Three levels of food, drinks and fun

Word to the wise: If you're peckish but don't fancy sitting down to a full meal, a selection of hot dishes are available in the cocktail lounge until 1am.

Noteworthy for: The party doesn't usually get started here until after 10pm. Bring a fully-loaded wallet if you're planning on a big night.

Named for a French-era mayor with standout facial salad, Blanchy's is HCMC's gastronomic party palace du jour. Hailing from London's Nobu, Australian chef Martin Brito serves up Peruvian/Japanese fusion dishes like river prawns with spicy lime dressing in the mid-level restaurant, while drinks are expertly mixed in the moody downstairs cocktail lounge.

The third floor, semi-covered terrace bar provides another place to enjoy a quiet tipple - on weekdays, at least. Come the weekend, the venue thumps to seductive deep house beats provided by local and international DJs.