10 Refusal Phrases to Use in HCMC
Just memorize the phrases. Read the explanations later.
Fake Grab Off-app driver: "I'm Grab"
Metered taxi rip-off Touting taxis outside tourist spots
Exchange switch Walking away from the counter without counting
Ben Thanh opening price The first price starts high
Sudden new best friend Pushing a second venue
Stacked charges Venues that bill table + seating + snacks + lady drinks separately
Snacks you didn't order Snacks arrive first
Watching your drink Don't leave your glass unattended
Pickpockets Crowds in Bui Vien and markets
Hotel visitor rules Outside guests late at night
Pronunciation guides are approximate romanization. The Vietnamese and English meanings are aligned.
| 113 | Police (may not speak English) |
| 114 | Fire |
| 115 | Ambulance |
| +84-28-3822-5757 | Korean Consulate General (HCMC) |
| +82-2-3210-0404 | Korean consular safety call center (24h) |
| +84-93-850-0238 | Emergency line (Korean Consulate, HCMC) |
For urgent situations — personal danger, fire, a medical emergency — call the local emergency numbers first (113 · 114 · 115). For a simple loss, follow the steps by situation below. Consular support depends on your nationality: if you are not a Korean national, save your own embassy or consulate's emergency number before you travel. Also check your travel insurance's emergency assistance number. Source: Hochin data 2026-08-28. Double-check before you leave.
FAQ
Is it OK if I don't speak Vietnamese?
Yes, you can copy a phrase and show it. There's a copy button under each phrase.
Does police 113 speak English?
It may not. Prepare a short English sentence or a translation app, and save your own embassy or consulate's emergency number in advance. Korean nationals can use the Korean consular safety call center (+82-2-3210-0404, 24h).
Rabbit Bar (hostess bar & karaoke, Le Thanh Ton 15B alley)
- Hours
- Daily 20:00–04:00 · same-day booking OK
- Where
- Le Thanh Ton 15B alley, District 1 (Japan Town). Message us at the alley entrance and the manager will come to meet you.
- Hall/bar
- $6 table charge per person + drinks
- KTV
- Soju set 1,500,000 VND per person for 1 hour · 2,000,000 VND for 2 hours (2 people for 2 hours: 4,000,000 VND)
Drinks ordered outside the set and other optional items (such as the hall hostess drink and seating fee) are billed at menu prices (check before you order). In-store information on the day takes priority.
Hem 15B Le Thanh Ton, District 1, HCMC