Best Japanese Restaurants in Thao Dien

Japanese Dining in Thao Dien

Japanese restaurants cluster near Vincom Mega Mall Thao Dien, along Nguyen Van Huong, and in the quieter streets off Xuan Thuy. The most formal options are found inside the Landmark 81 complex and Estella Place; the most accessible udon and ramen spots occupy standalone shophouses. English and Japanese menus are near-universal.

The Best Japanese Restaurants in Thao Dien

1. Pizza 4P's Estella

Pizza 4P's signature half-half pies—5-cheese meets Soy Garlic Beef—anchor this Estella Place mall branch, which pairs an open kitchen view with some of the most attentive service in Thao Dien.

8,131 reviews at 5.0 stars — the Estella Place branch of Pizza 4P's, the Japanese-founded Saigon institution. The half-half pies (5-cheese meets Soy Garlic Beef) and open kitchen experience draw consistent top marks for both food and service.

2. Hoshiyo Dining Lounge

Romantic Japanese dining lounge with an unobstructed Landmark 81 night view, celebrated for wagyu steak, fresh sashimi, and hosting the city's marriage proposals.

5,011 reviews at 4.9 stars. Hoshiyo's panoramic Landmark 81 view, wagyu steak, and omakase-style sashimi board make it the district's most romantically charged Japanese dining option — the preferred venue for milestone dinners in the neighborhood.

3. TOKYO Deli

A well-reviewed Japanese and sushi restaurant on Song Hành with nearly 2,000 Google ratings, open seven days a week from lunch through the evening.

1,985 reviews at 4.1 stars. A reliable chain presence with consistent quality across bento, ramen, and set-meal formats — useful for quick weekday lunches and family dinners.

4. Ussina Aging Beef & Bar

Aging beef and Japanese cuisine on the 77th floor of Landmark 81, with panoramic city views and wagyu barbecue that earns its 4.8-star rating.

1,385 reviews at 4.8 stars. Specializes in dry-aged beef with a Japanese influence — the aging program and curated cocktail list set it apart from mainstream beef restaurants in the district.

5. Marukame Udon - Thảo Điền

Dedicated udon house running seven broth styles — from light kake dashi to tonkotsu and miso yakiniku beef — with 1,334 reviews and a 4.4 rating in Thao Dien.

1,363 reviews at 4.4 stars. Marukame Udon's Thao Dien outpost delivers the chain's reliable Sanuki-style udon in a fast-casual format — the most accessible Japanese option on the list, open for lunch and dinner.

6. PIRIPARAPO YATAI

Osaka yatai-style izakaya with rooftop seating, a garlicky rich ramen, and a butadon that keeps regulars coming back until midnight.

1,109 reviews at 4.8 stars. An izakaya-style yatai serving grilled skewers, Japanese small plates, and sake. The most authentically casual Japanese drinking-and-eating experience in the district.

7. Dotori Dining

A well-rated Japanese restaurant tucked into Hẻm 28 Thảo Điền, open daily for lunch and dinner with 765 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

808 reviews at 4.5 stars. A mid-range Japanese dining room known for its kaiseki-influenced menu structure and seasonal specials.

8. Morico Lumiere

A Japanese restaurant on Võ Nguyên Giáp holding a 4.9 rating across nearly 800 Google reviews — one of the highest-rated venues in Thao Dien.

786 reviews at 4.9 stars. Morico Lumiere's refined approach to Japanese fusion draws a repeat clientele with creative seasonal menus and careful plating.

9. KATSUYA - Canada’s No.1 Katsu Brand - Thảo Điền

A katsu restaurant with 765 reviews at 5.0 stars.

765 reviews at 5.0 stars. A Japanese-Canadian katsu brand known for its meticulous panko breading and house tonkatsu sauce — the most focused single-specialty Japanese concept in the district.

10. Ebisu District 2

Saigon's only freshly handmade udon restaurant, with a loyal following built on crispy fried udon, clean sashimi, and yakitori chicken rice.

752 reviews at 4.4 stars. Ebisu District 2 covers the full Japanese pub-food range — yakitori, karaage, gyoza — with a sake and Japanese whisky list that suits post-work drinks.

Practical Notes

Most Thao Dien Japanese restaurants open for dinner from 5:30 PM; several serve lunch from 11:30 AM. Hoshiyo and high-end venues require advance booking on weekends. Udon and casual formats are generally walk-in friendly. Prices range from 80,000 VND for a bowl of udon to 800,000+ VND per person at premium wagyu venues.