Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East
District 2,3,4,7,10 ,
Phu Nhuan, Binh Thanh
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
Wednesday, 2023/3/15
Let us explore Districts 2,3,4,7,10, Phu Nhuan and Binh Thanh which surround District 1 .
District 2
Recent prioritized development and vast urbanization have transformed District 2 into one of the most exclusive districts in the city. The Thu Thiem tunnel, opened in 2011, even connects D2 to the edge of Districts 1 and 4.
This is the spot for you if you like a modern environment and prefer plenty of international-standard amenities, western food options, and sports pubs. It’s quiet and clean and generally gives you more room to breathe.
Affluent, quiet District 2 has an artsy vibe thanks to venues like Saigon Outcast, which hosts local theater performances, music festivals, and outdoor movie screenings. The Factory is a contemporary arts center focusing on Vietnamese work, while shopping ranges from pop-up flea markets to indie boutiques. Elegant restaurants serve French and Italian cuisine, and chic riverside bars offer cocktails and craft beers.
Laang Saigon22 Đ. Đặng Hữu Phổ, Thảo Điền, Quận 2,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
Laang is a modern Vietnamese and Asian-inspired, vegetarian-friendly restaurant brand in Saigon.
Top 5 Favorite Dishes at LAANG:
1. Fried rice with seafood served in a pineapple
2. Beef salad with mild herbs and kumquat
3. Pomelo salad with grilled prawns
4. Cabbage soup with minced fish dumplings
5. Laang's style mixed platter
Mixed Platter of Laang:
Fresh spring rolls with fish paste Gỏi cuốn chả cá thác lác; Fresh spring rolls with chicken and avocado Gỏi cuốn gà trái bơ ;
Wild betel leaf wrapped with prawn and squid Tôm mực cuộn lá lốt;
Fried fish cake Chả cá Thác Lác chiên giòn;
Deep fried spring rolls with prawn and scallop Chả giò tôm
Pomelo Salad with Grilled Prawns
District 3
District 3 is well-known for its beautiful colonial architecture with restaurants, temples, parks, and street food vendors. It’s a beautiful mix of old and new, with a favorable combination of cheap, middle, and high-end shopping, dining, and housing. Its fantastic location neighboring District 1 attracts people from all walks of life, creating a unique environment with much to do and see.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3
This pagoda is famous for its tallest and most sophisticated stone towers in Vietnam. The tower is 7-story and 14-meter high. As one of the largest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is often crowded with followers on the Vesak (Buddha’s Birthday).
Nhà Hàng Hải Sản Hồng Hải
Hong Hai Seafood Restaurant 236 Pasteur, Phường 6, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Hong Hai seafood restaurant is one of the best seafood restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city.
Brick Crab
Blue Crab
Mantis Shrimps
Grilled Prawns
District 4
Over the years, D4 has undergone substantial development while remaining one of the city’s more characterful locations. It’s quickly becoming a more popular place to live, eat and drink, marked by the development of residential towers like the Icon 56 that rejuvenate the district’s personality.
It remains a vibrantly Vietnamese district with some of the best and most affordable grub in Ho Chi Minh City. If you like to be knee-deep in Vietnamese culture, this is your spot.
Street food, street food, and more street food.
20 Thuoc Street food alley
If you come here in the morning, do not let the peace fool you. In the evening, this area is totally different from dozens of street food vendors on two sides of the street. You can start your food adventure with shellfish and let some mouth-watering desserts like smoothies, flan cake, etc. at the end of the street to finish your appetite.
Phố Ẩm Thực - Vĩnh KhánhVĩnh Khánh Street food zone
40 Vĩnh Khánh, Phường 8, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
What is the famous beer in Saigon? It’s no difficult to answer that is SAIGON beer. The fun will be double when you and your friends stay in a local tavern. Vietnamese people like us call those taverns, “Quán Nhậu”, where we can drink beer and eating hot pot at the same time. Vĩnh Khánh Street is the right place for you to avoid Western bars and pubs and find out how local people have fun.
