one stop guide for HCM - wellness,michelin,vanity
whenever i go overseas - i try to get as much ground covered across wellness, food and vanity!
these are all the recommendations i have after research, tried and tested!! ✨
1. FOOD 🍱
Yakuo Ishikawa - 9/10 for me. You never go wrong with a big bowl of uni and fish roe and they were so generous with it 🥹 Everything tastes very fresh.
AnAn Saigon - If you had to go to one place to eat, this is going to be the place that i would keep coming back to. Check out my full review here AnAn Saigon Review
Upstairs Tasting Room - place with nice datey vibes, small seating area with a vietnamese inspired menu, refined. Full review here Upstairs Review
Sushi Jion - Bang for your buck omakase!! For the price $40 and up, you can get a splendid menu and everything tastes really yummy! Chef is also from Japan. Friend’s Guide here
2. WELLNESS ✨
1. Xuong Khop USA Pain relief center
found this randomly cause i was in need of something better than a massage
If you don’t already do this, red light therapy really helps with muscle inflammation! they also use electrotherapy which helps to stimulate tissue growth, and top it off with a deep tissue massage!
10/10 recommend for relief 💯
2. Nola Urban Spa
I want to get most of my stuff in the day before it closes so i try to do massages at night and not many are open! Nola is open till 2am.
They have head spas, massages etc and the typical stuff and also serve you yoghurt at the end. The headspa was average but massage really good!
3. VANITY 👀
1. Rohto Aohal Clinic - aesthetics treatment of all sorts, i really recommend getting stuff done in HCM because the treatments are same across the world (if you know what you are looking for in particular) at only 1/3 the price!!
View my full review here Rohto Aohal Review
2. Da Space - 3 level store selling clothes, accessories from many individual boutique brands. This street has a few stores lined up!
3. Mardoll - i love doing nail art and i gotta they say they exceeded expectations! Also some places take a long time but they did it pretty speedy for the kind of design i wanted, 2 hours approx. Also have a drink pop up you can get your coffee/ matcha fix ☕️
Save this for your next trip for an all rounded itinerary 👌
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If you’re planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City and want to make the most out of your wellness and dining experiences, here are a few extra tips from my personal explorations. When it comes to sushi, Sushi Jion offers excellent omakase options that deliver authentic Japanese flavors without breaking the bank. I found that their $40+ menus strike a great balance between quality and price, making it perfect for both sushi lovers and first-timers. The chef’s Japanese background really shows in the fresh taste and presentation, making it a must-try for visitors seeking Michelin-level food experiences at accessible prices. For wellness enthusiasts, beyond traditional massages, I highly recommend trying red light and electrotherapy treatments available at Xương Khớp USA Pain Relief Center. These therapies significantly helped reduce my muscle inflammation and sped up recovery after long days of walking. It's a different approach from typical spas but highly effective and refreshing. If you prefer spas open late at night, consider Nola Urban Spa, which operates until 2 am. Their head spas might be average, but their massages are undeniably rejuvenating. The yogurt treat at the end was an unexpected, pleasant surprise that added to the relaxing atmosphere. On the vanity side, Ho Chi Minh offers premium aesthetic clinics like Rohto Aohal where you can get quality skin treatments or Botox at a fraction of the price compared to Western countries. This is ideal if you’re already familiar with the procedures you want to try. For fashionistas and nail art lovers, Da Space offers a curated selection of boutique brands, and Mardoll nails exceeded my expectations with fast, high-quality nail art and even a cozy spot for coffee or matcha. Hopefully, these extra insights help you plan a well-rounded trip filled with unforgettable food, wellness, and beauty experiences in Ho Chi Minh City!
