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Quietly residing in an offshoot from Nguyen U Di, the Nordic-influenced MAD House presents international cuisine focused on detail and taste in a lush, cozy villa environment. Two nimble Danish chefs devise daily specials centering around Vietnamese cuisine with a Scandinavian twist, serving favorites such as Da Nang scallops with herb butter and hand-cut beef tartar with fresh herbs.

B3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer is the latest addition to the burgeoning Ho Chi Minh City Steakhouse outlets. They opened their doors in May 2016 and boast among other things the largest selection of craft beers on tap in the whole city. They are the only restaurant to offer second cut beef rather than only focusing on primary cuts as most of the competition do. This gives customers the chance to enjoy quality meat at prices that won’t burst the wallet. Clientele is a mix of expats, locals and tourists. Favoured cuts are the beef tenderloin and the oyster blade, both of which have attracted favourable reviews from food critics and regular customers alike.

The restaurant couldn’t have a better location. Nguyen Hue is the focal point of the city. This recently adapted walking street is a magnet for locals at the weekend, providing a really exciting ambience in what is already a thriving city. This particular Ho Chi Minh City Steakhouse & Craft Beer occupies a fabulous spot close to the famous Rex Hotel. For those feeling the need for air-conditioning the inside area is large and airy, whilst for al fresco dining, the upstairs terrace seats up to twenty people and presents great views of the thoroughfare below.

The decor is funky and modern, with New York style graffiti covering walls. This is something a little different and offers a much welcomed contrast to other Ho Chi Minh City Steakhouses. Diners enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and of course the great food and real ales. For the first time visitor, try their superb aforementioned oyster blade with pepper sauce. If steak is not your thing they have a wonderful duck breast with orange sauce, which is definitely worth a try.  

This is a winning combination, followers of craft beer are growing rapidly in numbers, and offering good quality beef at very reasonable prices at a premier location should see customers flocking in.

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With a name that’s straight to the point, Latest Recipe is an all-day dining buffet-style restaurant located on the Mezzanine level of Le Meridien Hotel. It features a wide variety of international cuisines, both on the buffet spread and on their a la carte menu, as well as signature breakfasts, a weekly Sunday brunch and their Eye Openers programme.

Ambience

Stepping into Latest Recipe, the first impression you get is that of a clean, warm and homely establishment, with its French-kitchen vibe and classy tiles on the walls. The wood accents, yellow high-lights, comfortable chairs and geometrically designed ceiling give the restaurant a very neutral tone, almost like something out of a classic French movie.

The layout also allows you to watch the chefs in action as they prepare your food.

Food

The breakfast menu is vast, featuring interestingly named sets like “The Mind Awakes”, “Discovery” and “Explore”, with flexible options so you can fully customise your meal according to the type of bread you want, up to how you would like your eggs cooked. You can also pair them with the Eye Openers, a category of signature healthy drinks like passion fruit + aloe vera + ginger; soursop + tangerine + carrot; and mango + Vietnamese basil + calamansi.

You can also choose between a “Vietnamese Breakfast”, if you feel like going local, and a “Japanese Breakfast”, which comes with natto (fermented soy bean). There are also a la carte options if you prefer something more specific.

The restaurant is wildly popular for the Sunday Discovery Brunch programme with a classic and progressive cuisine from executive chef Frederic Meynard, going at VND1.7M++ per person.

The dinner buffet spread,which is held from Sundays to Thursdays, features a wide selection of dishes going for VND798, 000++, and on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant hosts a themed promotional dinner buffet, which is priced at VND1.2M++ and includes a free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee.

What Others Say

Latest Recipe scored 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor with most reviewers praising it for its service, quality of food and the brunch experience. It also gets an 8 out of 10 on foody.vn, with most reviewers raving about the brunch specials

City Pass Guide Says

With a very diverse and versatile menu, the breakfast sets, dinner buffets and Sunday brunches are all worth checking out. The only drawback might be the cost, but for what it’s worth, you’re getting what you pay for — top-quality food served with a nice ambience.

La Brasserie Restaurant boasts the longest buffet counter in Ho Chi Minh City! Set in the Hotel Nikko Saigon in District 1, buffet selections range from local cuisine to international fare such as cold cuts and salads, your favourite roasts and grills, and tempting desserts. You will feel welcome inside this contemporary, spacious and cozy atmosphere whether for a quick bite or a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner.

La Brasserie Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in Saigon. It offers an excellent international buffet station for breakfast and dinner. A la carte menu and set lunch menus feature Asian cuisine and International favourites. La Brasserie is also available for private events where you can entertain your guests in an inviting atmosphere while enjoying the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.

The Hotel Nikko also have a fine dining Chinese restaurant Ming Court.

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