LaLa Homes guidebook for HCMC
Street food in HCMC
Places that assemble some of the best dishes of Vietnamese cuisine
Location on the main street in the center of Saigon. A unique combination between Eastern and Western in architecture. Various street food stalls at night.
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Turtle Lake
Công Trường Quốc TếLocation on the main street in the center of Saigon. A unique combination between Eastern and Western in architecture. Various street food stalls at night.
Ben Thanh Street Food Market is a trendy food hall just a stone’s throw away from Ben Thanh Market. A fun place where you can enjoy delicious Vietnamese, Asian and some western dishes with juice and beer.
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Ben Thanh markaðurinn
Đường Lê LợiBen Thanh Street Food Market is a trendy food hall just a stone’s throw away from Ben Thanh Market. A fun place where you can enjoy delicious Vietnamese, Asian and some western dishes with juice and beer.
Cơm tấm Ba Ghiền
614 Đặng Văn Ngữ Famous Vietnamese Broken Rice food stall.
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
The pho served at Pho Hoa Pasteur is one of the best pho in southern Vietnam.
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Phở Hòa Pasteur
260C PasteurThe pho served at Pho Hoa Pasteur is one of the best pho in southern Vietnam.
A lot of local food courts. Great opportunity to find out about
one of the most famous wet markets of Vietnam
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Chợ Lớn
57 Tháp MườiA lot of local food courts. Great opportunity to find out about
one of the most famous wet markets of Vietnam
Huynh Hoa Bakery
Most famous Vietnamese Banh Mi in Saigon
Different Vietnamese kinds of noodle soup everyday. Beware of overpriced food!
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The Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
Nguyễn Đình ChiểuDifferent Vietnamese kinds of noodle soup everyday. Beware of overpriced food!
Attractions in HCMC
Where you get to know about Vietnamese histories, cultures and more!
The famous central Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, is one of HCMC's architectural marvels.
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Saigon Notre Dame dómkirkja
01 Công xã ParisThe famous central Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, is one of HCMC's architectural marvels.
Built in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi Minh City attractions. The Opera House hosts cultural entertaining performances, bamboo cirque, contemporary dance, orchestra concerts and government events. Come to the front gate to check availability and ticket to a performance in this iconic building.
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Borgarleikhúsið í Ho Chi Minh-borg
07 Công Trường Lam SơnBuilt in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi Minh City attractions. The Opera House hosts cultural entertaining performances, bamboo cirque, contemporary dance, orchestra concerts and government events. Come to the front gate to check availability and ticket to a performance in this iconic building.
Located near the Saigon Notre Dame, the building is an iconic tourist stop that features the mesmerizing French colonial architecture
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Miðstöð póstsins í Saigon
02 Công xã ParisLocated near the Saigon Notre Dame, the building is an iconic tourist stop that features the mesmerizing French colonial architecture
One of the most famous attractions in HCMC! Historic and uniquely built tunnels far away from the city center, so don't forget sunscreen, suitable shoes.
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Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc
Tổ 6 -ấp QL22One of the most famous attractions in HCMC! Historic and uniquely built tunnels far away from the city center, so don't forget sunscreen, suitable shoes.
Sjálfstæðisfjöllin
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaHistoric attraction. Great 60s - 70s decor.
Home to over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds, as well as many rare orchids and ornamental plants.
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Dýragarður og gróðurhús
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmHome to over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds, as well as many rare orchids and ornamental plants.
Once known as the 'Museum of American War Crimes', it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display.
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Stríðsminjasafn
28 Võ Văn TầnOnce known as the 'Museum of American War Crimes', it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display.
The Fine Arts Museum is indispensable for those who are keen on Vietnam arts and culture. Although the museum itself is not big and modern enough, its abundant collections can make up for these mistakes. The museum focuses on collecting, keeping, preserving and displaying fine artworks typical of Vietnamese people, especially Ho Chi Minh City and the South. Worth the go for its French-Chinese architecture.
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Listasafn Hồ Chí Minh borgar
97A Phó Đức ChínhThe Fine Arts Museum is indispensable for those who are keen on Vietnam arts and culture. Although the museum itself is not big and modern enough, its abundant collections can make up for these mistakes. The museum focuses on collecting, keeping, preserving and displaying fine artworks typical of Vietnamese people, especially Ho Chi Minh City and the South. Worth the go for its French-Chinese architecture.
The Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (or FITO Museum) is housed in a unique traditional building in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10. It offers an in-depth look at the fascinating world of traditional Vietnamese medicine, which is heavily influenced by Chinese philosophy.
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Bảo tàng Y học Cổ truyền Việt Nam
41 Hoàng Dư KhươngThe Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (or FITO Museum) is housed in a unique traditional building in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10. It offers an in-depth look at the fascinating world of traditional Vietnamese medicine, which is heavily influenced by Chinese philosophy.
