One major benefit to living and working in Ho Chi Minh City is that it's an ideal spot if you're a foodie. In 2024, Vietnam was recognized under the Michelin Star program, with one HCMC restaurant receiving a star and several being recognized under BIB Gourmand and Michelin Recommendation. Here's a roundup of the best restaurants Ho Chi Minh City has to offer.
Often overlooked by neighboring food hotspots like Singapore and Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City's restaurant scene is one of Southeast Asia's best-kept secrets. While it is known internationally primarily for its street food scene, the city is jam-packed full of interesting cuisines and unique restaurants that showcase this notion.
Recommended restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
Anan
This hipster spot received a Michelin star in 2024, cementing its reputation as Ho Chi Minh City's most consistent and trendiest restaurant. You'll find it hidden among the old Ton That Dam market, reminding patrons and its chef of humble beginnings and fresh flavors. The Vietnamese food is absolutely delicious, and the cocktails are a perfect blend of Vietnamese staples with some Western influence. For instance, guests can enjoy either a or a 'pho-jito'. Anan's Vietnamese fusion food is excellent, and the menu includes Vietnam's famous 'Da Lat Pizza,' a favorite among travelers.
Secret Garden Restaurant
This is a favorite among expats, with several locations and always being a home run for visitors or corporate diners. The Secret Garden kitchen team makes 聽and focuses on serving family style. You'll taste the freshness in each plate and enjoy delicacies like steamed snakehead fish, and rolls of various nature. You can enjoy a traditional hot pot experience or order several dishes to share. Be sure to book a table, as this place gets packed almost every night of the week.
Elgin Restaurant
Not a single restaurant in the city does casual high-end dining quite like . From friendly staff to reliable favorites, dining here is an experience that doesn't hurt the wallet and can be enjoyed for any occasion. Described as a 鈥榗ollective experience that showcases glimpses of who we are as a team', a meal at this establishment walks 鈥渢he line of fun and technical, with inventive flavor combinations always having a story to tell!鈥� Their 鈥溍� la carte鈥� menu consists of small plates, including scallops and steamed clams to larger portions of pork belly and lamb gnocchi sugo. Reservations are recommended and we highly encourage you to let the staff create an unforgettable wine pairing.
Okra Food Bar
This tiny place packs a big punch of flavor and energy, and you won't forget the meal any time soon. Located in District 2, you'll be enchanted by constantly evolving menu. Perfect to celebrate or surprise a special someone, the chef creates plates that excite, entice and endear with a loyal patronage. We recommend trying the oysters and the bone in pork chop and be prepared to immediately be tucked in with a full belly after this delightful feast!
Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendations in Ho Chi Minh City
There were twenty-four restaurants that made the prestigious Bib Gourmand recommendations in Ho Chi Minh City and two of them continue to shine above the rest. Visit to dine al fresca and eat savory Vietnamese-style pancakes and spring rolls all around the corner from the iconic pink church. location is the dim sum of your dreams with attentive staff and flavors that will fill your heart, body, mind, and soul. Both of these recommendations were no surprise to the expat community, and we don't think they should be missed on your next gastronomy adventure!
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