining area steeped in an early 1900s circa Parisian vibe, while the Colonial-style interior pays homage to Vietnam’s history. On the menu, traditional Vietnamese dishes are updated thanks to fancy presentations. Start with refreshing pink pomelo salad with crabmeat and shrimps, followed by bò lá lốt bánh hỏi (grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves on a rice noodle nest).
Tel: +84 28 3825 1676
74/7 Hai Ba Trung, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 11AM-10PM, Everyday
The culinary Gallic line-up whisks you back to the 1960s with duck foie gras, pâté en croûte, lobster à l’américaine and Grand Marnier soufflé. Decorated with artwork, red velvet curtains and a stunning chandelier, La Villa also offers alfresco dining in the garden. Attentive, suitably formal service, a fine wine list and cheese selection. The starched classical vibe of this restaurant will appeal to those who appreciate vintage charm and nostalgia.
14 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3898 2082
Cuisine: Cantonese
Bringing 30 years’ experience to the table, the Malaysian-born chef has worked in six major cities across Asia. The interior is done out in traditional Chinese décor featuring modern paintings and flowers. The menu combines classical Cantonese with contemporary elements and a twist of southern Asian in a creative presentation. Be sure to try the há cảo thủy tinh (crystal shrimp dumpling) and the xá xíu ướp thao được quay kieu ‘truyền thống’ (traditional roasted pork belly with herbs).
Cantonese
28F, Sedona Suites, 92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 311 60 38
Opening hours: Lunch 11:30-14:30; Dinner 18:00-23:00
The alfresco wine bar, whose tables are set in a courtyard surrounded by lush greenery, is perfect for a drink and nibbles. There are about 100 wine references to choose from with a substantial by-the-glass selection. The wine list changes every month, but the home-brewed sake, a firm fixture, is worth trying. The menu, which features only organic produce from small local farms, combines European dishes with a twist of Japanese elements as both the manager and head chef hail from Japan.
2 Street No. 11, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 93 222 93 42
Opening hours: 6PM-11PM from Mon-Sat
Indochine-Art Deco design fosters a laid-back ambience in this restaurant where the chef showcases modern Vietnamese cuisine from the central region of the country, where he grew up. The traditional dishes are presented with a refined yet creative touch. Be sure to try the delicious bao ngư nướng mỡ hành (grilled abalone with spring onion oil and fish sauce). The kem chuối nước cốt dừa (banana ice cream with coconut rice and crushed peanuts) is a satisfying and traditional dessert to round off your meal.
10 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 703 226 262
Opening hours: Daily 7:00-22:00
After walking down a narrow street, diners are invariably enchanted by the pretty lights that set the scene in the tranquil bamboo garden. The interior is equally atmospheric. Championing a cuisine without boundaries, the young chef curates a tasting menu of 7 or 9 courses that tells a story. She uses mostly local ingredients in her ingenious creations and changes the menu every four months to keep it fresh. Ask about the wine pairing option.
122/2 Tran Dinh Xu, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 898 990 806
Opening hours: Daily from 18:00-23:00
A relatively nondescript building is home to this restaurant with atmosphere by the bucketload. Every night, only 10 lucky guests can enjoy an omakase-style tasting menu seated at a counter overlooking the open kitchen. The theme menu changes every three months and the interior, dinnerware and plating all echo the theme of the moment for a truly immersive experience. Creative dishes are thoughtfully executed with a nod to local culinary culture.
42 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 965 40 96
Opening hours: 19:00-22:30 on Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday and Friday
In addition to regular fish and crustaceans dishes, this legendary restaurant is especially famous for bivalves and sea snails – a plethora of different species are on the menu, many of which are rarely seen elsewhere. The live critters are cooked in traditional Vietnamese condiments with enough seasoning to complement the natural umami without being overpowering. The bustling vibe makes it great for casual gatherings.
