Since the monumental policy shift to create a market economy in Vietnam, buying and selling is as ubiquitous as breathing. Housewives shop the market by the day or even by the meal, rather than weekly.
Street-front shop houses abound and sidewalk vendors don’t hang their shingle, they just lay down their mat and display their wares. Everywhere!
You will fill your suitcase when shopping in Saigon. Read on and we will tell you all you need to know to get the best deals and learn about the best places to shop in Saigon. If you get hungry during your shopping spree, stop for some finger food or relax in one of the Saigon Restaurants along the city’s shopping streets. For things to see and do during your stay, our Saigon Destination Travel Guide will point you in the right direction. More general information about shopping around the country can be found at our Vietnam Shopping Guide .
Saigon Shopping Guide
The range of merchandise available in Saigon is truly fantastic. It’s true; if you can’t buy it here, you don’t need it! The list we have collected below should give you a place to start looking for that special something. We’ve divided into categories to make it easier for you to find a place in Saigon that sells what you are looking for.
Bargaining is still the most common way to buy things in Saigon. Some people relish bargaining, others loathe it. The rules are not very complicated if you think of it like this.
The whole thing is a harmonious Yin-Yang balance. You want the item. The vendor wants your money. Yin-Yang! The maximum price you are willing to pay is the value of your desire for the item. The minimum price the vendor is willing to accept is the value of their desire for your money. Yin-Yang! Bargaining is simply a search for the Yin-Yang balance between your desire and the vendor’s.
If items for sale have price labels there is normally no bargaining (the vendor might lose a cent or two on buying the labels!).
Antiques
| Furniture 167 Calmette St., Dist. 1 tel: 821-7751, fax:930-2357 email: hiencorp@netnam.vn http://www.hiencorp.com/ |
Lost Art 50 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Dist. 1, tel: 0908-106 719 email: ttsolmon@hotmail.com |
| Lucky 309bis Huynh Van Banh, Phu Nhuan Dist., tel: 845-9957 email: mynghe@s aigonnet.vn |
Oriental Home 2A Le Duan, Dist. 1 tel: 910-0194, fax: 910-3504 email: madeinvietnam@hcm.vnn.vn http://www.madeinvietnamcollection.com/ |
Bags
| Anh Thu 48 Le Lai, Dist. 1 Tel: 829-0343 |
Saigon 2 Nguyen Trai, Dist. 1 Tel: 925-2038 |
Books and Journals
| Minh Khai Bookstore 249 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Dist. 1 Tel: 925-0590, Fax: 833-1124 |
Viet My Bookstore 2A Le Duan, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-9650 |
| Xuan Thu Bookstore 185 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-4670 |
Clothing
Embroidery
| Cam Tu 10-12 Nguyen Thien Thuat, Dist. 3 Tel: 839-0998 |
Bao Nghi 127 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-4521 |
Ready-made
| Ao Ta Boutique 19 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-1255 |
Oriental Home 2A Le Duan, Dist. 1 Tel: 910-0194 |
| Sa Pa shop 64 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Mob: 090 332-8012 223 De Tham, Dist. 1 Tel: 836-5163 |
Song 76D Le Thanh Ton, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-6827 41 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-8989 53 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-5438 email: asiasongdesign@hcm.fpt.com |
