1 Hometown Cuisine in Tan Binh District
Address: 52A D. Nguyen Thai Binh, Ward 4, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Hometown Cuisine on Nguyen Thai Binh Street is one of the familiar addresses for those who like closeness, warmth and pure Vietnamese flavors. The space is designed in a rustic style, with many details reminiscent of the countryside such as tiled roofs, bamboo, and wooden tables, creating a comfortable feeling right from the moment you enter.
The menu is rich from braised fish, chicken, crab, country hotpot to fresh seafood dishes, prepared in a traditional style so the flavor is rich and easy to eat. This is a suitable place for families to gather, groups of friends to meet or receive company guests because of the large space, private rooms and quite fast service.
The price is mid-range, reasonable with the quality of food and space. Illustration photo: MANH NGUYEN HUU
2 Giang Ge Tan Binh
Address: 680 D. Truong Chinh, Tan Binh Ward, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Giang Gê on Truong Chinh Street is a famous address for fresh crabs selected right at the tank, ensuring the sweetness of the meat and preserving the full flavor when processed. The restaurant serves many seafood dishes such as beer-steamed crabs, tamarind-roasted crabs, grilled shrimp with salt and chili, seafood hotpot,… with affordable prices and rich flavors, suitable for many diners.
Giang Ghe’s space has the style of a popular seafood restaurant but is clean, airy, with lots of seating, so it is suitable for large groups, family parties or meetings with friends.
Seafood at the restaurant is extremely fresh. Illustrative photo: Study abroad in Europe, America, Australia Official
3 NO Grill Shop
Address: 728 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ward 5, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
NO Grill Shop on Cach Mang Thang Tam is a familiar meeting place for young people thanks to its modern style, open space and minimalist but eye-catching decoration. The restaurant specializes in grilled food with many combos of pork, beef, and seafood that are richly marinated, grilled, fragrant, and easy to eat.
Accompanied by side dishes such as kimchi, salad, and seaweed soup to help make the meal less greasy and balance the flavor. NO restaurant is suitable for evenings gathering with friends or days when you want to change things up with a filling grilled meal at an affordable price.
The space at the restaurant is extremely chill for you to enjoy meals with loved ones. Illustration photo: Thai Cao Hoang
4 Izakaya Unatoto Tan Binh
Address: 248 D. Nguyen Hong Dao, Ward, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Izakaya Unatoto is a branch of a Japanese chain specializing in charcoal-grilled eel rice, famous for its standard Japanese flavor and meticulous preparation. The restaurant’s space is izakaya-style: cozy, soft yellow lighting, wooden furniture and an open grill, creating a cozy feeling like enjoying food at a small restaurant in Tokyo.
The eel dish is Unatoto’s biggest highlight with crispy grilled skin, soft meat, sweet Japanese-style sauce and grilled directly on charcoal. In addition to eel rice, the restaurant also has many side dishes such as tempura, sashimi, udon and donburi, suitable for cozy dinners, dates or small gatherings.
The restaurant’s space is decorated in a Japanese style. Illustration photo: Huy Doan
5 Ms. Dau Restaurant – Tan Binh Branch
Address: 328A Nguyen Trong Tuyen, Ward 2, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Ms. Dau Restaurant is a familiar place for those who love Vietnamese cuisine in a spacious, airy and traditional space when traveling to Saigon. The restaurant’s menu is very rich with more than 200 dishes, the most famous are 7-dish pork mites, steamed chicken with mushroom fish sauce, grilled fish with salt and chili, crab hotpot, steamed beef with lemon leaves and flavorful country dishes.
Each dish is richly seasoned, suitable for Vietnamese taste, the portion is generous and suitable for a group of family or friends. The space is divided into many areas: garden, private room and long table area, so it is easy to organize parties and large meetings.
