Tet 2019 is just around the corner - are you staying in peaceful Saigon over the holiday period and worried about where to eat? Then check out this great list of opening (and closing) hours for lots of great restaurants around Ho Chi Minh City this Tet! Happy holidays, everyone!
With big thanks to Caroline Nhat-Thuy Nguyen for compiling and to the Foodies In Saigon (HCMC) group on Facebook for permission to share.
In alphabetical order
Aloha Boys - Poke, Smoothies & Cold-Pressed Juice
242 Đề Thám, D1
Up to & including 3 Feb: 6:30-23:30 (normal hours)
4 Feb: 6:30-15:00
5 Feb: Closed
6, 7, 8 Feb: 10:00-18:30
9 Feb+: 6:30-23:30 (normal hours)
Anan Saigon
89 Ton That Dam, District 1
+84 904 792920
Closed for Tet holidays from Feb 4-7.
Reopening on Friday, Feb 8
Am Thuc Tay Ta
177 Tran Nao, P Binh An, District 2
Open 10am-midnight (Monday-Sunday).
We are open every day during the Tet holidays
Bánh Xèo Em Ơi - The Crispiest Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Pancakes) in town
Holidays hours: Closed from Feb 4th - Feb 7th.
We will start serving from 10:00am - 10:30pm, on Feb 8th, 2019. Happy New Year!
BiaCraft Artisan Ales
4 Feb ... 11am - 8:30pm
5 Feb ... closed
6 Feb ... 4pm - 11pm
7 Feb ... 11am - 11pm (back to normal operating hours)
Belgo Belgian Craft Beer Brewery
Closed on Saturday 2nd February
Reopen on Friday 8th February at 4PM
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant
136/9 Le Thanh Ton, D1
Opening hours: 11AM to 11PM
Will be closed on Monday 4th February and will reopen on Thursday 7th February at 11 AM
The BoatHouse Restaurant: Vietnam
Thao Dien, D2. HCMC
Open everyday over Tet with a limited menu.
BODY IMPACT - Healthier Meals (7AM-9PM)
35 Vo Truong Toan, Thao Đien, D2
Will be closed on Saturday 02/02/2019 to Friday 08/02/2019 for Tet holidays. Reopen on Saturday 09/02/2019.
Cafe Des Beaux-Arts @ Hotel Des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection
Open every day with the A La Carte Menu.
Paris-Saigon Afternoon Tea will be closed 4 Feb - 9th Feb
Casablanca Moroccan Cuisine
Will be closed from February 4th till February 11th.
Open agin from February 12th.
Caipira Cachaça
80/8 Nguyen Trai, P3, D5
(Rooftop of Common Room Project)
Open During All Days of Tet 5pm-1am
Daily Specials Mon-Sun
Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon Calmette - boutique rooftop bistro in the heart of Saigon
Rooftop, 171 Calmette st., D1, HCMC (above Maison Marou Saigon & Tomatito Saigon) Inside AC dining & outdoor seating, great city views
Affordable western international cuisine, with interesting vegetarian options
Opening hours:
- up and including 4 February: 10am-11:45pm (standard hours)
- 5 February: 4:30pm-11:45pm
- 6 February: 4:30pm-11:45pm
- 7 February: 4:30pm-11:45pm
- 8 February and after: 10am-11:45pm (standard hours)
Hotline +8476 9669063 or m.me/ChanhBistro
Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon LTT - boutique rooftop bistro in the heart of Saigon
Rooftop, 215 Ly Tu Trong st., D1, HCMC
Affordable western international cuisine, with many interesting vegetarian options
Opening hours (including during Tet): 4:30PM till 11:45PM
Hotline +84903838760 or m.me/ChanhBistroLTT
Con Bo Map
We will be closed from 2nd Feb to 9th Feb.
We will reopen 9am on Sunday, 10th Feb. Happy Tet!
Cocotte
Da Kao branch will be closed. Ben Thanh branch will be open from 11.00am to 11.00pm with limited menu throughout Tet 2019.
Cocotte Ben Thanh: 136/11 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, D1.
