Upstairs
Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City
Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Upstairs is the planned-reservation choice in Ho Chi Minh City if Michelin recognition is a priority. Book it for a focused special-occasion meal, not for a casual backup dinner; cross-shop Little Bear for a more flexible Vietnamese contemporary option or An's Saigon for an innovation-led splurge.
About Upstairs
Upstairs is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, recognized with 1 Star in the Michelin Guide Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang 2026. The dress code is smart casual, so it works best as a planned dining choice, with menu, price, seating, service style checked directly before booking.
For details such as signature dishes, chef information, menu format, prices, seating layout, service options, consult the restaurant directly. Use the Michelin recognition as the main signal, then check current booking and menu details before making plans.
Book for the Michelin signal
The 2026 Michelin recognition gives Upstairs a clear reason to be on a serious dining itinerary, but it also raises the need to check practical details before committing. This works if the goal is to anchor one night of the trip around a restaurant with formal recognition. If you are comparing other Ho Chi Minh City options, Little Bear and An's Saigon are useful names to cross-check.
First-timers should avoid over-planning around specific dishes. The practical move is to confirm the restaurant's current format directly and keep the rest of the evening flexible. Smart casual dress is the key planning detail.
Who should choose it
Choose Upstairs if a Michelin-starred Ho Chi Minh City restaurant is the priority and your group is comfortable checking current details directly before booking. Skip it if the group needs pricing, menu format, dietary guidance, or a specific seating setup settled before committing. For a broader scan of the city, use our full Ho Chi Minh City restaurants guide, then compare Upstairs with other named options before locking the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 36 Nguyen Ba Huan Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh, 700000, VNM
- Website
- upstairssgn.com/home/en
- Phone
- +84 859 800 586
Venue details
Ambiance
Quiet, refined, and intimate, with an exclusive tasting-room feel, a semi-open kitchen, and a wine-centric setting above Little Bear in Thao Dien.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Gỏi bò cà
Planning details
Location
36 Nguyen Ba Huan Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh, 700000, VNM · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Little Bear, Vietnamese Contemporary, ₫₫
- Cato Seafood Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Okra FoodBar, European Contemporary, ₫₫
- Quán Ụt Ụt, Notable alternative
- An's Saigon, Innovative, ₫₫₫
Restaurant context
How Upstairs compares in Ho Chi Minh City
Upstairs is the recognition-led pick in this group: it has the Michelin star signal and the harder booking profile, so it makes sense when the meal is the centre of the evening. Little Bear is the better value play on paper, with Vietnamese Contemporary cooking at ₫₫, and it is the easier recommendation for diners who want strong local context without committing the night to a more formal destination meal.
Okra FoodBar is the better fit for European Contemporary cooking at ₫₫, especially if the group wants a more flexible price tier. An's Saigon, listed as Innovative at ₫₫₫, is the closest alternative for diners who want a more ambitious meal and are comfortable spending more than the casual bracket. Choose An's Saigon if the brief is creative dining; choose Upstairs if the Michelin signal is the deciding factor.
Cato Seafood Restaurant and Quán Ụt Ụt are better treated as mood and format alternatives rather than direct swaps, since no comparable price or cuisine detail is supplied here. If Upstairs is full, start with An's Saigon for a special-occasion backup, then Little Bear for a more relaxed, value-conscious reservation.
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Compare Upstairs
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstairs | Ho Chi Minh City | ; | No published awards | ; |
| Little Bear | Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnamese Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4152025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3392023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Recommended | ₫₫ |
| Cato Seafood Restaurant | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Okra FoodBar | Ho Chi Minh City | European Contemporary | 2025 Michelin Plate | ₫₫ |
| Quán Ụt Ụt | Ho Chi Minh City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| An's Saigon | Ho Chi Minh City | Innovative | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ₫₫₫ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Upstairs?
Bar-seating or bar-meal arrangements should be checked directly with the restaurant. Upstairs is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City with a smart casual dress code, so ask ahead if a specific seating style matters to your booking.
What should a first-timer know about Upstairs?
Treat Upstairs as a Michelin-starred Ho Chi Minh City restaurant and dress smart casual. The main reason to go is the 2026 Michelin 1 Star recognition; for dishes, prices, chef information, menu format, check the restaurant's current details before booking.
Does Upstairs handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to Upstairs in Ho Chi Minh City?
Other Ho Chi Minh City restaurants to compare include Okra FoodBar, Quán Ụt Ụt, Cato Seafood Restaurant, Little Bear, An's Saigon. Check each venue directly for current menus, prices, booking policies, suitability for your group.
Is Upstairs good for a special occasion?
It can be, especially if the occasion is about choosing a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. The dress code is smart casual, other planning details should be checked directly with the restaurant.
