Restaurants in district 1, Ho Chi Minh offer many delightful array of dishes, from Vietnamese authentic food and international dishes, bringing interesting experiences for tourists.

You can try a lot of traditional dishes such as fresh seafood, noodles, rice, spring rolls, and meats... In this guide, we will introduce some restaurants in district 1, Ho Chi Minh city. 

1. Secret Garden Restaurant

• Address: 158 Pasteur St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city
• Open hours: 11:00 am - 22:00 pm
• Price: 180.000 VND - 500.000 VND

If you are looking for the best restaurant in district 1, Ho Chi Minh, let's get to Secret Garden. The restaurants received many highly and excellent reviews on Tripadvisor with authentic taste and affordable prices. 

The architecture of the restaurant is located on the roof of an ancient house with a traditional design of Hoi An ancient house in the XVI. The furniture is decorated from 100% wooden and colorful lanterns. 

Customer taking a memoriable pictures at Secret Garden Restaurant

Sitting and eating dinner, you will see the panoramic view of entire district 1, and experience the familiar dishes in a Vietnamese family. 

Although the food looks simple, they can give you delicious food. Highly recommended food in Secret Garden Restaurant is glory with beef and grilled beef in betel leaves that you don't need to pass up. 

2. El Gaucho Steakhouse

• Address: 74/1 Hai Ba Trung St, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh 
• Open hours: 11:00 am - 23:30 pm
• Price range: 200.000 VND - 1.200.000 VND

El Gaucho Steakhouse has a fancy and romantic space, suitable for couple to date nights. 

You will have the opportunity to choose types of steak such as Wagyu Filet Mignon, Rib Eye, and Fillet Steak. They are delicious and well-cooked. In addition, you can try hamburgers for those who like to eat  starchy food.

El Gaucho Steakhouse

3. Moo Beef Steak Prime Restaurant

• Address: 37 Ngo Duc Ke St, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Open hours: 10:00 - 14:00 or 17:00 - 22:00
• Price range: 120.000 VND - 1.000.000 VND

Moo Beef Steak Prime is one of the best restaurants in the district, Ho Chi Minh, known for its Western style beef steak with different sauces.

You can choose beef steak according to your taste. All of them are quite delicious and easy to eat. The restaurant still offers many gluten-free options for vegetarians.

In addition, the restaurant is large and cozy. So, you can enjoy your meal with family and friends. 

4. The Refinery Bar and Restaurant

• Location: 74/7C Hai Ba Trung St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
• Open hours: 11:00 - 23:00
• Price range: 120.000 VND - 650.000 VND

Among district 1 restaurants, The Refinery is a French restaurant that is known for having the most interesting space and delicious flavor. 

The restaurant was designed with a Western from interior to exeter, showing the luxury and uniqueness of European restaurants. 

The atmosphere of the restaurant is quiet and stunning, suitable for couples dinner nights. 

You will try a various of French dishes such as beef fillet, mignon with red wine juices and potato galette roll, salad black with white sesame chicken and salad nicoise. 

Refinery Bar and Restaurant

5. Vo Roof 

• Location: 113 Ton That Dam St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city
• Open hours: 10:00 am - 23:00 pm
• Price: 50.000 VND - 800.000 VND

Vo Roof is one of the top restaurants in district 1, Ho Chi Minh for tourists to enjoy delicious foods. The shop opened in 2018, attracting many local and international visitors to come here due to its blend of affordability, flavors and unique beverage. 

The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and cool with a bar counter and a lush rooftop oasis. Visitors can immerse themselves in wonderful fresh food and try famous foods.

Customers enjoy beverage at Vo Roof Restaurant

Vietnamese cuisine is mainly food at Vo Roof. They are decorated with modern style and are made from fresh ingredients and a moderate amount of seasoning. 

Don't forget to try drinks here such as fresh juice, wine, cocktails, beers... 

6. Carpaccio restaurant

• Location: 79 Hai Ba Trung, District 1 & 5 Han Thuyen, District 1
• Open hours: 13:00 pm - 21:00 pm
• Price range: 45.000 VND - 800.000 VND

Carpaccio is one of the best Italian restaurants with more than 20 years in Ho Chi Minh. The name of Carpaccio originates from a popular appetizer in Italy. 

Carpaccio restaurant

The brand brings pure Italian cuisine to Saigon to dinners and Italian Community living and working. Carpaccio brings Nordic-style architecture with design details with classic and rustic materials, creating a cozy overall space. 

7. Ngon Restaurant Saigon

• Location: 160 Pasteur St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
• Open hours: 10:00 am - 23:15 pm
• Price: 225.000 VND - 625.000 VND

Ngon restaurant is the luxury and famous restaurant in district 1, Ho Chi Minh. 

The restaurant is traditional style with wooden frames, sliding doors, creating the elegant and  modern way to enjoy the meal. Outside the restaurant, there are many trees and fresh air. So, you can choose this place to chat and enjoy dinner with family or friends. 

Ngon Restaurant Saigon

The staff will serve many signature dishes of Vietnamese such as pancake, steamed fish, Pho,.. 

8. Tandoor Indian Restaurant Ho Chi Minh

• Address: 39A - B Ngo Duc Ke St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city
• Open hours: 10:30 am- 14:30pm or 17:00 am - 22:45 pm
• Price range: 120.000 VND - 600.000 VND

If you want to enjoy Indian dishes, you should visit Tandoor. This is among the top Indian restaurants in district 1, bringing cozy interior space. 

The main dishes here are Indian and Halal. They are quiet use to eat and delicious and healthy in some way. 

The Indian foods are various and feature 100% ingredients to make from Indian. Coming here, you should try Masala Dosa, Pawn curry, Indian ice cream…

Tandoor Indian Restaurant Ho Chi Minh

9. Propaganda Saigon Bistro Restaurant

• Address: 21 Han Thuyen St., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Open hours: 7:30 am - 23:00 pm
• Price: 120.000 VND - 225.000 VND

One of the best restaurants in district 1 is Propaganda Saigon Bistro, offering familiar dishes and an airy dining place. 

All of the restaurant is decorated with the colorful interior, blending on the inside space that is bright. This will get comfortable for your meal. 

The food here is made from 100% Vietnamese, fresh and clean. Visitors can try some food such as Pho, Banh Mi... 

Pan bread

10. Le Jardin French Bistro

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• Address: 31 Thai Van Lung St, District 1 
• Open hours: 11:00 - 14:00 or 18: 00 - 23:00
• Price range: 150.000 VND - 600.000 VND

Le Jardin is the best place to visit and enjoy your meal in Ho Chi Minh city. The signature feature in restaurants is a stunning garden setting. 

With about 5$US ( 125.000 VND), you have a delicious goat with cheese for lunch. 

Le Jardin French Bistro

However, you cannot find foie gras here. You may enjoy simple French cuisine at an affordable price. 

Restaurants in district 1, Ho Chi Minh offer a variety for tourists to taste and prefer. The restaurants contribute to a dynamic and eclectic dining landscape. 

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