How much does a suit cost at Tailor Ralan?
One reviewer paid US$60 in 2025 for a custom ao dai-style dress with pants at Tailor Ralan. A much older review lists jackets from US$100 and dress shirts from US$40, so treat those figures as a rough guide.
Reviewers, mostly Japanese, call the value excellent. The shop's own fabric selection is limited, so several suggest buying cloth at Ben Thanh market or bringing your own, which also keeps the price down. For typical figures, see the Saigon tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| ao dai-style dress and pants | One reviewer paid US$60 for a custom ao dai-style dress with pants (2025) |
| jacket | 'Jackets from US$100' according to an 8-year-old review |
| shirt | 'Dress shirts from US$40' according to the same 8-year-old review |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Tailor Ralan take?
About two days is normal at Tailor Ralan: four reviewers had dresses, trousers, skirts or a suit ready two days after ordering, and one ordered on arrival day and collected on departure day. A silk dress and a cheongsam were finished within a 4-day stay. One older review says finishing could take up to a week.
There is usually one fitting, with waist or length tweaks done in 5 to 10 minutes while you wait; one couple with very specific requirements needed a few fittings. One reviewer says the shop will deliver to your hotel for free if possible.
What 23 reviews of Tailor Ralan mention most
Praised
- Quality of the finished clothes48% here · 47% across Saigon11 of 23
- Fast turnaround30% here · 27% across Saigon7 of 23
- Careful fittings, fit right22% here · 30% across Saigon5 of 23
- Friendly, patient staff22% here · 38% across Saigon5 of 23
- Good value for the price17% here · 19% across Saigon4 of 23
- Staff speak good English9% here · 5% across Saigon2 of 23
- Returning customer9% here · 6% across Saigon2 of 23
- Copied a garment or photo well9% here · 3% across Saigon2 of 23
Complaints and caveats
- Rude or dismissive staff9% here · 2% across Saigon2 of 23
- Slow or late4% here · 2% across Saigon1 of 23
- Stitching or fabric problems4% here · 3% across Saigon1 of 23
- Made differently from what was asked4% here · 1% across Saigon1 of 23
Counted from the 23 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Tailor Ralan; 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 Tailor Ralan and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An ao dai-style dress and trousers | $60 | two days (as quoted) | — | |
| Two dresses, a pair of trousers and a skirt | — | ordered around 10 a.m., ready by noon two days later | — | |
| Two dresses and a suit | — | two days | — | |
| A dress from the customer's own silk and a lace cheongsam | — | by the morning of the third night of a four-day stay | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
What customers say about Tailor Ralan
Since I arrived in the afternoon on the first day, I visited the store around 10 a.m. the following morning. The lady I spoke with understands Japanese, so I was able to make detailed requests.
Quoted from recent Google reviews, as written — critical ones included.
Complaints to know before visiting Tailor Ralan
- 3 of 23 reviews (all 1★, posted in the last year) complain about the owner's manner: 'rude and constantly yells', 'what kind of way is the owner talking', 'terrible services and tailoring skills'
- 1 of 23 reviews (3★, 2026) received a jacket and pants in different colours
- 3 of 23 reviews note the limited fabric selection and advise bringing your own cloth
Who Tailor Ralan is best for
Tailor Ralan suits Japanese-speaking travelers, expats, couples and families who want dresses, skirts, trousers or shorts copied from a photo or sewn from fabric they bought or brought, plus the odd suit, tuxedo, cheongsam or child's outfit.
Read the complaints above before going; they concern the owner's manner, the tailoring in one case, and a jacket and trousers delivered in different colours. Check colours at the fitting, and bring your own fabric if the selection is too small.
Before you order at Tailor Ralan
- Japanese speakers can give detailed instructions here: reviewers mention two staff members who speak Japanese, and the shop has made clothes for Japanese customers for many years.
- The fabric range is small, so several customers bring their own; one bought fabric at Ben Thanh Market on the first day and collected the finished clothes on the last.
- Small adjustments are done on the spot during the fitting; two customers had a waist or length tweak finished in ten minutes or less.
- Check that matching pieces are the same colour before you leave: one customer found the trousers and jacket of an outfit in different colours.
Real photos from Tailor Ralan customers
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Tailor Ralan compared with nearby tailors in Saigon
If Tailor Ralan isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailor Ralan | — | — | 2 days | 4.2 (39) |
| Minh Chau Tailor | 50 m | — | 2–3 days | 5.0 (135) |
| Binh Tailor | 110 m | $700–750 | 3–5 days | 5.0 (342) |
| The Sages Modern Bespoke Suit Tailoring | 110 m | about $2,000 | 3–7 days | 4.9 (113) |
| NHI TAILOR | 110 m | — | 4–5 days | 5.0 (47) |
| S.T Tailor | 110 m | — | — | 5.0 (13) |
| Nhut Tailor | 140 m | $100–1,000 | 2–4 days | 4.8 (590) |
How to get to Tailor Ralan
Tailor Ralan is at Trương Định, 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 +84767762667.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Tailor Ralan: frequently asked questions
Can I bring my own fabric to Tailor Ralan?
Yes, and several reviewers recommend it. Tailor Ralan's own fabric selection is limited, so customers buy cloth at Ben Thanh market or bring it from home; one had silk bought in Thailand sewn here.
How long does Tailor Ralan take?
About two days for dresses, trousers, skirts or a suit, according to four reviewers. Small waist or length tweaks at Tailor Ralan are done in 5 to 10 minutes at the fitting.
Do the staff at Tailor Ralan speak Japanese?
Yes. Two staff members at Tailor Ralan speak fluent Japanese, and many of its reviewers are Japanese expats and visitors. English works too.
