Secret Garden Restaurant

We were thoroughly impressed with the food; it was much better than we anticipated. The staff deserves major praise. They were incredibly helpful in coordinating a small, instant surprise for our friend and even assisted us with a last-minute cake order. Thank you for the wonderful service!

We were looking for place for a light meal before going to water puppet show and had this restaurant on the way from our hotel on the list. The restaurant located on the 6th floor of sort of a residential looking apartment building. There is a restaurant name sign in front of the building. But first you have to walk into sort of an apartment courtyard with many motorcycles packed walkway. The view on the top was very nice. It's mostly open outdoor restaurant with a moveable roof for sun and rain. Lovely bit of garden in the middle of the place. We had 3 dishes to share between the 3 of us, squid herbs salad, grilled fish with garden salad, and steam lemongrass clams. We also had 2 desserts to finish off the meal, some coconut mix beans with green chewie and a longan mix dried fruits sweet. The food was okay and the place is very relaxing. However there were not really anything I can called service, as it was hard to even find the staff to order food with.

Good atmosphere but mainly the tourists. Food generally pretty good with big variety but size can be quite large to try more than a few dishes. Though on my visit, they have an extra dish on my bill. When notes a correct bill was given, a little too quickly. So ensure you check thoroughly.

while i do agree it’s a tourist trap, the spring rolls platter was fabulous. centrally located, and yes there’s that stair climb. we had lunch so we reckon it’s nicer at night but the spring rolls was such a great welcome to saigon

A place where you can get all the kind of Vietnam food at higher prices. It’s still affordable and location is quite central. Rooftop vibes and would be more suitable at night. The spring rolls are delicious. But the char siew (pork) is normal.

The Secret Garden. A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Saigon The Secret Garden was one of the last places we visited in Saigon, and it turned out to be a truly unforgettable experience. True to its name, the restaurant is well hidden. When you enter the address into Google Maps, it brings you to an unassuming courtyard; casual, a bit chaotic, and of course, lined with motorcycles (as most places in Saigon are). At first glance, there's nothing that even remotely resembles a restaurant. Then you spot a small arrow pointing the way, but blink and you’ll miss it. We passed through an unimpressive gate and were greeted by a little old lady cleaning the floor, looking more like someone’s grandmother than a staff member. Still, nothing about the scene hinted at a dining experience. We followed the path upstairs, winding through what looked like private residences, no signs, no reassurance, just blind faith. But then, the reward: a doorway opens into a charming, rustic rooftop oasis. A true secret garden. The space is filled with greenery, flowers and plants spilling from every corner, hanging from beams and climbing up walls. It feels like stumbling upon a magical hideaway. The decor is a mix of charming and weathered, cozy and elegant. The vibe is relaxed, the setting picturesque. Now, about the food. The menus might be a little sticky, honestly, they’ve seen some love, but inside are photos of beautifully presented traditional Vietnamese dishes. And when the food arrives, it doesn’t disappoint. Each bite bursts with layers of flavor, perfectly balanced and memorable. It might’ve been the emotions of our last dinner in Saigon talking, but the entire experience left a lasting impression on all of us. If you're ever in Saigon, I sincerely recommend hunting down the Secret Garden. Just follow the arrow, trust the stairs, and prepare to be surprised.

We had been recommend this restaurant by several travellers and had to visit. We saw straight away why -the view is epic and its such a cool spot. At night would be best time to visit. We came our first night in Saigon without a booking and they accommodated us no problem service was great and the food was excellent. We decided to return on our final night and made a booking. Service this time very different, we felt very rushed we had barely opened our menu and someone was asking if we were ready to order. Then in the space of less than 5 minutes 4 waitstaff came up to try to take our order, the menu is very extensive it’s not something you can decide in such a short time frame. Then when we were half way through our meal they were taking plates off our table, at one stage my son had just put down his chopsticks from a plate and they swiped it from underneath him, then I just put my glass down and again swiped it -it wasn’t even finished! This made us feel they just wanted us gone for the next customers. Really tainted it, if this had been our first visit I would not have scored it at a 4.

This is an amazing hidden gem! Keep going up the stairs and yoh will find this cute secret garden. Food wise I order a salad which I was never told it was super spicy! When I complained the waiter told me he had never eaten the salad so he did not know it was spicy, but he would not be able to refund or change. I mean, waiters must know the menu even ifthey haven’t tried all food. As I could not eat it I order a sticky rice toasg with pork on top. The portions are really small and quite pricy for Ho Chi Minh city! There are more options with bigger better food and prices. The place is amazing for a drink, but service and food wise is not worth it.