A hidden gem with delicious food and a cozy ambiance! The charming outdoor seating added to the relaxed vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comforting and satisfying meal!
Restaurant
Délices De Mai - Restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Délices De Mai operates out of a converted villa down one of Thao Dien's residential side streets, where the address takes a moment to locate but regulars navigate by habit. The draw is straightforward: French cooking at prices that make no concessions to the expat premium that inflates much of the neighborhood. The lunch and dinner set menus — 195,000 VND for a starter, main, drink, and dessert — represent the kind of value that explains why tables fill quickly on weekday evenings and why the wait can stretch longer than first-time visitors expect.
The chicken cordon bleu anchors the menu for good reason. It arrives properly cooked, not dried out, alongside mash potatoes that hold the right density — details that distinguish the kitchen from places that approximate French comfort food rather than execute it. The seabass with butter and lemon is the other regular order, lighter in approach and consistent across visits. The menu stays deliberately short, which keeps quality control manageable and spares diners the decision fatigue of sprawling options.
The setting is a villa garden arrangement — outdoor tables, indoor seating that reads as unfussy rather than bare. The decoration leans minimal, which either suits the food-first approach or disappoints guests expecting Parisian bistro atmosphere. The crowd skews international but draws a steady Vietnamese clientele who treat it as a neighborhood regular rather than an expat destination. That mix gives the place a grounded feel that avoids the self-conscious positioning of newer Thao Dien openings.
Service speed is the most common caveat in reviews — the kitchen does not rush, and demand regularly outpaces staffing. The food's consistency and the pricing justify the patience for most who have been before.
chicken cordon bleuseabass with butter and lemonset menu at 195k vndhouse-made mash potatoesgenerous portions
cozyspaciousopen-airunhurriedvilla garden
Menu Highlights
What to order at Délices De Mai
Duck breast honey sauce
220k VND
Duck with honey sauce
Duck Breast Pepper Cream Sauce
220k VND
Ức vịt tươi áp chảo sốt kem tiêu,khoai tây,rau củ luộc
Duck Breast With Orange Sauce
220k VND
Ức vịt tươi áp chảo sốt cam,khoai tây,rau củ luộc
Sea bass with bell pepper sauce
210k VND
Pan-fried barramundi, stir-fried bell peppers with onions, garlic butter, and ground cumin leaves.
Seabass Lemon Butter
210k VND
Cá chẽm áp chảo sốt bơ & chanh,khoai tây, rau củ luộc
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.7(236)
An affordable French restaurant with a mix of Vietnamese and foreign customers. Their dishes are absolutely delicious, but the waiting time is quite long. However, all the guests seem happy to wait, which makes me believe they are repeat customers who find it worth the wait. That said, improving the service speed could help attract even more customers. Eventually, I like this place 💗
Delicious food and reasonbly priced. this is my new favourite restaurant in Thao Dien. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. 🇦🇺
Excellent french food for fair price. Everything seems to be made in-house and tastes authentic. Location is a bit difficult to find but definitely worth the search 👌
Their new location is like a hidden oasis in Thao Dien. It's cozy and spacious. The food is just amazing and very consistent with their taste flavors. The service is great. One of the best reasonably priced restaurants in Thao Dien. Can't get enough of their chicken cordon bleu and seabass with butter and lemon.
Visit Tips
Visiting Délices De Mai
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Menu starts from: 30k VND, based on 49 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 905 415 788 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, weekday lunch, casual dinner, affordable dining.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at Délices De Mai?
- The chicken cordon bleu is the standout — reviewers describe it as 'well cooked' with mash potatoes of 'the right texture.' The seabass with butter and lemon is the other consistent favourite.
- Does Délices De Mai offer good value for money?
- The set menu — starter, main, dessert, and drink — runs 195,000 VND. One reviewer noted 'that plus a wheat beer for only 195K,' calling it 'incredible value for money.'
- Does Délices De Mai have outdoor seating?
- Yes. The villa has both outdoor tables and indoor seating. Reviewers describe 'charming outdoor seating' in a 'hidden oasis' setting that feels 'cozy and spacious.'
- How long is the wait at Délices De Mai?
- Service is slow by multiple accounts — 'the waiting time is quite long,' though reviewers note repeat customers find it 'worth the wait.' The kitchen does not rush during busy periods.
- Is Délices De Mai easy to find?
- The venue is on a Thao Dien residential side street and takes effort to locate. One reviewer called it 'a bit difficult to find but definitely worth the search.'
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