Hoang’s Kitchen - Vietnamese cuisine & vegan food 4

Great food! Everything was delicious. You absolutely have to try the pancakes! Nami and Luffy were very kind and patient with us. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the place has a beautiful ambience. Highly recommended!

Our first night in Ho Chi Minh City. We were staying at a hotel nearby, so went for a walk to explore the area, found Japan Town and stumbled across Hoang’s Kitchen. It was quite busy and we had to wait a little for a table. Eventually they took us upstairs, which was completely empty when we first arrived, so unfortunately there wasn't much atmosphere to begin with. As the night went on more people came upstairs and it definitely improved. The restaurant seems to cater quite a bit to tourists, but in a good way. The service was excellent and the staff took the time to show us how some of the Vietnamese dishes should actually be eaten. For the bánh xèo and bò lá lốt they came to the table, cut and prepared everything and showed us how to combine the noodles, herbs, vegetables and sauces. Very helpful for our first meal in Vietnam! We ordered a good mix of dishes including the duck phở, bánh xèo and bò lá lốt. The duck phở was a nice change from the more common beef or chicken versions. The bánh xèo was huge and crispy with plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables, while the bò lá lốt was another favourite. Not necessarily somewhere I would go specifically for the atmosphere, particularly if you're seated upstairs early in the evening, but the food was very good and the service really made the experience. A great introduction to Vietnamese food on our first night in Ho Chi Minh City.

We visited based on reviews and didn't disappoint. We wanted a quick bite and not a full meal but food and the drinks were great. Staff is all very friendly and courteous, service was excellent!

Thank you Mr Ken for a great service and good recommendation of delicious food. A very nice and friendly environment.

The service was very good with friendly and attentive staff. The food presentation looked impressive. But the food was a bit salty for us and wasn’t as flavorful as we had hoped with such high rating from others.