Asian Restaurants
Our recommendations on some popular Asian restaurants. We will keep updating!
Thai Express
70 Lê Thánh TônThai food
Dim Tu Tac
65 Đ. Lê LợiChinese food
Hot and tasty dishes of Chinese cuisine with quite reasonable price.
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San Fu Lou Cantonese Restaurant
76 Lê LaiHot and tasty dishes of Chinese cuisine with quite reasonable price.
Sushi Hokkaido Sachi
40 Đông DuExcellent and fresh food with hospitable service
Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant
2A-4A Đ. Tôn Đức ThắngCuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng TấtVietnamese restaurant
Hotpot Story
65 Đ. Lê LợiFamily favorite hotpot store with affordable prices
Places visited by local
Famous places for the community that are usually visited by local people, especially the youth
Live concerts, flea markets & festivals hosted in a cool space with a rock-climbing wall & cafe.
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Saigon Outcast
188/1 Nguyễn Văn HưởngLive concerts, flea markets & festivals hosted in a cool space with a rock-climbing wall & cafe.
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
DescriptionBitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At its completion in 2010, it became one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam. Located in the center of Saigon next to a popular food street.
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Bitexco fjármálaturn
2 Hải TriềuDescriptionBitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At its completion in 2010, it became one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam. Located in the center of Saigon next to a popular food street.
View the whole HCM city from one of the top skyscrapers of Saigon - Bitexco
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Saigon Skydeck
36 Hồ Tùng MậuView the whole HCM city from one of the top skyscrapers of Saigon - Bitexco
Offbeat, family-friendly museum featuring 3D artwork & colorful murals for interactive photos.
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Artinus 3D Listasafn
2 Đường số 9Offbeat, family-friendly museum featuring 3D artwork & colorful murals for interactive photos.
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities. Favorite places by the youth and the elderly to hold any outdoor activity
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Tao Dan Park
Trương ĐịnhLeafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities. Favorite places by the youth and the elderly to hold any outdoor activity
Another walking street in the Saigon center, visited mostly by Vietnamese families and groups. Great activities everynight, especially weekend.
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Nguyễn Huệ göngugata
22 Nguyễn HuệAnother walking street in the Saigon center, visited mostly by Vietnamese families and groups. Great activities everynight, especially weekend.
Malls
Some prominent malls in Saigon
Located in the center of Saigon. Various restaurants and coffee shops at the basement
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TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaLocated in the center of Saigon. Various restaurants and coffee shops at the basement
A mall with lots of green shades from trees and famous restaurants/coffee/brands
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Saigon Retro
99 Nguyễn HuệA mall with lots of green shades from trees and famous restaurants/coffee/brands
Van Hanh Mall
11 Sư Vạn HạnhPRECITA PEARL PLAZA
561A Điện Biên PhủDiamond Plaza
34 Lê DuẩnCoffee shops/ Bar, pub, lounge
Our suggestions on some unique style coffee shops, bars, and lounges
The Cafe Apartment on Saigon’s Walking Street. Mostly sell coffee, sweet beverage and cakes
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42 Nguyễn Huệ
44 Đường Nguyễn HuệThe Cafe Apartment on Saigon’s Walking Street. Mostly sell coffee, sweet beverage and cakes
Boheme
527 Đường Sư Vạn HạnhOne of the most popular bar in HCMC
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics. It may be a little bit crowded
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Hard Rock Cafe
39 Lê DuẩnRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics. It may be a little bit crowded
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
A chill spot in district 2. "They host art exhibitions, dancing nights, drag shows, open mic nights, and so many events that you can’t see them all !"
Soma Art Lounge
6 Đ. Lê Văn MiếnA chill spot in district 2. "They host art exhibitions, dancing nights, drag shows, open mic nights, and so many events that you can’t see them all !"
14 Tôn Thất Đạm
14 Tôn Thất ĐạmCoffee shops apartment with beautiful decoration and view
A hidden gem in Saigon, a unique speakeasy located in the aesthetic 14 Ton That Dam apartment. The entrance may be hard to find, but everything else is worth it
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Snuffbox Lounge
14 Tôn Thất ĐạmA hidden gem in Saigon, a unique speakeasy located in the aesthetic 14 Ton That Dam apartment. The entrance may be hard to find, but everything else is worth it
Shopping for travellers HCMC
Some places you can buy souvenirs and gifts
Ben Thanh markaðurinn
Đường Lê LợiVariety of souvenirs and food for travellers
Bình Tây Market
57A Tháp MườiAlso call Cho Lon or Chinatown of Saigon.
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Bui Vien Göngugata
Đường Bùi ViệnPopular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.