Chuck’s Burger
Will stay open for Tet
Feb 4 - Feb 7: Noon-8pm
Noted: Le lai will be closed 5th and 6th
East West Brewing Co.
Will close on the Feb 4 and open daily from 1PM to 1AM throughout Tet
Fresh Catch Vietnam - Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant
4B Phan Ke Binh, Da Kao, District - Opening hours: Everyday from 11AM to 11PM
For TET, Fresh Catch will be closed from 2nd February till 6th February. We reopen on Thursday 7th February.
Got Bun? Bun and Oyster Bar at Ben Thanh Street Food Market. Holidays hours: Closed from Feb 4th - Feb 7th. We will start serving from 10:00am - 10:30pm, on Feb 8th, 2019. Happy New Year!
Hummus and Grill - Lebanese Halal Restaurant
175/16 Pham Ngu Lao, D1
Open daily from 9am to 2am. For the first 3 days of Tet, we will open from 9am to 12pm
All welcome for dining in and delivery and free sweets go with each order.
Ichiba Sushi
Le Lai District 1
Open every day 11am-10:30 pm through Tet.
Jake’s BBQ
Will be closed from 31st Jan, 2pm. we’ll re-open Feb 16th, 10am.
Journeys Sandwich Cafe
21 Nguyen Van Trang, D1
Up to & including 3 Feb: 7:00-22:00 (normal hours)
4 Feb: 7:00-15:30
5 Feb: Closed
6, 7, 8 Feb: 9:00-17:30
9 Feb+: 7:00-22:00 (normal hours)
Journeys Sandwich Bistro
34 Phan Boi Chau, 1st Floor, D1
Up to & including 3 Feb: 7:30-22:00 (normal hours)
4 Feb: 7:30-16:00
5 Feb: Closed
6, 7, 8 Feb: 11:00-19:30
9 Feb+: 7:30-22:00 (normal hours)
Khoai Nông Trại Khoai
89 Pham Viet Chanh, W.19, Binh Thanh D.
Closing for Tết from Sunday - Feb 3rd to Thursday - Feb 7th. Open again Friday - Feb 8th.
LaCantin Will be open during get holidays
Lubu
Will be closed from Monday the 4th and
will reopen on Saturday 9th at 12pm.
La Fiesta District 1
33 Dang Thi Nhu, D1
www.facebook.com/lafiestavietnam
Will be closed for TET from Sat Feb 2nd, till Wed Feb 13th.
Open at 5pm Feb 14th
La Fiesta Phu My Hung
www.facebook.com/lafiestaphumyhung
Will be closed for TET from Sat Feb 2nd till Wed Feb 13th.
Open at 5pm Feb 14th
Layla - Eatery & Bar
Will be open all TET with all promotions running as per usual
The Loop Cafe
Thao Dien, D.2
Open every day, every year
Mad House
Will be open during Tet holidays
Mai An - Vietnamese Cuisine
5th floor, 215 Ly Tu Trong st., D1, HCMC
MSG-free Vietnamese cuisine with interesting vegetarian options
Opening hours:
- up and including 4 February: 10am-11:45pm (standard hours)
- 5 February: 4:30pm-11:45pm
- 6 February: 4:30pm-11:45pm
- 7 February: 4:30pm-11:45pm
- 8 February and after: 10am-11:45pm (standard hours)
Hotline: +84903838945 or m.me/MaianVietnameseCuisine
Mekong Merchant Saigon
Open every day from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Tet Schedule: Closed from Monday 4th and open again for lunch on the 10th
Namo Italian Restaurant & Namo Tuscan Grill
Will be closed on Feb 4th/5th/6th and will re-open from 7th onwards.
NAM Vietnamese Kitchen
242 De Tham, 1st Floor, D1
Up to & including 3 Feb: 9:00-01:00 (normal hours)
4 Feb: 7:30-16:00
5 Feb: Closed
6, 7, 8 Feb: 13:30-22:00
9 Feb+: 9:00-01:00 (normal hours)
Nhau Nhau
89 Ton That Dam, District 1
Will be closed for Tet holidays from Feb 4-7.
