A Self-Care Day in Thao Dien

Thao Dien is in Thu Duc City, formerly District 2, on the Saigon River, east of District 1. This guide puts a day together around the neighbourhood: a workout or studio class in the morning, a light meal at midday, and a spa, nail or beauty appointment in the afternoon.

We chose venues in Thao Dien with at least 20 Google reviews, ranked by Google rating and review volume. Each entry gives the street, the rating, opening hours and what reviewers say.

Spas and massage

Léa Beauty Quận 2

Léa Beauty Quận 2 is on Số 20 and rated 5.0 on Google from 832 reviews. It is open daily from 9 AM to 8:30 PM. Reviewers praise the professional, attentive staff. One loved the hot stone massage and steam sauna, another had a facial with blackhead removal and says every step was explained. A third was handed a lemonade on arrival and liked the bright, relaxing setting. One reviewer found the herbal hair wash products perfumed rather than natural.

Golden Lotus Oriental Organic Spa Q2

Golden Lotus is on Đường Số 10 and rated 4.9 on Google from 2,011 reviews. It opens daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, so it suits a late-afternoon or evening session. Reviewers recommend the hot stone massage, and one calls it a great place to chill out with a sauna and steam bath at a good price. One visitor found the place noisy, with many children around.

Mầm Gạo Spa

Mầm Gạo Spa is on Quốc Hương and rated 4.9 on Google from 1,694 reviews. It opens daily from 9 AM to 8:30 PM. It specialises in body massage, headcare and neck and shoulder therapy, according to its Google listing. Reviewers like the warm, professional staff and the clean, calm rooms, and one says the pricing is clear and the hot stone massage is worth booking. One reviewer noticed some noise from guests nearby.

Nails

Golden Nail

Golden Nail on Đường Số 10 is rated 5.0 on Google from 529 reviews and is open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM. One reviewer calls the technicians skilled and detail-oriented, and another praises their technique with nail art. Another says the staff quoted the price before starting, and one reviewer found the furniture so comfortable that they napped through a foot combo pedicure.

Ace Nails & Beauty

Ace Nails & Beauty on Nguyễn Bá Huân is rated 5.0 on Google from 261 reviews. It is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, with nails, beauty, eyelash and massage services listed on Google. Reviewers praise the friendly, talented staff. One was impressed that a design from an inspiration photo was finished in an hour, another notes the sealed, sterile tool bags used for each client, and a third enjoyed a relaxing hair wash with the manicure.

IMO Nails & Beauty

IMO Nails & Beauty on Trần Ngọc Diện is rated 4.9 on Google from 725 reviews and open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Three of the four reviews we have are glowing. One loves an ombré gel manicure with a smooth colour blend, another had GelX with chrome and was seated right away because there were plenty of workers, and a regular calls the prices cheap. One reviewer was unhappy with a manicure that looked thick and bulky.

Fitness and beauty studios

9Round Fitness

9Round Fitness is at 235 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng and rated 5.0 on Google from 337 reviews. It opens Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 6 PM. Reviewers praise the friendly staff and clean studio. One says the staff explained the workout system clearly for first-time visitors, another describes a well-structured, quick workout, and a third says the rates are affordable.

CL K Beauty

CL K Beauty on Trần Ngọc Diện is rated 5.0 on Google from 157 reviews and open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM. Google lists massage, facial, nail, eyelash, waxing and tanning services. Reviewers mention private treatment rooms, a very clean space and friendly staff. One had a facial contour treatment and found it thorough, since the neck and underarm area are included.

Lecao Athletic Base (LAB) Gym

LAB is at 129 Quốc Hương and rated 5.0 on Google from 107 reviews. It opens Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 9 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 3 PM. It is closed on Sundays. Reviewers praise the professional staff and the clean, newer equipment. One names Cường and his team as passionate, and another says Coach Gabriel is attentive.

Light meals and groceries

KIM SA Vegetarian & Garden Restaurant

KIM SA is on Đường Số 59 and rated 4.9 on Google from 1,083 reviews. Google lists it as a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. It is open daily from 10 AM to 8:30 PM. Reviewers praise the friendly, quick service and the big portions, and one calls the food delicious. Another enjoyed the open-air garden area and thought it a good choice for a lunch break, though the food was a little sweet for them.

Black Rumor

Black Rumor on Tống Hữu Định is a salad bar rated 4.9 on Google from 494 reviews. It is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. The menu includes smoked duck, steak and chicken salads, and poke bowls are also served. Prices run about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person. One reviewer describes a wide choice of dishes, from light meals to more filling ones, and likes that each dish lists its calories. Another calls it a healthy food spot specialising in salads, poke bowls and oat smoothies. A weekday afternoon visitor found it very quiet.

Légumes Vietnam

Légumes Vietnam is on Nguyễn Cừ and rated 4.8 on Google from 700 reviews. It opens daily from 7 AM to 9:30 PM and sells groceries as well as smoothies, açaí bowls and juices. One reviewer calls it almost a vegan market. Another mentions the bulk seeds and nuts, a third calls the freshly baked bread excellent, and a fourth says everything is made in-house with simple ingredients.

A simple day plan

In the morning, start with a class or workout. 9Round Fitness opens at 6 AM on weekdays, and Lecao Athletic Base opens at the same time from Monday to Friday. If you want a smoothie first, Légumes Vietnam opens at 7 AM.

For lunch, Nhà Hàng Chay KIM SA opens at 10 AM and is open until 8:30 PM. BLACK RUMOR opens at 8 AM and closes at 8 PM.

In the afternoon, book a spa or nail appointment. Golden Nail and Golden Lotus both stay open until 11 PM. Mầm Gạo Spa and Léa Beauty close at 8:30 PM, and Ace Nails & Beauty closes at 7 PM.

Before you go

Saturdays are busiest at different times of day. At Léa Beauty the peak is around 9 AM, and at Golden Lotus around 1 PM. Mầm Gạo Spa is busiest around 4 PM. Golden Nail and CL K Beauty both peak around 7 PM. IMO Nails & Beauty is busiest around 11 AM and noon.

LAB is closed on Sundays, so plan the gym for another day that week.

FAQ

Which venue in this guide opens earliest? 9Round Fitness opens at 6 AM on weekdays, and Lecao Athletic Base opens at the same time from Monday to Friday. Légumes Vietnam opens at 7 AM daily and is rated 4.8 on Google.

Is Lecao Athletic Base open on Sundays? No. It is closed on Sundays. On Saturdays it opens from 8 AM to 3 PM.

Does KIM SA serve vegetarian food? Yes. Google lists it as a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. It is open daily from 10 AM to 8:30 PM.

Which nail salon stays open latest? Golden Nail is open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM and is rated 5.0 on Google.

Which spas mention hot stone massage in their reviews? Hot stone massage comes up in reviews for Léa Beauty Quận 2, Golden Lotus Oriental Organic Spa Q2 and Mầm Gạo Spa.