Saigon

FOOD & DRINK

Coffee culture

Vietnam has a HUGE coffee culture with an endless list of coffee shops. You will find coffee shops on every street corner.

Cà phê kho/ vợt:

This type of coffee is original from blue collar Chinese people, came to Viet Nam since 1950, became a part of the coffee culture, and slowly disappear day by day.
The closest one to District 1 is Cà phê vợt - 330 Phan Đình Phùng street, Phu Nhuan district. It opens 24/7. It is a self service street coffee with plastic chairs. If you are jetlag on the first day in Viet Nam, it is a good chance for you to see Sai Gon lifestyle in the early morning. Here are some pictures of the shop.

Local coffee shops:

These shops are good for pictures and a small group. Recommend coffee shops in this link are good for small groups (max 6 people) because most of them are small. The list of Top 5 cafes with beautiful views in District 1 are worth to try
There is 8 cute little coffee shops inside of an old apartment building right in center of Saigon: 42 Nguyen Hue, district 1. You will have an interesting experience.

Coffee chains:

You can find these coffee shops almost everywhere in Saigon. If you want quality drinks for a reasonable price: Trung Nguyen, Highland, Cộng Cafe, Phúc Long Coffee & Tea House, Coffee House are great options.

Coffee shops to work:

You can work at any coffee shops on the street of Saigon; but if you need a decent space with good internet and coffee to check emails and work for a couple hours. These coffee shops will be good for that: The Workshop Coffee, Thinker & Dreamer, Nest Coffee (2nd floor Bitexco)

Western Food

In case you are craving for Western food. Below recommendations are < 10 min walk from Park Hyatt area

Godmother

Address: 2-6 Dong Khoi street, Floor 3, District 1 (8 minute walk from Park Hyatt area)
Good for breakfast and brunch
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L'Usine

Address: 19 Le Thanh Ton street, District 1 (8 minute walk from Park Hyatt area)
Good for breakfast, brunch, and dinner.
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Pizza 4Ps

Address: 8/15 Le Thanh Ton street, District 1 (10 minute walk from Park Hyatt area)
Address: 151B Hai Ba Trung, Ward 6, District 3 (13 minute walk from park Hyatt area)
Pizza 4P is very popular, so make sure you call or reserve the table ahead of time.
Menu & pictures

Western restaurants in District 1

Top 15 Western restaurants in District 1
The area around Park Hyatt Saigon will be where all the action is. Google any restaurants and activities nearby.

Local food

You can easily find many street food and restaurants among Saigon. Google maps, TripAdvisor and foody will give you recommendations and reviews of places. Also, GRAB app has food delivery option. You can search, order from the app, and pay CASH to the shipper.

Eat everything but BEWARE: Vietnamese food is delicious, but beware of hygiene when you are eating street food. To be cautious, opt for vendors with a good crowd in front of their stands. Another way to be sure of what you are eating is to book a street food tour. Please be extra cautious with food 24 hours before our wedding day.

Water: tap water is NOT drinkable in Vietnam, so you will NOT be offered free water.

Less than 15 minute walk from Park Hyatt area

Quan An Ngon

Address: 138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1 (12 minute walk from Park Hyatt area)
If you never try Vietnamese food before, it is a good place to start. It has a semi-buffet style, which allow you to try many different dishes.
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Quan Bui

Address: 10 Ngo Van Nam street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1 (9 minute drive from Park Hyatt area)
Authentic Vietnamese family meals
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Secret Garden131 Calmette

Address: 158 Pasteur street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1 (8 minute drive from Park Hyatt area)
Authentic Vietnamese family meals
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RuNam Bistro

Address: 2-6 Dong Khoi street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1 (8 minute drive from Park Hyatt area)
Fusion Asian & Western food with good street view
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Other places

There are many good places (street food to luxury food) around your area. Open google maps and tripadvisor, check their reviews and try

Less than 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive from Park Hyatt area

Hum Vegetarian

Address: 32 Vo Van tan street, Ward 6, District 3 (20 minute walk or 8 minute drive from Park Hyatt area)
Delicious vegetarian Vietnamese food
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Cuc Gach Quan

Address: 10 Dang Tat street. Ward Tan Dinh, District 1 (35 minute walk or 12 minute drive from Park Hyatt areae)
This restaurant serves Vietnamese family meals, and it is decorated in a very traditional 1980s style.
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Lunch Lady (named by Anthony Bourdain)

Address: 23 Hoang Sa, District 1 (30 minute walk or 10 minute drive from Park Hyatt area)
If you are a fan of Anthony Bourdain, you should try this street food place, which was mentioned in one of his Vietnam episode.
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Craft Beer - East West Brewing Co.

Distance: 17 minute walk, 4 minute by car from the hotel
Address: 181 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1

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