Who doesn’t love a quán nhậu? Emblematic of Vietnam’s culinary landscape, to nhậu means to go out for the purpose of food, drinks, and conversation. Often centralised on ice-cold beers and lots of heartwarming Vietnamese home cooked fare, quán nhậu—a streetside or open-air restaurant featuring plastic chairs and low metal tables—has evolved over time to touch all aspects of dining culture. Whether you’re after a local neighbourhood favorite, a spot specialising in a specific dish, or a more high-end experience, this list of places to go nhậu will have you covered!
These locations come from recommendations from people who live in Ho Chi Minh City that we've recently profiled.
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Béo Ơi Quán - Món ngon Hà Nội: Michelin Selected Northern Dishes with Unbeatable Hot Pots and Sticky Rice
Recommended by Mike
About Béo Ơi Quán - Món ngon Hà Nội: A Hanoi style nhậu in the heart of Saigon, Béo Ơi Quán is your go-to eatery for delicious food from the north. Michelin Selected for three years running since 2024, this nhậu is a great place to sample Vietnamese classics like Bún riêu cua (crab paste noodle soup), various styles of lẩu (hot pot), and Xôi xéo thịt kho (sticky rice with braised pork). After enjoying the tasty fare along with a bucket of ice-cold beers, walk over to Lost & Found for some of Saigon’s best cocktails, courtesy of owner and bartender extraordinaire, Tyler.
Price: Beers from 25k, xôi from 35k, 45k for a Bún riêu cua, hot pot from 350k
Address: Hẻm 15M kế bên, 15/20, hẻm phía bên tay trái!, Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai/số 17A quán cuối
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Quán Vỹ Dạ: Street-side Nhậu Offering Classic Vietnamese Favourites Near Bến Thành Market
Recommended by Chi Minh
About Quán Vỹ Dạ: A street-side nhậu serving up all sorts of delectable dishes, Quán Vỹ Dạ is the perfect place to get a taste not only of Vietnam’s delightful cuisine, but also what true nhậu culture is all about. Expect a mix of locals and foreigners drinking, toasting, and talking loudly as the night settles upon the city. If you’re a fan of chicken feet, cockles, and cơm chiên dương châu (Yangzhou style fried rice), look no further than here! Better yet, why not go on a shopping spree after the lively meal?
Price: Beers from 25k, cockles from 140k, cơm chiên dương châu from 110k
Address: 62 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Thành
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Xèng Quán - Chi nhánh Huỳnh Mẫn Đạt: A Phạm Viết Chánh Nhậu Rooted in Hanoi Style Food and Fresh Hanoi Beer
Recommended by Charles, Louis, and Max
About Xèng Quán: A nhậu staple near the popular Phạm Viết Chánh (PVC) neighbourhood, Xèng Quán has the best of both worlds: hearty home cooked food with an unbeatable atmosphere. Come for a 2L keg of everyone’s favourite light Vietnamese beer, bia hơi Hà Nội while eating till your heart’s content. From classics like stir-fried morning glory with garlic to innovative dishes like minced snails steamed with lemongrass, Xèng Quán is the gift that keeps on giving—Did we mention they also make their own flavoured rượu (rice wine)?
Price: Bia hơi Hà Nội 2L for 119k (20k for a glass), rượu for 199k, from 59k for vegetables and salads, from 79k for rice and noodles
Address: 53 Huỳnh Mẫn Đạt, Thạnh Mỹ Tây
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Ốc Sữa | Ốc ngon quận Bình Thạnh: Home-cooked Snails and Vietnamese Delights Right on Phạm Viết Chánh Street
Recommended by Tommy
About Ốc Sữa: A nhậu style seafood spot right in the heart of PVC, Ốc Sữa has been drawing crowds of customers to its outdoor dining space not only for its unbeatable ốc (snail) dishes, but also because of the friendly, attentive staff. Snails are what they’re known for, and for good reason. From grilled snails all the way to snails lathered in kumquat sauce, the options here are endless and they’re all equally delicious. After a seafood feast, how about a change of pace with some cocktails down the street at Alto?
Price: Beers from 18k, oyster from 20k a piece, vegetables from 45k, ốc from 79k
Address: 69 Phạm Viết Chánh, Thạnh Mỹ Tây
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🏃♀️ Looking for the best places to burn off those extra nhậu calories? Check out this list of Saigon’s best places to exercise!