212B/D48 Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 943 70 33
Opening hours: Daily from 10:30 to 22:00
Spanish cuisine
With bare brick walls, a wood-clad high ceiling and black metal accents, the interior is the epitome of faux-industrial. Drenched in sunlight during the day, it is moodily lit at night. Either way, it has a real buzz that makes for a fun visit. Octo, which bills itself as a tapas restobar, is ideal for Spanish tapas, like their famous traditional croquettes, gazpacho and 48-month Iberico ham, washed down with a round of drinks.
2F, 75 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 93 300 28 95
Daily from 11:30-14:00 and 16:00-22:00
Adorned with colourful oil paintings, Okra is managed by a youthful, energetic team. The chef changes the menu regularly, cooking locally sourced ingredients using a combination of modern and traditional techniques, inspired by chargrill and street food. The recipes are somewhat outside the box, resulting in a unique dining experience. Generous portions and a fine selection of wine and cocktails make it a popular place to hang out.
10 Thao Dien Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 260 42 09
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 6pm-11pm
Named after Chef David Green’s daughter, Olivia is another highlight of his glorious culinary career. The serene oasis amid the hustle and bustle of Thao Dien ward features a white colour scheme, pale wood and European-style furnishings. The kitchen behind a glazed wall showcases the chefs working their magic. Food-wise, Asian ingredients are precisely prepared with sensuous flavours and underpinned by modern European techniques.
31A Le Van Mien Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City
Tel: +84 28 7307 8268
Opening hours:
This venue may not offer much in terms of ambience, but can’t be beaten for tasty beef noodles at affordable prices. Besides the usual raw beef, or medium-rare brisket, their springy and flavoursome beef balls are also a must. If you can’t make up your mind, order the house special with everything in the bowl. Basil, bean sprouts, onion and lime wedges are served on the side. Feel free to customise your phở according to your whim.
241-243 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3838 5089
Opening hours: 6:00am to 23:45 daily
This is one of the more recent outlets of the phở chain, which prides itself on its rice ribbon noodles made from scratch. Besides the habitual raw beef and beef balls, specific cuts such as beef shank, flank, oxtail and ribs render different textures and flavours. Every noodle soup comes with herbs, bean sprouts, onion and lime wedges. If you prefer your food piping hot right down to the last mouthful, order phở thố đá (phở in a hot rock bowl).
14 Pham Hong Thai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 268 22 14
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 6am – 9pm
Mediterranean Cuisine
Set in a refurbished colonial-style house with a vibrant décor, bistro-style furniture and soft lighting, this culinary hotspot adds a modern twist to Mediterranean fare. A copper counter with 6 seats faces the open kitchen. Guests can pick from a wide range of charcoal-grilled, wood-fired and oven-baked delights. Our favourites: hummus and merguez, and tasty golden berry with burnt sourdough mousse dessert. The 2nd floor bar is ideal for drinks before or after your meal.
37bis Ky Con, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3821 8661
Opening hours: Mon – Sun, 5.30pm – 11.00pm
Spread over three storeys, this delightful venue with an open-air rooftop boasts a rustic décor inspired by local villages and rice fields and serves Vietnamese dishes from the north to the south. The stuffed snails with meat cooked with lemongrass and paired with ginger fish sauce, are succulent, while La Vong fish cakes strike the perfect balance combining vermicelli, marinated fish, fresh Vietnamese vegetables and herbs, shrimp paste sauce and rice paper sheets.
2F, 75-77 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 693 86 36
Opening hours: Daily from 10:00-22:00
Cuisine: Latin American
The hacienda-inspired décor is the perfect foil to the Latin-American recipes crafted by Adrian Chong Yen, a Malaysian chef who worked in Singapore for 12 years. His à la carte menu is eclectic and appetising, featuring empanadas from Mexico, scallop ceviche from Peru and burrata salad from Italy. Sol is also famous for its red meat, including marinated steak served with chimichurri sauce, BBQ ribs glazed with fish sauce, and whole roasted chicken served with mojo sauce.