The 200 Alley Market
Nhà thờ Thánh Giuse, Xóm Chiếu, Phường 15, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam
In the morning, The 200 Alley Market is a local market with lots of fresh stuffs for people here to buy and cook for lunch and dinner. But when the sun goes down, this place changes into a street food alley with unlimited food choices that you should try like banana mixed with sugar, fry rice, “Hủ tiếu Nam Vang”- noodle soup, etc. One thing you are about to be amazed is that you just have to spend little money because the food is super cheap here. This alley is quite hard to find so make sure that you get to the right spot by using Taxi or Grab. Just mark your location is “Xom Chieu Church”, Xom Chieu Church is located at the end of this alley, you can start walking from here.
People most often associate the flashy, new high-end drag of Phu My Hung with district seven. As you would expect from such a young, self-sustaining neighborhood, it draws a select international crowd. Most street food and vending are banned in this area, allowing for cleaner, wider sidewalks.
It attracts families, foreigners, and locals alike, projecting a different vibe than other parts of town. Life moves a bit slower here, and it’s packed with restaurants, leading international schools like Saigon South, coffee shops, bars, and clinics.
Crescent Mall
101 Đ Tôn Dật Tiên, Tân Phú, Quận 7,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 07000, Vietnam
Located in the ultra exclusive Phu My Hung area of District 7, this is one of Saigon’s newest, fanciest shopping centres. High-end retailers and countless international brands target Saigon’s young well-to-do shoppers throughout the sleekly designed 45,000-square-foot (4,180sq-m) space. On occasion, the modern complex plays host to concerts, art shows and cultural exhibits. It’s a one of a kind experience in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cô Nguyễn Kitchen
32 Đường C, Tân Phú, Quận 7,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Seafood and Mixed Vegetables
District 10 is now a place for busy trading activities for big and small businesses alike. The neighbor districts of District 10 are District 3, District 5, District 11, and Tan Binh District. With the total area of 10 square kilometers, District 10 is one part of the Chinatown or Cho Lon in Ho Chi Minh City and also has many attractions like contemporary historical attractions and religious sites, especially temples and pagodas, to visit.
Chút Chít Seafood
Hẻm 285 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Phường 12, Quận 10, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
District Phu Nhuan
After several centuries, Phu Nhuan is now one of the central districts of Ho Chi Minh City, bordering other districts like Go Vap District in the north, Tan Binh District in the west, Binh Thanh District in the east, and District 1 and District 3 in the south.
There are many temples and pagodas across the Phu Nhuan District, many of which are from the 19th century. Besides, you can also visit and admire the architecture of the tombs of many Nguyen Dynasty’s generals and other historical attractions and religious sites.
Phu Nhuan District in Ho Chi Minh City has a lot to offer from delicious dishes from Vietnam and around the world to shopping streets, cafes, and local markets with a variety of things for you to explore. You can also visit several religious sites and attractions in Phu Nhuan District to understand more about Vietnamese culture and history. Days and nights the district is full of life with people, but it is not as crowded as District 1 to ensure you have quality leisure time.
Restaurant Ngoc Suong Marina Boat
11 Đ. Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Phường 14, Phú Nhuận,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Grouper
Brick Crab
District Binh Thanh
Binh Thanh is beginning to see spurts of growth driven by recent investments. As it sits next to D2, just a 5-10 minute drive away, its popularity is rising expats, particularly in new developments like Pearl Plaza. There’s an abundance of street food and a mix of international and local restaurants.
Pearl Plaza561A Đ. Điện Biên Phủ, Phường 25, Bình Thạnh,
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Buffet Poseidon Bình ThạnhToà nhà Pearl Plaza, 561A Đ. Điện Biên Phủ, Phường 25,
Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Blue Crab
Brick Crab
Mantis Shrimps
蝸牛 Escargot
Oysters，Salmon
Sushi
Yummy！Yummy！
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