Oasis Cafe Vietnam is a koi fish garden cafe at 176/1B Le Van Sy Street, Phu Nhuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, where tables sit at water level beside a pond of hundreds of koi. The cafe is open every day of the year, drinks start from about 35,000 VND (₹130), and it lies about 5 km north of the Ben Thanh area, 15–20 minutes away by Grab car. It is walk-in only, with no table bookings, and the koi swim under the raised platforms and gather at the table edge whenever fish food appears.
Oasis Cafe Vietnam at a Glance
Oasis Cafe describes itself as the first koi fish cafe in Vietnam, open since 2010, with 2 branches in Ho Chi Minh City.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Main branch | 176/1B Le Van Sy Street, Phu Nhuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Second branch | 26/14 Pham Van Dong Street, Go Vap, newer and usually less crowded |
| Opening hours | 7 AM–11 PM daily on the official menu; the Le Van Sy branch currently opens at 8 AM with an early-afternoon break |
| Kitchen | Some dishes stop from 8:30 PM; the kitchen closes at 9:20 PM |
| Bookings | Walk-in only, no reservations |
| Minimum spend | 1 item per guest, or a 50,000 VND (₹185) contribution |
| Price range | About 35,000–100,000 VND (₹130–₹365) per item |
| Ratings | 4.5 on Google; 4.4 on Tripadvisor from 256 reviews |
| Payment | Cash and cards |
Listings differ on the midday break, so checking Google Maps before setting out avoids arriving at a closed gate. Oasis Cafe sits in a quiet alley off Le Van Sy Street, and among the coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City it is the one built around a pond rather than a view. The cafe itself notes that it is a local coffee shop rather than a restaurant, so food and service speed are not at restaurant level.
How Do You Get to Oasis Cafe from District 1?
Oasis Cafe is about 5 km from the Ben Thanh area, 15–20 minutes by Grab car, and about 4 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport. Because the cafe sits inside an alley, searching “Oasis Cafe Le Van Sy” in a ride-hailing or maps app works better than the house number alone.
By Grab Car, Grab Bike or Taxi
A Grab car from Ben Thanh Market to Oasis Cafe costs about 50,000–70,000 VND (₹185–₹255) and takes 15–20 minutes outside rush hour.
| Transport | Time | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Grab car | 15–20 minutes | 50,000–70,000 VND (₹185–₹255) |
| Grab bike | 12–15 minutes | 25,000–35,000 VND (₹90–₹130) |
| Metered taxi | 15–20 minutes | 70,000–90,000 VND (₹255–₹330) |
Approximate fares; the app shows the final price before booking.
Traffic on Le Van Sy Street builds between 5 PM and 7 PM, when the same ride can take twice as long. Cars usually stop at the mouth of alley 176, which leaves a 1-minute walk to the gate, while motorbikes can ride in and park at the cafe.
By Bus
City buses along Le Van Sy Street stop at Nha Tho Ba Chuong (183 Le Van Sy Street), a 1-minute walk from Oasis Cafe, and all 134 inner-city bus routes in Ho Chi Minh City are free until 31 December 2026. Route 28 from Sai Gon Bus Station beside Ben Thanh Market is the usual option, though Google Maps shows the current route on the day. Since 1 October 2026, rides stay free but each passenger must be recorded by tapping a bank card or e-wallet or using the MultiGo app, so travellers without these find a Grab simpler. A private driver who knows the alley can be arranged through the free day-plan form further down this page.
What Is Inside Oasis Cafe?
Oasis Cafe is built around a koi pond with 3 seating zones: tables at water level on the ground floor, wooden tables under the trees and a quieter upper floor. The design is tropical, with open sides, climbing plants, timber walkways and lanterns strung between branches, and the pond keeps the ground floor a little cooler than the street outside.
Layout, Seating and the Koi Pond
- Water-level tables on the ground floor: the most photographed spot and the busiest, with a wait of up to about 1 hour at weekends.
- Wooden tables under the trees: shaded, cooler in the afternoon and easier for groups of 4 or more.
- Upper floor: quieter, further from the noise of the pond and better for a longer stay.
The koi are large, brightly coloured and used to people, so they gather at the table edge rather than scattering. Fish food is sold at the counter, and stepping stones cross one section of the pond for photographs. The platforms and stones have no railings at the water’s edge, so young children need an adult beside them.
Best Photo Spots at Oasis Cafe
- Stepping stones across the pond: the classic shot, with koi on both sides; a clear frame usually needs a short wait.
- Water-level tables: drinks in the foreground and koi below the platform edge, closest at feeding time.
- Hanging seats and swings: best in the late afternoon, when the lanterns come on.
- Upper-floor view: the only angle that shows the whole pond, canopy and walkways.
Personal photography is free, while professional wedding and video shoots are charged and accepted on weekdays only. Weekday mornings are the easiest time for uncrowded photographs.
