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Baba's Kitchen

164 Bui Vien | Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
0838386661
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Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Indian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
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Rossendale, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

I have never been to india so as of yet i think this would be the closest im going to get to authentic indian food,it was amazing and i wish i could eat all my meals from this place, i recommend and the staff are great, thankyou for the great food hope it only gets better

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Putrajaya, Malaysia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Baba's Kitchen is a must whenever i visited HCMC. The food is great and very tasty. Very reasonable price. Staff are all very attentive with efficient service. Though it's located in the backpackers/tourist area, it's still comfortable to dine here. The restaurant is quite clean with simple Indian style decor. Tip: Spicy food can be very very spicy even if... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I've been to Baba's Ktichen many times, and highly recommend it. The food is great (I enjoy the channa masala especially), very reasonably price and the staff is very attentive. Highly recommended for anybody visiting Saigon - don't let the location in the backpacker ghetto put you off, this restaurant is excellent. Tip: When asked if you want spicy or... More

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Vienna
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

It is located in the backpackers / tourist area of HCM. Now quite a lot of places there are tourist traps and not really worth the money. Baba's kitchen on the other hand is a really nice place, especially when you manage to sit on the balcony with a nice view down the busy street (given it is not too... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Excellent food (the Hyderabad chicken in particular), quick and friendly service, and sensible prices made this restaurant a pleasure to visit. Free cold water is topped up constantly throughout your meal, which is very handy, as the curries (if requested) can be very spicy!

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I am living in Ho Chi Minh since around 1 year, I have been here many times with my friends,I feel like the real Indian fodd. It's also not expensive, It worth the price. I have tried many different kind of dishes, most of them are nice.Service is also good. I like the taste of Samosa here, Of course it's... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

Went here looking for a break from Vietnamese food. Located right in the backpacker area, easy to find. Service was pretty good, if a little slow. Atmosphere was ok, nice and clean. Price was ok, around $6-8 for for curry, rice and naan. Most importantly, the food was delicious, especially the naan.

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Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Baba's was recommended to me by a local in Ho Chi Minh and I'm very glad I asked. Great food, very good service. The owner was very attentive and made time for a chat with me and my friend. Excellent location as well.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We have resided in HCMC for two plus years. During this time we have sampled all of the Indian restaurants and Babas wins hands down. We eat in, or order takeaways once a week. The owner, Robin, is always on-site overseeing his competent staff. The meals are cheap and are delivered quickly. Wine and beer is available equally inexpensively. Should... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

Look, if you're looking for a dive indian joint...this place is for you. I dont mind the decor, so much as the lack of flavor with the dishes. Very bland... We had 5 different things, because hey, its cheap why not? 1. chicken shaslik was pretty good 2. Fish curry was wattery and awful 3. Vindaloo also lacking flavor 4.... More

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