Tan Nguyen Thai Dimsum is a cantonese restaurant in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.
Tan Nguyen Thai is a packed Cho Lon hole in the wall where locals crowd in for pages of steamed and pan-fried dumplings under red and yellow signage.
Editorially verified July 1, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Steamed dumplings, Pan-fried dumplings, Cho Lon dim sum
Must order: A stack of steamed and pan-fried dumplings straight off the menu pages.
Tip: It is always busy and cash-friendly; the pan-fried dumplings sell out early.
Address: 102 An Duong Vuong Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
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Signature: Grilled pork, Clay-pot fish, Vietnamese salads
Order: The grilled pork ribs and the morning-glory with garlic.
Tip: It is a comfortable introduction to Vietnamese food for first-timers, with an English menu and cocktails.
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Signature: Grilled seafood, Modern Asian plates, River-view dining
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Tip: Arrive before dusk for a table on the water; it runs a popular weekend brunch and river shuttle.
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Signature: Butter chicken, Biryani, Thali
Order: The butter chicken with garlic naan, or a South Indian thali.
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Signature: Massaman curry, Pad Thai, Thai fusion plates
Order: The massaman curry and a lemongrass cocktail.
Tip: It turns into a lively bar later; book for dinner if you want a quieter table.
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Signature: Sushi, Sashimi, Wagyu
Order: The omakase sushi selection or the wagyu.
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