Apero Bar & Bistro - Restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
Apero Bar & Bistro sits on Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, one of Thao Dien's quieter residential streets, and takes its name from the French aperitif tradition — the ritual of drinks and small plates that precede a meal. That sensibility shapes the experience here: the space operates as a proper bar and a proper bistro in equal measure, rather than a restaurant with a drinks list bolted on as an afterthought.
The kitchen runs two distinct services daily (except Tuesdays): a lunch window from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and an evening stretch from 5:30 to 10 PM. The rhythm is unhurried by district standards, which suits the clientele — a mix of expat residents and Vietnamese diners who treat the place as a neighborhood anchor rather than a destination to cross town for.
With 248 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average, the bar-bistro holds up consistently over a meaningful sample. That kind of rating in a competitive pocket of Thao Dien, where French and European concepts trade closely against one another, tends to reflect reliable kitchen execution and front-of-house attentiveness rather than novelty.
What distinguishes Apero from the strip of louder rooftop bars further toward Xuân Thủy is its commitment to the bistro format: actual lunch service, table dining, and an atmosphere that doesn't demand noise tolerance. For the expat community concentrated in this part of District 2, it fills the gap between a casual weekday lunch spot and somewhere to linger over glasses on a Thursday evening before the weekend.
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Food
Meat-Stuffed Bread Bowl
Pasta with Cream Sauce
Fried Chicken
Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Apero Bar & Bistro located in Thao Dien?
- Apero Bar & Bistro is located at 45 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam. It is situated in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2 (Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Apero Bar & Bistro known for?
- Apero Bar & Bistro is a restaurant in Thao Dien known for aperitif-hour cocktails, bistro-style lunch service, evening bar program, sit-down dinner sessions. It has a 4.5 rating based on 248 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of Apero Bar & Bistro?
- Apero Bar & Bistro is typically open 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does Apero Bar & Bistro accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Apero Bar & Bistro to make a reservation by calling +84 906 324 045. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Apero Bar & Bistro?
- Apero Bar & Bistro is considered moderately priced for the Thao Dien area. It is a popular restaurant suitable for date night, after-work drinks, business lunch.
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