Ho Chi Minh City Food Bucket List
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@journeyswithrosie
16 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app16 restaurants in Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh: People's Committee of Hồ Chí Minh City, Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền, Bánh Mì Hòa Mã, and 13 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Rose Nguyen.
People's Committee of Hồ Chí Minh City
Local government office
4.7
• French colonial landmark built between 1902 and 1908 • Houses the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee • Not open to the public; view from outside • Best photographed at night
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền
Restaurant
4.0
• Famous for oversized broken rice (cơm tấm) with grilled pork chops and eggloaf • Featured in the Michelin Guide for several consecutive years • A classic Saigon dish, serving since 1995 • Known for generous portions
Bánh Mì Hòa Mã
Restaurant
4.2
• Long-established Saigon bakery known for traditional bánh mì • Try the sizzling pan version with eggs, cold cuts, sausage, and onions • Offers a hearty breakfast with a nostalgic taste of old Saigon • Takeaway options available
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát
Noodle shop
4.6
• Long-established restaurant specializing in Nam Vang noodle soup • Also known for Vietnamese-Chinese dishes • Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide in the Bib Gourmand category • A well-known brand established in 1975
Bánh Mì Bảy Hổ
Sandwich shop
4.1
• A well-known family-run bánh mì shop • Known for its distinctive character with crisp crust, cold cuts, pâté, and rich sauce • Many diners visit for traditional flavors • Offers a variety of fillings for their sandwiches
Phở Minh
Restaurant
4.4
• A familiar destination for traditional pho lovers since 1945 • Its broth is fragrant, light, and naturally sweet • Serves tender rice noodles, beef, and fresh herbs • Featured in the Michelin Guide
Bò Kho Gánh Sài Gòn
Vietnamese restaurant
4.1
• Known for its bò kho (braised beef stew) since 1975 • Serves tender beef with carrots, lemongrass, and spices • Features a lightly thickened, intensely fragrant broth • Listed in Michelin Bib Gourmand consecutively from 2024 through 2026
Phở Miến gà Kỳ Đồng
Restaurant
4.2
• Family-run eatery known for chicken pho and glass noodle soup • Features a delicate, aromatic broth simmered with chicken bones • Served with tender chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs • Has been recognized in the Michelin Guide
Xôi Gà Number One (Chính Gốc)
Restaurant
4.4
• Popular breakfast and quick meal spot in Saigon • Combines fragrant sticky rice with shredded chicken and fried shallots • Serves chicken offal and savory sauce • Featured in the Michelin Guide
BÚN THỊT NƯỚNG HẢI ĐĂNG- CHẤN HƯNG
Bistro
4.1
• Budget-friendly local eatery known for generous bowls of bún thịt nướng • Features grilled marinated pork, fresh rice vermicelli, herbs, and sweet-sour fish sauce • Also offers spring rolls (chả giò) • Diners praise the generous portions and fresh vegetables
Bánh Xèo 46A
Vietnamese restaurant
3.8
• Popular spot for Southern Vietnamese savory pancakes (bánh xèo) • Awarded Michelin status in 2024 and 2025 • Golden, crispy shell filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts • Wrap in fresh greens and dip in sweet-and-sour fish sauce
Hủ tiếu Mỹ Tho Thanh Xuân
Bistro
4.0
• Long-time eatery specializing in Hu Tieu My Tho noodle soup • Known for chewy rice noodles and flavorful broth • Generous toppings, traditional Southern Vietnamese taste
Cửu Long Quán
Dim sum restaurant
4.3
• Hong Kong-inspired restaurant in a nostalgic, retro setting • Wide selection of dim sum including shrimp dumplings and pork dumplings • Also serves steamed buns and other street-sized favorites
Bánh canh cua Út Lệ
Restaurant
4.2
• Southern Vietnamese specialty featuring thick, chewy noodles • Rich, savory crab broth topped with fresh crab meat and pork • Hearty bowl, a must-try for seafood and noodle lovers
Bun Bo Hue Nam Giao
Restaurant
4.3
• Serving Hue-style beef noodle soup since 1991 • Flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup with beef, pork knuckle, and Vietnamese sausage • Features thick rice vermicelli
Ha Ky Sweet Soup Restaurant
Dessert restaurant
4.1
• Well-known dessert shop in Cho Lon district • Offers a wide selection of traditional Chinese sweet treats • Includes warm black sesame soup, red bean soup, and almond soup
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