Fodor's Expert Review Hoa Tuc
The name translates as opium poppy, and this chic little eatery is in a corner of the former La Manufacture d'Opium, the French-controlled opium refinery and warehouse. It offers contemporary Vietnamese cuisine with knockout flavors and a wine list that works with the local cuisine. The art deco interior is elegant, with wrought-iron chairs, cast-iron lamps, hand stenciling, and a leafy outdoor terrace. Standout dishes include mustard-leaf rolls; pink pomelo, squid, and crab salad; and soft shell crabs in green rice batter with passion fruit sauce. The kids' menu will also make mini foodies happy.
Quick Facts
74/7 Hai Ba Trung St.
Ho Chi Minh City,
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
028-3825–1676
- Art deco interior
- Vietnamese fare
- Outdoor dining