| Trends 23 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Tel: 827-2008 |
Silk
| Emotion 89 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 827-4884 |
Khai Silk 107 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 829-1146 76 Le Lai-New World Hotel Tel: 822-8888 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, Legend Hotel Tel: 823-3333 |
| Silk Road 98 Mac Thi Buoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-4634 |
T & M Silk 155 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 T el: 824-5398 177 Bis Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 T el: 829-2007 email: t_msilk@fptnet.com |
| Toan Thinh Silk 12-14 Pham Phu Thu, Tan Binh Dist. Tel: 864-2402 email: toanthinhsillk@hcm.vnn.vn |
Tuyet Lan Orchids 83 Nguyen Hue, Dist. 1 Tel: 0903-926286 (Ms Lan) email: tuyet-lan@hcm.vnn.vn |
Sportswear
| Cong Binh 74 Pham Hong Thai, Dist. 1 T el: 823-1293 |
Bich Hang 124 Pasteur, Dist. 1 T el: 821-2185 |
Tailors
| Cao Vinh 69 Pasteur, Dist. 1 T el: 824-5645 Fashion for men & women European and America styles. All kinds of uniforms and special orders. |
Cao Minh 146-150 Pasteur, Dist. 1 T el: 822-4298 |
| Son 226 Tran Quang Khai, Dist. 1 T el: 848-3368 |
Van Lien 185 Bui Vien, Dist. 1 Tel: 837-1311 |
Crafts/Souvenirs
| Cocochine Saigon 95 Nguyen Hue, Dist. 1 Tel: 914-1545, fax: 914-1546 http://www.cocochine.com/ A wonderful shopping adventure |
Handicraft Shop 115- Me Linh Point Shopping Center 2 Ngo Duc Ke, Dist. 1 Pottery, stone and lacquerware |
| Indochine House 27 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-7318 Arts, crafts and furnishings |
Ju Ju shops 58 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Tel: 824-2651 |
| Lar 57 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Tel: 827-5036 Mobile: 0903-429878 Explore Vietnam’s ethnic and traditional handicrafts |
Nga Shop 61 Le Thanh Ton, Dist. 1, Tel/Fax: 825-6289 email: ngashopart-craft@hcm.vnn.vn Winner of The Guide Award 2001 for the best authentic shop |
| Nguyen Freres 2A Le Duan, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-9654 2 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-9459 |
Oriental Home 2A Le Duan, Dist. 1 Tel: 910-0194, Fax: 910-3504 email: madeinvietnam@hcm.vnn.vn |
| Precious Qui 27-29A Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 825-6817 |
Rock & Zen 68 Vo Thi Sau, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-3192 |
| Unique Viet Art Objects 11-13 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1 Tel: 827-5947 |
Glass/Crystal
Huynh Mai
32 Le Cong Kieu, Dist. 1, tel: 822-4316
Pottery/Ceramics
| Celadon Green 29 Dong Du, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-6816 |
Q Home 65 Le Loi, Dist. 1 Tel: 821-8268 Minh Long ceramic |
| T & N Co., Ltd. 175 Le Thanh Ton, Dist. 1 Tel: 827-2073 Bat Trang & Binh Duong ceramics |
Van Hien Pottery Shop 91A Pasteur, Dist. 1 Tel: 824-3829 Vietnamese fine art ceramics |
Cosmetics
| Qi Saigon 151 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan Dist. T el: 844-0040 |
Shiseido 147 Le Thi Rieng, Dist. 1 Tel: 833-5103 102 Tran Huy Lieu Tel: 845-5883 |
Interiors
| Dragon Gate House 12 Thai Van Lung, Dist. 1 Tel: 827-2886 email: dragongate@hcm.vnn.vn |
Living & Giving 100 Vo Thi Sau, Dist. 1 Tel/fax: 822-3290 11 Ngo Duc Ke, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-3104 76C Hai Ba Trung, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-1151 email: livinggiving@bdvn.vnd.net Providing interior design solutions |
