10 Things to Do and Gifts to Get for Women's Day in Thảo Điền
Ten ideas for 20 October, from a cheesecake at the door to a pottery class on Nguyễn Bá Huân
Tuesday 20 October is Vietnamese Women's Day, Ngày Phụ nữ Việt Nam. If you want to make a fuss of the women in your life, Thảo Điền makes it easy, and everything below is in the neighbourhood or right on its edge.
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Gifts to give
Cheesecake Ngon
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A cheesecake is a safe bet for almost anyone.
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At this little shop on Lê Văn Miến the apple crumble is the best seller, and the passion fruit cheesecake has a light sourness that balances the cream cheese.
Both come by the slice or as whole cakes in four sizes, from an 11 cm baby cake up to a 23 cm large one. The current menu also has a Women's Day edition of the passion fruit cheesecake. You can order up to 30 days ahead for delivery or pickup and add a handwritten card. On Tuesday the shop opens at 9:30 AM, and online orders are taken until 9 PM. Order at cheesecake.vn.
Thảo Điền Florist
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Flowers are the classic 20/10 gift, and this florist on Võ Nguyên Giáp makes bouquets, flower boxes, flower baskets and designed vase arrangements.
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Choose her favourite colours and send a few words with them. The shop writes your message on a card at no extra charge and photographs the flowers before they go out. Delivery is free on orders over 800,000₫. Browse at thaodienflorist.vn.
Maison Marou Flagship Thao Dien
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Marou's chocolate house at 90 Xuân Thủy is good for a small gift that still looks special.
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Marou's online shop has a Women's Day range, and two boxes from it make easy gifts. The six-piece bonbon box is 240,000₫ and includes a matcha ganache bonbon with strawberry jam. The Flavors of Vietnam mini bars box holds six small bars and costs 550,000₫. Both are listed online, so check that the flagship has them before you go.
amaï house
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amaï's cups and bowls come in soft, unusual colours, and choosing one at the shop on 83 Xuân Thủy takes a while in the nicest way.
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According to the brand, each piece is slip-cast by craftsmen in northern Vietnam, then poured and finished by hand, and the outside is left unglazed. Take her along and let her choose, or pick a cup in the colour she always wears. The shop is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Read more on amaï's About page.
Things to do on the day
The Deck Saigon
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For a proper dinner, book a table by the Saigon River.
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The Deck on Nguyễn Ư Dĩ serves contemporary Pan-Asian food and is open until midnight.
Arrive before dark so you catch the light changing over the water, and ask for a riverside table when you reserve on TableCheck.
Ace Nails & Beauty
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A nail appointment works well for someone who enjoys a bit of salon time.
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Ace is at 37 Nguyễn Bá Huân, on the same street as Atelier de Zeynep, and does manicures, pedicures, nail art, BIAB and lashes.
It is open every day from 9 AM to 7 PM. To book, message the salon on Facebook or Instagram (@acenails_andbeautyvn). More at acenailsandbeauty.com.vn.
Marcel Thao Dien
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Brunch at Marcel on Ngô Quang Huy works just as well for two as for a long table of friends.
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The Thảo Điền menu has eggs Benedict with bacon or with salmon, plus pancakes in sweet, chocolate or savoury versions, the last with fried egg and bacon. Brunch dishes are served from opening until 5 PM, and on Tuesday Marcel opens at 10 AM. See the Thảo Điền menu (PDF).
MAD Wine Bar & Eatery
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If she loves wine, finish the day at MAD on Xuân Thủy, which calls itself Thảo Điền's original wine bar.
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There are more than 30 wines by the glass from a list of over 700, so you can both try something new, and the kitchen cooks seasonal European food. Happy hour runs from 2 PM to 7 PM on weekdays, and the bar stays open until midnight. Book a table on TableCheck.
Before you book
Prices are the ones each venue listed online on 19 October 2026. Please confirm availability, booking times and final prices with the venue directly. Cheesecake Ngon and Maison Marou list Women's Day editions online. The other entries are celebration ideas, and none of them is a confirmed Women's Day promotion.
How the places were picked
Every place in this guide is in Thao Dien or on its edge. Prices, hours and order options can change, so check with the venue before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vietnamese Women's Day in 2026?
Vietnamese Women's Day is on 20 October. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday.
Can you pre-order a cake from Cheesecake Ngon for 20 October?
Yes. Cheesecake Ngon takes online orders up to 30 days ahead at cheesecake.vn, for delivery or pickup. On Tuesdays the shop is open from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, and online orders are taken until 9 PM.
Does Thảo Điền Florist deliver?
Yes. Delivery is free on orders over 800,000₫, and the shop writes your message on a card at no extra charge.
When can you collect pottery made at Atelier de Zeynep?
Pieces are glazed and fired after the session. The studio says they are ready within about 10 days to two weeks.
Which places in this guide are open late on 20 October?
The Deck Saigon and MAD Wine Bar & Eatery are both open until midnight on Tuesdays. The Maison Marou flagship on Xuân Thủy is open until 10 PM.