Thuy Restaurant — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

As a Westerner, but one who has lived in Asia for more than 15 years, the experience was familiar but no less annoying. Our server had one intention - to get me to spend as much money as possible. Many items were 'unavailable' and more expensive alternatives were offered. Sorry, that soup is not available, why not try the special soup at 4X the price. Sorry, that fish is not available, why not try this more expensive fish. The server even tried to pretend they did not serve water and offered more expensive soft drinks. We could see water being served on other tables and, when we said 'OK, if you don't have water I don't want to drink anything', water magically became available. I agree with another reviewer who commented that the grilled fish is overcooked, dry...

The place was reverberating with celebrations and wails of joy from the cheering after work crowd. Beautiful views from the table of the Saigon River. We tried the fried baby squid that had a subtle concoction of spices still preserving the natural aroma. A must try. Then, the grilled prawns in sticks goes so well with the lemon mint chilli sauce - a perfect buddy to the beers. Then, for the rice lovers, the seafood tofu is a great choice to fill up on. Beers taste much better with great food, and this place is there to deliver. Overall, Food - 4 Ambience - 4 Views - 4.5 Service - 4.5...

This is a very good restaurant. I've eaten here a number of times. Food is excellent and the restaurant staff are always friendly attentive and a delight It's worth the visit and the effort....

Unfortunately, it's not always possible to put in enough effort to get past the two old surly security in the front.

Is the restaurant owner aware of just how many customers they are turning away?

Today we were to be a group of sixteen. Not large by...