KHU 13 Underground Club in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

KHU 13 is the name that comes up whenever someone asks whether Pham Ngu Lao still has a room worth going to. Tucked deep inside alley 175 Pham Ngu Lao in District 1, it keeps the underground spirit intact: no loud storefront, but inside sits a compact, hot, well-curated dance floor marked by the red Greek-key seal that has become its signature.

Also known as: Khu 13 Bar, Khu 13 Bùi Viện.

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Where is KHU 13? Address and opening hours

KHU 13 sits at 175/22 Pham Ngu Lao, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City — right in the backpacker quarter, a short walk from Bui Vien, Ben Thanh Market and 23/9 Park. Doors open 21:00 to 03:00 nightly, the rhythm of a proper late-night address: it fills after 22:30 and peaks well past midnight. Capacity is around 200, tight enough for atmosphere, roomy enough to breathe.

An LED ceiling washing red onto the floor, and the Greek-key seal

The main light at KHU 13 comes from above: two large recessed LED panels throw a red pattern straight down onto the floor and wash the whole room in a single tone, rather than the uplighting most clubs use. Between them hangs a rig of spots on exposed steel, and the haze runs thick enough that each beam reads as a slanting column. A lit board behind the DJ booth carries the names of that night's artists, changing with the schedule. The floor is compact with no raised stage, so at peak the crowd climbs onto chairs and tables to see. The logo is a square seal on red marble, framed by a Greek-key meander in the manner of an Eastern chop, with silver embossed lettering — you will see it again on the glassware, the backdrop and every event flyer. It reads as a venue with its own identity rather than one chasing trends.

Music and the Friday 13 series

The programme revolves around remixes and DJ sets, with live performances in between — from indie artists to established DJs. The house signature is the “7E EXTENSION — FRIDAY 13” series, the most anticipated night of the month, with a strong line-up and a room packed wall to wall. Regulars are locals, international guests, models and young crowds into art, lifestyle and fashion.

Table options at KHU 13

There are four ways to book. Standard Standing suits 1–4 guests who want to be in the middle of the floor; Stage Area Standing takes up to 6 guests beside the stage and DJ booth; VIP Sofa seats up to 10 with a private sofa facing the stage; Ultra VIP is the top tier for up to 15 guests, with the best position in the venue and dedicated service. Dress code is stylish and dynamic — wear whatever makes you feel sharp.

Drinks and menu at KHU 13

The KHU 13 menu keeps to the club's underground spirit: compact, focused on drinks by the glass for the standing floor and bottle service for tables, with soft drinks and water alongside. The full version with listed prices is on the venue menu page, viewable page by page — decide as a group beforehand, because the floor gets packed at peak and ordering mid-set is slow.

Getting to KHU 13

The address 175/22 Pham Ngu Lao means the club sits inside alley 175 rather than on the main road — drivers usually stop at the alley mouth and you walk the last stretch. This is the backpacker quarter right beside Bui Vien, so walking over from Bui Vien is quickest. About seven minutes by car from Ben Thanh Market. The alley is narrow, so cars should park out on Pham Ngu Lao and walk in.

Photos of KHU 13

The KHU 13 photo set on this page was shot inside the venue down alley 175 Pham Ngu Lao: a compact dance floor under two recessed LED ceiling panels washing the whole room red, spotlights hung from exposed steel, and haze thick enough to turn each beam into a leaning column. You will see the DJ booth with its lit letter board naming that night's artist, the Stage Area right by the stage, the row of VIP Sofas and the Ultra VIP corner facing the floor, plus packed Friday 13 nights. The red Greek-key seal appears on backdrops, glasses and event artwork — the quickest way to tell KHU 13 apart from any other District 1 club.

Reviews of KHU 13

KHU 13 currently holds 4.5 stars from over 190 reviews on Google Maps. It gets talked about for staying true to its underground brief: no showy frontage, just a small, hot, well-curated room inside, and the Friday 13 series that brings resident and guest DJs from indie names to established ones. Regulars are locals, international guests, models and young crowds into art and fashion. One honest note: the club sits inside an alley rather than on the street, and with room for only around 200 guests, weekend nights fill up early. Nightclub.com.vn also collects reviews from guests who booked through the platform and actually showed up — see the Reviews section below.

KHU 13 menu

The KHU 13 menu is organised by table tier: each area comes with its own all-inclusive signature set — one set for Standard Standing, a higher set for the Stage Area, three sets plus a fruit platter for VIP Sofa, and six sets with the best view for Ultra VIP. Around the sets sit by-the-glass orders for guests on the floor, fresh fruit platters, mixers and snacks for groups, plus soft drinks and water. The KHU 13 menu book runs 4 pages — browse all of it via the View menu button on this page. On Friday 13 nights, settle your set before arriving; the floor gets busy and mid-night top-ups are slow.

Booking a table at KHU 13

Book through Nightclub.com.vn and your table is held free of charge, confirmed within minutes and settled at the venue. Weekends and Friday 13 nights sell out early, so book a few days ahead if you are coming in a group or want a sofa. Pick the tier that matches your headcount and our booking team handles the rest and calls you back to confirm.