Reopen on Friday, Feb 8
+84 904 792920
Octo Tapas Restobar
Will be closed on the 4th & the 5th Feb
Reopen on Wednesday 6th at 3pm. No lunches for the TET week.
Discounted beers and cocktails all week long till we drop!
Ono Poke Co.
Closed from Monday 4th and re-open Friday 8th.
Panam
1 Nguyen Ba Huan, Thao Dien, D2
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30am to 3:00pm, and 5:30pm to Midnight.
Tet Schedule: From Saturday 2nd Feb until Tuesday 12th Feb, open from 4:00pm to Midnight. Discounts on beers during those 10 days!
Papagayo Saigon
18 Tran Ngoc Dien D.2
Closing from afternoon of 3rd Feb
Reopening on lunch of 9th Feb
Pendolasco
Will close from 4/2 until 7/2.
Reopen on 8th of February
Pitchers Sports and Grill
Open for Superbowl at 6am
Open daily during Tet holidays 3pm-late
Pizza Reale
Will close only 4th and 5th February,
Open again 6th February - regular time
PizzAmore
Closed from 3/2 to 12/2
Re-open on 13/2
Pizza & Bia
Closed Tuesday 4th February
Re-open Friday 8th Feb.
Poke Fresh
Closed Feb 3rd-6th. Reopen Feb 7th.
Quan Ụt Ụt
4 Feb ... 11am - 8:30pm
5 Feb ... closed
6 Feb ... 4pm - 11pm
7 Feb ... 11am - 11pm (back to normal operating hours)
Ralf’s Gelato
Closed from 04/02 till 11/02.
Open again on 12/02
River View Restaurant, Thao Dien 10am - 10pm
Saigon Kitchen @ Hotel Des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection
Open every day 4th Feb - 9th Feb until 3pm for breakfast & lunch (Buffet & A La Carte).
Skewers
Will be closed Sunday February 3rd and re-open February 10th at 6pm
Scott’s Kitchen
33 Dang Thi Nhu D1
Will be closed for TET from Sat Feb 2nd till Wed Feb 13th.
Open at 5pm Feb 14th
Social Club Saigon @ Hotel Des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection
Social Club Restaurant - Open for Special Tet Menu (delicatessen closed 4th Feb - 9th Feb)
Social Club Rooftop Bar - Open every day with full drinks menu and bar bites
Soul Burger
Will be closed Feb 4-10th and
Reopen with normal hours on the 11th.
Tap Out Vietnam
4/2 – open from 6am-4pm – will be showing the Super Bowl
5/2 – closed for the day
6/2 – 10/2 – open from 3pm-12am with a smaller menu
11/2 – back to normal operational hours 11am-12am
The Catchy Catering
Closed from 4th till 8th February. Reopens on Saturday, 9th February
The Deck Saigon
Closed from 4th till 9th February.
Reopen on Sunday, 10th February.
The Elbow Room
Will be closed Sunday February 3rd
Re-open Sunday at 8am February 10th... just in time for Sunday brunch
The Melbourne Cafe
Will be open every day during TET:
Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to 01:00
facebook.com/themelbournecafesaigon/
The Snap Cafe
Open Sat. 2 to Sun. 10 inclusive, 9am to 9pm
Thai Street
Sat. 2 to Sun. 10 inclusive, 9am to 9pm
(new location from Jan. 23: 32 Tran Ngoc Dien)
Tippy's Mexican Food D7
Will be open 4pm - 10/11 pm January 4-8.
Special menu every day! D4 closed same days
Union Jack's Fish & Chips
Open every day during Tet
Special hours: 2pm-10pm every day
130-1 Ton That Dam, Ben Nghe, District 1.
Serving our famous Fish & Chips, bangers & mash and, pies, pasties etc.
www.union-jacks.co
Zeytun - Middle Eastern restaurant
Open every day during Tet from 11.00 am til 01.00 am
OTHERS
BlackMarket- Rare Goods & Groceries
18 Tran Ngoc Dien D.2
Closing from afternoon of the 3rd Feb
Reopening at 8.30am on Saturday 9th
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Please note that the information on this list was compiled via responses provided by the venues themselves. Please contact the restaurants directly with any queries.