What to do on Christmas in D7

Food safety matters because you don’t want your stomach to ruin the fun, do you? First opened in 2015, Jane’s Bistro is definitely a perfect place for those who seek a farm-to-table way of eating, which means the food is delicious, local and clean for you and your family. With the cozy & inviting atmosphere and a playlist of jazz music in the background, the bistro is often appreciated as the owners are highly experienced. They both come from Portland, Oregon, USA. And before the first appearance of Jane’s Bistro, Michael used to be sous-chef at the Portland Marriott Hotel and Jane also had spent 15 years working in restaurant environments.

Menu: Priced from 175,000 to 210,000 VND

Location: 96 Le Van Thiem, Tan Phong, District 7, HCMC

So if you’re not all that into farm-to-table but still want to enjoy safe but tasty food, we have more recommendations just for you.

It all started when the very first owner of Loy Kee, Mr. Loy Nie In, left his hometown from China to Nanyang (Singapore’s name at the time) in 1940 and with his wife, Mdm. Qua Tee, he formulated the unique recipe for Hainanese Chicken Rice in 1953. After 30 years of hard work and dedication, Loy Kee has received several awards and been loved by generations in Singapore. And now it’s been brought to HCMC and currently located at Sonata Residence in District 7.

Menu: Priced from 55,000 to 395,000 VND

Location: 41 Nguyen Thi Thap, Tan Phu, District 7, HCMC

The next one on the list is Boomerang. But what’s up with the name "Boomerang"? You might ask. You see, just like the Boomerang, the idea was to make the dining experience as memorable and relaxing as possible so that customers like yourself would keep coming back for more. And so far, it’s working really well.

The Boomerang Bistro serves not only fresh Western cuisine & traditional Vietnamese food but also Antipodean beverages, perfect for a nice Christmas dinner no matter where you’re from.

Menu: Priced from 65,000 to 1,390,000 VND

Location: 107 Ton Dat Tien St., Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

So once the dinner is done, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting hangouts in District 7 together, shall we?

Just a few steps away from Boomerang Bistro Saigon, Starlight Bridge is right there for anyone to walk on. Appearing to be quite magical and poetic at night, this solar-powered walkway decorates itself with colorful lighted water show, perfect to take memorable pictures or selfies with your family and friends. And don’t worry. If you want more light show like this, you can also find yourself entertained by the illuminated streets of villas in Phu My Hung.

Location: Rach Thay Tieu, Tan Phu, District 7, HCMC

Being home of the wealthy, many villas in the new Phu My Hung urban area in District 7 are decorated with colorful lights at the end of each year. While walking on this eye-catching illuminated Christmas streets, you can see lights in different styles & colors covering the entire houses, from the inside out including gardens, gates, and fences.

Since you’re in a safe zone of Phu My Hung, it’s great to just relax, have some talk, take a long walk and pictures of these houses with your significant one on every possible camera angle.

Location: urban area Phu My Hung in District 7, HCMC

However, if you find shopping way more interesting than hanging out on the wealthy streets, then we still got you covered.

Crescent Mall is a 5-story venue featuring stores & restaurants with a lakeside park. There are more than 140 upscale international brands such as Nike, Calvin Klein, & CGV Cineplex, and F&B stores like Phuc Long, Highlands Coffee, Food Court Lakeview, & Coffee Bean. That’s why it’ll be a fun buying experience for you and your friends in this shoppers’ paradise. However, if you are more of a family person, SC VivoCity will be a better fit for you since there are kids’ play areas inside the shopping center which will definitely excite your kids even more.