All places · 69
All places to eat and explore in Ho Chi Minh City
Every food stall, restaurant, café and market on HCMC Insider, grouped by area. Most are in Cholon, Saigon's Chinatown; each page has the Vietnamese name, address, directions and local creators' videos.
Cholon · 24
Dong Nguyen Chicken Rice
Cơm gà Đông NguyênCholonChicken rice institution in Cholon, running for more than 80 years.
Shan Dimsum
Shan DimsumCholonSmall but mighty Cantonese restaurant with good-value dim sum, sweet-and-sour ribs, coconut prawns and baked crab.
8,000-dong Noodle Cart
Hủ tiếu gõ 8K Nguyễn Duy DươngCholonTiny street cart selling noodle soup for just 8,000 dong a bowl. Open around 5pm–9pm at 20 Nguyen Duy Duong.
Phat Ky
Phát KýCholon40-year-old wok kitchen hidden in an alley at 11 Tan Hang. Famous for salt-roasted soft-shell crab and fried rice. Open 4pm–10:30pm.
Dong Giang Restaurant
Đông Giang QuánCholonLong-running Chinese family restaurant in the Cholon area with a wide menu. Open 10am–9pm.
Teochew Rice Shop
Tiệm cơm Tiều Châu 68 Phan Xích LongCholonTeochew (Chiu Chow) family kitchen at 68 Phan Xich Long cooking classic Chinese home dishes.
Cholon Braised Pork Rice
Cơm Giò Hầm Chợ LớnCholonRice with slow-braised pork hock, at 529 Cach Mang Thang Tam, District 10.
Crab Noodle Soup 260
Bánh canh cua 260CholonThick crab-and-shrimp noodle soup with pork hock; add fried dough sticks. Open 6am–9pm.
Phuong's Hue Beef Noodles
Bún bò Huế PhượngCholonSpicy Hue-style beef noodle soup with beef, tendon, pork hock and sausage. Open early morning and late afternoon.
Nguu Ky Noodles
Hủ tiếu mì Ngầu KýCholonEgg noodles with wontons and congee with century egg and tofu skin. Open 6–11:30am and 3–9pm.
Hu Tieu Mi 47
Hủ Tíu Mì 47CholonThird-generation Chinese-Vietnamese noodle family, newly opened on Hong Bang; noodles come with braised pork hock or braised ribs.
To Ky Satay Venison Noodles
Tô Ký – hủ tiếu sa tế naiCholon60-year family recipe for satay venison noodle soup at 331 Minh Phung. Open 7–11am and 5–9pm.
CIELO Cholon
Tiệm nước CIELO Chợ LớnCholonCute drinks shop in Cholon.
Huynh Le Noodle Cart
Mì Gia Huỳnh LêCholonChinese egg-noodle and wonton cart with a 31-year family recipe. Open 6:20–10am and 4:30–9pm.
Minh Ky Chicken Rice
Cơm gà Minh KýCholonPopular, affordable crispy chicken rice in Cholon.
Buu Loi Ky Vegetarian
Bửu Lợi Ký – quán chayCholonChinese vegetarian noodles with fragrant satay broth and plant-based meatballs. Open 6am–1pm.
Tien Nhan Goat Noodle Soup
Hủ tiếu dê Tiến NhànCholonUnusual hu tieu noodle soup made with goat, in Cholon.
Bao Binh Eatery
Quán Bảo BìnhCholonNeighbourhood eatery in Cholon featured by a local TV news channel.
Co Lan Crab Soup
Súp cua Cô LanCholonUpscale crab soup with fish maw in Cholon, one of the pricier bowls in the area.
No. 7 Vegetarian
Quán Chay Số 7 Chợ LớnCholonVegetarian restaurant in Cholon with a big menu, known for crispy vegetarian banh xeo pancakes.
Sidewalk Noodles, 187 Huynh Man Dat
Hủ tiếu vỉa hè 187 Huỳnh Mẫn ĐạtCholonCheap and tasty sidewalk hu tieu (around 30,000 dong). Evenings from 5pm.