112 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 799 991 811
Opening hours: Daily from 17:00-22:30
Website
Cuisine: International
A French and a Vietnamese chef combine their talents to showcase tasty recipes from their respective countries, rich in balanced flavours and artfully presented. The dining room is modern and stylish and the combination of wood, brickwork, lighting, leather armchairs and benches sets the friendly scene. Several theatrically visible kitchens further add to the experience, giving you even more reason to return to Square One.
2 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3520 2359
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri:
Cuisine: Steakhouse
The three-storey restaurant has a bar and counter seats around an open kitchen on the ground floor, while upstairs, heavy leather chairs, dark wood wainscoting and antler chandeliers evoke classic steakhouse vibes. Grass-fed and grain-fed beef steaks are the house specialities, especially those dry-aged for over 21 days. The creamy mashed potato cooked over a wood fire is rich in smoky flavour. Round it off with your favourite whisky.
44 Mac Thi Buoi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 90 729 27 25
Opening hours: 11:30 am–11 pm
Cuisine: European Contemporary
Three wise owners, all born in the year of the monkey, have thoughtfully designed this relaxed “gallery” with a minimalist, Japanese-influenced décor, in which the food takes centre stage. The result is a lovely ambience that is perfect for social gatherings. A concrete dining counter faces the open kitchen where the young kitchen team uses modern European cooking techniques. Pick from a selection of dishes for each of the four courses, then choose your drink pairing from the creative list of cocktails and mocktails.
3F, 91 Mac Thi Buoi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 793 991 992
Opening hours:
Cuisine: French Contemporary
Towering more than 300 metres above Saigon in Landmark 81, Truffle offers knockout views. As you’d expect, this French restaurant specialises in truffles and offers several tasting menus, all of which feature the seasonally sourced fungi from different countries. The large dining area is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that frame exceptional views of the city below – truly breath taking!
73F, Landmark 81, Vinhomes Central Park, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 98 878 33 53
Opening hours: Tue to Sun: 15:00-00:00
Cuisine: Vietnamese
This elegant French Colonial-style building stands in the middle of a well-heeled district in the vibrant city centre. The menu is devised by Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen. The team elevate traditional Vietnamese cooking with modern twists, in tasty dishes such as duck noodle soup, juicy chicken breast, and truly delicious silken bean curd dessert. A glass of local flavour infused cocktail adds to the experience.
93-97 Dong Khoi, Phu Thuan Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 28 3822 2226
Opening hours:
Lunch:
Monday to Sunday 11:00am – 2:30 pm
Dinner:
Monday to Sunday 5:00pm – 10:00 pm
Cuisine: Vietnamese Contemporary
Down a path lined in bamboo trees, diners are led into a bamboo-clad room. The youthful chef Viet Hung and his team cook up a storm over the charcoal grills in the open kitchen and complement the grilled food with east-meets-west condiments and artful plating. Think octopus tentacles in a spicy, buttery tom yum sauce, or Hokkaido scallops in a brown butter hollandise. Choose counter seats to stay close to the action, or the al fresco dining area for the city’s skyline.
2F, 35 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 94 984 86 96
Opening hours: Everyday 17:00 – 23:00
Housed in one of the city’s luxury hotels, the Royal Pavilion’s lavish dining room boasts jade stonework, traditional gold-leaf painted Chinese scenes and ornate seating. Veteran Hong Kong chef serves a wide range of à la carte and set menus that respect Canton’s culinary heritage. Don’t miss the delicious fried prawns with XO sauce or the hot and sour wonton soup. The dim sum menu is only served at lunchtime.
4F, The Reverie Saigon, Times Square Building, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact: +84 28 3823 6688
Opening hour:
Lunch
11:00 am – 2:00 pm (from 10:00 am on weekends)
Dinner
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
