Joanna James
The city of Saigon also called Ho Chi Minh City offers a host of attractions. Amongst these is an array of outstanding restaurants and bars that will appeal to the discerning visitor, including those below.
This popular restaurant is regarded as a favourite by many of the expats in Ho Chi Minh City. As its name suggests, this restaurant is renowned for its delectable Mediterranean cuisine served in the form of skewers. The enthusiastic barbequing is performed within an alfresco kitchen, a sight that will appeal to hungry diners. This restaurant is also well-known for its cosy ambience and candlelight that create a pleasant setting for a hearty meal. Skewers is also reputed for its excellent whisky and cigars.
This fine restaurant is reputed to be one of Ho Chi Minh City's most appealing dining establishments. You will see that this restaurant is located within a colonial period French house which has been refurbished using recycled materials. Visitors will find that this restaurant has many intriguing features that will draw the attention of the diner, such as tasteful antiques, low positioned doors, an attractive indoor pond and chipped and mismatched china. These features make this restaurant an intimate and friendly dining environment.
Layla is sure to capture the imagination of the discerning leisure seeker with its stylish warehouse-like interior and laidback atmosphere. Housed within a colonial era building this bar is famed for its fine beer, good list of food, and above all, its outstanding cocktails. All of the cocktails offered are excellent, and a highlight would be the great whisky sour. Since numerous expats, as well as locals, congregate at this bar during the weekends, take the opportunity to come early at the happy hour or perhaps visit on a weekday evening.
Snuffbox will strike the interest of those who visit with its unique attractions. Despite the fact that this bar is housed within a rather unremarkable building, you will find that it is an agreeable place at which to spend some quality leisure time. Snuffbox is a pleasant, dimly illuminated haven that will undoubtedly capture the imagination of the discerning leisure seeker. Many visitors frequent Snuffbox to enjoy some quality drinks late in the night whilst enjoying features such as live presentations of jazz as well as the services of guest DJs. An accommodation choice to consider from which this bar would be within easy reach would be Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City where you will have the opportunity to stay at a pleasingly located serviced apartment in Ho Chi Minh City.
Another fine restaurant cum bar in Ho Chi Minh City would be the attractive Anan Saigon. This establishment offers a modern ambience with a cool atmosphere that will appeal to the visitor who desires a pleasant contemporary space at which to chill out. This establishment is renowned for its excellent dishes as well as its equally splendid cocktails. After enjoying a sumptuous dinner at Anan Saigon you will have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing drink at the rooftop bar which offers scenic views over the nearby areas.
The appealing Shri Restaurant & Lounge will undoubtedly capture the imagination of those who desire a quality dining experience. This restaurant features an interesting layout with windows that extend from the ceiling down to the floor. As you might expect you will have the opportunity to enjoy splendid views whilst dining at this restaurant which serves delicious homely European foods. Elements like the water features and frangipani trees add to the distinctive ambience at this restaurant.
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