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47 Phan Chu Trinh St.Ben Thanh Ward D1 HCM Citywww.babyspoonvn.comlunch and dinner, as well as a variety ofcoffee and fresh fruit juices. Includes abright ground floor cafe, sophisticatedOld World second floor bar and rooftopdining. Set dinner served from 5pm. Alsoin Vincom Center. Market 39InterContinental Asiana SaigonGround Floor, Corner Hai Ba Trung andLe Duan, D1 Tel: 3520 9099dine@icasianasaigon.comSeven interactive live kitchens offeringFrench, Vietnamese and Southeast Asiancuisines, including a bakery, French patisseries,pancakes, tossed salads, grilledsteak, seafood, wok-fried items, noodlesand pasta dishes.Mekong Merchant23 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 4713Set in a courtyard, this rustic Australianstylebrasserie has brought moderninternational cuisine to suburban An Phu.Popular for weekend brunches. Weeklyspecials and seafood flown in from PhuQuoc. New York Steakhouse & Winery25-27 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D1Tel: 3823 7373New-york@steakhouse.com.vnwww.steakhouse.com.vnChic dining venue designed in a classicNew York City Art Deco. Open every dayuntil late. Specializes in certified U.S.Black Angus steak, and features a fullystocked wine cellar. Guests are invited tobring their own wine on BYOB Mondays.OrienticaHotel Equatorial, 242 Tran Binh Trong,D5 Tel: 3839 7777www.equatorial.com/hcmTop-end seafood and grill restaurantboasting modern decor. Good serviceand excellent food presentation make thisa pleasant alternative to the downtownscene.Pacharan Tapas and Bodega97 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3825 6024This tapas restaurant and bar serves upsuperb Spanish fare crafted from authenticimported ingredients. The exclusivelySpanish wine list is extensive and Sangriais half price during happy hour from 5 pmto 7 pm and all day Wednesday.Pinocchio RestaurantVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1Tel: 3993 9199Email: info@pinocchio.vnA quiet place in the Vincom Centerto indulge in pizza, pasta, salad andinternational and Vietnamese mains for areasonable price.The Refinery74/7C Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3823 0509Authentic bistro with cane furniture outside,informal indoor restaurant sectionand a bar area. Cuisine is light, modernEuropean. The menu spans a price rangeto suit most budgets.ReflectionsCaravelle Hotel, 19 Lam Son Square,D1 Tel: 3823 4999Contemporary fine dining that combinesAsian flavors with classic Mediterraneancuisine in an ambiance of understatedelegance and European style. Specialculinary events include guest chefs fromMichelin-star establishments around theworld. Private rooms are available.Riverside CafeRenaissance Riverside, 8-15 Ton DucThang, D1 Tel: 3822 0033International venue opening onto the bustlingriver sidewalk, open for breakfast,lunch and dinner, and particularly notedfor its sumptuous buffet selection whichcombines Asian, Western and Vietnamesecuisine.Sandals93 Hai Ba Trung, D1www.sailingclubvietnam.comCasual dining in evocative 3-floor spacewith blonde wood accents and cosyseating throughout. Kitchen turns outelegant and inspired fare at surprisingvalue for money: meal-sized salads; fillingburgers, wraps and sandwiches.Signature RestaurantLevel 23, Sheraton Hotel, 88 Dong Khoi,D1 Tel: 3827 2828Fine dining with panoramic views overcentral HCM City. Food is stunninglypresented, top-end European cuisinewith Asian influences cooked by Germanchef Andreas Schimanski. A la carte orfive-course set menu available.Skewers9A Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3822 4798www.skewers-restaurant.comRustic Mediterranean restaurant wheresubtle colours and exposed brickworkcombine with jazzy tunes. Serves tabouleh,falafel, couscous and kebab. Highlyrated for its grilled meats, bread and dipcombos, soups and pastas. Square OnePark Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square,D1 Tel: 3520 2359Specializing in high-end Western andVietnamese cuisine, Square One servescharcoal-grilled meats and seafood,as well as steamed and wok-cookedVietnamese fare.VillaFB79 Suong Nguyet Anh, D1Tel: 3823 3822www.villafb.comRefurbished villa with a spacious designledindoor dining room and an elegantenclosed courtyard. Serves bun noodlestreet gourmetBanh Bo HapBanh bo hap is a sweet,chewy steamed white cakemade from rice flour, water,sugar, and yeast. The textureof