Alibaba Restaurant
The decor is plain--especially for an Indian restaurant--but the food is anything but. Strong spices and vibrant chutneys adorn the offerings on the extensive menu, and the restaurant's specialty tandoor barbecue dishes come highly recommended. Prices are affordable, and portions are generous. Alibaba is located adjacent to the Ho Chi MInh City Museum, and delivery and takeout are available.
60 Le Thanh Ton
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
011 (+84) 8 823 3594
Ashoka Restaurant
Not far from Alibaba, just southeast of the Reunification Palace, Ashoka Restaurant offers authentic cuisine in a cozy setting. Though on the small side, this restaurant is a good choice for more intimate dining, and it's a favorite among tourists, expats and locals alike. Delivery to your hotel is available.
17/10 Le Thanh Ton
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
011 (+84) 8 823 1372
Saigon Indian
Across the river in Thao Dien district, this canteen-style restaurant is one of the cheaper options for Indian food in Ho Chi Minh City, which makes it popular with the students at nearby Van Hoa University. Takeout and delivery are available.
33 Tong Huu Dinh
An Phu
District 2
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
011 (+84) 8 512 2177
Cafe Funtabulistic
As at many Malaysian restaurants, a strong subcontinental influence shows up here in an array of curries that are likely to scratch the itch for Indian food. Chinese and Singaporean dishes round out the menu. Cafe Funtabulistic is located near Zen Plaza, one of Saigon's major department stores.
15 Nguyen Van Trang
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
011 (+84) 8 832 2767
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
Every town needs a "Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant," and Saigon is no exception. The owner and chef is well versed in the preparation of North Indian halal cuisine. In addition to meat curries and tandoor barbecues, a large number of vegetarian options are available. The Taj Mahal is located near many of Ho Chi Minh city's popular hotels, including the Metropole, a well-known city landmark.
26 Bui Vien Q1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
011 (+84) 58 863 9363
Article Written By Jeff Studebaker
Jeff Studebaker is a travel writer and recreational fisherman who started writing professionally in 2003 as a Bangkok-based reporter. Covering Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, he has published more than 1,000 articles in magazines including "Travel Trade Gazette," "MICE Magazine," and "Business Travel News." A psychology B.A. from Western Washington University, he is now based in Bellingham, Wash.
