How much does a suit cost at Truc Lam Tailor?
Reviewers who give figures paid about US$100 per suit (in 2018), up to US$150 per suit across six suits, and 3,500,000 VND for a suit in an older review. One paid around US$90 for an ao dai and a qipao together, and a TripAdvisor reviewer paid about £50 for three copied linen shirts in 2022.
Prices depend on the fabric, and reviewers call them very reasonable; one says it was the cheapest tailor they could find. You pay half as a deposit and the rest at pickup, and credit cards are accepted. See the Saigon tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| suit | One reviewer paid 3,500,000 VND for a suit (5 years ago); another says none of the 6 suits he bought cost more than US$150 (3 years ago); a TripAdvisor reviewer paid about US$100 per suit (2018) |
| ao dai + qipao | One reviewer paid around US$90 for an ao dai and a qipao together (4 years ago) |
| linen shirts | One TripAdvisor reviewer paid about £50 for three copied linen shirts (2022) |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Truc Lam Tailor take?
Several reviewers had a suit in 24 to 48 hours, others in 2 to 3 days: measuring on day 1, fitting on day 2, pickup on day 3. Two suits and four shirts took 4 days, a family order 5 days, and three copied linen shirts 36 hours.
One fitting with small adjustments on the spot is usual, and one reviewer says Truc Lam checks after the clothes are finished whether you need changes, at no extra charge. One customer had a shirt delivered to her hotel. One reviewer says the owner has made suits from measurements and photos for his family in England. Another had shirts mailed to a new address within Vietnam, and that order ended in a dispute.
What 67 reviews of Truc Lam Tailor mention most
Praised
- Quality of the finished clothes48% here · 47% across Saigon32 of 67
- Fast turnaround46% here · 27% across Saigon31 of 67
- Friendly, patient staff43% here · 38% across Saigon29 of 67
- Good value for the price36% here · 19% across Saigon24 of 67
- Careful fittings, fit right28% here · 30% across Saigon19 of 67
- Staff speak good English21% here · 5% across Saigon14 of 67
- Good advice on style and fabric13% here · 19% across Saigon9 of 67
- Returning customer7% here · 6% across Saigon5 of 67
Complaints and caveats
- Rude or dismissive staff3% here · 2% across Saigon2 of 67
- Fit problems not fixed1% here · 2% across Saigon1 of 67
- Stitching or fabric problems1% here · 3% across Saigon1 of 67
Counted from the 67 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Truc Lam Tailor; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 4,605 reviews of 109 tailors in Saigon.
What customers ordered at Truc Lam Tailor and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao dai and qipao | around $90 USD total | a few days, plus a day for adjustments | — | |
| Six suits | none more than $150 each | measured day 1, ready day 4 | 2 | |
| Two suits and two pairs of trousers | about $100 per suit | — | — | TripAdvisor |
| Three copies of a favourite shirt in linen | approx £50 in total | 36 hours | — | TripAdvisor |
| Suit | 3.500.000 (currency not stated) | 2 days | — | |
| Two suits and four shirts | — | 3 days: measured, fitted, collected | 1 | |
| Second linen top | — | under 6 hours | — | |
| Double-breasted suit for a 6'5" customer | — | 48 hours | — | |
| Three shirts and a suit | — | 24 hours | — | |
| Black suit and three bamboo shirts | — | under four days | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
What customers say about Truc Lam Tailor
Amazing and quick service. Was in Ho Chi Minh for 4 days and they were able to turn around 2 suits and 4 tailored shirts. Day1 measure, day2 test fit and day 3 pickup. Prices were very reasonable.
Quoted from recent Google reviews, as written — critical ones included.
Complaints to know before visiting Truc Lam Tailor
- 2 of 68 reviews (both 1★, about a year old) are strongly negative: one reports a shirt made with a flawed fabric, a refused refund and threatening Zalo messages from a relative while the owner was abroad; the other says a suit was still not right after two weeks and two rounds of changes, and regrets leaving a deposit.
Who Truc Lam Tailor is best for
Truc Lam suits couples, wedding parties and business travelers, and especially anyone hard to fit: reviewers include a 6'5" client and a woman with a 38GG bust. She makes suits, shirts, dresses, ao dai, qipao, wedding outfits and plus sizes, copies garments and does quick repairs. Reviewers say there is no pushiness, and she prefers to see one client at a time.
Read the complaints above and agree details clearly before paying the deposit. Message ahead by WhatsApp to arrange a time.
- Lamnamed in 23 reviews · running the shop herself, good English, design advice and careful fittings
Before you order at Truc Lam Tailor
- Cards are accepted, which two reviewers point out; one customer paid half when ordering and the rest at pickup.
- Message the owner on WhatsApp before you go to ask whether she can make a piece and what it will cost; she tends to give you a time to come in so you are the only customer in the shop.
- She also takes small repairs and changes: reviewers had a snapped shoe elastic fixed, holes in trousers mended within minutes, and pockets added to shorts in 24 hours after other tailors had refused.
- Collect and check pieces in person if you can: one customer who had shirts posted to Hanoi received one with a pulled thread in the fabric and could not get an exchange while the owner was away.
- One customer found the shop open during Tết, when many businesses close.
Real photos from Truc Lam Tailor customers
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Truc Lam Tailor compared with nearby tailors in Saigon
If Truc Lam Tailor isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truc Lam Tailor | — | about $150 | 24–48 hours | 4.8 (81) |
| Thao Silk Tailor | 110 m | — | 24 hours | 4.9 (122) |
| V.Man Tailor | 300 m | about $800 | 3–5 days | 5.0 (47) |
| Phuoc Tailor | 320 m | — | 48 hours | 4.8 (43) |
| MAY ĐO VEST ĐẸP | 410 m | — | 3–4 days | 4.8 (42) |
| VESTON KEN | 420 m | — | — | 4.9 (374) |
| August Tailor | 430 m | — | 3–6 days | 4.9 (181) |
How to get to Truc Lam Tailor
Truc Lam Tailor is at Đỗ Quang Đẩu, an easy walk from the city centre — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. You can call ahead on +84918856221.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Truc Lam Tailor: frequently asked questions
How much is a suit at Truc Lam Tailor in Saigon?
Reviewers paid about US$100 per suit in 2018 and up to US$150 per suit at Truc Lam Tailor. Prices depend on the fabric, with half paid as a deposit.
Does Truc Lam Tailor accept credit cards?
Yes. Truc Lam Tailor accepts credit cards. You pay half as a deposit when you order and the rest at pickup.
How fast can Truc Lam Tailor make a suit?
Several reviewers had a suit from Truc Lam Tailor in 24 to 48 hours, and others in 2 to 3 days with one fitting. Two suits and four shirts took 4 days.
