INDIAN KITCHEN · BẾN THÀNH

Indian eatery · across from Bến Thành Market

Papadums at night
The façade at 35 Tran Hung Dao, at night

A night-market taste of India, right across from Bến Thành Market

Papadums at 35 Tran Hung Dao, Ben Thanh: a small, independent Indian eatery, about 10 months young — easy prices, friendly staff, open daily from 8:30 AM to 1:30 AM. Dinner right after the market run.

ACROSS FROM THE MARKET

An Indian market stall

A small 5–6-table room with market-stall brightness: turmeric yellow, chili red, night glow. Good food, easy prices, a close and cozy room.

STALL FAVORITES

Three dishes worth ordering

Per photos posted by the restaurant and diners — prices are not published by the restaurant, so we never guess them.

01

Crisp papad crackers

True to the restaurant's name: crisp papad crackers — the classic Indian starter.

02

Curry & naan

Rich curries with hot naan — the pairing the restaurant's own photos keep showing.

03

Late-night dinner

Open till 1:30 AM — a rare late-night Indian option downtown.

THE ROOM

Night lights and market glow

Photos posted by the restaurant and diners on Google Maps.

VISIT

35 Tran Hung Dao

Ben Thanh, District 1 · open daily 8:30–01:30.

ADDRESS

35 Tran Hung Dao, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

8:30–01:30 daily

PAPADUMS

A night-market-style Indian eatery at 35 Tran Hung Dao, Ben Thanh — turmeric yellow, chili red, open till 1:30 AM.

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