Our top picks from Ho Chi Minh City
Wake up and smell the pho. Saigon is still home to elegant boulevards and French-colonial archi but she's the dynamic face of modern Vietnam, rocking foodie kudos, shopportunity and a cosmopolitan vibe.
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LUXE Loves in Ho Chi Minh City
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EAT & DRINK
Propaganda
Bright n’ lively pro-Red bistro where the new-wave plates are as bold as the colourful fit out. Go to peek at the decor; stay for the palate-tingling spring rolls and comraderie.
21 Han Thuyen District 1
+84 283 8229 048
propagandabistros.com
Hum Lounge & Restaurant
Uber-stylish trendster repping mod Vietnam with its winning combo of sensual, dim-lit interior and sophisticated meat-free menu. Even the most ardent of carnivores will succumb to the delicately balanced, aromatic veggie delights such as steamed mushroom in coconut and braised figs in curry leaf sauce, while vegans will rejoice at the bounty on offer.
2 Thi Sach, P Ben Nghe District 1
+84 283 8238 919
humvietnam.vn
L’Usine
Huge and hugely influential concept store, gallery and caff in a restored heritage building, stocking international as well as local labels like Trois Filles, plus cracker Wetter wares and Cochine candles. Don’t miss it.
151 Dong Khoi District 1
+84 286 6749 565
lusinespace.com