{"id":1790,"date":"2024-09-10T11:45:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T04:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivergateresidence.vn\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2025-10-20T20:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:11:05","slug":"where-to-eat-in-ho-chi-minh-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivergateresidence.vn\/en\/where-to-eat-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Eat in Saigon: Top Local Foods & Must-Try Restaurants (2025 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re planning to eat like a local in Ho Chi Minh City, this 2025 food guide covers everything from flavorful bowls of pho to sizzling plates of broken rice (c\u01a1m t\u1ea5m) and delicious street-side seafood. Whether you’re a foodie, first-time visitor, or seasoned traveler, this curated list\u2014featuring Michelin-recommended spots and hidden gems\u2014will help you discover the best places to eat in Saigon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pho Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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A bowl of traditional Vietnamese Pho in Saigon, featuring tender beef, fresh herbs, and flavorful broth \u2013 a must-try dish at the best Pho restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

1. Pho Le<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 413\u2013415 Nguyen Trai, District 5 & 303-305 Vo Van Tan, District 3
Awarded the Bib Gourmand<\/strong> by the Michelin Guide, Pho Le is a two-generation family-run restaurant.
Highlights:<\/strong> Rich, savory broth and tender cuts of beef\u2014especially brisket and tendon. Pho Le is known for its fragrant soup and generous toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pho Dau<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 288 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3
Highlights:<\/strong> Classic Northern-style pho with a light, naturally sweet broth. No herbs or bean sprouts like Southern-style pho\u2014just pure, authentic Hanoi taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Pho Phu Vuong<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 339 Le Van Sy, District 3
Highlights:<\/strong> Bold broth infused with star anise and cinnamon. Offers various beef options like rare beef, flank, brisket, and tendon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pho Hoa Pasteur<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 260C Pasteur, District 3
Highlights:<\/strong> A legendary pho restaurant loved by both locals and tourists. Full-bodied broth, fresh beef, and soft rice noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Pho Minh<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 63\/16 Pasteur, District 1
Highlights:<\/strong> A family-run pho shop since the 1950s. Peaceful, nostalgic space with delicate, clear Northern-style broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Banh Mi in Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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1. Banh Mi Huynh Hoa<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 26 Le Thi Rieng, District 1
Highlights:<\/strong> One of the most iconic banh mi shops in Saigon. Famous for its overflowing fillings\u2014cold cuts, pate, and a crispy baguette baked to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Banh Mi Hoa Ma<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 53 Cao Thang, District 3
Highlights:<\/strong> Renowned for its sizzling pan-style breakfast (banh mi chao), featuring sunny-side-up eggs, sausage, pate, and BBQ pork. A nostalgic taste of old Saigon mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Places to Try Com Tam (Broken Rice)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Delicious
Com tam (Vietnamese broken rice) served with grilled pork chop, steamed egg meatloaf, shredded pork skin, pickled veggies, and signature fish sauce \u2013 must-try in Saigon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Best Com Tam (Broken Rice) in Saigon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Com Tam Ba Ghien<\/strong> \u2013 Michelin Bib Gourmand
\ud83d\udccd 84 Dang Van Ngu, Phu Nhuan District
\ud83d\udd58 7:30 AM \u2013 8:30 PM | \ud83d\udcb0 From 75,000 VND
Highlights:<\/strong> The only broken rice restaurant in Vietnam awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand (2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Com Tam Nguyen Van Cu<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd 74 Nguyen Van Cu, District 1
\ud83d\udd58 7:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM | \ud83d\udcb0 From 150,000 VND
Highlights:<\/strong> Famous for giant grilled pork chops cooked fresh over charcoal\u2014juicy and full of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Com Tam Thuan Kieu<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd58 6:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM | \ud83d\udcb0 From 70,000 VND
\ud83d\udccd Branches:
\u2013 52 Dang Duc Thuat, District 7
\u2013 26 Ton That Tung, District 1
\u2013 54 Thuan Kieu, District 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Com Tam Moc<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd58 9:00 AM \u2013 8:30 PM | \ud83d\udcb0 From 68,000 VND
\ud83d\udccd Branches:
\u2013 85 Ly Tu Trong, District 1
\u2013 B3 Vincom Dong Khoi, District 1
\u2013 B2 Takashimaya Mall, District 1
\u2013 4th Floor, Thiso Mall Sala, District 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Com Tam Kieu Giang<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd58 7:00 AM \u2013 8:30 PM | \ud83d\udcb0 From 55,000 VND
\ud83d\udccd Branches:
\u2013 192E Tran Quang Khai, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
\u2013 63 Song Hanh, Thao Dien, District 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Eat Oc (Seafood) in Saigon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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1. Oc Nhu<\/strong> \u2013 District 10
\ud83d\udccd 650\/4\/29D Dien Bien Phu, Ward 11, District 10
\ud83d\udd58 11:30 AM \u2013 8:30 PM (Closed on the 1st & 15th lunar day)
Note:<\/strong> Busiest around noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Oc Nho<\/strong> \u2013 District 4
\ud83d\udccd 178 Le Quoc Hung, Ward 12, District 4
\ud83d\udd58 4:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM
Note:<\/strong> Peak hours after 6:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Oc Dao<\/strong> \u2013 Michelin-Recommended
\ud83d\udccd 212B\/C79 Nguyen Trai, District 1
\ud83d\udd58 11:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM
Note:<\/strong> Most crowded around 7:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Oc Van<\/strong> \u2013 District 1
\ud83d\udccd 23 Nguyen An Ninh, Ben Thanh Ward
\ud83d\udd58 5:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM
Note:<\/strong> Popular after 6:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ba Co Loc Coc<\/strong> \u2013 Michelin-Recommended
\ud83d\udccd Alley 28 Tran Cao Van, Ward 6, District 3 (previously in District 4)
\ud83d\udd58 11:30 AM \u2013 9:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tips for Eating in Saigon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n