Chuyen Ca Phe
Chuyện Cà PhêCholonNeighbourhood café at 70 Street 5, Binh Phu.
Ai Hue Restaurant
Nhà hàng Ái HuêCholonClassic Cholon restaurant for a Sunday dim sum feast.
Tan Nha Eatery
Quán ăn Tân NhãCholonSmall local eatery at Hoa Binh Market, recommended in a Facebook food review.
Cholon (District 5) · 24
Phung Hung Market
Chợ Phùng HưngCholon (District 5)Morning market in the heart of Cholon. Try sticky rice, steamed buns, Hong Kong-style rice rolls, chive cakes and old-school sock-filtered coffee. Busiest 6–9am.
Lantern Street (Luong Nhu Hoc)
Phố lồng đèn Lương Nhữ HọcCholon (District 5)Saigon's lantern street. It glows with thousands of lanterns in the weeks before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
No. 1 Tan Da Antique Café
Cà phê số 1 Tản ĐàCholon (District 5)Café filled with antiques and gemstones, where collectors meet to trade.
Thiem Huy Noodles
Thiêm Huy Mì GiaCholon (District 5)Started as a street cart nearly 50 years ago. A favourite for herbal duck noodles, at 455 Nguyen Trai.
Hoa Binh Market
Chợ Hòa BìnhCholon (District 5)Historic Chinese market in District 5 for food and shopping, with fried noodle stalls at night and Ma Nghia's coffee.
Beef Noodles at 180 Tran Hung Dao
Mì bò 180 Trần Hưng ĐạoCholon (District 5)Busy beef-noodle shop on Tran Hung Dao that grew to five branches after a viral review.
Vegetarian Noodles, 124B Ngo Nhan Tinh
Hủ tiếu chay 124B Ngô Nhân TịnhCholon (District 5)Huge pot of vegetarian noodle soup with napa cabbage and lotus seeds, served on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, 6–9am. Expect queues.
Bitter Melon & Chilli Snack Stall
Khổ Qua Cà ChớnCholon (District 5)Famous snack stall at Phung Hung Market, known for Chinese-style stuffed bitter melon and chillies in broth. Its cheeky name is part of the fun.
Pork Rib Noodle Soup, Bui Huu Nghia
Bánh canh sườn cây Bùi Hữu NghĩaCholon (District 5)Thick-noodle soup (banh canh) topped with giant pork ribs, made famous after a celebrity recommendation.
Sam Ky Herbal Duck Noodles
Mì vịt tiềm Sâm KýCholon (District 5)Herbal-braised duck with egg noodles in District 5.
Hao Hue Restaurant
Nhà hàng Hào HuêCholon (District 5)Chinese restaurant in Cholon, District 5.
Thuan Phat Chinese Stir-fry
Quán Thuận Phát (món Hoa chiên xào)Cholon (District 5)Chinese-style stir-fries and fried dishes in District 5.
Herbal Medicine Street
Phố thuốc bắc Hải Thượng Lãn ÔngCholon (District 5)Hai Thuong Lan Ong street, lined with traditional Chinese herbal medicine shops. Great for photos and smells.
Yukii Desserts
Yukii DessertsCholon (District 5)Chinese sweet-soup shop with pretty, photogenic desserts, including lotus-shaped sweets and a strawberry snow ice.
Dimsum 88
Dimsum 88Cholon (District 5)Dim sum restaurant on Nguyen Tri Phuong known for its trendy custard buns.
Cuu Long Restaurant
Cửu Long QuánCholon (District 5)Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant in District 5 praised by a local food vlogger.
Phuong's Noodle Shop
Quán Phượng (bún riêu, hủ tiếu)Cholon (District 5)District 5 shop serving both crab-and-tomato noodle soup (bun rieu) and hu tieu noodles.
Vinh Phat Hong Kong Duck Noodles
Mì vịt tiềm Vĩnh Phát Hong KongCholon (District 5)Hong Kong-style herbal duck noodles at 866 Nguyen Chi Thanh.
Lam Thanh Sweet Soups
Chè Lâm ThạnhCholon (District 5)Long-established sweet soup shop in District 5.
