Restaurants in Saigon
36 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Saigon shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Saigon's dining scene down to 36 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 4 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
District 3 is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Phở Loan 152 is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 36 restaurants spots in Saigon — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Phở Loan 152
Padme Chay
Vị Sài Gòn Restaurant & Café
nhà anh
East Restaurant by Ngo Thanh Hoa
BẾP NHÀ MÁ NẤU
CTY Kitchen + Bar
Bếp Cuốn Sài Gòn
Quán Châu Ký
Maison des Rêves Saigon
Đào Liễu
Bò Tơ Quán Mộc
HOME Saigon - HOME Vietnamese Restaurant
Quán Tui - Hương Vị Phan Rang
Chay Garden
Nhà Hàng Chay Mộc Nhiên Trường Sa
Tám Riêu - Lý Chính Thắng
Khế Việt Restaurant
GÓC HUẾ - Kỳ Đồng
Nhà Hàng Côn Sơn
A Taste Of Saigon - Old Market
Quán Ngon - Bún Chả Hà Nội
The 1 Restaurant
ST25 by KOTO
Phở Việt Nam
Nông Thôn Đại Việt - The Rice Restaurant
Sài Gòn Kitchen Vina
Nhà hàng Mùa Nước Nổi
Ruth's House (Taste of Vietnam)
Xóm Chợ Cũ Restaurant
Hoa Túc Saigon
PHỞ SOL - Q1 (Phở & Các Món Ngon Từ Phở)
Quán Bụi
Quán Bụi Central
Local GuideThe local guide to Saigon
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Saigon?
Polomaps has curated 36 restaurants spots in Saigon, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Phở Loan 152, A Taste Of Saigon - Old Market, Quán Ngon - Bún Chả Hà Nội. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Saigon have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Saigon include District 3, District 1, Thao Dien Ward (District 2), District 5 (Cho Lon - Chinatown). Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Saigon?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Saigon or anywhere else.
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