Central Market Shopping Mall

Overview

Photo by @Trung Tran Dinh

The Central Market underground commercial mall, located in the bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, continues to thrive as a vibrant shopping destination. Often regarded as the second Ben Thanh market, it distinguishes itself as the first in the area designed in a unique underground format. This shopping venue welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM and blends traditional and modern market styles, offering an impressive array of shopping and entertainment options for both local residents and international tourists alike.

Address: Zone B, 23/9 Park, Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Shopping

The underground shopping mall features Taka Plaza, which hosts over 400 stalls offering a wide range of products, including clothing, souvenirs, shoes, and accessories.

Photo by @Gabriella Midles

Taka Plaza encompasses nearly 2,000 square meters and features a diverse selection of goods at competitive prices. The convenience store Co.op Food and various other stalls are always available to cater to customers' needs. The marketplace also contains an array of convenience stores designed to serve the shopping and exchange requirements of a large international tourist demographic in the area.

Dining

The food court, known as Asiana Food Town, captures the essence of combining tradition and modernity through its decor, reminiscent of an old Asian street food atmosphere. With nearly 100 food stalls, it offers a broad array of dishes representing culinary traditions from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Japan, Singapore, India, and beyond, accompanied by more than 300 seats for patrons to enjoy.

Photo by @Phillip Nguyen

This distinctive market remains open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, providing a convenient and accessible timeframe for all. Customer service is highly regarded, often highlighted as a standout feature of the market's hosting style.

Other amenities

Sen Hong cultural performances take place on the ground floor, where Vietnamese children showcase their talents in weekly shows at the Sen Hong stage. This initiative serves as a unique attraction of Saigon Central Market, presenting the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam to foreign visitors while offering artistic experiences that people won't want to miss.

The ticket price for these performances is approximately 200,000 VND per person.