Herb & Spices Chinese Restaurant - Buffet Dimsum La Vela Saigon & Alacarte — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Dim Sum Buffet: A Mixed Experience with Attractive Ambiance

I recently tried the dim sum buffet option for lunch at this well-decorated restaurant. The ambiance is inviting, and the attentive staff contribute positively to the dining experience.

Table settings are thoughtfully prepared with chili oil, soy sauce, and Cholimex hot chili sauce readily available. The restaurant's willingness to provide additional condiments like black vinegar and julienned ginger upon request is commendable.

Highlights of the meal included the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and the duck roast with pepper, both of which were satisfying. The seafood dumpling soup was also enjoyable.

However, several dishes fell short of expectations. Traditional dumplings like shu mai, along with the BBQ and roast pork, were underwhelming. The Mapo Tofu was particularly disappointing, lacking the robust flavors typically associated with this classic Sichuan dish.

Service and food delivery were notably prompt, enhancing the overall dining experience. However, it's worth mentioning that drinks such as water, coke, beer, and sparkling water are overpriced compared to local standards.

While the food quality was inconsistent, the restaurant offers good value for money, especially considering the pleasant ambiance and attentive service. The extensive buffet selection allows diners to find some enjoyable options among the less impressive dishes.

In summary, this dim sum buffet provides an adequate dining experience with its attractive decor, helpful staff, and efficient service. However, the food quality is mixed, ranging from very good to mediocre, and the beverage pricing is on the higher side. It's a suitable choice for those prioritizing ambiance and prompt service over consistently exceptional cuisine and competitive...

Went during lunch time on a weekday. The place was pretty empty but there was a large party with kids. The place isn't huge but it's not small also especially when it was empty beside that one large family party dining there. Still out of all the empty tables they place me right next to the group of kids that were crying most of the time. It is an unlimited order dim sum buffet but the food here was not to the quality of taste I expected from a luxury hotel. For example the shrimp dumplings were so tiny that I really couldn't taste the flavor of shrimp at all compared to other dim sum restaurants in the area. They do have real abalone dim sum but the taste of it wasn't up to standard. In the end the total cost of the meal for 2 people after taxes and tip is about...

The food was mediocre. We opted for the buffet, but the service left much to be desired. The waitress brought out all the dimsum dishes at once, explaining that everything had been steamed together in one pot. We asked if the dishes could be staggered to allow our guests to enjoy conversations while the food stayed warm, but she declined. Unfortunately, the food quickly got cold, and we had to reheat them. This really detracted from the experience. Drinks are overpriced as well. Many dimsum buffet are available in hcmc in District 1, some suggestions would be...