The Best Chinese Restaurants In Ho Chi Minh City

Anchored by the historic Cholon neighborhood, Ho Chi Minh City has an abundant and growing number of Chinese restaurants. From ducks hanging in the front windows of decades-old family-run eateries hidden down charming Chinatown alleyways to the colorfully complex noodle dishes making their way from state-of-the-art kitchens in some of Saigon’s poshest buildings, these are your best bets for eating Chinese in Saigon.

1. Lee's Noodle Kitchen

Restaurant, Chinese, Fast Food, Vietnamese

Noodle dishes can be ordered with or without broth

One of the newer faces in town, Lee’s serves up a variety of tasty noodle dishes in one of Saigon’s most western neighborhoods. The prawn and pork dumplings are delicious and the roast duck mouth watering, yet at Lee’s it’s really the noodles that steal the show. Each dish can be ordered dry and then tossed in a sesame oil or as a soup with steaming pork broth.

2. Tan Nguyen Thai

Restaurant, Chinese

Dim sum of all varieties | © chaliceks/Pixabay

Tan Nguyen Thai is known locally by Western expats, Chinese, and Vietnamese alike to have some of the best dumplings in town. A towering menu sitting on top of red and yellow signage will let you know you’ve made it to this always-packed hole in the wall in Saigon’s historic Cholon neighborhood. This should be a stop on any food lover’s visit to Vietnam. The menu is as extensive as it is delicious, featuring nearly a dozen pages of steamed or pan fried dumplings. Come with friends so you can try as much as possible.

3. Ocean Palace

Restaurant, Chinese, Seafood, Fast Food, Asian

Located just outside the madness of central Saigon, Ocean Palace is one of the best higher-end Chinese options in town. The menu is geared more toward seafood with options like prawn dumplings and shrimp pancakes. However, their meat and vegetarian options are great as well. The roast duck is crispy and expertly marinated.

4. Tien Phat Dim Sum

Restaurant, Chinese

Delicious dumplings | © Eason Lai/WikiCommons

In operation for over 20 years now, Tien Phat is a Hong Kong joint dropped into the midst of Vietnam’s oldest Chinatown. The menu is similarly extensive to that of Tan Nguyen Thai, and the ambiance is cozy, casual and authentic. The steamed pork and crab dumplings are some of our favorite in the whole city.

5. Li Bai Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant, Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fast Food

Located on the second floor of the Saigon Sheraton, Li Bai boasts some of the best and most expensive Chinese food in the region. The Beijing Duck is widely regarded as one of the, if not the, tastiest in the city, and the Dim sum list is never ending. With such a high-end location, it’s no surprise that the service is great and ambiance pleasant.

Culture Trips launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes places and communities so special.

Our immersive trips, led by Local Insiders, are once-in-a-lifetime experiences and an invitation to travel the world with like-minded explorers. Our Travel Experts are on hand to help you make perfect memories. All our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.?>

All our travel guides are curated by the Culture Trip team working in tandem with local experts. From unique experiences to essential tips on how to make the most of your future travels, we’ve got you covered.