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Saigon Scene rating
Our take
Some restaurants you try once. Others become your go-to. Baba’s Kitchen is definitely the latter for me.
They’ve been in Saigon for years and have been a Thao Dien favourite for a long time. There’s a reason they’ve stuck around. Good food, welcoming staff, great service and a really relaxed atmosphere.
The owner, Robin, is also one of the nicest guys in the city. Always welcoming, always smiling, and exactly the kind of guy you want running a local restaurant.
My usual order? Butter chicken, garlic naan and a mango lassi. The garlic naan is an absolute must, and the mango lassi goes perfectly with the food.
And if you've got balls, go for the vindaloo. You’ve been warned.
They’ve also got a good selection of beers, so you can settle in, order a few dishes for the table and make a proper evening of it.
My score: 9/10.
A proper Saigon institution, run by good people, with consistently good Indian food. Definitely The Scene.
Order this: Butter chicken, garlic naan and a mango lassi
Olly, Co-founder, partnershipsBaba’s Kitchen is a Saigon Scene partner: members get 10% off. The rating is our own opinion from our own visit.
About Baba’s Kitchen
Baba’s Kitchen!
Indian food before Baba’s Kitchen In the early 2000s was practically non-existent. If customers wanted Indian food, their best option was to visit the Pham Ngu Lao area. Several restaurants offered similar Indian dishes, such as biryani and samosa, but not at the level we see today in the city. On September 2011, Baba’s Kitchen opened its first restaurant on Bui Vien Street in Pham Ngu Lao. As a result, Babas changed Indian food in Saigon! Baba’s has only gone from strength to strength, opening another fantastic location in Thao Dien and adding Thai food and Sri Lankan to their resume.
Let’s Get Onto the Food 🍛
Baba’s has a vast menu with all the classics, from Butter Chicken, Vindaloo, Garlic Naan, Popadomas and Samosas. But our favourite is their Mutton Biriyani with the South Indian Paratha bread washed down with a mango lassi. A genuinely awesome combo. If you’re not in the mood for curry, you can check out their Thai Menu, where they have kept the standards of high quality and authenticity. Their Kaeng Kiew Wan Koong (Spicy green curry with shrimp) is a banger with all the flavour you could wish for!
Location 📍
Baba’s in Thao Dien is a beautiful, newly renovated villa on 35 Le Van Mien with a fantastic garden big enough for Birthday parties and large groups. They also have a tandoor oven out back, so you can smell all the tremendous flavours from there!
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Good to know
Where is Baba’s Kitchen?
Baba’s Kitchen is at 35 Le Van Mien, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, in Thao Dien.
Do Scene Pass members get a discount at Baba’s Kitchen?
Yes. Scene Pass members get 10% off at Baba’s Kitchen. Show your pass when you pay and staff confirm it with a short PIN.
How do I contact Baba’s Kitchen?
Message them on Instagram.
