Rice Field is located close to Bitexco Tower and down an alleyway on the hip Ho Tung Mau Street. This was the first place we dined at when we arrived in Vietnam and it continues to be one of our favourites. Side Dish: 15k VND for nem ran (fried spring rolls)ħ5 – 77 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 Main Dish: 35k VND for bun cha (pork rice noodles) The wait is worth it for one of the best affordable restaurants in Saigon. They run a very efficient wait system so you usually only have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for a table. Just as you think it couldn’t get any better, the drink, noodle dish and spring rolls come to a total of 75k VND, or just over $3 USD.ĭon’t be put off if there’s a line outside the restaurant. Order the passion fruit drink – the sweet, syrupy goodness compliments the savoury food so well. There’s a side of herbs and chilli to add to your dish for flavour. The broth has a saltiness from fish sauce and pickled vegetables, a sweetness from the sugar and a kick from the vinegar. Just tick what you want to order with options for extra noodles and vegetables too.īun Cha is the main dish served here – a Hanoi rice noodle dish with grilled pork meatballs. You’re given a checklist with English translations. If you don’t speak Vietnamese, the ordering process is super easy. The restaurant is small and immaculate, and the owner is super friendly. I can’t decide what the best thing about Bun Cha 145 is the food, the affordable prices or the location! You can’t beat it! It is located right in the middle of the city in the backpacker area. Sharing dishes ranging from 75k VND for goi cuon (fresh spring rolls) to 115k for fried prawn with coconut milk.Ī post shared by Our Travel Mix on at 2:30am PDTġ45 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ask for a seat by the balcony where there a bit of a breeze and enjoy the view!

They also serve the best mocktails and juices which are refreshing after walking up five flights of stairs in the Vietnamese heat. Try the banh xeo (savoury sizzling pancake) and goi cuon (fresh spring rolls). We actually found this restaurant on TripAdvisor and we are so glad we ventured here. We went around lunchtime so we didn’t book in advance, but if you’re planning on dining at dinnertime on a weekend, give them a call to book in advance. Mountain Retreat has become increasingly popular in recent years with tourists. The climb is worth it for the amazing food, interesting decor, and great views. Weave through a small alleyway and up many flights of stairs. Located across the road from Saigon Centre, look out for the light brown sign. We’ll admit this place is a bit hard to find, but the journey there is half the fun. 36 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

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