Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

*BEWARE Although the food was good here, had a horrible experience with the staff and how they handle payment with foreign customers using foreign cards. First, I want to mention the restaurant was almost empty without any customers dining inside the restaurant. They had an outdoor seating with so e tables filled, but there were no lights, and music turned way up. It pretty much felt like bottle service seating at a club, so we asked to sit inside. how can you expect any of your guests to have a conversation with music that loud. Club vibes, not restaurant vibes. The food was great, and the experience was normal until it was time to pay. As soon as I paid with my card, the server was quick to say the transaction did not go through, and we need to wait 5-10min to try the transaction again. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, we patiently waited, but after 15 min, we asked them what was going on, they wanted us to stay and wait and make another payment I pulled up my bank account, the transaction went through, and nothing was reversed, so I was obviously reluctant to pay twice. At this point we were about to be late for the movie showing we have planned, and was in a rush to leave. We asked them, to check what was going on, we paid, the money is out of my account, and we need to leave and catch a movie. They told me to wait a moment, and they will check, and they left and didn't come back for almost another 15min. At this point I was clearly frustrated, and was trying to find a server, seemed like they were all avoiding us. But I am an honest man, and want to take care of the situation and not just walk out - even though I should have the right to considering I have paid the bill in full. Luckily, at this moment, they had some dancers ready to perform, and saw that I was in distress and was looking for some service to deal with this bullshit situation, that had me waiting for no reason and already late for my movie - in which I feel they should have reimburse me for holding us hostage. Finally at this point, who seemed to be the manager finally came to resolve this situation. I told them to just send me the qr code to pay if the transaction didn't go through and its all good. They took my contact and will keep in touch if anything. It's been 4 days, and my payment hasn't reversed, so that means I paid in full. If I didn't complain for us to leave, who knows how long they would have held us hostage there and would let us leave. Absolutely horrendous experience, especially because the way the dealt with it, seems like it's an reoccurring situation. Instead of holding your customers hostage and wasting their time, you should go and fix your payment machine, or go with another banking company, because situations like this will make customers not return. That is probably why your restaurant, although serving good food, is dead and empty on a Saturday night. I've been in vietnam for over 2 years and never once have I had any problems with payment with my cards, but this situation is unacceptable. Good thing I made it clear we weren't dealing with this bullsht and left. I feel they owe me for missing 45min of the movie we were trying to catch (the Joker 2). Thanks to the dancer who went to find help for us, aside from her, the staff is incompetent and handled this situation horribly. Go fix your machine! Don't punish and make your customers wait for your mistakes. and maybe customers will return. As I mentioned, the food was great, but I will never return unless I am guaranteed that bullsht would never...

Food was tasteless and overcooked, dips were the only things decent, all meats and chicken unpleasant and non delicious. Wouldn’t recommend if you want a nice middle eastern food this place is not the go.

Makanek (sausages) you can taste like it’s been burnt over and over and can taste the burning muddy black overcooked flavour and residues from the pan in it. The chicken looked like it had two batches, one seems to be used twice cooked twice from before and slimy blend taste to it, the other one seemed more fresh but barely marinated either of them and tasted so plain, batata(potatoes) U can smell the overcooked oily smell in them , only dips were acceptable. They did remove the Sausages from the bill but did not care about replacing it with another meal or apologize about how it made us feel. Stomachs didn’t feel so right overall after it.. it’s sad experience as I been there 3 times last year and the food was lot better it’s quite disappointing to see the drop of quality and hygiene of the food this time. I hope the owner can really open his eyes to this as this will really affect the performance of this business and its existence to sustain at this level. Place seemed clean and nice seating otherwise. I am not the person who bombards or degrades businesses online for the sake of it , I just need to open eyes of future customers so they don’t receive unpleasant experience like we did and...

Beirut is one of the best places in Ho Chi Minh City for a memorable dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with elegant Middle Eastern decor, soft lighting, and tasteful music that sets the perfect mood. Whether you're here for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, the ambience never disappoints.

Their beef steaks are a true highlight—juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Pair them with their creamy garlic sauce or a glass of fine wine for an unforgettable meal. Beyond steaks, their menu offers delicious Lebanese classics like hummus, grilled kebabs, and fresh tabbouleh, all bursting with authentic flavors.

While the prices are slightly higher than average, the quality justifies the cost—every dish is prepared with premium ingredients and expert care. The service is also attentive, adding to the overall luxurious feel.

If you're looking for a place with great Halal food, a classy vibe, and top-tier service, Beirut should be at the top of your list. Highly recommended for special occasions or whenever you want to...