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It was a seafood lover's paradise. The standout feature of this restaurant is undoubtedly the freshness of their seafood. From the moment I took my first bite, I could tell that the ingredients were of the highest quality. One of the highlights of my meal was the chicken cartilage dish. The taste was unique and left a lasting impression on my taste buds. It's not something you come across often, and 5KU Station nailed it with their preparation. Another dish that stood out was the fried Kang Kong. Despite lacking leaves, the flavour was exceptional. The chef's ability to elevate a simple ingredient to such heights is commendable. The white clam soup was a delightful surprise. It had a tom yam vibe, adding a spicy kick to the meal. It was both comforting and invigorating at the same time. While there were many highs in the dining experience, there was one letdown—the blood cockles. Unfortunately, they turned out to be rather tasteless, which was disappointing given the overall quality of the other dishes.
Andrew ChweeAndrew Chwee
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Been visiting this branch since before covid, and finally got the chance to revisit & they are still as good as I can remember! Great charcoal bbq to be enjoyed in numbers. We generally order the octopus, pork, and shrimp from the BBQ menu. On the last visit, we tried the salmon fins & these are great as the meat is not chunky, so there's plenty of space to try other dishes. The meat are well-marinated, but what makes the experience so nice is the addictive green dipping sauce. The charcoal also gives that nice char aroma you don't get from electric bbq. Other than the BBQ, we have had morning glory (nice & crunchy, garlicky, and a bit spicy), and the stir-fried noodles, which is cooked using instant noodles and with generous amount of toppings of choice. There's a lot of locals, and this particular branch is located just outside the Little Tokyo, easily accessible.
FerdiFerdi
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I recently visited 5KU Restaurant, hoping for a pleasant dining experience, but unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst meals I've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the service was lackluster. The staff seemed disinterested and inattentive, which set a negative tone for the evening. The menu looked promising, but the reality was far from it. The food was truly disappointing. The dishes lacked flavor and freshness. The ingredients appeared to be of poor quality, and the presentation was unappetizing. Even the simplest items, like the salads and appetizers, were subpar. The main courses were equally unimpressive, with overcooked meats and bland sauces. It was clear that there was no attention to detail in the kitchen. Adding to the unpleasant experience, the ambiance of the restaurant was noisy and chaotic, making it difficult to enjoy the meal. Despite the high prices, the overall quality of food and service was severely lacking. In summary, 5KU Restaurant failed to meet even the most basic expectations. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a good dining experience. Save your time and money and choose another restaurant.
Michael StamosMichael Stamos
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Nice Vietnamese BBQ place. Has a great vibe, friendly staff who spoke English. Food was tasty and reasonably priced (139k vnd for a plate of meat, ~25k vnd for a beer) and it wasn't that busy at 10:30pm. They charge 2k vnd for the moist towlettes that came with the table. Just a warning to those who can't take spicy food - the green sauce they provided really got the better of me and my partner. I don't mind spice normally, but this one really caught us off guard and had our eyes watering for the whole night, after just one dab of the stuff. Was probably compounded with the spiciness of the meats we ordered - our mouths reignited with every bite for the rest of the evening.
Phil JRDBPhil JRDB
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Food was not bad but was pricey I think. But the sore point was that the wait staff were not that respectful and honest. As soon as we were getting up off the table to get the check, the wait staff immediately seized an unopened bottle of mineral water and whisked it away. And the didn't deduct it from our bill. Also, the bill was 27 thousand short of a mil, and they didn't even bothered to give us back our change. Yes we coulda left it as tips, but the fact that they did not let us decide that, left us with a bad taste. They certainly deserve the 2 stars. And I'm being generous. Really disliked being taken advantage of. Won't be coming back for sure.
moses klmoses kl
10
Had no idea where to go for lunch, wandered around the block before deciding to duck in to this place. Although it could seat about 100 people there were about 10 seats taken. English was not the strong suit of the guy that took my order, he sort of pointed at one dish and I agreed, I should never have doubted him. The soup was amazing and the noodles were perfect, the pork bumped it up another level, and got to wash it down with a beer for about 65,000 dong. Will definitely be coming back when undecided for lunch.
Lachlan HoodLachlan Hood
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Nearby Attractions Of 5KU Station
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City
Bitexco Financial Tower
Saigon Centre
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Saigon Skydeck
Vincom Center – Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City Book Street
Riverside Park

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
4.3
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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
4.4
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Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City
4.5
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Bitexco Financial Tower
4.5
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Nearby Restaurants Of 5KU Station
Pizza 4P's Ben Thanh
Pizza 4P’s Lê Thánh Tôn
Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung
Pizza 4P's Saigon Centre
Haidilao Huoguo 海底捞火锅 Bitexco
Ben Nghe Street Food
Ngon Restaurant
Chài Village
Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant
XLIII Specialty Coffee

Pizza 4P's Ben Thanh
4.9
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Pizza 4P’s Lê Thánh Tôn
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Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung
4.9
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Pizza 4P's Saigon Centre
4.9
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Address
17 Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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+84 907 775 487
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4.1
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attractions: Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon Centre, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Saigon Skydeck, Vincom Center – Dong Khoi, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, Riverside Park, restaurants: Pizza 4P's Ben Thanh, Pizza 4P’s Lê Thánh Tôn, Pizza 4P's Hai Ba Trung, Pizza 4P's Saigon Centre, Haidilao Huoguo 海底捞火锅 Bitexco, Ben Nghe Street Food, Ngon Restaurant, Chài Village, Bếp Mẹ Ỉn - Vietnamese Restaurant, XLIII Specialty Coffee
