Where can I buy shisha tobacco, charcoal and tobacco sticks in Ho Chi Minh City?

In early September 2026 a traveler said she and her husband had driven all over Saigon looking for shisha supplies and found nothing. In her experience, the practical option is delivery from Hanoi, where a seller ships Darkside tobacco and many other blends. The question came from a family moving to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang, where shisha tobacco and charcoal are easy to get, and wondering whether to bring their own shisha. This is one family's experience rather than a survey of every shop in the city, so it makes sense to arrange delivery in advance before moving.

If you cannot buy tobacco for home use, Ho Chi Minh City still has shisha lounges. According to a September 2026 report, a shisha at these venues costs at least VND 600,000 — noticeably more than smoking at home. Prices may have changed, so check with the specific venue.