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Temple Club Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Vietnamese
Hours Daily 10am-2pm and 5-11pm
Address 29 Ton That Thiep St
Location District 1, Around Town
Phone 08/829-9244
Prices Main courses $3-$8
Credit Cards Not Accepted

Frommer's Review

For atmosphere alone, the Temple Club is a must-see in Ho Chi Minh. As the name suggests, this is an old Chinese temple (ca. 1900), with original wood and masonry. Though it has gone upscale with recent renovations, that special air about the place remains. The ceiling is high, and the walls are exposed brick. The floor is terra cotta draped in antique throw rugs, and there are some great Buddhist tapestries and statuary about. There's a classic old wooden bar and a formal but comfortable dining room, as well as a lounge area in the back for coffee and dessert. The cuisine is standard Vietnamese from all parts of the country. This place does a good Hanoi-style cha ca (fried monkfish), and the tom me (a dish of prawns in tamarind sauce) is a good choice. They have a "Western Corner" and serve sandwiches and salad. For dessert, the banana coconut-cream pudding, served with sesame seeds, is decadent, and the coffee is the real thing; they even have cappuccino. This is one of the most atmospheric and romantic spots in town.

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