BaoZ Dimsum
BaoZ DimsumCholon (District 5)Dim sum spot in District 5.
Ha Ky Sweet Soups
Chè Hà KýCholon (District 5)Chinese dessert shop with almost 40 sweet soups, running for over 30 years. Open 10am–10pm.
Luc Ky Noodles
Lục Ký (hủ tiếu mì xá xíu)Cholon (District 5)Egg noodles with char siu pork, and noodles with chicken and dried fish, in District 5.
Lamp-post Sweet Soup
Chè Cột ĐiệnCholon (District 5)Popular sweet soup (che) stall in District 5.
Dat Thep Pho
Phở Đất ThépCholon (District 5)Pho shop in District 5 with generous toppings and a side bowl of blood pudding and egg.
Cholon (District 11) · 6
Thiec Market
Chợ ThiếcCholon (District 11)Old Chinese community market in District 11, full of Chinese-Vietnamese street food.
Chan Phat Rice Shop
Tiệm cơm Chấn PhátCholon (District 11)Long-running, affordable Chinese-Vietnamese rice shop with a long menu of home-style dishes.
Tran Quy Broken Rice
Cơm tấm người Hoa 213 Trần QuýCholon (District 11)Chinese-Vietnamese broken rice (cơm tấm) breakfast spot that is busy every morning.
Lo Sieu Rice Cake Stall
Bánh bột người Hoa 182 Lò SiêuCholon (District 11)Chinese-Vietnamese rice-flour cake (bánh bột) stall that has been selling for over 50 years, still at about 12,000 dong.
Wonton House 162 Ha Ton Quyen
Sủi cảo 162 Hà Tôn QuyềnCholon (District 11)Wontons packed with shrimp and pork on Ha Ton Quyen, Saigon's wonton street.
Thien Huong Crispy Chicken Rice
Thiên Hương – cơm gà xối mỡCholon (District 11)District 11 eatery known for crispy fried chicken over rice, Cholon style.
Cholon (District 6) · 3
Mooncake Bakery, 187 Pham Phu Thu
Tiệm bánh trung thu 187 Phạm Phú ThứCholon (District 6)Three-generation family bakery making affordable mooncakes. Best visited before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Chinese Eatery, 147 Binh Tien
Quán ăn người Hoa 147 Bình TiênCholon (District 6)Packed, authentic Chinese breakfast spot in District 6. Open 6–10am.
Binh Tay Market
Chợ Bình TâyCholon (District 6)Cholon's century-old wholesale market. A busy, colourful place to see Chinatown trading life.
District 4 · 2
Chinese Vegetarian Noodle Stall
Hủ tiếu hồ chay người Hoa 35KDistrict 4Chinese-Vietnamese vegetarian stall serving hủ tiếu hồ (wide rice noodles) from 35,000 dong a bowl.
Ton That Thuyet Beef Stew Noodles
Hủ tiếu bò kho Tôn Thất ThuyếtDistrict 4Roadside cart run by a couple near Chợ 200 in District 4, serving noodles in beef stew (bò kho).
District 1 · 1
District 10 · 1
District 3 · 1
District 7 · 1
District 8 · 1
Tan Phu · 1
Other areas · 4
Huy Ky
Huy Ký (sườn xào chua ngọt)Ho Chi Minh CityChinese kitchen with nearly 60 years of experience, famous for sweet-and-sour pork ribs. Open 10am–10pm.
Man Tu Charity Kitchen
Bếp Thiện Nguyện Mãn Tự (quán chay 0 đồng)Ho Chi Minh CityFree vegetarian kitchen serving about 12 dishes. Lunch 11am–2pm, dinner 5–8pm. Please be respectful: it exists to feed people in need.
Kim Khanh Phnom Penh Noodles
Hủ tiếu Nam Vang Kim KhánhHo Chi Minh CityHu tieu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh-style noodle soup) in central Saigon.
Phuoc Vinh Satay Venison Noodles
Hủ tiếu sa tế nai Phước VinhHo Chi Minh CityThird-generation Chinese shop serving hu tieu with satay venison (about 95,000 dong).