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In the mind of most tourists especially the younger generation, nightlife is a word associated with loud music, hard drinking, fast dancing, and all night partying. Like in all big cities, Saigon has a fair share of this type of entertainment, but ask any Saigonite over 25 years of age and he/she would tell you the night is better spent at nightclubs where well-known singers performing their craft.
In Vietnamese language, these clubs are called "phòng trà", literally translated as tearoom. Why tea, no one knows, but the theory as my father told me when I was a wee child being to appreciate good music, one should not imbibe in alcohol, a substance that blurs one's vision, muffles one's hearing and dulls one's sense. That sounded like a good logic even to my early skeptical trait, so I accepted it without further question.
Not all phòng trà cater to all audiences. The twenty and thirty-something go to Nghê Thường or 2B Lê Duẩn, the middle-agers to M & Tôi or Long Phụng, and the older generation or fans of "nhạc tiền chiến" (music created during or immediately after WWII years) head to ATB or Tiếng Tơ Ðồng.
There is an entrance fee attached to the bill when you visit phòng trà. There is no dance floor so if you prefer a place to showcase your fancy footwork, you will need to visit "vũ trường" (dance club) instead.
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M & Tôi: Top Live Music
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Nightlife Spot: M & Tôi
M & Tôi (the name is a play of word for "You and Me” with the "you" intent to be feminine) is the most famous "phòng trà" in Saigon. This is where the topnotch singers perform and where concerts are held regularly.
There is an entrance fee of VND 100,000 (US$ 6) attached to the bill and at least one order of drink is expected. (Drinks run on the average of VND 50,000.) Don't expect too much on the quality or selection of drinks since they are not the forte of any phòng trà. The program starts at 9:00 PM and runs until midnight, but to get a good table, people begin to enter an hour earlier.
Music in top phòng trà is always in Vietnamese language, so if you want to listen to the more familiar songs in English, nightclubs would probably be your suitable venue.
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Dress Code: Dress code is not strictly observed, but you won't find a pair of sneakers, torn jeans, sweatshirt, or shorts in the house. The performers here always dress respectfully and so do the audience.
Phone: 823 39 48
Address: 39 Lê Duẩn, District 1
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