Legends Food — Saigon Pocket Guide
Saigon Food Guide
A complete curated handbook of Saigon’s finest eats, featuring accurate opening hours and consistent UI styling.
Saigon Pho
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"Saigon-style Pho is famous for its sweet, rich bone broth, served with abundant fresh herbs like basil and saw-tooth herb, and customizable with black hoisin and chili sauces."
Phở Hòa Pasteur (District 3)
A historic Michelin Bib Gourmand brand
A legendary half-century-old noodle shop, extremely popular with international travelers.
260C Pasteur, Phường 8, District 3
06:00 - 22:30
90,000 - 115,000 VND / bowl
Phở Việt Nam (District 1)
Michelin Selected nominee
Makes fresh rice noodles on-site; famous for its hot stone bowl Pho with Wagyu beef that keeps the broth piping hot.
14 Phạm Hồng Thái, Phường Bến Thành, District 1
06:00 - 03:00 (next day)
90,000 - 350,000 VND / bowl
Phở Dậu (District 3)
Classic northern flavors for over half a century
Traditional Northern-style Pho without bean sprouts or herbs. Features a clear, deeply savory beef broth reflecting Nam Dinh heritage.
Cư xá 288, Alley 288M1 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, District 3
06:00 - 12:00 (Morning only)
80,000 - 110,000 VND / bowl
Phở Lệ (District 5)
Michelin Selected Southern-style Pho
Rich, aromatic, and slightly sweet Southern beef broth paired with tender beef cuts and springy homemade beef balls.
413-415 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường 7, District 5
06:00 - 24:00 (Late night)
85,000 - 110,000 VND / bowl
Phở Phú Vương (District 1)
Herbal-aroma bone broth specialist
Generous portions of brisket, rare beef, tendon, and meatballs served in a delicately fragrant bone broth.
120 Nguyễn Thái Bình, P. Nguyễn Thái Bình, District 1
06:00 - 23:00
75,000 - 100,000 VND / bowl
Saigon Banh Mi
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“Saigon’s Banh Mi is globally celebrated for its crispy baguette stuffed with rich liver pâté, fresh butter, assorted cold cuts, and pickled veggies.”
Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa (District 1)
The undisputed king of Saigon Banh Mi
A huge portion (nearly 0.5kg) loaded with rich pâté, butter, and layers of cold cuts. Best shared by two.
26 Lê Thị Riêng, P. Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1
11:00 - 21:00
65,000 - 70,000 VND / loaf
Bánh Mì Bảy Hổ (District 1)
Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee
An 80-year-old traditional cart famous for its homemade pâté and fresh char siu prepared on the spot.
19 Huỳnh Khương Ninh, P. Đa Kao, District 1
05:30 - 12:00 & 16:00 - 21:00
20,000 - 35,000 VND / loaf
Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa (District 1)
Highly recommended Michelin Selected
Located near Ben Thanh Market. Constantly baking bread to stay crispy; fillings range from traditional cold cuts to roasted pork belly.
54 Nguyễn Văn Tráng, P. Bến Thành, District 1
05:30 - 21:30
30,000 - 50,000 VND / loaf
Bánh Mì Như Lan (District 1)
Historic 50+ year Saigon culinary landmark
Crispy baguette filled with house-made liver pâté, pork rolls, and char siu, located right next to Bitexco Tower.
50 Hàm Nghi, P. Bến Nghé, District 1
05:00 - 23:00
35,000 - 60,000 VND / loaf
Bánh Mì Chảo Hòa Mã (District 3)
Pioneer of skillet-fried Banh Mi since 1958
Sizzling skillet served with fried eggs, pate, sausage, and warm baguettes eaten on alleyway plastic stools.
53 Cao Thắng, Phường 3, District 3
06:00 - 11:00 (Morning only)
50,000 - 70,000 VND / portion
Saigon Coffee
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“Once voted by The New York Times as one of the world’s best, Saigon’s Iced Milk Coffee perfectly balances bold robusta bitterness with sweet condensed milk.”
Cộng Cà Phê
Nostalgic retro subsidy-era theme
Best seller: Coconut-rich iced coffee. Highlights: 26 Lý Tự Trọng | 127 Bùi Viện | Trường Sa canal view.
Multiple locations in central Saigon
07:00 - 23:00 (Varies by store)
40,000 - 75,000 VND
Cà Phê Vợt Phan Đình Phùng
The iconic 24/7 "straining" coffee shop
A 70-year heritage experience. Watch coffee brewed using cloth filters over a coal stove, and enjoy it on tiny plastic stools.
