Thai Van Lung sits between the rush and the river.
Why THAIVANLUN, why now
Thai Van Lung is the spine of Saigon's Japan Town in Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. A short walkable strip with well-reviewed izakayas and sake bars for the night side and tucked-in Japanese cafes and bakeries for the day side, it keeps getting fresh 2025-2026 press and runs parallel to the already-used Le Thanh Ton so new venues surface.
1. Ghé Coffee
- 16 Lê Lợi, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000
- 4.9 · レビュー 319件 · Egg coffee
Ghé Coffee opens the course because mornings need somewhere to sit still, and egg coffee is the kind of order that sets the pace for the rest of the day. It's in an old building near the city center, the kind of place where each cup is ground and prepared individually. The craft is careful, the space is modern and cozy once you're upstairs, and the timing is right for a first stop before the strip wakes up.
Crewのひとこと
The flowers sit still. Nobody's rushing the table.
旅行者の声
We enjoyed the egg coffee and coconut affogato at Ghé Coffee. The service was excellent, and you can tell they take great pride in their cra…
Get to know the shop from Tik Tok and thought I won't be able to find it due to its hidden location. However, they have decorated their shop…
2. Saigon River sightseeing cruise
- QP85+9GX, Xom Chieu, Ho Chi Minh
- 4.4 · レビュー 103件 · River Cruise
The Saigon River cruise closes the course because the route should end on the water, when the city lights start reflecting and the pavement holds the color after you leave. Boarding starts early, dinner comes out around 7:15 pm, and there's traditional performance to settle into. The river runs slow, the buildings glow, and the timing works for a night stop after the izakayas and sake bars have done their work.
Crewのひとこと
The napkins are folded. The river waits. You can too.
旅行者の声
We went on the evening cruise at 7.45 pm. Boarding starts at 6.30 pm . The dinner buffet started around 7.15 pm . There were some entertainm…
While dinner on a river cruise is a nice experience the food served and actual cruise was not worth the price paid. Plenty of nice views and…
The walk between
Thai Van Lung is a short strip, walkable end to end, tucked between the rush and the river in District 1. You'll pass the izakayas and bakeries that give Japan Town its name, the kind of storefronts that stay low and let the neighborhood breathe.
- Order the egg coffee first, then the coconut affogato if you're staying. The canelé is worth it if you want something sweet to settle the table.
- Book the evening cruise if you want the lights, but board early. Dinner starts around 7:15 pm, and the crowd moves to the deck after. Vegetarian meals can be pre-booked.
FAQ
- How crowded does the cruise get, and when should I arrive?
- Expect very crowded and noisy conditions, particularly once passengers head to the upper deck following the meal service. Since boarding opens at 6:30 pm for a 7:45 pm departure, arriving at the start of the window gives you time to choose your position before the buffet opens at 7:15 pm.
- Is Ghé Coffee hard to find?
- The location is tucked in an old building, so it might feel a bit unusual walking through the entrance and up the stairs. The shop front is now decorated to make the space easier to spot from the street.
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