8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

By Bich Phuong, Hoang Phong   June 24, 2024 | 10:59 pm PT
Michelin Guide inspectors recently recommended eight new restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City in its Bib Gourmand list for ‘serving great food with affordable prices,’ with most dining options located in downtown areas near popular tourist attractions.
8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Man Moi Restaurant at 32 D11 Street in Thao Dien area, home to a large expat community, stands out with red tiles as a fence and is surrounded by green trees.

The restaurant has another branch at 34 Vo Van Tan Street in District 3 near Tao Dan Park.

8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Michelin has introduced Man Moi as a famous culinary address in Ho Chi Minh City for more than 10 years.

The French food guide suggested that diners should sit at tables in the garden with lots of green trees. The restaurant's menu focuses on specialties from three regions of Vietnam, divided into salads, soups, main dishes, grilled dishes, desserts, pot dishes and hot pots.

Can Gio grilled duck (pictured) is a must-try dish. The dish is made from a breed of black-feathered sea duck found only in Can Gio coastal district of HCMC, also known as Vam Sat saltwater duck.

Prices start from VND100,000 (US$3.93) per serving.

8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Sol Kitchen & Bar is located in an old French villa at 112 Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1. The Michelin Guide describes the restaurant as "boasting strong Latin American cuisine in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City."

The dining space here is considered comfortable with an open kitchen as diners can watch the chef directly prepare their skills.

8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Chef and restaurant owner Adrian Chong Yen, a Malaysian, had 12 years of cooking experience in Singapore before going to Vietnam. The restaurant's menu is famous for its red meat dishes, including steak marinated in chimichurri sauce, BBQ ribs marinated in fish sauce, and grilled chicken served with mojo sauce.

In this picture is Iberico pork ribs served at Sol Kitchen & Bar.

Prices start from VND70,000.

8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Vi Que Kitchen is the only vegetarian restaurant among the eight new dining options on the Bib Gourmand 2024 list.

The dishes here carry traditional Vietnamese flavors, inspired by regional cuisine. Michelin suggests that diners can try square spring rolls, a variation of deep-fried crab spring rolls, and vermicelli dish with light broth and fried tofu.

The restaurant is at 110 Suong Nguyet Anh Street in District 1.

Prices start from VND28,000.

8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Tu's House is a family restaurant. Michelin described the location as "an oasis" amidst the hustle and bustle of Saigon.

The restaurant is covered with green trees. The dishes are inspired by childhood meals at the family dinner table with must-try dishes including steamed snails stuffed with minced meat, braised pork, and fried eggs with oysters.

The restaurant is at 129/4 Vo Van Tan Street in District 3.

According to Tripadvisor, prices range from VND40,000-100,000.

8 HCMC restaurants recommended by Michelin for 'affordable prices'

Hue beef noodle soup 14B is located on a small alley at 14B No.46 Street in District 4.

Michelin said the beef noodle soup was "very delicious" with broth made from onions, beef bones and pork bones.

The stall opens from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. every day.

A bowl with full toppings costs VND50,000.

Photos courtesy of the restaurants

 
 
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