Best Restaurants in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City

Binh Thanh is the district north of District 1 on the Saigon River, and Vinhomes Central Park and Landmark 81 both stand here. This guide covers restaurants in Binh Thanh, from Japanese sushi and Korean barbecue to seafood, southern Vietnamese dishes and beef.

The list uses Google ratings and review counts from our database. It includes only venues in Binh Thanh with at least 20 Google reviews. Every restaurant below is rated 4.8 or higher on Google.

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant

Matsuri Japanese Restaurant is in Vincom Center Landmark 81, on Điện Biên Phủ in Vinhomes Tân Cảng. Reviewers praise the fresh food, the friendly staff and the clean room, and one calls it a great sushi spot for a date. One reviewer ordered the unagi and sashimi bento set at lunch and enjoyed it. Another found the tempura really crunchy, just how they like it. It has 4.9 on Google from 1,465 reviews. Opening hours run from 10:30 AM to 10 PM most days, and from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM on Wednesday. Prices are about 200,000 to 700,000 VND per person.

DonSalon

DonSalon is a Korean barbecue restaurant in the Sunwah Pearl building at 90 Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh. Reviewers praise the pork and the fresh meat, and one calls it a premium, no-smoke Korean barbecue. That reviewer also enjoyed the cold noodles, the mandu and the Korean instant coffee at the end of the meal. Another reviewer wished the panchan came in larger portions, because they had to call staff several times for more. It has 4.9 on Google from 962 reviews. It opens from 11 AM to 3 PM and from 5 to 10 PM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 600,000 VND per person.

BunsikClub

BunsikClub is a Korean restaurant on Nguyễn Gia Trí. Reviewers call the prices affordable, and one says the portions are very big for the price. One reviewer went with family and recommends it for a family meal. Another says the service is nice and the food is pretty delicious. It has 4.9 on Google from 479 reviews. It opens from 11 AM to 10 PM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Roji

Roji is a fusion izakaya and Japanese restaurant on Đ. Võ Duy Ninh. Two reviewers call its sushi the best they have had in Vietnam. One names unagi, salmon belly and seared salmon with cheese as favourites, and another recommends the sake tori nigiri. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, and one says the food is fresh and served fast. It has a 5.0 rating on Google from 168 reviews. It opens from 10 AM to 2 PM and from 4 to 10 PM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 300,000 VND per person.

Ichibento

Ichibento is a Japanese teishoku restaurant and bistro on Nguyễn Gia Trí, and it has a cat that visitors like to pet. Reviewers say the food is very good, and one recommends the ramen. The wait can be long. One reviewer says it can take 10 to 15 minutes depending on the order, and another says the wait is longer than usual but worth it. One reviewer describes the owner as friendly. It has a 5.0 rating on Google from 155 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and opens from 10 AM to 2 PM and from 4 to 10 PM on other days.

Ốc Dì Toàn

Ốc Dì Toàn is a seafood restaurant on Nguyễn Gia Trí that serves snail dishes. Reviewers praise the food and the service. One reviewer says the owner is happy to recommend her best dishes. Fermented quail eggs in tamarind sauce get a mention, and so does a combo that includes shrimp sashimi. It has 4.8 on Google from 3,628 reviews, the most of any restaurant in this guide. It opens from 11 AM to 10 PM from Monday to Saturday, and from 4 to 10 PM on Sunday.

Nabe

Nabe is a Japanese restaurant and hot pot place on Đ. Ung Văn Khiêm. Reviewers call the food fresh, and one says the umami soup is the highlight. Others say the staff are kind and quick. A robot that carries food around the room is a talking point for one visitor, and another notes that the soup base is priced separately from the buffet ticket. It has 4.8 on Google from 2,685 reviews. It opens from 11 AM to 11 PM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Heli Beer Garden

Heli Beer Garden is a restaurant and beer garden on Tân Cảng. Reviewers mention the rooftop and the view of Landmark 81, and several say the food is delicious and the staff are friendly. The dishes one reviewer mentions are a seafood set, fried rice with beef pickles and french fries. Another reviewer found the music too loud to talk over. It has 4.8 on Google from 1,821 reviews. It opens from 4 PM to 12 AM every day. Prices are about 200,000 to 600,000 VND per person.

Ussina Aging Beef and Bar

Ussina Aging Beef and Bar is a Japanese restaurant inside Vincom Landmark 81 at 720A Điện Biên Phủ, in Vinhomes Tân Cảng. Reviewers praise the panoramic view and the friendly, attentive service. One singles out the dry-aged beef and another the wagyu. Seafood spaghetti and risotto are also on the menu. One reviewer found the steak only okay for the price. Another reviewer recommends booking ahead. It has 4.8 on Google from 1,618 reviews. It opens from 11 AM to 11 PM every day. Prices are about 1,000,000 VND per person or more.

Nhà Hàng Hoàng Tâm

Nhà Hàng Hoàng Tâm is a Vietnamese restaurant at 720A Điện Biên Phủ in Vinhomes Tân Cảng. Reviewers describe authentic southern Vietnamese food, including fresh rolls, banh xeo pancake and crab fried rice. Spring rolls come up in two reviews, and one reviewer calls the braised pork a must-try. The menu has pictures of every item, which helps. One reviewer found the upstairs room hot and the air conditioning weak. It has 4.8 on Google from 1,358 reviews. It opens from 7 AM to 10 PM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 600,000 VND per person.

Tenku

Tenku is a Japanese modern kaiseki restaurant and bar in the Landmark 81 building at 720A Điện Biên Phủ. Reviewers praise the high city view and the attentive service. One reviewer says the food is fresh Japanese ingredients with a modern twist, and another likes the separate set menus that are easy to choose from. Soft piano music adds to the elegant mood, one reviewer says. It has 4.8 on Google from 817 reviews. It opens from 10:30 AM to 11 PM every day. Prices are about 1,000,000 VND per person or more.

KOHAKU Ramen and Udon

KOHAKU Ramen and Udon is on the ground floor of Vinhome Park 6. Reviewers call the staff nice or friendly. One says it is a convenient place to grab a bowl on the way home, with a lovely price. Another likes the soup flavours and has gone back for both udon and ramen. A few reviewers report slow service. It has 4.8 on Google from 448 reviews. It opens from 6:30 AM to 10 PM every day. Prices are about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Before you go

Several restaurants open early or late, and Ichibento is closed on Mondays. KOHAKU Ramen & Udon opens at 6:30 AM, Nhà Hàng Hoàng Tâm at 7 AM, and Heli Beer Garden does not open until 4 PM. On Sundays, Ốc Dì Toàn opens at 4 PM.

Saturday crowds peak at different times. Tenku is busiest around 4 PM, Matsuri, Nabe and Nhà Hàng Hoàng Tâm around 7 PM, and KOHAKU around 7 AM.

FAQ

Which Binh Thanh restaurant opens earliest?

KOHAKU Ramen & Udon opens at 6:30 AM every day and closes at 10 PM. Nhà Hàng Hoàng Tâm opens at 7 AM.

Where can I eat with a city view in Binh Thanh?

Ussina Aging Beef and Bar and Tenku both sit in the Landmark 81 building at 720A Điện Biên Phủ. Prices at both are about 1,000,000 VND per person or more.

Which restaurant is good for sushi?

Roji is rated 5.0 on Google, and two reviewers call its sushi the best they have had in Vietnam. Matsuri is rated 4.9, and reviewers mention its sushi and a sashimi bento set.