8 splurge places in Ho Chi Minh City, editor-picked. tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in Ho Chi Minh City. All Ho Chi Minh City food.
Anan Saigon ★ 4.8
district-1 · 89 Ton That Dam Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Anan Saigon holds one Michelin star for Peter Cuong Franklin's new Vietnamese cooking, turning street classics like banh mi and pho into tasting courses.
Tip: Book ahead for the counter; the rooftop Nhau Nhau bar upstairs is worth a nightcap.
CieL Dining ★ 4.7
thao-dien · 50 Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
CieL earned its first Michelin star in 2025 for a Thao Dien tasting menu that fuses French technique with Vietnamese soul across an ever-changing lineup.
Tip: Dinner only, and reservations are essential; the room is small.
Akuna ★ 4.7
district-1 · 3C Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Akuna holds one Michelin star under Australian chef Sam Aisbett, pairing modern Australian technique with Japanese ideas and Vietnamese produce.
Tip: It sits on the 9th floor of Le Meridien; dinner only, closed Sunday and Monday.
Coco Dining ★ 4.6
district-3 · 112 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Coco Dining was promoted to one Michelin star in 2025 for a twelve-course tasting menu built on fermentation and modern Vietnamese cooking in District 3.
Tip: There is one seating a night, so book well ahead and arrive on time for the full sequence.
Long Trieu ★ 4.6
district-1 · 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Long Trieu at The Reverie holds one Michelin star for refined Cantonese cooking: abalone, sea cucumber, Peking duck and honey-glazed barbecue pork.
Tip: It is on the 4th floor of the Times Square building; go for a long lunch of dim sum.
La Villa French Restaurant ★ 4.6
thao-dien · 14 Ngo Quang Huy Street, Thao Dien Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
La Villa is a Michelin Selected French restaurant set in a colonial villa in Thao Dien, where chef Thierry Mounon cooks classic Provencal dishes.
Tip: There is a pool-side terrace; dinner Tuesday to Sunday, lunch Thursday to Sunday.
The Albion by Kirk Westaway ★ 4.5
district-3 · 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
The Albion, on the 23rd floor of Hotel des Arts, is chef Kirk Westaway's Michelin Selected room reinventing contemporary British cooking above Saigon.
Tip: Ask for a window table at dusk for the skyline; dinner only.
Sorae Sushi Lounge ★ 4.3
district-1 · Ground Floor, AB Tower, 76A Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Sorae is a high-end Japanese restaurant and lounge in the AB Tower, serving sushi, sashimi and wagyu across a dramatic space with skyline views.
Tip: It sits at the base of the AB Tower; dress smart and book a window table for the view.