Nice place, fun people, many pool table and game. Fun night. Love it. Highly recomendation
Bar & grill
Buddha Bar - Bar & grill in Ho Chi Minh City
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About This Place
Buddha Bar is a bar and grill in Thao Dien serving Indian food, Margherita and pepperoni pizzas, and chicken burgers.
laid-backlivelyspaciousexpat-friendlyrowdy on weekends
Reviews
4.2(1418)
Buddha Bar Thao Dien is always my go-to place whenever I’m in Thao Dien. The vibe never disappoints, relaxed, warm, and familiar, and it honestly reminds me of Irish pubs back in New Jersey with the wooden floors and laid-back atmosphere. It’s the kind of spot you can drop into without overthinking it. My usual order is a Tiger draught, cold and easy to drink. For food, the spring rolls are consistently good, and the patatas bravas are a favorite too. Simple comfort food, good drinks, and a place I keep coming back to.
5 stars for the best Indian food in D2 and possibly HCMC! The curries are delicious and come with any level of spice you like. The chicken tikka is excellent, as are the garlic naan’s! The chef is Indian so stick with the Indian food and you can’t go wrong! The venue also offers cheap beers and multiple screens for watching sports. The front bar is more open and airy, the back can get quite rowdy on the weekends. There are also multiple pool tables and other bar games such as darts and shuffleboard.
Fun place to be in thao dien. They have pool tables and a good selection of beers. They are also open late, so if you are looking for a place to have one final drink this is the spot. Extra points for the 80s music.
Loud English guys playing pool, place full of cigarette smoke. Staff friendly, Indian food gets 5 stars. The Indian chef comes out to see you. He clearly cares and has a passion for his cooking.
Visit Tips
Visiting Buddha Bar
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Open late: Doors stay open past 2 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 2 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Reservations: Call +84 702 991 210 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Food
Indian Curry Platter
South Asian mixed meal with curry and naan
Tacos with Shredded Cabbage and Tomato
Spicy Tomato Soup
Drinks
Sapporo Premium Beer
Vibe
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at Buddha Bar?
- The Indian food stands out, with reviewers calling the chicken tikka 'excellent' and the curries 'delicious at any spice level.' The garlic naan draws repeated mentions. The chef is Indian.
- Is Buddha Bar open late night?
- Buddha Bar is open until 4 AM seven nights a week, one of the few Thao Dien venues to maintain those hours consistently.
- Is Buddha Bar good for watching sports?
- Multiple screens cover major sporting events, and regulars visit specifically for the sports coverage alongside cold Tiger draught.
- Is Buddha Bar loud or quiet?
- Reviewers describe it as 'relaxed' and notably 'not as wild or loud as the ones on Bùi Viện.' The front bar is more open and airy; the back room gets livelier on weekends.
- Does Buddha Bar have live music?
- Most evenings feature a live solo vocalist. One reviewer notes the singer is Filipina and 'sings really well,' keeping the atmosphere warmer than a typical sports bar.
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