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Korean restaurant
88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ - Korean restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
88Griddle earns its near-perfect 4.9 rating in a neighborhood that has no shortage of Korean dining options — a meaningful signal given how discerning Thao Dien's Korean expat community tends to be. The name spells out the concept directly: 팔팔철판, or '88 iron plate,' points to the distinctive iron griddle format rather than the open charcoal grate found at most Korean BBQ spots around the city. That difference in cooking surface affects everything — heat distribution, fat rendering, the char on the edges of thinly sliced meat — and regulars clearly notice. Situated on Vo Truong Toan in An Phu, the restaurant sits in the heart of the area's densest concentration of Korean residents and businesses, which keeps the clientele authentic and the kitchen accountable to people who know exactly what the food should taste like. Hours run 11 AM to 11 PM every day of the week, making it one of the few spots in the area accessible for a proper Korean lunch as well as a long dinner with drinks. The combination of an accessible midday opening and late closing draws both the quick weekday set and the longer weekend table. With 299 reviews stacking up behind a 4.9, this is not a place that coasts on novelty — it has built a consistent reputation over real volume.
korean iron plate grilling (철판구이)tableside bbqlunch and dinner service dailyan phu location convenient for the korean expat community
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Reviews
4.9(378)
This new restaurant beef is so good and not so sweet that I can enjoy real good foods. Of course, all the side dishes are beautiful.
Amazing food with great services. Love how attentive the teams are. They have huge variety of ban chan too! Would definitely visit again!
Really impressed with this place! The BBQ was delicious, and the staff were helpful with the grilling. If you're looking to host a speacial day or anniversary, this is the spot—they have plenty of great offers for special days. Great vibes, great food, and even better service!
The food was good, the beef tower dish tasted like Shabu Shabu, really good! Light and fulfilling at the same time. Will recommend to others.
Visit Tips
Visiting 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ
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Reservations: Call +84 28 6271 4978 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: group dinner, korean bbq night, date night, weekend lunch.
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Food
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Where is 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ located?
- 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ is located at Vietnam, Hồ Chí Minh, An Khánh, Võ Trường Toản, 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ known for?
- 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ is a korean restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for korean iron plate grilling (철판구이), tableside bbq, lunch and dinner service daily, an phu location convenient for the korean expat community. It has a 4.9 rating based on 378 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ?
- 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ is typically open 11 AM–11 PM (Saturday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ to make a reservation by calling +84 28 6271 4978. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ?
- 88Griddle (팔팔철판)_Korean BBQ is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular korean restaurant suitable for group dinner, korean bbq night, date night.
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