330/2 Phan Đình Phùng, P.1, Phu Nhuan Dist
24/7 (Open all day & night)
15,000 - 25,000 VND
Cà Phê Vy (District 1)
The ultimate street-watching coffee spot
Sit on low wooden stools lining the pavement, enjoy the lively street vibe, and sip slow-dripped traditional coffee.
90 Nguyễn Du, P. Bến Nghé, District 1
06:00 - 23:00
30,000 - 50,000 VND
Cheo Leo Café (District 3)
Saigon's oldest filter coffee shop operating since 1938
Hidden in a quiet alley, preserving vintage clay pot and cloth-filter coffee brewing techniques across generations.
109-111 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật, P.2, District 3
05:15 - 22:00
20,000 - 35,000 VND
The Workshop Coffee
Saigon's premier specialty pour-over coffee bar
Industrial-loft style studio on the 2nd floor, offering curated single-origin Vietnamese and global coffee beans.
27 Ngô Đức Kế, P. Bến Nghé, District 1
08:00 - 21:00
65,000 - 120,000 VND
Com Tam
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“Originally a humble dish made from broken rice grains, Com Tam has evolved into Saigon’s signature comfort food, centered around a sweet-savory grilled pork chop.”
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền (Phu Nhuan)
Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee
Famous for its giant charcoal-grilled honey pork chop that completely covers the plate, perfectly charred and juicy.
84 Đặng Văn Ngữ, Phường 10, Phu Nhuan Dist
07:00 - 21:30
70,000 - 140,000 VND
Cơm Tấm Thuận Kiều (District 1)
An iconic brand dating back to before 1975
Huge menu with dozens of side dishes; pork ribs are cut thinner, seasoned with delicious five-spice powder in a spacious area.
26 Tôn Thất Tùng, P. Bến Thành, District 1
06:00 - 21:00
60,000 - 110,000 VND
Cơm Tấm Mộc
A modern yet rustic broken rice spot loved by office workers and foodies
Savor traditional broken rice in a clean, elegant wooden setting. Their signature honey-marinated pork ribs are exceptionally tender, juicy, and beautifully presented.
85 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Thành, District 1
08:00 - 21:30
45,000 - 90,000 VND
Cơm Tấm Nguyễn Văn Cừ (District 1)
Renowned for thick-cut, juicy grilled pork chops
Charcoal-grilled thick pork chops marinated to perfection, widely regarded as one of the finest broken rice plates in Saigon.
74 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, P. Nguyễn Cư Trinh, District 1
06:30 - 15:00
120,000 - 180,000 VND
Cơm Tấm Kiều Giang (District 1)
Classic late-night broken rice institution
Serves honey-marinated grilled pork, steamed egg meatloaf, and crispy pork skin late into the night.
139 Nguyễn Trãi, P. Bến Thành, District 1
06:00 - 02:00 (next day)
50,000 - 95,000 VND
Food Complexes
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“Explore Saigon’s busy dining hubs, ranging from premium department store basement food halls, iconic centennial markets, to creative apartment blocks.”
Takashimaya & Saigon Centre (B2)
Premium food hall featuring Asian & Japanese brands
Nakajima Suisan Sushi, Baikohken Ramen, Tonkatsu Ito, Yamazaki bakery, Azabu Sabo matcha; local favorites Katinat and Maison Marou.
65 Lê Lợi, P. Bến Nghé, District 1
09:30 - 21:30 (Weekends until 22:00)
30,000 - 250,000 VND
Ben Thanh Market Food Court (District 1)
An iconic sanctuary for traditional street eats
Sample every specialty imaginable: bun mam, fresh spring rolls, colorful sweet soups, and seafood. Shifts into a bustling night market.
Lê Lợi Street, P. Bến Thành, District 1
07:00 - 19:00 (Night market after 19:00)
40,000 - 200,000 VND
42 Nguyen Hue Cafe Apartment (District 1)
A unique vertical artistic hub in a vintage block
Dozens of independent chic cafes, boutique tea shops, and stylish eateries nested in an old apartment overlooking the walking street.
42 Nguyễn Huệ, P. Bến Nghé, District 1
08:00 - 22:30 (Varies by shop)
40,000 - 300,000 VND
Vinh Khanh Food Street (District 4)
Saigon's most vibrant late-night seafood hub
Bustling open-air street dining famous for garlic butter snails, grilled seafood, and piping hot hotpots served late.
Vĩnh Khánh Street, Ward 8, District 4
16:00 - 01:00 (next day)
50,000 - 300,000 VND
Bui Vien Walking Street (District 1)
Non-stop nightlife and global street food strip
Lively pedestrian strip filled with street barbecue skewers, craft beers, live music, and international eateries.
Bùi Viện Street, P. Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1
18:00 - 04:00 (next day)
30,000 - 250,000 VND
