Thai food from affordable to luxury in Ho Chi Minh City

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023 08:12 (GMT+7)
08:12 March 28, 2023

You can explore the flavors of many delicious dishes and check-in at corners with a strong Thai flavor at many restaurants and shops in Ho Chi Minh City.

Many places bring you closer to Thailand through delicious dishes. Photo: Tastingtable .

Thailand is popular with Vietnamese people because of its short distance, convenient transportation and familiar culture. Many people often say that going to Thailand is no different from a trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Along with tourism, Thai cuisine is also widely known around the world. In Ho Chi Minh City, many spaces are designed with inspiration from Thailand and serve a series of famous dishes such as som tum, tom yum, pad Thai... or Thai milk tea.

Affordable Thai food store

A corner of the restaurant with street colors. Photo: Gothainoodle .

If you want to experience Thai food in a simple space at a reasonable price, Go Thai Noodles (District 1) is the first suggestion.

The restaurant attracts young people with its youthful blue and pink colors. The restaurant is hidden in an alley but is quite easy to find.

There are quite a few tables and chairs, but the area is not too large. When it is crowded, the atmosphere can be a bit chaotic.

The lower floor is cozy, the upper floor is brighter thanks to the window frames that let in light. The highlight is the stylish mirrors, creating a new check-in corner.

Customers scan the QR code to see the menu. The featured dishes here are dried anchovy mango salad, grilled pork skewers, tom yum, boat noodles, pad Thai with chicken or shrimp...

Thai food is a harmonious combination of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Photo: Gothainoodle .

Talking about her personal experience, Vy Khanh commented that the salted egg corn salad was unusual and quite spicy. Pad Thai was not special. Grilled pork and sticky rice were worth trying. Thai milk tea was delicious but a bit pricey.

Having visited during peak hours, customer Boi Nhi said that the restaurant was quite crowded and the staff's service attitude was not good. In return, the food was delicious, rich in flavor and the price was relatively cheap compared to other Thai restaurants.

Thai culinary space with black and white as the main colors. Photo: Coffee.saigon.

Another interesting place to enjoy Thai food is Soi Thai Premium (Thu Duc City). Different from the bright colors of the shops in the same branch, this establishment has completely changed its concept, most clearly shown in the design style of mysterious black tones and minimalist space.

The location has only one floor, limited space, but the restaurant also arranges tables suitable for individuals, couples or large groups.

In addition to Thai street food, the shop also serves coffee, yogurt, fresh milk, soda, desserts, ice cream, tea and cakes.

Thai food at luxury restaurant

The Thai-themed space brings diners an exciting dining experience. Photo: KohYamThai.SG.

If you want to enjoy a variety of Thai dishes in a more upscale space, you can go to Koh Yam Thai Kitchen (District 1). The restaurant stands out with neon lights, a 2-storey space with mint green and pastel pink as the main colors. Brick walls and skylights are utilized and decorated with Thai characters and rust effects.

Thai meal in beautiful space. Photo: Leminhtra2509 .

You can enjoy noodles, pho, rice, tom yum soup, salad, spring rolls... Sun-bathed pig's neck, Thai-style fried seafood mushrooms are snacks worth trying. Main dishes include grilled seafood with Bangkok tamarind sauce, sea bass fillet rolled with five spices, grilled shredded pork, grilled Fuji beef with Thai sauce, sesame-marinated pork belly with tamarind sauce, spicy ribs or Thai hot pot. Prices range from 68,000-580,000 VND/dish.

Nga Chu diners are quite satisfied with the variety of dishes, the restaurant's location near the walking street, and reasonable prices.

The restaurant has limited space, so you should book a table in advance because it is quite crowded during peak hours and weekends. The pad Thai here is not highly rated by many people.

Thai Market owns branches in District 3, Thu Duc City and Binh Tan. The space in District 3 has a white and blue color scheme, creating a cool and clean atmosphere. The Thu Duc or Binh Tan branches have a gentle, quiet brown tone. The traditional carvings are combined with unique paintings, helping diners feel inspired to explore Thailand.

Enjoy Thai food in a cozy space. Photo: ThaiMarketSaigon .

With the price of 45,000-429,000 VND/dish, diners have the opportunity to enjoy many dishes such as raw shrimp salad with seafood sauce, grilled Isan pork neck, dry stir-fried tom yum, papaya salad, taro, Chiang Mai fresh sausage, fried fish with spicy tamarind sauce, fried rice with shrimp paste...

Most diners rated the food quality as average, and the service staff lacked professionalism in some situations.

Another restaurant in the same segment that you can refer to is Som ตำ Thai. The space is full of tropical colors, each branch has its own characteristics.

Thai food is famous for its many unique and diverse flavors. Photo: Phuong Lam.

When it comes to Thai cuisine, we are talking about the cuisine of four distinct regions: North, Northeast, Central and South. Here, you will enjoy typical dishes of each region. However, most diners think that the portion is quite small compared to the price. The serving time is sometimes a bit slow.

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