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About This Place

DIE LECKEREI sits on Đường 5 Làng Báo Chí, a residential lane in Thảo Điền, and operates closer in spirit to a neighbourhood European delicatessen than a full-service restaurant. The owner — a German woman who runs the space largely on her own — keeps the menu anchored to house-made sausages, baked pastries, cold European provisions, and a short list of hot plates at lunch.

The Apfelstrudel and chocolate cake draw the most consistent praise across reviews, with several regulars tracing their first encounter to a local food fair before seeking out the shop. The pretzel roll, elderflower spritzer, and rotating sausage selection round out the daytime offer. The pastry and charcuterie counter is where the kitchen performs most reliably; the hot-plate dishes — schnitzel, currywurst, steak pie — attract more divided feedback.

Seating is limited to a handful of spots inside, and guests remove shoes before settling in, which reinforces the home-kitchen atmosphere rather than a restaurant register. The crowd skews toward expats chasing familiar Central European flavour profiles and Thảo Điền locals curious about German food beyond what appears at international food fairs.

Hours shift noticeably across the week: weekday service runs 10 AM to 5 PM, while Saturday and Sunday evenings extend to 10 PM with an 8 AM morning opening. Reviewers have occasionally arrived during listed hours to find the door closed; calling ahead before a first weekday visit is the practical precaution. The venue is also available on Grab for delivery.

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Reviews

4.9(317)
Natascha Stanojevic
Natascha Stanojevic
5mo ago

I was really looking forward to some authentic German food, but unfortunately I was very disappointed. The warm potato salad was not a potato salad at all. At first, I honestly thought it was a soup. The potatoes were completely drowned in sauce and both potatoes and the onions were sliced far too thick. Instead of a salad, it tasted like a warm, sour potato soup, which is not what a potato salad should be. The currywurst was unfortunately of extremely poor quality. If this is truly a sausage imported from Germany, I would strongly recommend that the restaurant reconsider its supplier, as the quality was really very low. The portion size, however, was large and generous, and there is nothing to complain about in that regard. I also appreciated the small wooden skewers that were delivered with the currywurst. The Fleischkäsbrötchen was sadly completely inedible. The Fleischkäse was dry, and not enjoyable at all. Laugenbrötchen itself was good. The order via Grab went smoothly and was delivered even earlier than the stated delivery time. The portions overall were large and decent, which is a positive point. However, taste wise and in terms of authenticity, I sadly cannot recommend this food. I say this as a German, and unfortunately the food was not authentic.

Dreamer
Dreamer

I love the sausage and carrot cake here! Tasted it at a fair, loved it, wanted to try again so visited the store. The door was closed with a note to call before visiting (something I wasn't aware of). Called a few times, no response, the line just ends. Even rang the bell, to no response. Such a shame since I was really looking forward to visit. I've left a high star review as I know the food is good, but my experience visiting hasn't been good :( There was a cute cat inside, which did make it feel better.

Headline Fire
Headline Fire
9mo ago

Friendly owner, and the place is really chill and traditional (like culture-wise). Please give it a try and support local businesses ❤️

Andrew
Andrew
1y ago

Very kind lady, she is helpful and caring. The foods are fresh, tasty and I especially liked the pastries. I‘d recommend the chocolate cake (divine) and Apfelstrudel as well.

Maria Sazonova
Maria Sazonova
3y ago

UPD: Decided to give it one more try, double-checked the working hours, and since it’s no longer a walk distance for me, ordered it on Grab. The package was alright, the food was warm, which was promising. The pretzel, however, was more of a breadstick, which was disappointing. I think I’ve had enough trying. Refused to serve during the opening hours. Without even trying to explain the reason, just said “no”, when I pointed to the pastries displayed and asked for a take away, got “no” as the answer once again.

Visit Tips

Visiting German restaurant DIE LECKEREI - Nhà hàng Đức

  • Breakfast available: Opens by 8 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.

  • Reservations: Call +84 818 776 796 to book — recommended for weekend dining.

  • Best for: casual lunch, weekend brunch, afternoon pastry, expat comfort food.

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Potato Salad

Potato Salad

A close-up of a golden-brown fried dish on a wooden board, possibly a type of fritter or patty, with a small white bowl containing two condiments besi

A close-up of a golden-brown fried dish on a wooden board, possibly a type of fritter or patty, with a small white bowl containing two condiments besi

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Exterior of a restaurant in Thao Dien, Saigon. Features a white building with a blue double door, red shutters, a banner advertising 'German cuisine ẩ

Exterior of a restaurant in Thao Dien, Saigon. Features a white building with a blue double door, red shutters, a banner advertising 'German cuisine ẩ

The image shows an interior view of a restaurant named DIE LECKEREI located at Lang Bao Chi in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is decorated with various

The image shows an interior view of a restaurant named DIE LECKEREI located at Lang Bao Chi in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is decorated with various

The image shows an interior view of a casual dining establishment in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is well-lit with natural light streaming through the

The image shows an interior view of a casual dining establishment in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is well-lit with natural light streaming through the

The image shows an interior view of a casual dining establishment in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is well-lit with natural light streaming through the

The image shows an interior view of a casual dining establishment in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is well-lit with natural light streaming through the

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The image shows an exterior view of a building that appears to be a restaurant or cafe with the entrance marked by bright red doors and blue double do

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A plate of various types of patties and sausages presented on a light blue circular dish with accompanying condiments.

A plate of various types of patties and sausages presented on a light blue circular dish with accompanying condiments.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

What's the best dish at German restaurant DIE LECKEREI - Nhà hàng Đức?
The Apfelstrudel and chocolate cake draw the most consistent praise — one reviewer calls the chocolate cake "divine." The house-made sausages and pretzel roll are also frequently recommended.
Does German restaurant DIE LECKEREI - Nhà hàng Đức take reservations?
Calling ahead before a weekday visit is strongly advised. Reviewers have arrived during listed hours to find the door closed with a note directing visitors to call first.
Is German restaurant DIE LECKEREI - Nhà hàng Đức open for breakfast?
On weekends DIE LECKEREI opens at 8 AM and serves until 10 PM. Weekday hours run 10 AM to 5 PM only.
Is German restaurant DIE LECKEREI - Nhà hàng Đức quiet?
Reviews describe the space as "clean, quiet, and comfortable" with a home-kitchen atmosphere. Seating is limited to a handful of spots inside; guests remove shoes before sitting.
Does German restaurant DIE LECKEREI - Nhà hàng Đức deliver / is it on GrabFood?
DIE LECKEREI is available on Grab for delivery, offering sausages, pastries, and other menu items without an in-person visit.
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