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100% most in-depth guide to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) nightlife, featuring the city's four best nightlife districts: Bùi Viện, Downtown, Riverside, and Bến Thành. Discover the best rooftop bars, hidden speakeasies, cocktail bars, techno clubs, luxury nightclubs, live music venues, jazz bars, pub crawls, and unique local experiences for an unforgettable night out in Vietnam's largest city. Featuring iconic venues like Layla Eatery & Bar, Summer Experiment, Chill Skybar, Bodega, Bar Commune, The Observatory, Telephone Bar, MyHouse, Papi, Bam Bam, Zion Sky Lounge, Ken Skybar, Oasis Cafe, Lost in Saigon, Cabana, LaBamba, Boosh Rooftop, The View Rooftop, Cine Saigon, Next Level, and the legendary Saigon Pub Crawl.
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Bùi Viện is the beating heart of Ho Chi Minh City's backpacker nightlife. Neon lights, booming music, cheap beers, rooftop bars, and open-front clubs create one of Southeast Asia's wildest party streets. Start with drinks at Lost in Saigon, Cabana, or LaBamba before heading upstairs to Boosh Rooftop or The View Rooftop for skyline views. Continue to Cine Saigon or Next Level as the night gets louder, or join the Saigon Pub Crawl to meet travelers from around the world. Expect beers from around 55,000 VND ($2 USD) and parties that continue until the early morning.
Need a break from the crowds? Escape to Oasis Cafe, a hidden tropical oasis filled with waterfalls, koi ponds, wooden bridges, and one of the most relaxing beer gardens in the city. Then head back into the action for street food, live music, and endless nightlife.
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Tokyo ► youtu.be/HcBNvpCpL2I
Singapore ► youtu.be/5qzVGQU44sw
Seoul ► youtu.be/Njj67nD0Vos
Hong Kong ► youtu.be/2IEnUFqFENg
Taipei ► youtu.be/YvA0pevF6bo
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Downtown Saigon offers a completely different atmosphere, where hidden alleyways lead to some of Vietnam's best cocktail bars and late-night hangouts. Sip award-winning cocktails at Layla Eatery & Bar, discover the underground atmosphere of Bar Commune, enjoy great food and beers at The Gangs, relax at The Queen's Head, or dance until sunrise at Bodega. Finish the evening overlooking the skyline at Ken Skybar. Downtown is ideal for travelers looking to experience a more local, sophisticated side of Saigon nightlife.
Riverside is home to Ho Chi Minh City's most luxurious nightlife. Start with cocktails at MyHouse before moving to Papi or Fetti for stylish lounges and upscale crowds. Continue to Zion Sky Lounge for panoramic city views before finishing at Bam Bam, one of Saigon's most energetic late-night clubs. Riverside combines rooftop luxury, riverside views, and premium nightlife all within walking distance.
Bến Thành is Saigon's creative nightlife district, filled with award-winning cocktail bars, hidden entrances, and underground electronic music. Summer Experiment, consistently ranked among Asia's best cocktail bars, serves world-class drinks inside a beautifully restored French colonial home. Just downstairs, CỘI delivers intimate live jazz performances, while Telephone Bar adds a retro hidden-bar experience. End the night at Chill Skybar for one of Vietnam's most iconic rooftop views or dance until sunrise at The Observatory, one of Southeast Asia's longest-running underground techno clubs.
Whether you're searching for the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City at night, the best bars in Saigon, where to party in Vietnam, the best rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon techno clubs, hidden speakeasies, or simply planning an unforgettable night out, this guide covers everything you need to know before visiting Vietnam.
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100% most in-depth guide to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) nightlife, featuring the city's four best nightlife districts: Bùi Viện, Downtown, Riverside, and Bến Thành. Discover the best rooftop bars, hidden speakeasies, cocktail bars, techno clubs, luxury nightclubs, live music venues, jazz bars, pub crawls, and unique local experiences for an unforgettable night out in Vietnam's largest city. Featuring iconic venues like Layla Eatery & Bar, Summer Experiment, Chill Skybar, Bodega, Bar Commune, The Observatory, Telephone Bar, MyHouse, Papi, Bam Bam, Zion Sky Lounge, Ken Skybar, Oasis Cafe, Lost in Saigon, Cabana, LaBamba, Boosh Rooftop, The View Rooftop, Cine Saigon, Next Level, and the legendary Saigon Pub Crawl.
*Download* my Saigon Master Map:
reformatt.com/saigon-nightlife-guide
► 100+ photos, interactive map, bar routes, rooftop recommendations, local tips, and exclusive discounts!
