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This guide was put together by SaigonVibes, the top-rated food tour company based in Ho Chi Minh City that has spent years mapping out the city’s best street food for visitors and longtime residents alike. Since the recent administrative changes created Saigon Ward, this vibrant neighborhood has become a go-to hub for incredible food.

Here are 5 distinct restaurants in Saigon Ward that deliver memorable meals, from historic local staples to high-quality international favorites.

Located inside a clean hotel lobby, Cơm Gà Sing Sing offers a quiet, tidy space rather than a typical street stall setup. The real star here is the rice itself, which is cooked directly in rich chicken broth, making it savory and deeply flavorful on its own. Their roasted chicken features crisp skin with juicy, tender meat beneath. It delivers an authentic Singapore hawker style meal with quick service and easy parking.

• How to order: Roasted chicken rice, an extra bowl of chicken broth rice, and leave a review on Google Maps for a small gift.

• Where: Cơm Gà Sing Sing – Singapore Chicken Rice

• Downside: Located in a hotel lobby, so it lacks a traditional street food vibe and sits at a slightly higher price point (100,000 to 200,000 VND).

Ramen Shinsen is a small Japanese noodle shop built around a compact counter setup. Their grilled meat ramen, available in both regular and spicy broth, comes with soft boiled eggs and tender, smoky meat. The kitchen provides free iced water and tea, and they let you customize the salt and oil levels in your broth to suit your personal taste.

• How to order: Grilled meat ramen, ask the staff to lower the salt and oil levels to your preference, paired with free iced tea or water.

• Where: Ramen Shinsen

• Downside: Very limited seating with a strict policy requiring your entire group to arrive before being seated. The broth can also lean salty and oily if you forget to request adjustments.

This historic restaurant near the Old Market offers a genuine taste of old Saigon. Dating back to the 1930s, Chuyên Ký specializes in traditional Chinese style steamed earthenware pot rice. Each portion of rice is double boiled in individual ceramic pots, resulting in a unique, fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with classic Cantonese side dishes.

• How to order: Steamed pot rice paired with traditional Chinese side dishes, or choose from their vegetarian options.

• Where: Tiệm cơm thố Chuyên Ký

• Downside: Expect a short wait during peak hours (up to 10 minutes), no wheelchair access ramp, and difficult street parking for cars.

Matchandeul BBQ focuses on top quality Korean grilled pork without heavy, overpowering marinades. The unseasoned cuts of meat are grilled right at your table by attentive staff, preserving the natural flavor and freshness of the pork. The meal comes with a generous spread of refillable side dishes, refreshing cold noodles, and a complimentary ice cream cone at the end.

• How to order: Fresh pork cuts, cold noodles, grilled cheese with honey, and enjoy the refillable side dishes.

• Where: Matchandeul BBQ Tôn Thất Tùng

• Downside: Pricier than average (200,000 to 700,000 VND per person), though the meat quality and table service justify the cost.

Located right near Ben Thanh, this Japanese Italian fusion spot features an open kitchen with a wood fired oven and a warm, stylish ambiance. Their signature house made fresh burrata cheese served atop artisan wood fired pizzas is a highlight, along with their popular creamy crab tomato pasta. It is a reliable choice for a high quality, polished meal in the center of the city.

• How to order: Half and half pizza featuring their signature burrata cheese, alongside the creamy crab tomato pasta.

• Where: Pizza 4P’s Bến Thành

• Downside: Sits in a higher price range (200,000 to 700,000 VND per person) and gets extremely busy, making an advance table reservation necessary.