Hoang Tam — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

A pleasant dining experience both for the palate and the eyes. Prices are in keeping with the restaurant style, food presentation and quality. Perfect for a higher-end dining experience or to entertain visitors, without spending an exhorbitant amount. (Note: my cost estimate was per person; three people shared 5 dishes.)

They specialize in Vietnamese crepes with a variety of savory fillings - and a mushroom vegetarian option - (eaten with a generous amount of fresh greens and herbs); ingredients for fresh spring rolls with a tantalizing array of possibilities (platters of fresh greens, herbs, vegetables, rice vermicelli, rice paper and your choice of meat fill your table); meat or fish soups; and salads. Fried rice, stirfried greens, and some seafood dishes are also available. Fresh juice in a variety of combinations is also a feature.

The presentation is eye-catching and the flavors are well-balanced.

The greens and herbs were very clean and fresh (see photo of greens/herbs storage).

The restaurant has been renovated and redecorated, with seating upstairs, so there’s significantly more space than what you see when you first walk in.

The staff are prompt, friendly, attentive and patient.

A shout out to the security who watch your bikes: efficient, careful, attentive. They noticed I had dropped something (I didn’t realize it) and not only picked it up for me, but also took the initiative to request a small bag to replace my paper bag, which hadn’t survived the rain.

The salad serving size was smaller than it looked in the photo, but as an appetizer, it was...

An exceptional Vietnamese Culinary Experience Step into this charming restaurant, where a colonial Vietnamese ambiance sets the stage for a truly memorable dining experience. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the elegant decor to the knowledgeable and attentive staff who speak fluent English. While the dishes may be slightly more expensive than your average Vietnamese eatery, the generous portions, exceptional quality and fast service make it well worth the investment.

One of the highlights was the Banh xeo, a massive Vietnamese egg pancake served with a colorful array of over a dozen fresh herbs and leaves. This interactive dish allows you to customize the flavor to your liking, creating a unique and delicious experience.

If you're seeking a sophisticated and authentic Vietnamese dining experience, this restaurant is highly...

Truly a bad experience… we arrived a normal dinner time 7:00 on a Thursday. They were already out of Vietnamese Coffee, white rice… and the fried portion of the combo. The server put in our order wrong so it came out of the kitchen wrong. She asked us if we can have it anyway or else she’ll have to compensate the restaurant for her mistake. We said no we want what we ordered. She then came back to saying they’re out of it and to take the order that was accidentally made instead. We said no cancel the whole thing, we’ll just have something else. This time male server came and asked us the same thing if we could take the dish that was accidentally made… we ended up accepting and paying for it, the food was 45 mins delayed because of the multiple conversation me we had to have with the service team. Even if the food tasted good at that point it was...