•Location: 302A To Hien Thanh, Dist. 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam   Tel: 3863 2309 •Open Hours: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm •Price range: USD $5 to $15 •Good for: Local cuisine, Large groups, Dining on a budget, Families with children Description: Over 50 baked dishes in a Southern countryside style as well as experienced cook staff will make you satisfied. Moreover, you may find your relaxation and excitement in the cool, natural atmosphere of a peaceful country side.

•Location: 31 Ly Tu Trong , District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam   Tel: 38251330 •Open Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm •Price range: USD $5 to $25 •Good for: Good for: Local cuisine, Large groups, Dining on a budget, Families with children Description: Noisy, smoky, chaotic and usually packed, this large restaurant (formerly Luong Son) has had to move from downtown. It specializes in bo tung xeo (sliced beef barbecued at the table served with mustard sauce; the name also refers to a gruesome torture, ask Vietnamese friends for details). The beef, barbecued squid and other delicacies are truly superb. This restaurant is also the place to sample unusual dishes such as scorpion, porcupine, fried cricket, coconut worm and cockerel’s testicles. 

•Location: 236 Pasteur St dist 3, Ho Chi Minh City   Tel: +84 8 38204136 •Open Hours: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm • Price range:  USD 5 - 20 •Good for:  Families with children, Doing business, Local cuisine, Large groups, Special occasions •Description:  Hong Hai seafood restaurant has been well known over 10 years for its fine seafood cuisine since it started as a small family restaurant in district 2. Now located at 236 Pasteur - District 3 - HCM City, the elegant 3-story restaurant with accommodation of over 500 guests attracts a sophisticated crowd to its modern yet cozy ambiance. Plus, with private rooms, Hong Hai is a perfect place for family and company’s meeting or party.