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Vietnamese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh, Sai Gon, Ho Chi Minh
What should I order at Secret Garden Restaurant?
What to order
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Spring Rolls
Mentioned in several reviews as fresh, light, and delicious, including mixed roll platters and sampler platters. They’re recommended for their variety and as a great starter or shared dish.
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Chicken
Multiple reviews highlight chicken dishes, including mixed chicken platters, braised chicken with lime leaves, and chicken with mixed flavors. It’s recommended for being flavorful, homely, and one of the must-order items.
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Grilled Shrimps With Salt & Chilli
Called out as a favorite dish, with reviewers praising the large, fresh prawns, smoky grill flavor, and well-balanced seasoning.
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Fresh Rolls
Recommended for being light and refreshing, with reviewers specifically praising the freshness and balance of the rolls.
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Banh Xeo
One review specifically recommends the banh xeo as part of the specialty dishes, describing it as tasty and generous in portion.
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Eggplant
Praised in a review alongside braised chicken for being especially delicious and homely, making it a standout vegetable dish.
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Soba Noodles
Highly recommended by a reviewer who said the food was really delicious, with soba noodles singled out as a top choice.
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Beef Skewers
Also specifically recommended with the soba noodles, noted as delicious and enhanced by the restaurant’s standout sauces.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
About Secret Garden Restaurant
Easygoing place with colorful paper lanterns serving Vietnamese staples alongside assorted teas.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked
What is Secret Garden Restaurant known for?
It is best known for its rooftop Vietnamese dining, especially banh xeo and other fresh, traditional dishes served after climbing several flights of stairs to reach the top-floor terrace. Reviewers also highlight the hidden location, skyline views, and the peaceful, intimate setting in District 1.
What dishes are most recommended at Secret Garden Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend banh xeo, fresh rolls, green mango salad with fish, minced meat stuffed in lemongrass, soba noodles, beef skewers, squid, and pork ribs. The sauces are also called out as a highlight, and several guests say the food tastes fresh, clean, and flavorful.
What is the atmosphere like at Secret Garden Restaurant?
The vibe is calm, cozy, and romantic, with rooftop seating, soft lights, greenery, and a quiet terrace above the city. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners who want a relaxed place to linger rather than a noisy dinner spot.
Is Secret Garden Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ₫200–600K, which puts it in a mid-range to higher-end bracket for Vietnamese dining in Ho Chi Minh. Reviewers still say it is worth the climb because the portions are solid, the food is excellent, and the rooftop experience adds value.
Do you need a reservation or should you plan ahead for a visit?
Yes, lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant notes that there is usually a wait. Because it is hidden on the top floor of an inconspicuous building and requires several flights of stairs, many reviewers suggest allowing extra time to find and reach it.
Is parking available at Secret Garden Restaurant?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Does Secret Garden Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Secret Garden Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Secret Garden Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Secret Garden Restaurant is good for kids.
