Vietnamese often make appointments with friends at cafes or beer bars. Therefore, there are numerous cafes and beer bars that have sprouted up. These are two common and highly competitive types of businesses in Vietnam, especially in Saigon, the most populous city in Vietnam.
A typical night out for the Vietnamese people is having food and drinking coffee, milk tea, or beer. In Saigon, out for the night means the same thing. Vietnamese drinking culture will always be about toasting beer. For liquor, wine, and cocktails, it’s a different story.
"Nhậu" serves as a unifying force that brings people together.
In Saigon, the drinking culture transcends social classes. Whether it's employers, businesspeople, or laborers, they all find solace in the act of "drinking to the wharf." It doesn't take much to create a memorable drinking gathering - a few simple dishes, a small hotpot, or any type of food that can fend off boredom and foster an all-night drinking party. The people of Saigon possess a distinct personality that eschews extravagance and focuses on simply enjoying life. On their tables, what matters most is the affection, hospitality, and camaraderie shared, rather than the pomp and grandeur of the food and beverages.
During these drinking sessions, people often find the courage to express themselves more freely, unveiling aspects they would not typically reveal. The atmosphere and alcohol lend a hand in opening up, instilling bravery, and infusing a sense of humor. If you find yourself hesitant to confess your love to someone, invite them to "nhậu," and the rest will naturally fall into place.
Where you could find a place to “Nhau”?
Well-known as a sleepless city, you will be overwhelmed with beer-pubs spreading from small alleys to the big roads. Thus, the people of this lively city usually welcome friends with greeting questions at the drinking table. The culture of drinking in Saigon is outstanding and lively just like the people here. Saigon people also do not bind themselves with any standard on the drinking table. They can drink at any places, but more preferable is the spacious garden space with a simple scene. This is somehow different from the aesthetic lifestyle and sophistication of the North of Viet Nam.
There are some places you can “NHẬU” with your friends:
- Leng Keng Zone: 131 Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh, Ward 17, Bình Thạnh District;
- Con Bò Cười: 449 Nguyễn Thị Thập, Ward Tân Phong, District 7;
- Những người bạn: 14 Phan Văn Trị, Ward 07, Gò Vấp District;
- Ngã ba sông: 12 Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh, Bình Thạnh District;
- Xiên Khè quán: 117 Trần Khắc Chân, District 1;
- Nướng ngói 133: 86 Nguyễn Văn Khối, Ward 11, Gò Vấp District;
Or you can go along the Nhieu Loc canal, every street or alley around are hundreds of local diners with good price food and beers, you could find a place to Nhau with your friends
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