| Hiep Phu Tho 29B Thai Van Lung, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-1402, Fax: 827-4607 email: hoalee@hcm.vnn.vn http://www.hiepphutho.com/ Specializing in Wooden art and high quality furniture |
Esthetic 2/B Ngo Van Nam, Dist. 1 Tel/Fax: 91001996 email: esthetic@hcm.vnn.vn |
| Master Works 2A Le Duan, Dist. 1 Tel: 910-3268 |
Red Door Deco 20A Thi Sach, Dist. 1 Tel: 825-8672 |
| TAS-Art Design 32 Tran Cao Van, Dist. 3, Tel/Fax: 829-4405 Mobile: 0903-708465 |
Jewellers
| Saigon Jewelry 66 Le Loi, Dist. 1 Tel: 823-1139 |
Anpha Jewelry 167 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1 Tel: 825-1918 |
Music CDs, DVDs and VCDs
| Phuc Hai 21 Huynh Thuc Khang, Dist. 1 Tel: 821-5082 |
Shop 32 32 Huynh Thuc Khang, Dist. 1 Tel: 821-1015 |
Shopping Centres
| Diamond Plaza 34 Le Duan, Dist. 1 Near Notre Dame Cathedral, intersection of Le Duan and Dong Khoi |
Saigon Center (Sedona) 65 Le Loi, Dist. 1 Intersection of Le Loi and Pasteur |
| Saigon Tourist Department Store Intersection of Dong Khoi and Le Thanh Ton Streets, Dist. 1 |
Saigon Superbowl 43A Truong Son. Tan Binh Dist. |
| Tax Department Store Intersection of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Streets, Dist. 1 |
Food Stores
| Annam Gourmet Shop 50 Ho Tung Mau, Dist. 1, mobile: 0913-912417 Tel: 914-1119, Fax: 914-1120 email: annam@annam-finefood.com Annam gourmet shop brings you the best of western and Asian food: Italian olives, famous Vietnamese dried vegetables, French wine |
Veggy’s 15/A/5 Le Thanh Ton, Dist. 1 Tel: 822-0002, Fax: 822-0573 email: ssg-apmt@hcm.vnn.vn |
Vietnamese Covered Markets
| Ben Thanh market, Dist. 1, city center | Binh Tay market, Dist. 5, one of the city’s oldest and the main market of Cho Lon. |
Big shopping centers
- Tax Department Store – Intersection of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Streets, Dist.1, HCMC
- Ben Thanh market – Dist.1, city center, HCMC
- Binh Tay market – Dist.5, one of the main markets of Cholon
- Diamond Plaza – 37 Le Duan, Dist.1, HCMC
Bags
- Anh Thu – 48 Le Lai Str., Dist.1, HCMC
- Saigon – 2 Nguyen Trai Str., Dist.1, HCMC
Clothing
- Oriental Home – 2A Le Duan, Dist.1, HCMC
- Trends – 23 Dong Du, Dist.1, HCMC
- Bao Nghi – 127 Dong Khoi, Dist.1, HCMC
- Cam Tu – 10-12 Nguyen Thien Thuat, Dist.3, HCMC
Silk
- Emotion – 89 Dong Khoi, Dist.1, HCMC
- Silk Road – 98 Mac Thi Buoi, Dist.1, HCMC
- Toan Thinh Silk – 12-14 Pham Phu Thu, Tan Binh Dist., HCMC
- Khai Silk – 107 Dong Khoi, Dist.1, HCMC
Crafts & Souvenirs
- Cocochine Saigon – 95 Nguyen Hue, Dist.1, HCMC
- Handicraft – Shop 115, Me Linh Point Shopping Center, HCMC
- Indochine House – 27 Dong Du, Dist.1, HCMC
- Ju Ju shops – 58 Dong Du, Dist.1, HCMC
- Unique Viet Art Objects – 11 Lam Son Square, Dist.1, HCMC
Pottery & Ceramics
- Celadon Green – 29 Dong Du, Dist.1, HCMC
- Q Home – 65 Le Loi, Dist.1, HCMC
- Van Hien Pottery Shop – 91A Pasteur, Dist.1, HCMC
Supermarket
- Citimart – 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Dist.1, HCMC
- Co-op Mart – 189C Cong Quynh, Dist.1; or 168 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Dist.3, HCMC
Supermarkets
| Citimart 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Dist. 1 Tel: 824-4818 |
Co-op Mart 189C Cong Quynh, Dist. 1 Tel: 825-0725 168 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Dist. 3 Tel: 930-1385 |
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