Hoang Yen Vietnamese Cuisine — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Decor: 4 Service: 5 Presentation: 4 Quality: 4 Price: $$$$

This, I've been told before hand, that it is part of a chain operated by the same group of people. First thing that comes to mind from experience was that chains are usually a hit or a miss.

My first impression upon entering was, clean and modern. Not a typical restaurant trying to mimic Vietnamese feel...and such was the case here. I felt like it was fusion. Nonetheless, I liked it.

I thought the service was great. We had 2 staff members waiting nearby and a main lead that took all orders and serving dishes with the help of the other 2. They were attentive and not a moment our drinks were not attended to or an empty dish Sat idled. More importantly, they had smiles on their face. I had no complaints.

The presentation was nice, and as I had thought at first impression, it was fusion style. Which I didn't mind it at all. In fact, if was a nice twist with traditional ingredient.

The quality was really good but unfortunately it was not consistent throughout to warrant a 5 star. For instance, while the pan seared fish was tasty, the scallop were over cooked and visually dried. However, in general the dishes were good.

This place typical in pricing for a district 1 restaurant. It may be average to descent to foreigners, but definitely expensive for the locals.

Overall, I liked this restaurant and I can see myself coming back...

Today, I visited Hoang Yen Hai Ba Trung Restaurant to experience, and with enthusiastic advice from the staff here, I chose three dishes: steamed grouper in Hong Kong, braised crayfish, fried pork ribs. Steamed grouper is very fresh and delicious, seasoned with spices to taste and warmed up on an alcohol stove The shelled shrimp braised crayfish dish is the best thing, has a beautiful red color of shrimp bricks, is the best Vietnamese rice dish I have ever eaten. In addition, I had a can of cold Saigon Chill beer and the delicious food really made me feel great. Thank you Hoang Yen Hai Ba Trung for giving me a wonderful experience when coming to Vietnam, if I have the opportunity I will definitely come...

I loved this restaurant located in the heart of HCM city.

The food is amazing, not only could I find incredible tastes, very much cared presentation and wide variety, but I was also envolved by a chill environment that allowed me to relax and enjoy every time I visited, something that you really appreciate after a messy working day or just wandering around in holidays!

Personnel is very attentive and Vinh, the manager at Hai Bà Trưng restaurant, was always committed to make my experience the best possible. He even invited me to know some of the neatest local clubs, with him I felt safe to go out for a drink after dinner.

This is a place you want to visit at least once if you are around and want more than...