Saigon’s poppy factory

‘Hoa Tuc’ means poppy — the flower once processed inside this very building in the colonial era. Today it tells a new story: contemporary Vietnamese cuisine.

The colonial era

The opium factory

This building once housed Saigon’s opium-processing factory — the name ‘Hoa Tuc’ (poppy) is a nod to that past.

Today

Reborn in deco style

Historic columns, wrought iron and warm brass light — the space is restored with refinement: sophisticated and moody.

2023–2025

Michelin Guide recognized

Three consecutive years in the Michelin Guide, plus cooking classes for diners who want a deeper taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

“The past isn’t erased — it’s seasoned into every dish.”— Notes from Hoa Tuc

Photos: Google Maps (official photo set pending, 10/2026).