Society Cafe & Dining — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

I was kinda surprised by how well the food here was prepared, not only the presentation but also the taste.

The chicken salad is my favorite. It’s creative, with a fresh taste and a spicy touch. The bean sprouts were sweet and crunchy. The mango fried dish was good and had a balanced flavor, but I couldn’t taste the mango that much. I liked Huy’s dish because the fruits in it made every bite fresh and delightful, though it was a bit salty to me in the end. The umami udon must be the vedette of our meal. It had a rich, creamy texture - yes, an umami flavor - balanced by all the ingredients. The tomato sauce reminded me of Pizza 4P’s iconic crab spaghetti, but since the combination leans towards Asian cuisine, I didn’t find it boring or “overlapping.” Finally, the salmon rice impressed me the least. Except for the nicely cooked salmon, which was soft and moist, the dish didn’t taste as dynamic as the others we ordered. It felt kinda ordinary to me.

We also ordered one herbal tea and one calamansi matcha, both of which tasted good.

The thing I didn’t enjoy the most was the space. It gave me the exact vibe of a casual coffee shop where you don’t need a reservation. That’s totally fine, but with the food quality here and how well it’s been invested in, I think the owner could make it a bit chicer, more refined to bridge the gap between a “coffee shop” and a “restaurant.” I wish we’d had knives as well, but we only got forks and spoons. The table was SO SMALL that I had to struggle to find an eating position that wouldn’t ruin my white shirt. The napkins were poor, and of course, there was barely enough space for two small glasses of mineral water.

Overall, this place is definitely worth a try, but I’m rooting for significant improvements in enhancing...

I know about this location thanks to the YouTube popular chef Culinary Frank. I have high expectations for the food and the vibe at this dining cafe place. Firstly, the food is amazing. This definitely has my favorite ramen! The broth is pleasantly tasty, and not typically salty or creamy like the soup from authentic Japanese ramen, which brings me a reminder of Asian fusion recipe. The noodles are well-made. The Terriyaki salmon donburi looks very mouth watering and taste quite decent, though it’s now no longer available on the menu. It’s worth how much you pay for the food. The drinks are normal but the price is pretty high. Generally, the atmosphere is cozy, and the design is following minimalism. I feel that this cafe is tech-savvy when it comes to the menu: customers can directly order from scanning a QR code that leads to the digital version, and it helps with tracking the order and save efforts of human interaction. This has 2 sides of a coin: even though it works very well for introverted guests, what keep customers coming back would be the product/food itself and maybe the customer service from direct...

Tucked away in a side alley in District 3, Society Cafe & Dining is a trendy contemporary café with a simple, chic ambiance and comfortable air-conditioned indoor seating. Its location is convenient to major attractions yet offers a peaceful retreat.

The café boasts a cool choice of high-quality coffee and creative beverages. I particularly enjoyed the Orange Spritz, made with house-made orange jam, tonic, and cold brew for VND85,000. Their menu features an interesting lineup of local and international dishes; the neatly presented Char Siu with Rice, including house special marinated char siu with garlic chive sauce, pickles, and bok choy for VND155,000, was delicious.

Well-regarded for brunch, Society Cafe & Dining attracts both locals and tourists. Although more upmarket and expensive than regular cafés, it offers decent and fast service. WiFi is available, and they accept credit cards and Apple Pay. I highly recommend this hidden gem for a comfortable...