My go-to wine bar in town, amazing food and insane wine selection! It's run by some top-notch Danish chefs, can totally taste their skills in every bite
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MAD Wine Bar & Eatery - Wine bar in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
MAD Wine Bar & Eatery on Xuân Thủy runs a wider arc than most wine-focused spots in Thao Dien — doors open at 8am for breakfast coffee and stay open until 11:30pm, making it one of the few places in the neighborhood that genuinely works across the full day. The kitchen is helmed by Danish chefs, and that background surfaces in the precision of dishes like the steak tartare and sea bass, as well as a deli section stocked with cured meats and blue cheese that feeds into the charcuterie boards.
The wine program is managed by an in-house sommelier, with a list that runs deep on European varietals. Staff will offer pours to taste before committing to a glass — Pinot Grigio sits around 135,000 VND — and the team's general attentiveness, from table moves to regular check-ins, is a consistent note across reviews.
Friday evenings shift the mood considerably: a fixed Italian set menu is served at a small counter directly facing the open kitchen, turning the meal into something closer to a chef's table format. It's one of the few recurring dinner events in Thao Dien that generates return visits specifically for the format rather than convenience.
Outdoor tables along Xuân Thủy fill fast on weekend nights, and the space draws a mix of expat residents and visiting diners comfortable spending time over a bottle rather than rushing through a meal. Solo diners are well absorbed at the bar arrangement without the self-consciousness that larger restaurant layouts can create. The French bistro and seafood options on the main menu give the kitchen enough range that a repeat visit rarely requires ordering the same thing twice.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at MAD Wine Bar & Eatery
Lucien Crochet, Sauvignon blanc, Sancerre, France
1.5M VND
Louis Jadot, Couvent Des Jacobins, Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc
1.4M VND
Tea D'Estoubon "Roseblood"
1.4M VND
Muga, Reserva, Rioja, Spain
1.4M VND
Paul Jabolet Ane "Parallè 45" Cotte Du Rye
950k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.4(301)
Great wines selection by MAD's sommelier, great vibes, food and service. On Friday night there's a special Italian set menu that's served at the small intimate counter and kitchen. Overall one of my favorites spots in Thao Dien.
Fantastic, friendly staff. As a solo diner I had the steak tartare, 2 wines and some blue-cheese for desert. Everything was excellent. However, I'll just say the red wine came slightly chilled so had to wait a few minutes to let it warm up, but it tasted fine even so.
We tried to go to Twist but they were closed so we walked down the street and decided to try Mad Wine Bar. I’ve had it saved for awhile but haven’t had a chance to check it out. Overall, had a great time. We sat outside at a table of four and each ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio, about 135K/glass. Service was great - they checked on us a couple of times and were very friendly.
Great wine bar with great selection. and great selection of food. Their meat and cheese board was quite delicious, but a bit small for the price. The staff was inattentive sometimes and took a while to get a hold of. But overall a nice spot. I've been here a couple of times and would still come back. If they had a weekly rotation of specials or featured wines would be amazing, but that's only suggestion, doesn't make or break em. And if they already do, they don't promote it well. Also, great outdoor space.
Visit Tips
Visiting MAD Wine Bar & Eatery
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Breakfast available: Opens by 8 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Menu starts from: 50k VND, based on 61 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 946 534 326 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, solo dining, friday dinner, wine tasting.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Does MAD Wine Bar & Eatery have outdoor seating?
- Yes. Outdoor tables along Xuân Thủy street are available, though they fill fast on weekend nights.
- Is MAD Wine Bar & Eatery good for solo dining?
- Solo diners are well accommodated at the bar. One reviewer dined alone with steak tartare, two wines, and blue cheese, noting 'everything was excellent.'
- Does MAD Wine Bar & Eatery have a special Friday night event?
- On Friday evenings a fixed Italian set menu is served at a small counter facing the open kitchen, described by regulars as one of their 'favorite spots in Thao Dien.'
- Is MAD Wine Bar & Eatery open for breakfast?
- Yes, doors open at 8am for breakfast and quality coffee, making it one of the few wine-focused venues in Thao Dien open across the full day.
- Does MAD Wine Bar & Eatery take reservations?
- Yes. At least one reviewer confirmed making a reservation for an outdoor table ahead of their visit.
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