So we have heard it all before. Dubious restaurant owners claiming to serve Halal cuisine just to rip off the thousands of Muslim tourists who visit Ho Chi Minh city each year. The fact of the matter is, not all Halal restaurants take a strict stance in adhering to proper food handling procedures. As such, we have taken the extra step, and gone out in search of our favourite Muslim fare, that we have also confirmed is Halal certified. These restaurants serve some of the best halal food near Ben Thanh market, and are in close proximity to Muslim friendly hotels. In no particular order of preference, below are the 6 that we currently have for you.
[Updated Jul 2022] Covid19 has claimed numerous victims over the past 2 years. Unfortunately, many of the Halal restaurants that were once popular with tourists in Ho Chi Minh, were also not spared. As borders open (and hopefully restaurants too), Colours of Vietnam will continue to provide up to date information on Halal restaurants that you can check out in Ho Chi Minh. In the meantime, we have also added more Halal restaurants in Ho Chi Minh which are confirmed to be open, but we have yet to verify their Halal certification.
HALAL CERTIFIED RESTAURANTS IN HO CHI MINH
1. Halal @Saigon
Address: 31 Dong Du, Dist 1, (Click for map)
About: Owned by a Malaysian, Halal@Saigon restaurant has been in operations for the past 12 years, serving many customers from Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, from its location opposite the Saigon Central mosque.
Price range: 50.000VND – up to 330.000VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Beef rendang | Assam pedas | Curry noodles | Pepper crabs | Jumbo chicken nasi lemak | Tom yum soup
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2. Jamilah Food & Coffee - opened but certification not yet verified
Address: 16, Nguyen An Ninh, Dist 1, (Click for map)
3. Hjh Basiroh Restaurant - opened but certification not yet verified
Address: 33, Nguyen An Ninh, Dist 1, (Click for map)
4. Restaurant Halal Osmal - opened but certification not yet verified
Address: 35, Nguyen An Ninh, Dist 1, (Click for map)
5. Restaurant Halal Hawa - opened but certification not yet verified
Address: 37, Nguyen An Ninh, Dist 1, (Click for map)
6. D'Serai Restaurant Halal - closed until further notice
Address: 22 Thu Khoa Huan Street, Dist 1 (Click for map)
About: Among the top Halal restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, D'Serai Restaurant Halal offers great tasting and affordable Malaysian Halal food.
Price range: 80.000 VND – up to 340.000VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Fried Siakap Fish in 3 Taste Sauce | Fried Rice Combination Coconut | Fried Spring Rolls With Seafood |
Fried Chicken Wings With Fish Sauce
7. The Daun - closed until further notice
Address: 48, Le Lai, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist 1 (click for map)
About: Singaporean owned restaurant serving authentic Halal Vietnamese, Malaysia, Singaporean, and Western cuisine. Enjoy a spectacular variety of dishes in a cosy but casual environment.
Price range: 50.000 VND – up to 220.000 VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Pho | Bun Bo | Siakap Tiga Rasa | Nasi Goreng Hailam | Nasi Goreng Belacan | Nasi Ayam Penyet
Website: http://www.thedaun.com
8. Kampung Pandan - permanently closed
Address: 53 Thu Khoa Huan Street, Dist 1, (Click for map)
About: Highly recommended for its food, service, and price. Another Malaysian-run establishment on our list, Kampung Pandan's uniqueness lies in its Malaysian-Viet fusion cuisine.
Price range: 50.000VND – up to 300.000VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Red tilapia sambal | lemon grass chicken | Mackerel fried with mushroom | pumpkin flowers with beef
Website: http://www.bananaleafsaigon.com/
9. Saigon Green House - permanently closed
Address: 52 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist 1 (Click for map)
About: In addition to the excellent Halal cuisine offered at the restaurant, the most notable aspect of the restaurant is its professional service. With its clean and spacious interior, this place is a great place for friends and family to hang out.
Price range: 50.000VND – up to 300.000VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Red tilapia sambal | lemon grass chicken | Mackerel fried with mushroom | pumpkin flowers with beef
10. Redhouse Saigon - closed until further notice
Address: 417 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 4, Dist 3 (click for map)
Price range: 50.000 VND – up to 220.000 VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Braised Tofu in Claypot | Bamboo Clam Grilled with Spring Onion | Black Pepper Crab | Chilli Crab
Website: http://www.redhouse.com.vn/Home.aspx
MUSLIM OWNED RESTAURANTS AND STALLS IN HO CHI MINH
1. Pho Muslim
Address: 25/18 Tran Hung Dao, Dist 1 (Click for map)
About: This unassuming stall is situated right next to Jamiul Islamiyah Masjid, and has been serving authentic beef pho to hungry worshippers for the past 40 years. Opens 7am-11am daily.
Price range: 50.000VND or 60.000VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Beef pho | bun bo hue
2. Ayam Penyet Vindo
Address: 69D Mac Dinh Chi, Da Kao Ward, Dist 1 (Click for map)
About: Muslim operated restaurant, with a dedicated prayer room, serving delicious Indonesian cuisine. The restaurant is not Halal certified, but only uses poultry from a Halal certified source.
Price range: 30.000VND - up to 110.000VND / each dish
Specialty dishes: Nasi ayam penyet | nasi goreng | rendang ayam gado gado (View menu)
Website: https://vindofood.sapofnb.vn/
We are still trying to grow this list of Halal certified restaurants (that serve amazing food) in Ho Chi Minh city, so do let us know if you come across anymore of them.
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