The Gangs - Mạc Đĩnh Chi: Meat and Seafood Platters at Saigon’s Club-like Nhậu Experience
Recommended by Viet
About The Gangs: One of Vietnam’s most well-known chain restaurants, The Gangs can be considered a bit more of a commercial nhậu operation. Besides classic nhậu style dishes, expect meat and seafood platters, along with beer towers to keep the energy going all night long. With multiple outlets in the city, the spaces are always massive and designed for partying as much as they are for dining. As Viet put it, “the vibes are great, everyone’s happy, and you can even do congo lines and dance on the tables!”
Price: 115k for a sashimi plate, 350k for a beer tower, meat platter from 445k, bottle of wine from 545k
Address: 32 Mạc Đĩnh Chi, Tân Định
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Quán Ăn 999: A Longstanding Nhậu Serving All the Classics
Done Right Near Phạm Viết Chánh
Recommended by Toni
About Quán Ăn 999: Blue plastic chairs? Check. Quick service and affordable prices? Check. Random karaoke performances out of nowhere? Check. Quán Ăn 999 is a nhậu that ticks all the boxes. Come for an evening with friends and expect to get a little raucous. Seated outside, it won’t be long before you’re practicing your Vietnamese with customers from a different table, all the while enjoying a range of expertly cooked dishes. Once you’ve finished your meal, step right next door to La Scène for a french bistro-listening bar experience and say hello to Toni!
Price: Vegetables from 59k, snails from 75k, frog from 89k, hot pot from 120k
Address: 72/26 Ngô Tất Tố, Thạnh Mỹ Tây
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Quán Ăn Hùng Xíu: Late-Night Fried Rice Cravings Only a Short Walk From Bùi Viện Street
Recommended by Vanny
About Quán Ăn Hùng Xíu: A nhậu that’s open till the wee hours of the morning, Quán Ăn Hùng Xíu satisfies all your late-night cravings with a range of heavy-hitting dishes. Whether you’re looking for a properly prepared cơm (rice), đậu hũ (tofu), or gỏi (shredded protein salad) dish, you’ll be sure to find one that’s the perfect accompaniment to a glass of refreshing beer. Better yet is how close this is to the infamous Bùi Viện (Backpacker’s Street), meaning if you’re looking for more festivities after your meal, you can walk right on over!
Price: Cơm from 139k, đậu hũ from 149k, gỏi from 169k
Address: 15 Nguyễn Văn Tráng, Bến Thành
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Quán Ốc Vũ: Vĩnh Khánh Street’s Premier Snail and Seafood Eatery
Recommended by Minh Tam
About Quán Ốc Vũ: If there’s one dish you need to try while visiting Saigon, it’s ốc. While they might seem intimidating at first, places like Quán Ốc Vũ know how to make the experience as stress-free as possible. Situated in the middle of foodie heaven’s Vĩnh Khánh street, expect all kinds of grilled, fried, or steamed seafood plates. Of course, snails are at the heart of it all and there’s plenty of choices to choose from. That’s what makes this nhậu a must-visit, authentically Saigonese experience.
Price: Beer from 18k, ốc from 60k, fish from 90k, tôm (shrimp) from 110k, mực (squid) from 130k
Address: 37 Đ. Vĩnh Khánh, Khánh Hội
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B3 Beer: A Young Adult Hangout with Great Food Near the War Remnants Museum
Recommended by Stephanie and Minh & Phuong
About B3 Beer: Taking the drinking aspect of nhậu’s a step further, B3 Beer is the go-to place for a younger crowd looking to let loose. While you won’t stop hearing your share of một, hai, ba, dô! cheers all night long, the food at B3 is not to be overlooked. Serving up a wide mix of meat, seafood, vegetable, and rice dishes, this makes the spot the perfect hybrid between a bar and somewhere you can get some good food.
Price: beers from 25k, seafood from 90k, rice and noodles from 95k, meat from 110k
Address: 6 Ngô Thời Nhiệm, Quận 3
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Quán 79 Restaurant: Trà Vinh Seafood Staples Along with Hotpot, Noodles, and Rice near Bến Nghé Canal
Recommended by Matt
About Quán 79 Restaurant: As Matt put it, “there’s really good street food, all made by people from Trà Vinh, where my wife’s from.” So if you’re in Saigon and looking for a taste of one of Vietnam’s other provinces, Quán 79 is a nhậu that you’ve got to try. Their seafood options are plenty, so how about sampling some razorclams or cockles? Besides that, you’ve got a wide range of hot pots, rice dishes, and noodles to ensure you leave with a full belly!
