Why was the first place, Indika, recommended in the story?

The first place, Indika, was recommended because of its unique atmosphere and spectacular food.

What is the recommended dish at Tacos Fuego?

The recommended dish at Tacos Fuego is the Taquitos (Beef).

What is the specialty at FUJIRO?

The specialty at FUJIRO is Tonkatsu, a Japanese Pork Cutlet.

Why is Pendolasco considered the most enjoyable Italian restaurant in Saigon?

Pendolasco is considered the most enjoyable Italian restaurant in Saigon because of its authentic Italian food, decoration, and ambiance.

Restaurants and bars run by expats in Saigon, the unmissable culinary experience

Pham Viet Quan (范越君)1 year ago

Restaurants and bars run by expats in Saigon, the unmissable culinary experience

My first experience with the ex-pat community was back in 2015, the magic year when I first turned 18. Those were the days of Alan Walkers, The Chainsmokers, and Kygo, the golden years of EDM and outdoor music festivals. Back then the influx of foreigners created the most decadent experience an 18-year-old could have experienced. And the expats' magic with food is a godsend experience too. I guess I need to share my two cents about some worthy places to grab a bite. These places are my favorite, and I have come to be eye-opening to the culinary experience.

Indika

Indika Saigon (House of Curiosity)

43 Nguyễn Văn Giai, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710359, Vietnam

The first place is Indika, I came here exactly the same day they opened in 2015, 7 years ago. The first owners were some French musicians, whose music festival was one of the most unique experiences in my life, I wonder why they don't do that anymore in HCMC. I learned about the event from "Word Magazine" a now closed-down magazine exclusively for the ex-pat community.

Now the place is a combination of a bar, an Italian restaurant, a vegan restaurant, and a Mexican restaurant. The food is spectacular, the atmosphere is unmatchable in any other place. You need to come here once in Saigon.

Pickles Eatery

83 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

The owners have just opened this restaurant after the 2020 lockdown. The deco is unique, try the bone marrow, it tastes so so good.

Hellas

Hellas - Traditional Greek Cuisine

113B Đ. Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

Same as the name, the food is Greek. Tasty, but the portion is a bit too large for the two of us.

Tacos Fuego

48 Phạm Viết Chánh, P. 19, Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam

We ordered Chips & Guac; Taquitos (Beef) Super Nachos (shrimp). I wouldn't recommend ordering 2 dishes both with nachos since they're crunchy and quite tedious to chew them all. Don't make the same mistake as we did, order only 1 dish with Nachos. Otherwise, the dishes are fantastical, the owner is Mexican and adapts his cuisine with a Vietnamese touch. Recommended!

FUJIRO

Nhà hàng Nhật Bản Fujiro

8A/8B1 Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

This is Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet). I have heard about its tastiness for quite some time but not been quite as convinced till now. The Pork does not have any "pork smell", it is juicy, firm and so interesting to bite into. One hundred percent recommended to try out.

Pendolasco is the most enjoyable Italian restaurant in Saigon because not only is the owner an Italian family from Milan but also the decoration, the food, and the small detail exude the "Italian" quality. " of the boot-shaped country. This is not an exaggeration because, with my 3 years of experience living in Italy, the restaurant is really excellent in both the food and the feeling of expressing the Mediterranean space like a miniature Italy. Italian-style pizza dough will be thin, moist, and not industrial-style like pizza fast food