this steamed cake ischewy and sticky and it issweet with a slightly tangydishes for breakfast and lunch beforeswitching to a menu of Eastern andWestern fine dining for dinner.Warda71/7 Mac Thi Buoi, D1 Tel: 3823 3822Chic, middle-eastern themed eateryswathed in oranges and reds servingLebanese cuisine prepared by Damascanchef, Nouman. Mezze and tapasare the main draw, but you can also puffon hookas post-meal.Xu Saigon71-75 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 38248468www.xusaigon.comInspired restaurant with an F&B directorwith a passion for mixing Vietnamesecooking with flavours and styles fromaround the world. Sleek but sparselydesigned, the restaurant serves nouveautakes on Vietnamese cuisine.aftertaste. Added coconutmilk gives banh bo hap afragrant aroma. Banh bohap is generally eaten asa dessert and costs about3,000 VND per piece.Hanh NguyenITALIANBaby Spoon Cafe & RestaurantHead Office: 47 Phan Chu Trinh, D1Tel: 3822 3356 Fax: 3822 3357SB 2-1 Parkview, Phu My Hung, D7Tel: 5412 0145Level 3, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan,D1While Baby Spoon is primarily Italian,a vast selection of international cuisineis served in this Japanese-inspiredrestaurant.BasilicoInterContinental Asiana Saigon,Ground Floor, Corner Nguyen Du andHai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3520 9099dine@icasianasaigon.comContemporary and casual trattoria-stylerestaurant specializing in authentic Italiandishes and homemade desserts.Houses & VillasFor rent in Dist.2, HCM: An Phu,Thao Dien, & Tran NaoCentro Caffe & Ristorante11-13 Lam Son Square, D131 Ngo Duc Ke, D16 Thai Van Lung, D1This is home of Illy coffee in Vietnam.Offers modern and traditional Italiancuisine in three central locations withlunchtime set menus and regular winetasting evenings. Good spot for businesscoffee meetings.Good Morning Vietnam197 De Tham, D1 Tel: 3837 1894Popular authentic Italian restaurant withadditional outlets around the country.Specializes in thin-crust pizza, pasta anda range of Italian dishes. Good selectionof Italian wines. La Hostaria17B Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3823 1080Rustic eatery specializing in top-endtraditional cuisine from various regionsin Italy. Main courses from 130,000VND with daily specials on offer. Servesexcellent pizza. OperaGround floor Park Hyatt Hotel, 2 LamSon Square, D1 Tel: 3824 1234Slick, contemporary eatery with exposedbrick and glass. The space revolvesaround an island kitchen from whichchefs produce gourmet Italian fare. Internationallytrained chefs work with thefreshest and finest ingredients around toproduce some superb dishes.Pepperoni’s111 Bui Vien, D1 Tel: 3920 4989Attractive pizza and pasta restaurantfrom the same chain as Al Fresco’s.Good cheap buffet lunches on weekdaysand all-round large and tastyportions. Pomodoro79 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3823 8998Save time:See all pictures& details online.Updated daily.www.snap.com.vnA family-oriented Italian restaurantserving traditional fare are surprisinglyreasonable prices. Offers daily lunchtimespecials and has an extensive wine list.Sarpino’s125 Ho Tung Mau, D1 Tel: 3821 7788Tasty American-style pan pizza in apleasant and fresh Italian-themedenvironment. Four sizes available, frompersonal to extra large, with a largerange of toppings. Also serves pasta,soups, wings and salads. Scoozi6 Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3823 5795Italian pizza restaurant affiliated withCentro Caffe serving tasty gourmet pizzasprepared in a wood-fired oven. Thedelicious creations restore one’s faith inHCM City’s ability to turn out a qualitypie. Villa RomaineThao Dien Village 195 Nguyen VanHuong D2 Tel: 3744 6857Set on the banks of the Saigon River,Villa Romaine offers traditional Italianpizzas and pastas in an alfresco settingwith an excellent wine list. Open tillmidnight Sunday to Thursday and till 1am Friday and Saturday.JAPANESEDragon Hot Pot122-124 Ho Tung Mau, D1Tel: 3915 1001info@dragonhotpot.vnJapanese hot pot restaurant servingmotsu nabe, Japanese barbeque andlots of sake and shoju.IkiGround floor, Moevenpick Hotel Saigon253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu NhuanTel: 3844 9222 ext. 127www.moevenpick-saigon.comLOUISIANEBREWHOUSEBeachside Nha TrangAsian & Western CuisineSwimming Pool & Private Beachwww.louisianebrewhouse.com.vn70 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 71