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20 Things to Do in Thao Dien, Saigon
A local's guide to what's actually worth your time in the neighborhood
Thaodien Editorial|6 min read
Why Visit Thao Dien?
Thao Dien isn't on most tourist itineraries, which is part of its appeal. This is where Saigon's expat community eats, drinks, and relaxes — and the infrastructure that's built up around that community means there's genuinely a lot to do here.
Eat & Drink
- Specialty coffee crawl — Hit XLIII, Lost & Sought, and Dangdo in one morning
- Korean BBQ night — Moggumung for all-you-can-eat with live music
- Rooftop sunset — Chenh Venh Rooftop for views and cold beer
- Street food walk — Xuan Thuy and Quoc Huong for banh mi, pho, and bun
- Fine dining — Madame Lam for Michelin-selected Vietnamese
Relax & Unwind
- Spa day — Golden Lotus for traditional Vietnamese massage
- Yoga class — Multiple studios in the neighborhood
- Pet cafe — Kin Neko for dogs, cats, and coffee
- Nail session — Golden Nail or Lychee for the full treatment
Explore
- Walk the neighborhood — Thao Dien is Saigon's most walkable area
- River views — Nguyen Van Huong runs along the Saigon River
- Vincom Mega Mall — Shopping, cinema, and air conditioning
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Venues Mentioned in This Guide

Chênh Vênh Rooftop
4.9
(3,857) Beer Garden
7 Đường số 54, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam

Golden Lotus Oriental Organic Spa Q2
5.0
(1,593) Massage Spa
16A Đ. Số 10, Thảo Điền, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

Kin Neko Dog & Cat Cafe
4.9
(1,693) Coffee Shop
29/1 Tống Hữu Định, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

XLIII Specialty Coffee
5.0
(2,867) Coffee Shop
19 Đ. Số 2, Làng Báo, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 71301, Vietnam
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