Chow With Chau Eating Out Guide

Nam Kha

Cuisine :

Vietnamese

Address :

46-50 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Telephone :

(08) 823 8309

Food = 9

Atmosphere = 5

Service = 4

Total = 18

One of the most exquisite restaurants in Vietnam I reckon. This place is not cheap even by western standards but you do get what you pay for - beautiful décor, attentive service and excellent cooking. The Nam Kha special appetisers consist of Spring Rolls, Fresh Rice Paper with Grilled Pork, Deep-Fried Prawns Multi Flowers, Grilled Beef in Lot Leaves and they are not to be missed. For the main course, the Grilled Marinated Beef with Five Spices is equally unforgetable. The best way to finish off a meal is to have one of the sweet soups - light and refreshing and it's a perfect way to end an evening.

Pho 2000

Cuisine :

Vietnamese

Address :

01-03 Phan Châu Trinh St., Ward B?n Thành, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city.

Telephone :

(08) 8222788

Food = 7

Atmosphere = 3

Service = 2

Total = 12

Supposedly one of the best places for Pho in HCMC, this eatery has a distinct fast-food feel to it. It's cheap and cheerful - don't expect comfort here but you won't be disappointed with the food, whether it's a generous bowl of pho noodles or a plate of spring rolls. The standard is not as outstanding as some guidebooks seem to suggest, but nevertheless it's good enough. Famous past customers include Bill Clinton here apparently!