Bình Thạnh Neighborhood Guide
Santorino coffee & veggies
Vegetarian restaurant · Binh Thanh
Cute spot to grab a coffee & veggie meal. I like the curry.
TORISHO - CON GÀ CƯỜI
Izakaya restaurant · Binh Thanh
The district 1 location is better, but this is good Izakaya.
Chợ Thị Nghè
Market · Binh Thanh
Local Binh Thanh wet market. Great to walk around & pick up fruits, flowers etc.
Arcan
Night club · Binh Thanh
Sometimes have good DJ’s & concerts. In a quiet neighborhood so the club is soundproofed.
Vive Gourmet Food & Wine
Grocery store · Binh Thanh
Glouglou Wine Shop
Store · Binh Thanh
Cơm tấm 43 (Dung)
Restaurant · Binh Thanh
The best com tam in the city. Open until noon everyday except for Tuesdays. Order “com tam suon trung” for the classic broken rice with pork & egg.
Grilled Chicken Ánh Tuyết
Bistro · Binh Thanh
Beers on the street vibe - small tables & stools. Delicious grilled chicken. Get the chicken hearts, butts, livers, and fried sticky rice.
Phở Chào
Pho restaurant · Binh Thanh
Nice pho spot that got a Michelin nod. Their fried chicken is quite good & their home made hot sauce is amazing. Not a huge fan of their pho-tine (Viet-Canadian) dish but it’s a novelty. The owner Mama Dung is so nice.
Ateya
Izakaya restaurant · Binh Thanh
Little neighborhood gem, must sit at the bar/counter. Great lunch specials.
BEL
Cafe · Binh Thanh
Great place to work for the day. Nice oat milk latte. Comfortable seating, plenty of outlets, good wi-fi. Can order wine & snacks.
Birdy
Bar · Binh Thanh
Famous little cocktail bar, one of the first on Phạm Viết Chánh. Busy every day of the week. Great Negroni.
YAKITORI HACHIBEI
Chicken restaurant · Binh Thanh
Upstairs spot that has exceptional yakitori. A little nicer and you usually need a reservation.
Captain Phook
Gastropub · Binh Thanh
Alto Saigon
Bar · Binh Thanh
Upstairs from Captain Phook, a little quieter. Nice wine & cocktails. They always screen movies on the wall & play records. You can pay to choose a record from their collection & play it.
Khoai
Gastropub · Binh Thanh
More casual spot on Phạm Viết Chánh with a lot of great beer options. Try the Bazan Hibiscus Cider.
Tartine Saigon Binh Thanh
Restaurant · Binh Thanh
Great sourdough bread. Their sourdoughnut with jam is really special.
Bột Chiên 51
Bistro · Binh Thanh
Bánh Cuốn Trứng Vạn Kiếp
Bistro · Binh Thanh
Banh Cuon Trung (eggy rice rolls filled with pork & mushroom - eat with herbs and fish sauce). Great for breakfast, really nice owners. Tucked down a small hem (alley).
Chatuchak - Ẩm Thực Thái Lan
Thai restaurant · Binh Thanh
Really nice Thai food, also try the red Tra Atiso drink.
Huyen broken rice
Bistro · Binh Thanh
Late night spot open until 3:30 AM. Order “com tam suon trung” for the classic broken rice with pork & egg.
Gringo Tacos y Cantina
Mexican restaurant · Binh Thanh
Best tacos in Ho Chi Minh, especially the carnitas. Go for happy hour - their margaritas are very good Owner from LA.
Sushi Sake Restaurant Kiyota
Sushi restaurant · Binh Thanh
Set menu, counter seating, 2 seatings per night 6pm & 8pm. Fish is flown in from Tokyo market. Affordable upscale, around $40 USD.
LEGATO
Bar · Binh Thanh
Upscale bar for cocktails & wine tucked at the end of PVC, sometimes they have live jazz music. Very cozy for a quiet date night.
Him Lam Golf Driving Range
Golf driving range · Binh Thanh
One of the best views in the city, right on the river facing District 1 skyline. Go around sunset, hit some golf balls, and drink beer.
City Garden
Apartment building · Binh Thanh
Well-located apartment building for booking an Airbnb. Very nice pool, coffee shop, wine/grocery store on the grounds. Walking distance to many great local food spots, neighborhood bars, coffee shops, nice restaurants etc.