Mộc Vị Authentic — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

OK, let’s see where do I start? I was visiting my sister and her friend as they were leaving on their way back to the airport. It's a wonderful hotel next door, by the way, great first place if you’re coming to Saigon for the first time

As for the food, well, on point, really flavorful, and they were generous enough to give us something that wasn’t even on the menu, one of my favorite dishes, Bo Ne, or a sizzling platter of meat (steak and onions basically) with an egg on top. It was delicious. The sauce was so good, sweet and savory. I had to get a second piece of bread just so I could sop it up. They also do a tomato based sauce as well, which I haven't tried but will be the next time I'm out here.

The staff was really welcoming and helpful, and one of the partners even stopped by to say hi to us. That was...

Good ambient, spacious seating areas, both outdoor and inside. Staff were attentive but not well trained, they held the dishes next to our faces without realizing it. The menu wasn't that big, but many items in the menu weren't available. The foods were over-seasoned for our taste because we don't eat a lot of rice. But for people who eat a lot of rice, the seasoning may be OK. Food quality is average. Prices may be on the high side and options are limited for regular family meals, and the presentation may not be fancy enough for business...

Finally I get a great Bò Né (VN beef steak+egg etc)in this corner of Thao Dien!!! I love to eat that dish for breakfast good amount of protein 😜 I’m at Moc Vi quite often and love the new setup a lot, it’s much nicer than before with the open area at the Bar. Talking about the bar, I love the Drinks from Vu, he is like a magician behind the counter 🧙🏻‍♂️and makes every classic on the menu as well as custom wishes...