Hum Signature - Plant-based fine dining — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

We visited both Hum Cafe and Hum Lounge & Restaurant in November 2023 on the same day. We visited the Lounge during lunch and since we enjoyed the Lunch so much, we decided to dine for dinner at the Cafe next door to the Lounge after we had visited the war remnants museum. You absolutely must go to Hum Cafe and Lounge & restaurant for a wonderful dining experience! Even if you are not a vegetarian, you will be amazed by the food creativity and quality, amazing service and the ambiance. Personally my wife and I felt the ambiance and the food of the lounge & restaurant during lunch was slightly better than our dinner experience at the cafe; don't get me wrong both were wonderful experiences

Food - When they hand the colorful elegant menu to you and you go thru it, you will feel like ordering every item! We wanted to have authentic vietnamese dishes that we don't normally eat at SE Asian restaurants in US. For lunch we ordered A Mango & Passion Fruit Smoothie, Lotus Tuber in Sesame salt, Ground Roasted Rice Roll, Salad A la Hum (papaya salad), and for Dessert we ordered Longan & Lotus Seed Sweet soup (we ordered this after we saw it being served on a table near us). All of the lunch dishes were amazing and different and we enjoyed them all. My wife still recalls the papaya salad from hum as it was really awesome! The dessert was very different and had a perfect note to end the meal - light and not very sweet.

For dinner we ordered Raspberry & Fig drink, Pomelo Salad in Passion Fruit, Deep fried veggies, Son Tapioca noodles in spicy sauce (specialty from Quang Nam province) and sour soup a la Hum. Again all the food was really good and each had its own flavor profile The food presentation for both lunch & dinner was just truly exceptional

Service - we got amazing service at both places from both the Hosts and our servers. Extremely friendly people and they literally took time to explain the dishes in the menu. They did not rush us in any way and infact was a perfect balance of allowing us to enjoy the meal and at right times checking in to see if all was ok with food. For some of the questions that our wait staff could not answer they went and asked in kitchen and/or to the manager. During lunch Ha Le our waitress was very courteous and helped to explain all items we were thinking of ordering . She was extremely fun to chat with and it felt like as if we were talking to a friend. At dinner time Thing Tran our waiter was also very friendly and helpful and he helped us order food based on what type of food we wanted to eat and also tried not to overlap with any dishes we had during lunch. He was also a nice person to chat with and we talked about various things before it got really busy.

Ambiance - We did not know what to expect when we stepped in so it was truly a nice surprise. We went into the entrance on 1st floor (ground floor in Vietnam ) and then the host takes you upstairs to the 2nd floor (1st floor in Vietnam) and when you step in there you feel transformed because of the decor they have throughout the restaurant from the dining room to the bathroom. Its very different and very vietnamese!. The lounge decor was simple but extremely effective and immediately you feel at ease and look forward to dining - feels very hip and casual and very different than normal restaurants. The lounge is wery well spaced out and has large airy windows making it feel very tropical. Even though most tables were occupied at lunch, you did not feel restaurant was crowded because there was adequate spacing between the tables. Even the Cafe at night had its own charm as that was cozy cafe style feel though that seemed crowded once full

Overall - excellent value in terms of food, service and ambiance. Definitely a must to visit and enjoy the creativity of food and associated presentation.

Thank you to entire staff of both the restaurants. Make sure you reserve a table as they...

The environment is what makes this place "worth it," however I'm confused about something. Obviously they want to have calming atmosphere and a peaceful dining experience, but they have a painting in the dining room of a poor fish just dying. Don't see why you need to promote such hatred.

Anyways, the food and drinks were fine. The staff seem like they care a lot, but they always fall a little short.

Basically this is a great vegetarian restaurant, but if you're vegan and care about animals then there's plenty of other places to go to before you come here. It seems like all dishes can be modified to be vegan, but they're intended to be consumed with lacto & ovo components.

I actually do have one regret. The mango sticky rice is great, but it's customary to slice the mango into bite sized pieces. Additionally you should just include more rice. It's pretty cheap and it's dessert, so it's not like you're trying to prevent the patron from filling up before the meal.

Also the menu has like 50 pages. I get it's artistic, but it's a pain to try to go back and find something you saw 30 pages ago. There must be some kind of middle ground.

Edit in response to the restaurant's response:

The desert menu isn't that vast, so I still don't understand why the portion is so small. I get the point of having small portions, but the idea behind it is so that you get to try different things. I'd love to try the different desserts you have, if you had any others.

The fish literally is bleeding from a wound running down 2/3rds of its body and is currently asphyxiating from being held in the air. It's really nice if the woman is bringing the fish back, that's an awesome idea to promote.

A better image would be one where she's stopping people from fishing, or one that follows the fish happily swimming after going back into the water (and you can see the image of the woman waving the fish off in the distance, with water refractions giving the obvious appearance of her being...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at "Hum", a delightful vegetarian haven that left me truly impressed. The culinary journey began with a diverse menu that catered to various dietary preferences, from plant-based to vegan. Every dish was a celebration of flavor and creativity, showcasing the chef's dedication to crafting memorable vegetarian experiences.

The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Each plate was a work of art, with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients that highlighted the restaurant's commitment to quality. From the first bite, I knew I was in for a special meal.

The atmosphere at "Hum" was equally enchanting. The cozy yet sophisticated decor created a warm and inviting ambiance. Soft lighting and soothing music set the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening of dining and conversation. It's an ideal place for a romantic date or a gathering with friends who appreciate exceptional vegetarian cuisine.

The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring a seamless dining experience. Whether you're a dedicated vegetarian or simply looking to explore meatless options, "Hum" is a must-visit. It combines exceptional food and a captivating atmosphere for a memorable vegetarian dining adventure. I can't wait to return!"

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