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Lots of tofu dishes and soya chicken/<br />

beef, soups, banh bao and more. Also<br />

has a kids menu.<br />

Viet Chay<br />

339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, D3<br />

Tel: 3526 5862<br />

Upscale vegetarian restaurant specializes<br />

in fake meat dishes. The attractive<br />

dining room is suffused with natural<br />

light. Located within the walls of Vinh<br />

Nghiem Pagoda.<br />

VIETNAMESE<br />

Banian Tree<br />

River Garden, 170 Nguyen Van Huong,<br />

Thao Dien, D2<br />

Tel: 6683 5308 – 0903 669 252<br />

A fine dining Vietnamese restaurant that<br />

serves authentic cuisine.<br />

Offers a set lunch, set dinner, International<br />

breakfast is served from 6.30 am<br />

- 10.30 am.<br />

Blue Crab<br />

49D Quoc Huong, Thao Dien, D2<br />

Tel: 3744 2008<br />

This seafood restaurant has some of the<br />

most well-prepared and cheapest seafood<br />

in town. Its menu offers everything<br />

from prawns, scallops and lobster to<br />

pork ribs and crab, all for rock-bottom<br />

prices.<br />

Cha Ca Viet Nam<br />

River Garden, 170 Nguyen Van Huong,<br />

Thao Dien, D2<br />

Tel: 6683 5308 0903 669 252<br />

Serves Hanoi specialty Cha Ca—turmeric<br />

grilled fish with noodles and dill.<br />

Com Nieu<br />

19 Tu Xuong, D3 Tel: 3932 6288<br />

The house specialty, com nieu (smashed<br />

rice), comes with a shattered-crockery<br />

and flying-rice show at this well-known<br />

restaurant, prominently featured in<br />

Anthony Bourdain’s A Cook’s Tour.<br />

An extensive and tasty selection of<br />

southern Vietnamese cuisine rounds out<br />

the menu.<br />

Mandarine Restaurant<br />

11A Ngo Van Nam, D1 Tel: 3822 9783<br />

Fine dining Vietnamese-style courtesy<br />

of two sumptuously decorated colonial<br />

villas, an antique wooden stair and a<br />

menu spanning all regions of Vietnam.<br />

Traditional music performances are available<br />

for dinner.<br />

Nam Phan<br />

34 Vo Van Tan, Q3 Tel: 3933 3636<br />

Well known at its previous corner location<br />

on Le Thanh Ton, Nam Phan continues<br />

to serve modern Asian cuisine including<br />

asparagus and crab meat soup, stewed<br />

bellyfish in pineapple and grilled duck<br />

breast in orange sauce. Set in a restored<br />

colonial villa, the interior is alive with<br />

reproductions of Cham-era bas-reliefs<br />

and is inspired by Euro-Zen.<br />

Quan Bui<br />

8 Nguyen Van Nguyen, D1 Tel: 3602<br />

2241<br />

Well executed and delicious Vietnamese<br />

food at almost criminally affordable<br />

prices. Tucked away at the top end of<br />

District one, this place is worth seeking<br />

out for five-star food in a casual setting<br />

that will certainly not strain the budget.<br />

Temple Club<br />

29 – 31 Ton That Thiep, D1<br />

Tel: 3829 9244<br />

This high-end restaurant attached to an<br />

elegant lounge bar is a must-try for its<br />

art deco atmosphere as much as for its<br />

food. Mains go from around VND80,000<br />

to VND150,000.<br />

Wrap & Roll<br />

62 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3823 4030<br />

SA1–1, My Khanh 1,<br />

Nguyen Van Linh, D7<br />

Attractive downtown venue that brings<br />

street-style food into air-conditioned<br />

and uncluttered comfort. Choose prewrapped<br />

appetisers such as the cha gio<br />

(spring rolls) or roll-it-yourself mains with<br />

ingredients like pickled shrimps, beef on<br />

sugar cane, fish, grilled eel and pork. <br />

Cloud 9<br />

2bis Cong Truong Quoc Te, D3, HCMC<br />

(Corner of Turtle Lake Roundabout &<br />

Tran Cao Van), Tel: 0948 445<strong>54</strong>4<br />

Recently opened with beautiful déco, this<br />

rooftop lounge bar has its stunning views<br />

at night. Live DJ, great cocktails and<br />

desserts. Open 6pm till late. <br />

The Library<br />

InterContinental Asiana Saigon, corner<br />

of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1<br />

Tel: 3520 9099<br />

dine@icasianasaigon.com<br />

Unwind with a glass of wine or a cup of<br />

tea. The Library provides a welcoming<br />

atmosphere for those in search of calm,<br />

comfort and personalized service.<br />

M52 Bar<br />

52 Ton That Thiep, D1 Tel: 3821 6726<br />

Sparsely-appointed venue with reasonably<br />

priced drinks noted for packing a<br />

punch. Owners Annie and Ms. Van are<br />

never too busy to check on their patrons,<br />

and the busy bartenders are quick with<br />

a smile.<br />

Park Lounge<br />

Park Hyatt Hotel<br />

2 Lam Son Square, D1 Tel: 3824 1234<br />

Elegant lounge bar, with classic songs<br />

played every night by international musicians.<br />

The salubrious surroundings are<br />

matched by the range of the drinks, with<br />

vintage wines from USD $6 to $10 per<br />

glass. Tiger is $4.50 a bottle.<br />

Purple Jade<br />

InterContinental Asiana Saigon, corner<br />

of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1<br />

Tel: 3520 9099<br />

Chic lounge blends the stylistic<br />

influences of contemporary design and<br />

opium dens. Hosts live music and serves<br />

special drinks, including Shaoxing and<br />

Maotai rice wines and an exclusive selection<br />

of luxury spirits.<br />

Hoa Tuc<br />

74 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3825 1676<br />

This comfortable high-end restaurant<br />

serves traditional Vietnamese fare with<br />

a contemporary, classy twist. Expect to<br />

find your local favourites as you’ve never<br />

experienced them before. Beautifully<br />

plated, this is Vietnamese cuisine at<br />

its best.<br />

nightlife<br />

BARS & LOUNGES<br />

See bar restaurant listings for more<br />

popular watering holes.<br />

Lang Nuong Nam Bo<br />

285/C145 Cach Mang Thang Tam, D10<br />

Tel: 3862 2569<br />

Warehouse-sized quan well-regarded<br />

among locals serves everything from<br />

beef, chicken and fish to porcupine,<br />

weasel and field mouse. Great destination<br />

for intrepid gastronomes. Has<br />

standard hot pot, rice and noodle dishes<br />

too.<br />

Bar's bar<br />

47 Phan Chu Trinh, D1<br />

Tel: 3822 3352<br />

Small luxurious upstairs bar adjacent to<br />

Ben Thanh Market, offers a welcome<br />

retreat from the bustle of the city centre.<br />

Customers are served with relaxing<br />

music and a wide selection of cocktails,<br />

whiskies and Japanese Sake. Open<br />

nightly 6-late. <br />

LOUISIANE<br />

BREWHOUSE<br />

Beachside Nha Trang<br />

Asian & Western Cuisine<br />

Swimming Pool & Private Beach<br />

www.louisianebrewhouse.com.vn<br />

asialife HCMC 59

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