*Buy Now* - Saigon Pub Crawl tickets:
go.reformatt.com/saigon-pub-crawl-tickets ($10 USD, 10% OFF)
Bùi Viện is the beating heart of Ho Chi Minh City's backpacker nightlife. Neon lights, booming music, cheap beers, rooftop bars, and open-front clubs create one of Southeast Asia's wildest party streets. Start with drinks at Lost in Saigon, Cabana, or LaBamba before heading upstairs to Boosh Rooftop or The View Rooftop for skyline views. Continue to Cine Saigon or Next Level as the night gets louder, or join the Saigon Pub Crawl to meet travelers from around the world. Expect beers from around 55,000 VND ($2 USD) and parties that continue until the early morning.
Need a break from the crowds? Escape to Oasis Cafe, a hidden tropical oasis filled with waterfalls, koi ponds, wooden bridges, and one of the most relaxing beer gardens in the city. Then head back into the action for street food, live music, and endless nightlife.
More Nightlife Guides ▼
Bangkok ► youtu.be/1XxMKTQqYvs
Tokyo ► youtu.be/HcBNvpCpL2I
Singapore ► youtu.be/5qzVGQU44sw
Seoul ► youtu.be/Njj67nD0Vos
Hong Kong ► youtu.be/2IEnUFqFENg
Taipei ► youtu.be/YvA0pevF6bo
Most Fun Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon):
go.reformatt.com/saigon-attractions
Downtown Saigon offers a completely different atmosphere, where hidden alleyways lead to some of Vietnam's best cocktail bars and late-night hangouts. Sip award-winning cocktails at Layla Eatery & Bar, discover the underground atmosphere of Bar Commune, enjoy great food and beers at The Gangs, relax at The Queen's Head, or dance until sunrise at Bodega. Finish the evening overlooking the skyline at Ken Skybar. Downtown is ideal for travelers looking to experience a more local, sophisticated side of Saigon nightlife.
Riverside is home to Ho Chi Minh City's most luxurious nightlife. Start with cocktails at MyHouse before moving to Papi or Fetti for stylish lounges and upscale crowds. Continue to Zion Sky Lounge for panoramic city views before finishing at Bam Bam, one of Saigon's most energetic late-night clubs. Riverside combines rooftop luxury, riverside views, and premium nightlife all within walking distance.
Bến Thành is Saigon's creative nightlife district, filled with award-winning cocktail bars, hidden entrances, and underground electronic music. Summer Experiment, consistently ranked among Asia's best cocktail bars, serves world-class drinks inside a beautifully restored French colonial home. Just downstairs, CỘI delivers intimate live jazz performances, while Telephone Bar adds a retro hidden-bar experience. End the night at Chill Skybar for one of Vietnam's most iconic rooftop views or dance until sunrise at The Observatory, one of Southeast Asia's longest-running underground techno clubs.
Whether you're searching for the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City at night, the best bars in Saigon, where to party in Vietnam, the best rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon techno clubs, hidden speakeasies, or simply planning an unforgettable night out, this guide covers everything you need to know before visiting Vietnam.
#hochiminhcity #saigon #vietnam #nightlife #travel #asia
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![Eating Live Squid in Tokyo, Japan
Looking for a unique restaurant in Tokyo? than the IKA center in Shinjuku is your spot and is one of my hidden secrets in Tokyo because at this restaurant you can catch your own squid. Subscribe to my channel ► https://bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
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The IKA Center [イカセンター] is located on the 4th floor across the massive Shinjuku station.
There is no English menu which could be the reason why this place isnt as widely known. Squid fishing starts at 3400 yen, roughly 30 US dollars per catch. Our dinner included an entire squid, a big tempura portion and drinks which came to 9400 yen, about 82 US dollars for 3 people.
The red water in the squid tank reminded me of the famous ocean of blood scene from the Japanese anime; Evangelion.
Squids have jets to propel themselves and use it to squirt ink and the last thing you want is getting squid ink all over your clothes, thats why we jumped into a bunch of raincoats.
Catching your own squid isnt that hard, you simply hook it straight out of the tank. Next, the squid is brought to the kitchen and freshly cut up into sashimi.
They sealed off the dining area with a plastic cover to prevent water being squirted around the restaurant by the squids.
Immediately after preparation, the raw squid tentacles are served, so fresh the squid tentacles are still moving on your plate.
Once we received the fully sliced head we had to dip it in a thick sauce made from ground up squid organs.
In conclusion, the IKA Center in Tokyo is a very unique restaurant worth a visit, especially for the eccentrics among us!
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Episode 1: Eating Live Squid
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Episode 5: Eating Toxic Blowfish in Tokyo
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Episode 6: Hollow Point Gun Bar in Tokyo
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Episode 7: Otter Cafe in Tokyo
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Episode 9: Tokyo Nightlife - Japanese ParaPara Dancing
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Episode 10: Why is the Tokyo Nightlife special?
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Episode 11: Tokyos Budget District - Nakano TOP 10
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Episode 12: Anime Museum in Tokyo
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