Orient Bar Thao Dien
Jonny Edbrooke checks out one of the newest watering holes in District 2’s Thao Dien, Orient Bar Thao Dien. Like many bars, Orient lost its …
Posts in category Restaurants & Bars Saigon
Saigon has a world class choice of restaurants and bars. AsiaLIFE has hand-picked a selection of what we consider some of the best in the city. Click on the photo above, or find them on the map below. You can narrow your selection by using the sidebar menu or search box.
El Camino
Barbara Adam investigates El Camino, a hidden Korean taco speakeasy in downtown District 1. Photos by Jonny Edbrooke. An eclectic mix of dive bar, Korean food …
Pizza & Bia
Peter Cornish samples the wares of an Italian-trained Vietnamese piazzaiolo. Photos by Romain Garrigue. On the corner of the Dien Binh Phu and Hai Ba …
Meat Me Wood Fire Steakhouse
Jonny Edbrooke gets the lowdown on a new meat-centric place in District 2 that’s outside the expat zone of Thao Dien, Meat Me Wood Fire Steakhouse. …
Bistro Everyday
Bistro Everyday is a European/Vietnamese restaurant owned and operated by graduates of the Maisen Vocational Training Centre in Binh Thanh District which is a hospitality …
Octo Tapas Restobar
Annigje Jacobs taps into Saigon’s newest tapas bar, Octo Tapas Restobar. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Anyone who has ever been to a tapas bar in Spain …
Layla Eatery and Bar
Barbara Adam seeks out Layla Eatery and Bar, an intriguingly elusive downtown nightspot. Photos by Romain Garrigue. For a true “hidden bar” experience, you need a …
Gringo Tacos Y Cantina
Peter Cornish revisits an old favourite, Gringo Tacos Y Cantina, in a new location. Photos by Romain Garrigue. The first time we met Doug Stratton, …
Kasen
Barbara Adam experiences a modern version of omakase at Kasen. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Omakase means “trust the chef” and at the sleekly minimalist sushi …
Cork and Fork
Peter Cornish checks out Cork and Fork, a stylish new wine bar near Saigon’s backpacker district. Photos by Romain Garrigue. There’s no shortage of decent …
ZuZu
Peter Cornish checks out ZuZu, one of Saigon’s best-kept secrets, a quiet little cafe with historic links. Photos by Romain Garrigue. There’s something special about ZuZu, …
Jardin Des Sens
Lauren Cameron feasts her senses at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s newest fine dining establishments, Jardin Des Sens. Photos by Romain Garrigue. It comes as no …
Journeys Sandwich Bistro
Annigje Jacobs chows down on some well-travelled bites in District 1, at Journeys Sandwich Bistro. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Most of us share the highlights of …
Quince
Barbara Adam dives into decadent dining at Quince. Photos by Jonny Edbrooke. Ky Con Street is named after a Vietnamese revolutionary, so it seems appropriate …
Below Whiskey Den
Peter Cornish checks out a chilled new whiskey joint on Nguyen Hue Street, Below Whiskey Den. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Just below rooftop bar Broma is …
Green Around The Corner
Peter Cornish, AsiaLIFE’s resident vegetarian, checks out a new vegan cafe hidden just around the corner in the hems of Thao Dien. Photos by Romain …