Halal Food in Ho Chi Minh City 2026: Where to Eat by Area
Most of Ho Chi Minh City's halal restaurants are in District 1, many of them around Ben Thanh Market. One short street next to the market is lined with halal restaurants, many of them serving Malaysian dishes alongside Vietnamese pho and banh mi. Both mosques in this guide are in District 1, with halal food on the same street.
One honest note before you start. Vietnam has no public register of halal restaurants that we could check, and none of the restaurants below names a certifying body on its listing. Each one either puts halal (or Muslim) in its own name on its map listing, or is described as halal by visitors in 2026, and we say which in each entry. Ask the staff about the meat and about alcohol when you arrive.
The short answer
Base yourself in District 1. For a first meal, walk to Nguyễn An Ninh street beside Ben Thanh Market, where several halal restaurants stand side by side. For halal pho or com tam (broken rice), go to the stalls at 45 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, next to Al Rahim Masjid. For Friday prayer, the Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque on Đông Du street is also in District 1.
The mosques
Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque is at 66 Đông Du in District 1. Google Maps lists it as open, and a visitor in October 2026 describes attending Friday prayer there.
Al Rahim Masjid is at 45 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, a short walk from Ben Thanh Market. Visitors in 2026 mention halal food right next to it.
Ben Thanh Market and the halal street
The block of Nguyễn An Ninh street next to Ben Thanh Market is known to visitors as the halal street, or Malaysian Street. Visitors in 2026 describe several halal restaurants there, most with Malaysian food, and some with halal pho and banh mi.
Jamilah Halal Food & Coffee is at 16 Nguyễn An Ninh. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in 2026 describe it as halal. A visitor in October 2026 mentions food cooked to Malaysian taste and a beef banh mi.
Kedai Muslim Halal Al-Amin is at 31 Nguyễn An Ninh. It puts both Muslim and halal in its own name, and a visitor in July 2026 describes its pho as halal. A visitor also mentions that the staff speak Malay.
Restaurant Halal Osmal is at 35 Nguyễn An Ninh. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor in October 2026 describes it as a halal restaurant with a wide menu, including banh mi.
The Daun Restaurant is at 48 Lê Lai, near Ben Thanh Market. Visitors in September and October 2026 describe it as a halal restaurant serving Vietnamese food, including beef pho.
Pyramids Restaurant is at 7A Lê Công Kiều, near the market. It serves Middle Eastern food, and its map listing describes it as halal. A visitor in September 2026 mentions a good selection of halal food, so ask which dishes are halal when you order.
Around Al Rahim Masjid: Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa
Phở Rahim is at 45 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, right next to the mosque. Its map listing name is "Phở Rahim - HALAL", and visitors in 2026 describe its beef pho as halal.
Quán Cơm Tấm Halal is at the same address and serves com tam, Vietnamese broken rice. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in 2026 describe it as halal.
Bedori Halal Restaurant is at 44/4 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor from Malaysia in October 2026 describes it as halal.
Desi Saigon, an Indian and Pakistani restaurant, is in alley 44 off Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor in October 2026 also mentions that it is halal.
Đông Du street
Halal@Saigon is at 31 Đông Du, on the same street as the Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in 2026 describe it as a halal restaurant with Vietnamese and Malaysian dishes.
Halal Street Food Zahir is a street food spot at 68 Đông Du, on the same street as the mosque. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor in February 2026 describes it as cheap halal food.
Chef House Halal Food is on the 2nd floor of 63 Hồ Tùng Mậu. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in 2026 mention a wide menu, from Vietnamese pho to Indian and European dishes.
Trần Hưng Đạo and Nguyễn Trãi
Pho Muslim is in an alley at TK25/18 Trần Hưng Đạo. It puts "Muslim" in its own name, and visitors in 2026 recommend it for halal beef pho. A visitor in August 2026 says it is closed on Sundays.
Cơm Halal is a stall at 459Bis Trần Hưng Đạo. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor in August 2026 describes it as cheap, generous and halal, and says it opens from 7 am.
Restaurant Muslim Madam Mun is at 53 Trần Hưng Đạo. It puts "Muslim" in its own name, and visitors in 2026 describe its Malay and Vietnamese food as halal.
Lẩu Gà Lá É Madam is at 245/10 Nguyễn Trãi and serves hotpot. Its map listing name ends in "Halal Food", and visitors in 2026 describe it as halal, including its beef pho. Another visitor describes it as suitable for both halal and non-halal diners, so ask which dishes are halal.
Halal Food 245 is a street food spot opposite 245/35 Nguyễn Trãi. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in July 2026 describe it as halal.
Halal Burger Guy is at 27 Đề Thám. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in 2026 describe its burgers and wraps as halal. One visitor describes it as an Algerian restaurant.
Other districts
Cleopatra Halal Restaurant serves Egyptian food at 295 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor in April 2026 describes it as fully halal.
Halal Phu No is at 39 Trần Quang Diệu. It puts halal in its own name, and a visitor in January 2026 describes its beef noodles as halal.
Dip 'n Sip Halal serves pasta and burgers at 99A Nguyễn Thái Bình in Tân Bình. It puts halal in its own name, and visitors in 2026 describe it as halal. A visitor in August 2026 suggests it for a meal before or after a flight.
River View Restaurant and Coffee serves Egyptian food at 8/11 Street 49B in An Khánh. A visitor in August 2026 describes it as a halal restaurant.
Practical tips
- Ask, every time. None of the restaurants above names a certifying body. Ask whether the meat is halal and whether alcohol is served.
- A few Vietnamese words help. Thịt heo means pork in the south, bia means beer and rượu means liquor. "Không" means no.
- Beef pho is not automatically halal. A beef broth says nothing about how the meat was slaughtered. Use the places above, or ask.
- Some staff speak Malay. Visitors mention staff who speak or understand Malay at Kedai Muslim Halal Al-Amin, Jamilah and Quán Cơm Tấm Halal.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the halal street in Ho Chi Minh City?
It is the block of Nguyễn An Ninh street beside Ben Thanh Market in District 1. Visitors call it the halal street or Malaysian Street, and several halal restaurants stand side by side there.
Is there halal pho in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Phở Rahim next to Al Rahim Masjid, Pho Muslim on Trần Hưng Đạo, and The Daun near Ben Thanh Market all serve pho that visitors in 2026 describe as halal.
Where can I pray in Ho Chi Minh City?
Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque at 66 Đông Du and Al Rahim Masjid at 45 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa are both in District 1. Al Rahim Masjid is a short walk from Ben Thanh Market.
Is there halal food near the airport?
Dip 'n Sip Halal in Tân Bình is suggested by a visitor for a meal before or after a flight.
What we could and could not verify
How we checked (November 2026): for each restaurant we confirmed on its current map listing that it is open, looked at the name the restaurant gives itself on that listing, and read visitor reviews dated 2026. We left out restaurants for which we could only find older sources, restaurants whose only halal basis was their name with no recent visitor mention, and reviews that only repeated the restaurant's name. We have not seen a halal certificate at any of these restaurants. Addresses come from the restaurants' map listings and may change. Confirm anything that matters to you when you arrive, and tell us if something is outdated. We correct within 7 days.
About this article
Written and halal-verified by Zeshan Hayat, CMO & Head Halal Auditor, Halal Navi.
Update policy: If you spot outdated information, we will review and correct it within 7 days.
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Last verified: 2026-11-12
