Prison Restaurant Zeong — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

I rarely write scathing reviews, but this dining experience was so disappointing that I feel compelled to warn others. What was supposed to be an enjoyable meal turned into one of the most unpleasant restaurant visits I've experienced.

The first red flag appeared before we even reached our table. The restaurant is located in a basement, accessible only through an extremely narrow staircase that feels more like a fire hazard than a proper entrance. The space houses multiple restaurants stacked on top of each other, creating a cramped, maze-like environment that's difficult to navigate.

Most concerning was the overwhelming chemical smell that permeated the entire dining area. The strong odor of insecticide was so potent that it made the dining experience uncomfortable from the moment we sat down. This raises serious questions about both food safety and customer comfort.

The service was painfully slow, with each dish taking approximately 30 minutes to arrive at our table. For a party ordering multiple courses, this meant we were sitting in that chemical-scented basement for hours, waiting between dishes with growing frustration.

When the food finally did arrive, it only added to our disappointment. The grilled chicken was severely undercooked, with skin that remained pale and unappetizing rather than properly grilled. The texture was unpleasantly greasy, suggesting poor cooking technique or inadequate temperature control.

Perhaps most puzzling was being served what appeared to be a salmon head as part of our order. While some cuisines do feature fish heads as delicacies, this seemed like either a kitchen error or a very unusual menu item that wasn't properly explained to diners.

Between the difficult access, unsanitary conditions, interminable wait times, and subpar food quality, this restaurant fails on virtually every level that matters. The combination of health concerns and poor execution makes this a place I cannot recommend to anyone.

Will I return? Absolutely not. There are too many excellent dining options available to waste time and money on such a fundamentally.

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