Sinhale brings a cuisine almost entirely absent from Ho Chi Minh City's dining scene — Sri Lankan cooking, with its coconut-heavy curries, aromatic rice dishes, and distinct spice profile that differs from the South and Southeast Asian food expats typically encounter in Thao Dien. The 4.9 rating across 92 Google reviews places it among the highest-rated restaurants in the neighborhood, a signal that a dedicated crowd has found and returned to it.
The venue operates exclusively as a dinner destination, opening at 4:30 PM every day except Monday. On Fridays and Saturdays it runs until 11:30 PM and midnight respectively — later than most sit-down restaurants in the area, which quietly closes it out as an option for those arriving after a full evening elsewhere. The address on Võ Trường Toản sits within Thảo Điền ward's quieter residential grid, away from the main Xuân Thủy strip.
Thao Dien's restaurant scene skews heavily toward Vietnamese-friendly Western fare, Japanese, and pan-Asian concepts. A Sri Lankan restaurant with consistent reviews pulling near-perfect scores occupies a genuinely different position in that landscape. The evening-only format, combined with weekend hours that extend well past 11 PM, positions Sinhale as a dinner destination rather than a casual drop-in — the kind of place regulars plan around rather than stumble into.
Amazing authentic Sri Lankan food in Saigon! Who would have thought you can get legit hoppers in Vietnam. The menu here is extensive and has all of the classic items + specialities. Definitely the best curry in Saigon and I have really been searching for decent curry. Staff are super nice and very accommodating. Awesome to see Sri Lankan community here. Highly recommend checking out.
Amazing Sri Lankan food in Vietnam! The kottu is absolutely spot on — authentic flavour, perfectly spiced, and super satisfying. One of the best kottu I’ve had outside Sri Lanka. Friendly staff and owner too. Highly recommended! 🇱🇰🔥
I highly recommend tasting the yummiest Sri Lankan authentic egg hoppers. They also offer other authentic Sri Lankan dishes such as Kottu Roti, Devilled Chicken, Black Pork Curry, Dhal Curry, and Fresh Pol Sambol (scraped coconut salad), along with many other options suitable for vegetarians as well. Fresh and well-priced.
First time try Sir Lankan Food! Was very delicious! Great service and very friendly owners! Worth a try. Go and visit asanka and nishen
Must try Srilankan style cuisine in Vietnam. Many varieties food with real Srilankan flavors. Have both dining and takeaway facilities, available in Uber as well. Highly recommend 👌
Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
Reservations: Call +84 878 303 079 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: date night, group dinner, weekend dinner, late-night dining.
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