Signature skewers Renkon is the answer for all those seeking a contemporary Izakaya dining experience in the heart of Saigon. Taking inspiration from Japanese neighbourhood restaurants that offer personal menus made especially for the community it serves, the Renkon team guides guests through their gastronomic-journey by carefully curating a menu for each and every table. With an open kitchen specialising in “kushiyaki” – skewers grilled over binchotan charcoal – diners can observe the talented chef’s mastery of this cooking technique before enjoying sharable food that is charred to perfection. The signature skewers including king oyster mushroom, baby octopus and teriyaki chicken thigh, highlight the restaurant’s modernisation of the seemingly simple skewer and are varied enough to ensure that every diner’s tastes are catered for. Favouring Japanese beverages, the drink’s list further propels diners into an authentic Japanese dining cuisine and guests can enjoy Sake and Shochu or cocktails inspired by Izakaya classics. 74/10A Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84 28 3939 0011
Peace and quiet Deriving its name from the Vietnamese word “lặng yên”, meaning still and calm among chaos, Laang promises city dwellers the chance to reconnect and unwind meaningfully via healthy cuisine and a tranquil atmosphere. The restaurant’s serene location, when coined with its calming interior and nourishing menu, makes Laang a popular choice for those wanting to re-engage with their own self-awareness. Laang’s head chef, the award winning Vo Quoc, has created an Asian inspired menu that is healthy and vegetarian-friendly while prioritising locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The restaurant boasts an impressive range of food from dawn to dusk as well as healthy juices, delicate teas and distinctive cocktails. Amongst Vo Quoc’s recommendations are the fried duck breast with ginger fish sauce, fried rice with pineapple and seafood and the BBQ pork with rice noodles, bean sprouts and spring rolls. 22 Dang Huu Pho Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84 28 6650 4344
For your sake Using only the finest Wagyu beef imported from Japan and grilled at the centre of dining tables, Yazawa Saigon is a Japanese BBQ restaurant specializing in succulent and premium yakiniku. With a strong focus on luxury ingredients and the chef’s mastery of intricate preparation processes, diners can enjoy exceptionally tender and delicate beef that seems to melt in the mouth. For those feeling adventurous, Yazawa Saigon offers an exciting range of ways to enjoy Wagyu beef and alongside the flagship yakiniku, guests can savour Wagyu Toro Sushi and Garlic Japanese Wagyu rice. The restaurant’s sleek interior and contemporarily understated architecture complements the elegance of the menu while the lavish ambience beckons diners to enjoy a drink with their meal. With a wide array of prudently selected wines available, as well as ten stocked Sake brands, guests can either relish a glass of red or white with flavour notes that compliments their food or embrace Japanese culture with the country’s national drink. 219 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84 28 6275 4129
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