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Meet new people in Ho Chi Minh City

Looking to make friends in Ho Chi Minh City? Timeleft hosts weekly dinners, where you'll be matched with compatible strangers. No swiping, no planning, just show up and connect.

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Weekly social events in Ho Chi Minh City

Dinners

Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

Next one: Wednesday 14 October, 7:00 pm

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80,000+

Dinners attended

4M+

Timeleft members

720

Bookings a day

Where we meet in Ho Chi Minh City

We pick the places and book the tables.

The app shows you exactly where 12 hours before it starts. All you have to do is show up.

Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City at dusk, with its clock tower lit above the entrance and people crossing the square in front.

A few of the spots Ho Chi Minh City members keep going back to

  • Japanese Google rating4.7(608 reviews)

    Yakuzen

    Nguyễn Thị Diệu, District 3

    7 Timeleft dinners

  • Spanish tapas Google rating4.7(409 reviews)

    Sabor

    Yersin Street, District 1

    7 Timeleft dinners

  • Bar Google rating4.7(405 reviews)

    Lost - Drink & Chill

    Mạc Thị Bưởi, District 1

    4 Timeleft drinks nights

  • Italian pasta Google rating4.9(141 reviews)

    hygge eatery

    Cao Thắng, District 3

    5 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City, seen from the side, with brick walls, two spires and motorbikes passing on the street.
  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Ho Chi Minh City

Choose your activity

Pick a dinner on a date that fits your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Ho Chi Minh City and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Twelve hours before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

Questions about Timeleft in Ho Chi Minh City

How can I meet new friends in Ho Chi Minh City?
Timeleft matches you with four to six people for dinner in Ho Chi Minh City, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and 12 hours before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Ho Chi Minh City?
There's dinner every Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Ho Chi Minh City do they happen?
At restaurants across Ho Chi Minh City. The app shows the exact venue 12 hours before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Ho Chi Minh City?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. Food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Subscription prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet four to six people at once, in person.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Most restaurants we use in Ho Chi Minh City have vegetarian dishes, and vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Vietnam?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Hanoi. See every location.

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