6 delicious restaurants and eateries favored by Vietnamese celebrities.

The Crab Shack Restaurant - Tang Thanh Ha

Although Tang Thanh Ha has become less active in the entertainment industry since getting married, her influence remains immense. Even a small action on social media is enough to attract widespread public attention. This is also one of the reasons why Tang Thanh Ha's seafood restaurant, The Crab Shack, has received so much support since opening its first branch in 2014.

This restaurant chain is popular with young people because of its modern, distinctly American design, which is both elegant and visually appealing, with a spacious atmosphere, and guests can comfortably choose suitable spots for taking photos and checking in.

The main dishes served at The Crab Shack restaurant are crayfish and king crab imported from the US, but what's special is that they are prepared entirely to suit Vietnamese tastes. Tang Thanh Ha once shared that the idea to establish the restaurant chain stemmed from her love of two dishes: Cajun-style crayfish and garlic butter noodles.

Cajun sauce, the main seasoning of the restaurant's dishes, originates from the United States and is added to most seafood dishes to make them stand out and more appealing to diners. In addition, the restaurant also offers a seasonal seafood menu and serves a variety of other dishes such as rice, noodles, and salads.

After a long period of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Crab Shack officially reopened this November and is offering special promotions for diners to celebrate its "reopening." Prior to this, the restaurant also offered delivery services during the lockdown.

Additional information:

Fanpage:The Crab Shack

Address (officially operating branch): 9A Tu Xuong Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

A Mà Kitchen - Tran Thanh

Located on Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, A Ma Kitchen is a Hong Kong-style restaurant invested in and built by Tran Thanh and his sister Huynh Mi, and officially opened in 2019.

Although he's not the registered owner of the restaurant, Tran Thanh still puts a lot of effort into developing A Ma Kitchen. He often actively promotes the restaurant's image on social media with his wife, Hari Won, and invites friends to come and support them.

From the very first days of its opening, the restaurant has received considerable attention not only from Tran Thanh's fans but also from the general public and artists in the entertainment industry.

The restaurant's interior is strongly reminiscent of 1980s Hong Kong, featuring a striking red color scheme. Every decorative detail is meticulously designed, blending classic elements with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The restaurant serves Hong Kong-style family dishes with a diverse menu including dim sum, abalone, wonton, dumplings, Mapo tofu, braised chicken noodles, and more. In addition, authentic Chinese sauces and spices are used to create dishes with genuine Chinese flavors, giving diners an authentic Chinese culinary experience right in the heart of Saigon.

A Mà Kitchen restaurant has officially reopened to customers since the beginning of November, after being closed for nearly 6 months due to the pandemic.

Additional information

Fanpage:A Mà Kitchen

Address: 23 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

C.TAO RESTAURANT - DAM THU TRANG

Opened in early 2018, Dam Thu Trang's Chinese-style restaurant has attracted many discerning diners and those with a passion for Chinese cuisine.

Despite its luxurious design, the restaurant's interior still feels intimate and warm. Dam Thu Trang once shared that people don't need to dress too formally to comfortably enjoy a meal with friends and family at her restaurant.

Every detail in the restaurant is carefully considered, from the decor to the food preparation. The restaurant also selects Vietnamese chefs of Chinese descent with many years of experience to ensure that the dishes have a distinctly Chinese flavor but are still familiar to Vietnamese diners.

C.Tao's menu is similar to most other Chinese restaurants, particularly focusing on Hong Kong cuisine with mild spices and minimal oil, resulting in dishes that are delicate and healthy.

Currently, C.Tao has not reopened its branches, however, the restaurant started accepting online orders from the end of October at its Vung Tau and Binh Duong branches.

Additional information

Fanpage:C.TAO - Chinese Restaurant

Officially operating locations: Vung Tau and Binh Duong

Ordering hours: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Tam Duc Vegetarian Restaurant - Angela Phuong Trinh

Since leaving the entertainment industry in 2020, Angela Phuong Trinh revealed that she has chosen to be a vegetarian and has opened a small vegetarian restaurant with her family.

Enjoying vegetarian food is a new trend among Vietnamese people, as this culinary style is becoming increasingly popular in daily life. This is why Angela Phuong Trinh's Tam Duc vegetarian restaurant has received so much support. Despite only being in operation for a short time, this restaurant has become famous and is continuously opening new branches in Saigon.

Despite being just a casual vegetarian restaurant, Tam Duc offers a diverse menu, with dishes prepared and presented meticulously, all cooked by Angela Phuong Trinh's father. In addition, the small space and gentle decor create a warm and peaceful atmosphere for diners.

One notable feature is that most dishes at the restaurant are priced at 25,000 VND, making it perfectly affordable for diners of all income levels.

The restaurant also offers online ordering of vegetarian food on platforms such as Beamin and ShopeeFood. It is known that during the lockdown period, the restaurant remained very popular with customers, especially for its takeout service.

Additional information

Fanpage:Tam Duc Vegetarian Restaurant

Address (of officially operating branches):

+ 441 Kha Van Can Street, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City

+ 57/43 Le Duc Tho Street, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Binh Quan - Lien Binh Phat

Lien Binh Phat's Quang Nam porridge restaurant is well-known in Ho Chi Minh City, not only because it's associated with actor Lien Binh Phat, but also because it's one of the best restaurants serving Chinese food. Lien Binh Phat once revealed that Quang Nam porridge is a childhood memory for his family, and he hopes that opening this restaurant can help strengthen family bonds and bring back old memories.

The restaurant has a simple, airy design, with some corners decorated in a Chinese style. The menu is quite diverse, featuring Quang-style congee with various ingredients such as heart, kidney, liver, etc., all prepared by a Chinese chef. Besides the main dish of Quang-style congee, noodle dishes and seafood are also popular choices for customers.

This is also one of the restaurants that has been very active in the delivery service sector, even though it has been significantly affected by the pandemic.

Additional information

Fanpage:Binh Quan

Address: Hung Vuong 2 Apartment Building, Phu My Huong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Boiled snails by Thuy - Le Thuy

Known as a famous model, Le Thuy surprised many people when she chose to open a casual snack shop.

Em Thúy's Boiled Snail Restaurant has received much praise from the public, with its fresh snail dishes prepared by Lê Thúy herself. It is known that Lê Thúy is a talented cook, often preparing delicious and visually appealing dishes for her family. This has been experienced by many customers who have visited Em Thúy's Boiled Snail Restaurant.

Moreover, what keeps Le Thuy's small snail restaurant in the heart of Saigon always crowded is its Hanoi-style preparation of snail dishes, with the pleasant aroma of lemongrass and lime leaves. In addition, diners are free to mix their own snail dipping sauce to their liking.

The menu at Thuy's Boiled Snails isn't as diverse as many snail restaurants in Saigon, but it does offer some relatively unique dishes like crab claws in chili sauce, boiled razor clams, steamed mussels, and a full range of snacks that can be found at any street food stall.

During the peak of the pandemic, Le Thuy had to close her shop and stop accepting online orders. Currently, the shop has reopened and is ready to serve customers since the end of October.

Additional information

Contact:Boiled Snails by Em Thuy

Address: 168/2 Nguyen Cu Trinh Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 12:00 - 21:30

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