RedDoorz near Vincom Go Vap

Since the 1990s, this unassuming stall has been serving what many locals consider to be the best cơm tấm (broken rice dish) in town. Their most popular version is steamed broken rice topped with pork chop marinated in a secret sauce and perfectly grilled over charcoal, along with pickled radish and sweet and sour fish sauce. There is a chicken version as well.

Nôm's tasting menu unfolds as a thoughtful journey through Vietnam's culinary heritage, moving from the North to Central regions, ending with a Southern-inspired dessert. Familiar dishes are reworked with finesse – think elegant, complex Huế-style beef noodle soup, or rich fish soup lifted by herb oil and caviar. Each floor reflects a different part of Vietnam, just like the menu. Contemporary design meets tradition in a warmly lit, immersive setting.

Featuring a bar where guests can observe every step of the culinary process and interact with the chefs, Esta promises an elevated dining experience. The menu draws on fusion Asian influences and the chef's Vietnamese heritage. One dish stands out: the local mallard duck, air-dried for seven days and char-grilled to achieve crispy skin and tender meat. Served with a house-made duck jus, it is packed with meaty notes and has a subtle hint of lavender.

Located in the alley of a newly renovated building steeped in history, this dinner-only restaurant serves a single tasting menu. The menu, made with ingredients that the chef selects from diverse regions, is perfectly paired with wine or non-alcoholic drinks. The experience begins on the ground floor, moves upstairs to the elegant main dining room, and ends back at the bar with mignardises served to the sound of vinyl records. Each course is distinguished by its sauce, with bold, original flavours that show a clear Vietnamese influence. A standout is the 36-hour fermented sourdough bread, char

Soft lighting contributes to the calm, understated atmosphere in this ground-floor space that has more table seating following refurbishment. Dark wood, sheer partitions and warm tones create a polished setting; the open kitchen now plays a more discreet role, lending an intimate feel. Firmly contemporary Vietnamese, the food remains rooted in tradition and uses fine local and international produce; the tasting menu best expresses the chef's modern vision.

With a ceiling mural of the Northern Lights, the airy dining space is a nod to chef Tung’s stint in Finland. On entering, diners first catch sight of the open kitchen before they are greeted by the chefs. Only one multi-course tasting menu is offered, and it changes every three months in line with the seasons. Chef Tung’s small plates are creative and original, paying tribute to Vietnamese food culture in terms of ingredients, flavours and techniques.

Opened decades ago, this modest spot serving Huế comfort food in a casual, welcoming setting has a loyal following. The bún bò Huế features tender beef in a light and soothing soup; bánh bèo and nem nướng are ordered by nearly every table. A family atmosphere reigns in the clean, quiet space.