Oasis Cafe Vietnam Menu, Prices and Vegetarian Options
The Oasis Cafe Vietnam menu covers coffee, juices, yoghurt drinks and ice cream from about 35,000 VND (₹130), plus light meals such as fries, spring rolls, pasta, fried rice and single-serve hotpot. Guests scan a QR code for the menu, write the item numbers on a paper slip and hand it to a staff member.
| Category | Example items | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, tea and juices | Vietnamese coffee, fruit juices | From 35,000 VND (₹130) |
| Yoghurt drinks | Fruit and matcha yoghurt | 55,000–69,000 VND (₹200–₹255) |
| Ice cream | 3-scoop bowls, coconut ice cream | 85,000–95,000 VND (₹310–₹350) |
| Light meals | Fries, spring rolls, pasta, fried rice, hotpot | 30,000–69,000 VND (₹110–₹255) |
Vietnamese coffee is the obvious order, and the drinks list gives a quick taste of the wider Vietnam beverage range, from fruit juices to yoghurt drinks. The drinks suit vegetarians, and the kitchen serves a vegetarian hotpot for 1 alongside fries and taro cakes, though “no onion, no garlic” is worth repeating on the order slip. Strict Jain meals are better arranged at one of the Indian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, with Oasis Cafe kept as a drinks and dessert stop; dishes from the best Vietnamese food list are better tried at specialist eateries than at the cafe kitchen.
A drink with a light snack works out at about 100,000–200,000 VND (₹365–₹735) per person. There is no entrance fee, but each guest is expected to order at least 1 item or contribute 50,000 VND (₹185).
A cafe stop is easy; the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City, with an alley address, rush-hour traffic and a vegetarian or Jain dinner to book, takes more planning. Share the travel dates in the form below, and a local expert at Vietnamtour.in will plan the day with a driver and meals arranged in advance.
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What Do Visitors Say About Oasis Cafe Saigon?
Visitors rate Oasis Cafe Saigon 4.5 out of 5 on Google and 4.4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, praising the koi pond setting while criticising average food, slow service at peak hours and mosquitoes in the evening. Families come for the fish feeding, couples for the evening lanterns and photographers for the pond angles, while reviewers expecting a quiet cafe or a full meal are the most often disappointed.
| What reviewers praise | What reviewers criticise |
|---|---|
| Koi swimming under the tables, a setting few cafes offer | Food rated below the setting |
| Drinks priced like an ordinary city cafe | Slow service on weekend afternoons |
| Open every day of the year | Mosquitoes in the evening |
| Keeps children busy with fish feeding | Long waits for pond-side tables at weekends |
Oasis Cafe is worth 60–90 minutes for drinks, dessert and the koi, with a main meal taken elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Cafe Vietnam
Where is Oasis Cafe in Vietnam?
Oasis Cafe is in Ho Chi Minh City, at 176/1B Le Van Sy Street in Phu Nhuan Ward, with a second branch at 26/14 Pham Van Dong Street in Go Vap. The Le Van Sy branch is about 5 km from Ben Thanh Market.
Is Oasis Cafe worth visiting?
Yes, for an hour of drinks and koi feeding in a setting few cafes offer, but not for a full meal. Weekday mornings are the calmest, while evenings bring the lanterns and the biggest crowds.
Do you have to book Oasis Cafe Ho Chi Minh?
No, Oasis Cafe is walk-in only and does not take reservations. At weekends the wait for a pond-side table can reach about 1 hour, so arriving soon after opening on a weekday is the easiest way to get one.
Is Oasis Cafe expensive?
No, drinks start from about 35,000 VND (₹130), similar to an ordinary Ho Chi Minh City cafe. A drink with a snack costs about 100,000–200,000 VND (₹365–₹735) per person, and each guest must order at least 1 item.
Is there an Oasis Cafe in Hanoi?
No, Oasis Cafe operates only in Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi has its own garden and koi-pond spots among the cafes in Hanoi, while meals there are easier at the vegetarian restaurants in Hanoi or the best Indian restaurants in Hanoi.
Is Oasis Cafe suitable for children?
Yes, feeding the koi is the main draw for children, but the platforms and stepping stones have no railings at the water’s edge. Young children need an adult beside them, especially on busy weekend afternoons.
Does Oasis Cafe accept credit cards?
Yes, Oasis Cafe accepts both cash and cards. Small notes are still useful for fish food and motorbike parking.
Plan Your Visit to Oasis Cafe
Oasis Cafe Vietnam is worth 60 to 90 minutes beside the koi pond, at about 100,000–200,000 VND (₹365–₹735) per person and 15–20 minutes from District 1. The harder part is the rest of the day: an alley address a driver may miss, traffic that doubles after 5 PM and a vegetarian or Jain dinner that needs booking. Vietnamtour.in builds days in Ho Chi Minh City around stops like this, and every one of the Vietnam tour packages can include them.
