Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Michelin-recognised. Easy to book. Worth it.
An's Saigon holds consecutive Michelin Plate awards (2024 and 2025) and a 4.5 Google rating, making it one of the more credentialled innovative dining options in Ho Chi Minh City's Thảo Điền neighbourhood at the ₫₫₫ price tier. It works best for intimate dinners of two to four, special occasions, or business meals where a quieter, considered atmosphere matters. Booking is easy — a few days' notice is usually sufficient.
Yes — if you are looking for a Michelin-recognised innovative dining experience in District 2's Thảo Điền neighbourhood at a mid-to-upper price point, An's Saigon is a strong choice. It holds consecutive Michelin Plate awards for 2024 and 2025, which puts it in a credentialled tier of Ho Chi Minh City dining that justifies the ₫₫₫ price range. For a celebration dinner, a business meal, or a date night where the setting needs to carry some weight, this is a venue that earns its position.
An's Saigon sits in Thảo Điền, the leafy residential quarter of Thủ Đức City (formerly District 2) that has become Ho Chi Minh City's most concentrated zone for serious international and fusion dining. The address on Tống Hữu Định puts it within easy reach of the area's expatriate and well-travelled local dining crowd. Getting there from central District 1 typically takes 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic, so factor that into your evening planning — this is not a walk-in-after-drinks kind of place.
The cuisine is classified as innovative, which in Ho Chi Minh City's current dining context tends to mean Vietnamese foundations reworked through a modern technique lens, though without confirmed menu details from the venue we won't speculate on specific dishes. What the Michelin Plate recognition does confirm is that the kitchen is operating at a level of consistency and ambition that reviewers found worth noting across two consecutive years. A 4.5 Google rating from 305 reviews adds further weight: that score holds up well against comparably priced venues in the city.
For atmosphere, the Thảo Điền setting generally lends itself to a calmer, more neighbourhood-restaurant feel than venues in the louder commercial corridors of Bình Thạnh or the riverfront. If you are choosing between a high-energy central dining room and something with a more considered, quieter mood suited to conversation, An's Saigon's location works in its favour for the latter. For special occasions , anniversaries, business dinners, or a date where the conversation matters as much as the food , this kind of ambient tone is a practical advantage over noisier competitors at the same price tier.
In terms of timing, Thảo Điền dining tends to be busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings, particularly from 7 PM onward. A weekday dinner, or an early booking on a weekend (6 PM to 6:30 PM), gives you a more relaxed room. Ho Chi Minh City's cooler, drier months from November through February are generally the better window for the full dining experience , late-afternoon heat through the rainy season (May to October) can make the journey from central districts more taxing, and the weather itself shifts the mood.
The database does not confirm whether An's Saigon operates a dedicated private dining room, so any group or private enquiry should be directed to the venue directly before assuming availability. What the ₫₫₫ price tier and the Thảo Điền neighbourhood context do suggest is that the experience skews toward intimate dining for smaller parties rather than large celebratory groups. For groups of six or more expecting a private room with a set menu, it is worth contacting the venue in advance and confirming arrangements, rather than assuming the main room can absorb a larger party on short notice.
For groups in the two-to-four range, An's Saigon is well-suited. The innovative cuisine format works leading when the table can share across a range of dishes, and smaller parties typically get more attentive service at this kind of venue. For larger corporate events or milestone celebrations requiring confirmed private space in Ho Chi Minh City, CieL at ₫₫₫₫ operates at a more formal tier that may better accommodate structured group dining, while Coco Dining at the same ₫₫₫ price point offers another innovative option to compare.
Booking difficulty is rated easy, which means reservations are generally available without weeks of forward planning. Booking at least three to five days ahead for a weekend dinner is sensible given the Michelin Plate profile, but this is not a venue where you will find yourself shut out two months in advance the way you might at a starred restaurant. No website or phone number is listed in our current data, so the most reliable approach is to check Google Maps for the listed contact or use a reservation platform that covers Ho Chi Minh City dining. The address is 5A Tống Hữu Định, Thảo Điền.
For other Michelin-level dining across Vietnam, La Maison 1888 in Da Nang and Hibana by Koki in Hanoi represent the country's broader fine dining picture. For innovative dining benchmarks in the wider region, Soigné in Seoul and Thevar in Singapore offer useful regional comparisons. Within Ho Chi Minh City itself, see our full restaurants guide, bars guide, and hotels guide for broader planning. Other Pearl-listed venues nearby worth considering include Akuna, Nén Light, and Å by T.U.N.G.
Quick reference: Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025 | ₫₫₫ | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) | 5A Tống Hữu Định, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức | Booking: easy, 3–5 days ahead recommended for weekends.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An's Saigon | Innovative | Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Easy | — |
| Anan Saigon | Vietnamese Street Food | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| CieL | Innovative | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Coco Dining | Innovative | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Long Trieu | Cantonese | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Little Bear | Vietnamese Contemporary | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Yes. A Michelin Plate-recognised restaurant at the ₫₫₫ price point with reportedly easy booking is a reasonable solo choice — you are not competing with large party reservations for seats. The Thảo Điền neighbourhood setting tends toward a calmer pace than central Saigon, which suits solo diners who want to focus on the food without a loud room.
The venue data does not specify a dress code, but a Michelin Plate restaurant in Thảo Điền's residential-expat neighbourhood typically skews smart casual to neat casual. Avoid beachwear or overly casual shorts; a clean, put-together outfit is the safe default for a ₫₫₫ dinner here.
Anan Saigon is the strongest alternative if you want a Michelin-recognised creative take on Vietnamese street food at a similar price tier. CieL suits those prioritising rooftop views alongside their meal. For something more casual and neighbourhood-friendly, Little Bear is worth considering. Long Trieu and Coco Dining serve different formats, so the right pick depends on whether you want a tasting-menu experience or a more relaxed dinner.
Yes, with caveats. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) in the innovative cuisine category give it enough credibility to anchor a birthday or anniversary dinner. Confirm group size and any private dining options directly with the venue before booking, as the database does not confirm a dedicated private room.
Booking is rated easy, so you are unlikely to need weeks of lead time. Three to five days ahead is a reasonable buffer for weekday dinners; aim for a week out if you are planning a weekend visit or have a fixed date for a special occasion.
At ₫₫₫ with back-to-back Michelin Plates in 2024 and 2025 for innovative cuisine, An's Saigon delivers recognised quality at a price that sits below what comparable Michelin attention commands in Bangkok or Singapore. If the innovative format suits your preferences, the value case is solid. If you want a more traditional Vietnamese meal, the price-to-format fit is weaker.
The database does not confirm specific dietary accommodation policies. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have allergies or strict dietary requirements — this is standard practice at any ₫₫₫ innovative-format restaurant where menus may be set or guided.
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