The dishes at the rustic restaurant are rich in Vietnamese flavors. Illustration photo: Tien Nguyen
6 MOC Rieu & Grill
Address: 9A D. Lam Son, Ward 2, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
MOC Rieu & Grill stands out with its rustic, simple style but is carefully cared for from the space to the food. The restaurant brings a pleasant feeling with wood tones, warm lighting and a cozy atmosphere, suitable for comfortable dinners. MOC’s menu is rich with charcoal-grilled dishes such as grilled chicken, grilled snails with green pepper, grilled ribs, and a series of “specialties” such as crab and beef hotpot, fish hotpot, young beef dishes…
The flavor of the dish is rich, easy to eat and very suitable for hanging out with friends in the evening. Thanks to its large space and many seating areas, the restaurant is suitable for groups of friends, colleagues or families who want a place that is both delicious and relaxing but still bustling enough.
MOC’s menu is rich with charcoal grilled dishes. Illustration photo: Hai Duong Doan
7 Huong Cau Restaurant 2
Address: 86 Tan Canh, Ward 1, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Huong Cau 2 is a familiar restaurant with traditional Vietnamese style, standing out thanks to its spacious space, many trees and a feeling of intimacy like a small garden in the heart of the city. The restaurant specializes in pure Vietnamese dishes from seafood, country dishes to familiar drinking dishes such as salad, hot pot, grilled.
The flavors here tend to be rich, easy to eat, large portions and very suitable for large groups or families. The strength of Huong Cau 2 is its multi-area space: airy garden, cold room and large table area, suitable for holding parties, meetings or company parties.
Prices are mid-range, service is fast and dishes are served evenly, so it’s quite crowded during peak hours. Illustration photo: An Nguyen
8 My Hometown Cuisine Restaurant
Address: 129 D. Tan Son, Ward 15, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
My Hometown Cuisine has a rustic Vietnamese culinary style with a diverse menu, especially focusing on countryside dishes such as braised fish, free-range chicken, hot pot, copper dishes and wild vegetables. The restaurant space is designed to be cozy and neat, creating a familiar feeling like a family meal. The food here is highly appreciated for its delicious seasoning, fresh ingredients and generous portions.
The restaurant is suitable for families, small groups of friends or those who want to find a place to eat authentic Vietnamese food without too much noise. This is also a place often chosen for weekend reunion meals thanks to its reasonable prices and stable quality.
My Hometown Cuisine has a rustic Vietnamese culinary style. Illustration photo: Bao Tran Chau Ngoc
9 Too Delicious Restaurant
Address: 306 308 D. Le Van Sy, Tan Ward, Son Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City
Qua Ngon Restaurant has been a famous name for many years in Saigon with its specialties Dong Tao chicken and roasted suckling pig – dishes that are highly appreciated for both quality and preparation. The restaurant’s space is luxurious but not too sophisticated, suitable for both families and receptions.
Besides the two “signature” dishes, the restaurant also has many high-class Vietnamese dishes such as eel, sturgeon, fresh seafood, hot pot and grilled dishes. The flavor is commented to be rich, the portion is large and the ingredients are fresh. The restaurant is often quite crowded on weekends because this is one of the popular destinations for birthday parties, meetings or special occasions.
Qua Ngon Restaurant is a famous name for its specialties Dong Tao chicken and roasted suckling pig. Illustration photo: Qua Ngon Restaurant
10 Chiba – Japanese Grilled Yakiniku
Address: 63B Hoang Hoa Tham, Tan Binh Ward, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Chiba is a yakiniku-style Japanese grill restaurant, featuring imported beef, Japanese-style marinade and a modern, clean space. The restaurant serves grilled dishes at the table with charcoal or a smokeless oven, helping to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The menu is diverse from American beef, Wagyu beef, pork belly, seafood to Japanese side dishes such as miso soup, seaweed salad and mixed rice. Hopefully through this article, you have found the right place to enjoy a delicious meal in Tan Binh. Whether it’s a weekend date, meeting friends or eating with family, the above suggestions will make your choice easier. Wishing you a complete culinary experience and remember to prepare your favorite genuine backpack to accompany you on every journey of discovery.