What and where to eat in District 3, Saigon?

The soup of this fish hotpot is so special that it makes anyone having visited here once definitely return. Cá kèo nướng (grilled fish), which is crunchy so you can even chew bones, is also rated high. Nevertheless, when it is crowded, the service sometimes causes inconvenience to customers.

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Prices: 250 000 vnd / 2 people
Address: #87 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan street, ward 7, district 3, HCMC
Telephone: (+84)839307687

Two famous goat meat dishes you should try when going to Truong Dinh street are goat hotpots and grilled goat breasts. The restaurant has an air-conditioning area upstairs; you can have your food grilled but the 5% extra payment is required. Instead, sitting on the ground floor to grill goat meat by yourself is worth experiencing.

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Prices: 220 000 vnd / 2 people
Address: #105 Truong Dinh street, ward 6, district 3, HCMC
Telephone: (+84)839304296

Bánh tráng trộn (a mixture of rice paper, dry beef, egg, peanut, mango and so on) is Vietnamese students’ favorite snack food. It is usually sold by street vendors who gather at school gates; therefore, a lot of parents are afraid what their children eat doesn't meet the sanitary conditions of foods. Notwithstanding, Bánh tráng trộn Chú Viên is famous for food hygiene and safety. That is why there are hundreds of buyers queuing in front of the small stall in a day. And one more thing, remember to order a packet of bánh tráng trộn with less chili if you are not good at eating spicy food.

Opening hours: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Prices: 10 000 vnd – 20 000 vnd
Address: #38 Nguyen Thuong Hien street, ward 5, district 3, HCMC
Telephone: (+84)906562562

The segment of Pasteur street in district 3 comprises a large number of small shops in terms of different aspects. Wandering along the street to take a look at them, you probably should take a rest at stalls selling nước dừa tắc (coconut and kumquat drink) on the pavement. This is the perfect beverage for you to refresh the tiring body.

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Prices: 6 000 vnd – 14 000 vnd
Address: #254 Pasteur street, ward 8, district 3, HCMC

Known as gorgeous food paradise, Cao Thang street (the segment between Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dien Bien Phu) is full of big restaurants (fast food, buffet, BBQ or Vietnamese food), bakeries and coffee shops.

#51 Cao Thang Alley

Opposite to the noticeable main street, a small alley at #51 Cao Thang is familiar with young people due to a wide range of cheap and tasty snacks (bánh tráng nướng, hoành thánh chiên, cút lộn xào me, súp cua, bánh flan, etc). Do not miss a chance to come here for the local food at night, as you will realize that it is not only eating but also discovering the lifestyle of Saigoneers.