Price: Beer from 20k, cockles from 80k, razorclams from 85k, hot pot from 220k
Address: 44 Đề Thám, Cầu Ông Lãnh
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🍜 Hungry for some other Vietnamese dishes? Check out this list of Saigon’s best noodles!
Ốc Đào: A Snail Paradise Known for Affordable Food, Great Service, and an Authentic Nhậu Experience
Recommended by Dat
About Ốc Đào: Another snail spot because we know you can’t get enough of the dish, Ốc Đào is well-known in Saigon’s dining landscape. Offering a nhậu experience that marries quality with affordability and fun, you can expect an unstoppable array of seafood dishes, all prepared in a variety of ways and finished with different ingredients. The best part is that you can also order some crunchy bánh mì to mop up all of that delightful sauce left on the plate—There’s no better way to enjoy a meal!
Price: Cháo (porridge) from 55k, snails from 60k, tôm from 100k
Address: 212B/D48 Nguyễn Trãi, Cầu Ông Lãnh
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Nam Mê Saigon: Upscale Nhậu Dining with Mekong Delta Treats and Superb Cocktails in Thao Dien
Recommended by Steven
About Nam Mê: A more upscale nhậu experience complete with cocktails, Nam Mê is a terrific place to take your family or on a night out with that special someone. According to Steven, “they add some flair to the Mekong Delta classics [making it] a great place with interesting cocktails and soulful food.” Try the fermented fish hot pot for a verifiable show-stopper, and if you’re with your kids, fear not—they’ve even got a play area to keep everyone happy on a night out together.
Price: Soft drinks from 45k, cocktails from 169k, 305k for a Full Taste Nam Mê, 625k for a Fermented Fish Hot Pot
Address: 7 Trần Văn Sắc, An Khánh
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Quán Tấm Cám - Bia hơi Hà Nội: An Phú’s Crab Hot Pot Wonderland with Fresh Hanoi Beer
Recommended by Cuong and Claudia
About Quán Tấm Cám: A large, street-side nhậu out in the An Phú area, Quán Tấm Cám is a hub of activity and flavour. Expect big, bold dishes, lots of beer, and rambling conversation all around as the night settles on Saigon. If you stop by, don’t forget to order a bottle of bia hơi Hà Nội, as well as a bubbling pot of one of their Lẩu cua (crab) hot pots. If you’re looking for an afternoon of relaxation before your meal, stop by Massage Yuan which is a short drive away!
Price: 135k for a Bia hơi Hà Nội bottle, from 300k for a Lẩu cua
Address: 66-68-70 Trần Lựu, Khu đô thị An Phú An Khánh, Bình Trưng
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Watch their videos: Cuong pt. 1, Cuong pt. 2, and Claudia
🕺 Need a place to dance and listen to music? Check out this list of Saigon’s best clubs, bars, and listening rooms!
Restaurant 13: A Cool, Understated Thảo Điền Eatery on the Saigon River
Recommended by Matt
About Restaurant 13: Situated along the Saigon River in Thảo Điền, Restaurant 13 has been serving customers for decades. Despite that, it flies under the radar, making it an if-you-know-you-know type of nhậu. What makes Restaurant 13 so special is its riverside seating and its delectable bánh khọt (mini savoury rice pancakes). Visit for a lazy afternoon taking photos and chatting with some friends. In the evening, go ahead and walk over to Úm Ba La to check out one of the city’s hottest live music venues.
Price: 130k for a bánh khọt, fish from 490k/kg
Address: 23 Nguyễn Ư Dĩ, An Khánh
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Phong Cua 1 - Crab Restaurant: A Masterclass in Crab Dishes Along the Riverside in Bình Quới
Recommended by Dong
About Phong Cua 1: As origami wizard Dong put it, “best crab ever. Truly the best.” If that didn’t tell you all you need to know, Phong Cua is a store with outlets across the city, but this particular venue in Bình Quới is a more localised riverside nhậu. Come for their killer crab dishes and stay for the ambience—a cool breeze from the Saigon River, uncles laughing and chucking cans on the floor, and crab dishes that will make your jaw drop. Away from the hubbub of the city center, this is a perfect escape with some friends and family.
Price: Beer from 15k, soft drinks from 20k, crab from 20k/kg
Address: 1019A Bình Quới
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