Elgin
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/saigon, r/VietNam, r/hochiminhcity12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several diners praise the food at Elgin, and many commenters recommend it. One visitor calls it the best meal they have had in Southeast Asia, and a couple of commenters suggest it for dates or birthday dinners. However, one diner found the food good but not quite to their taste, and another says its Western cooking won't impress.
Address
Elgin, 27 Mạc Đĩnh Chi, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/Subject-Creme in r/saigon · Jul 2026
Won't impress since it's western cuisine.
- Recommendsu/madmadame02 in r/VietNam · Apr 2024taste
Another vote for Elgin; remembers the food as well worth it.
- Recommendsu/No_Country_2069 in r/hochiminhcity · Sep 2026taste
Feels Elgin matches the requested vibe, and rates the food as excellent.
- Recommendsu/FuzzyPandaNOT in r/saigon · Jul 2025
Includes Elgin in a list of dinner suggestions.
- Recommendsu/lbr1984 in r/hochiminhcity · Oct 2026
Lists it as another good date option.
- Recommendsu/ShoppingScared4714 in r/hochiminhcity · Sep 2026
Suggests Elgin for the birthday dinner.
- Recommendsu/Soggy-Basil-3558 in r/saigon · Jul 2026
All three options are good; check menus and decide.
- Recommendsu/Available-Ad-5670 in r/saigon · Jul 2026
Has been there; it's great.
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- Recommendsu/teddkell in r/saigon · Dec 2025taste
As a visitor, calls it the best meal they have had in Southeast Asia.
- Recommendsu/Charming-Tell6873 in r/saigon · May 2024
Tiny fusion restaurant with great food and an extensive wine list.
- Recommendsu/madeinHN in r/VietNam · Apr 2024
Recently tried Elgin, really liked the fusion place, and penned a detailed write-up about it.
- Mixedu/AdKitchen7483 in r/saigon · Jul 2026
Found Elgin nice with good food, though it didn't really suit their own taste.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.