🍽️ Top Restaurants I’ve Been To This Month – HCMC, Vietnam 🇻🇳

It’s been a month of serious flavor. Here are the standout spots that stole the show in Saigon:

🌅 1. Sol Kitchen & Bar – Modern Latin in D1

Bold, smoky, and beautifully plated—Sol’s Latin American flavors hit hard. Think grilled octopus, tangy ceviche, and mezcal cocktails that don’t mess around.
✨ Vibe: Trendy rooftop, open kitchen
🥂 Must-try: Beef short ribs + a Paloma on the side

🌿 2. Dư Yên – Elevated Vietnamese, hidden in plain sight

This one’s a slow-burn favorite. Elegant takes on traditional dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal Vietnamese ingredients. Perfect for date night or quiet conversations.
📍 Location: Thao Dien, D2
🌾 Must-try: Caramelized pork belly in clay pot, homemade rice wine

🥩 3. L’Entrecôte – French steakhouse with Parisian flair

Classic, no-fuss, done right. They stick to what they do best—steak frites with that iconic secret sauce. It’s indulgent but worth it.
🇫🇷 Ambiance: Bistro-style, candlelit, unapologetically French
🥖 Must-try: The “L’Entrecôte” with endless fries (you’ll thank me later)

🍜 4. Nam Giao – For the love of bún bò Huế

No frills, all flavor. Tucked away in D1, Nam Giao serves one of the best bowls of bún bò Huế in the city—spicy, rich broth with real depth.
🔥 Must-know: They don’t hold back on the chili oil, so prep your palate!
💸 Super affordable and always buzzing

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🥢 TL;DR:
• 💃 Best vibes: Sol
• 🌾 Most refined: Dư Yên
• 🥩 Classic comfort: L’Entrecôte
• 🔥 Most budget-friendly: Nam Giao