Fantastic vibes amazing drinks Thanks a lot for Jamal & rose they really take care of us was lovely evening highly recommend the new cocktail they are great
Lebanese restaurant
Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine - Lebanese restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Beirut Restaurant occupies a spot on Trần Ngọc Diện where the kitchen runs well past midnight and belly dancers take the floor every thirty minutes or so. It draws a mix of Middle Eastern expats, travelers looking for familiar flavors, and Thao Dien regulars after something further from the neighborhood's standard café circuit.
The menu centers on Lebanese staples. The Beirut Mixed Grill—lamb and chicken—draws the most consistent praise, with multiple reviewers noting the meat arrives juicy and properly seasoned. The falafel gets called out specifically for its authenticity, and the arayes, meat-stuffed flatbread cooked to order, rounds out the mezze-to-grill arc that defines a typical evening here. Hummus is a fixture; the house chili sauce has developed its own following. On the drinks side, the Bourbon apple punch and Mint Cucumber Drink suggest a bar program that goes beyond what most Lebanese restaurants in the city offer, which makes sense given the venue's dual identity as a restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge.
The space includes both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor section runs with minimal lighting, which has surprised guests expecting a straightforward restaurant setup rather than something closer to a club atmosphere. Inside is better lit and more suited to a sit-down dinner. Shisha is available.
The 433 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars don't tell a uniform story. A contingent of Middle Eastern guests—including at least one Dubai resident—find the food genuinely on par with what they eat at home. A smaller group has flagged inconsistency in the kitchen, particularly with meat preparation. Service quality has drawn complaints on certain nights.
Weekday evenings tend to run quieter. The room fills out later in the week and on weekends, when the entertainment factor is more of a pull. Sunday is the only day with midday hours, opening at 11 AM; all other days begin at 3 PM and close at 1 AM.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine
Beirut Mixed Grill
1.3M VND
Lamb Chop For 1
646k VND
1 Chop New Zealand Grass-Fed
Kafta Istanbulieh
592k VND
Charcoal-grilled skewers of minced lamb, topped with yoghurt, tomato sauce and sesame tahini
Kibbeh
408k VND
Deep-fried lamb meatballs mixed with cracked wheat, onion and pine nuts
Jawaneh Chicken Wings
303k VND
Fried chicken wings with lemon-garlic coriander marinade
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.4(460)
Top notch! Belly dancer would randomly come and dance at our table. The food was great. Service amazing! Even have us a few free drinks. Definitely a must try for a halal joint.
Visited Beirut on Sunday at 2 p.m. and we were the only customers there. We had the Beirut Sizzling Fajitas and the Mediterranean Fried Mix. The meat in the fajitas was juicy, tender, and flavorful. The cauliflower was also nicely cooked and tasted great, but the eggplant was very oily. Note that there is no house water; you have to order bottled water, which costs the same as a soft drink. The main issues were the service and the pricing. Fajitas (as the name implies) should be served with pita bread. We waited a while for the bread to arrive before finally asking for it. The waiter simply told us, 'I can bring you some if you want.' Additionally, the prices on their website and online ordering pages differ from each other and again from what we were actually charged. We paid a total of 1,034,208 VND, making it our most expensive lunch in HCMC so far. We won’t be going back.
On the pricier side but the quality of the food was worth it 😍 Loved every single dish that we had
We went for dinner. Ordered Hummus, Falafil, Beirut Mixed Grill, Arayes, and a Mint Cucumber Drink. Everything was very very tasty. I live in Dubai and I can vouch this food was better than the Lebenese food that we usually eat in Dubai. Lamb, Chicken pieces were cooked to perfection and very very juicy. Falafil was very very authentic. Arayes too was perfectly cooked. It is really such a blessing for tourists from Middle East to find such authentic food here in Vietnam. This is a must visit place for all labanese food lovers.
Visit Tips
Visiting Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine
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Open late: Doors stay open past 3 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 3 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Menu starts from: 17k VND, based on 81 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 28 3915 9999 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: group dinner, date night, night out, special occasion.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine?
- The Beirut Mixed Grill draws the most consistent praise; one Dubai-based reviewer called the lamb and chicken 'cooked to perfection and very very juicy.' The falafel is specifically noted for authenticity, and the arayes (meat-stuffed flatbread) is also a standout.
- Does Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine have live entertainment?
- Belly dancers perform approximately every 30 minutes. One reviewer noted the entertainment on a Monday evening, though the room fills more on weekends.
- Does Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine have outdoor seating?
- Outdoor seating is available, but reviewers note minimal lighting outside, with the atmosphere resembling a club more than a restaurant. Indoor seating is better lit for sit-down dining.
- Is Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine open late?
- The venue closes at 1 AM daily. Sunday is the only day with midday hours, opening at 11 AM; all other days open at 3 PM.
- Is Beirut Restaurant – Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine halal?
- Beirut Restaurant is listed as a halal restaurant and focuses on Lebanese cuisine including grilled meats, falafel, and mezze with no pork-based dishes indicated on the menu.
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