20 Things to Do in Thao Dien, Saigon

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.

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Eat & Drink

1. Specialty coffee crawl — Hit XLIII, Lost & Sought, and Dangdo in one morning
2. Korean BBQ night — Moggumung for all-you-can-eat with live music
3. Rooftop sunset — Chenh Venh Rooftop for views and cold beer
4. Street food walk — Xuan Thuy and Quoc Huong for banh mi, pho, and bun
5. Fine dining — Madame Lam for Michelin-selected Vietnamese

Relax & Unwind

6. Spa day — Golden Lotus for traditional Vietnamese massage
7. Yoga class — Multiple studios in the neighborhood
8. Pet cafe — Kin Neko for dogs, cats, and coffee
9. Nail session — Golden Nail or Lychee for the full treatment

Explore

10. Walk the neighborhood — Thao Dien is Saigon's most walkable area
11. River views — Nguyen Van Huong runs along the Saigon River
12. Vincom Mega Mall — Shopping, cinema, and air conditioning

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