Nothing to complain about the food, really outstanding and delicious. I ordered the smoke platter, and I really enjoyed the selection of meat, especially the beef tongue which was suprisingly good. We initially ordered a combo and 2 other dishes but the waiter told us it was a lot of food for 2, which it was, so hats off to them for the great service and attention to the customer. Highly recommend this place to anyone and I will come back for more.


BlackPit - Smoke&Grill - Barbecue restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
BlackPit operates from a residential lane off Xa Lộ Hà Nội, and the address alone filters out casual passers-by. The dining room leans into its American BBQ reference points — wooden tables, an ambient smell of slow-burning hardwood — but the kitchen covers more ground than a standard grill house. Dinner service centers on properly smoked proteins: a 24-hour brisket with deep smoke penetration, spare ribs with clean pull from the bone, and a smoke platter that cross-sections the menu, including beef tongue, which has converted a reliable number of first-timers.
Weekend afternoons open a second mode. The brunch menu produces cold-cut sandwiches on sourdough — brisket with pickled eggplant, rocket, and melted cheese — alongside a croissant layered with house-smoked salmon, cream cheese, and lemon zest. These are not brunch items that happen to include smoked ingredients; the smoking is the primary technique, applied consistently from the first seating through dinner service.
Friday evenings include a live music set, which shifts the energy and draws groups that treat the night as an occasion rather than a meal with background noise. Service carries a specific reputation for portion honesty — staff have been noted steering tables away from over-ordering, which is a reasonable indicator of kitchen confidence. Bone marrow and leek soup have featured as appetizers alongside the steak programme, which includes T-bone and tenderloin with wine sauces, smoked garlic, and pickles — drawing comparisons to older-style American steakhouses. Reservations are accepted for occasion dinners. Pricing lands below comparable quality elsewhere in the neighborhood, which goes some way toward explaining the return rate among regulars.
Reviews
Amazing experience for our night out. The music band on Friday night was excellent. Food was delicious and staffs were professional/ attentive. Can’t find a flaw - we will be back!
Absolutely spectacular, excellent menu , food quality and portions outstanding, extremely reasonable pricing considering the food , decor ambiance. Atmosphere is wonderful. Highly recommend hidden gem
Came across this place by chance, and decided to get out of the rain and eat there. We ended up being the only guests, which was surprising because what was served was excellent. As the name suggests, the place is meat-centric, but everything that came out of the kitchen - including the non meat items - was of excellent standard and presentation. We'll be back when we can. It was a very nice experience.
This is the first time we visit this steakhouse and the experience is excellent. We made a reservation for the X’mas dinner. The ambience of restaurant was nice and reminded me an old fashion steakhouse in Missouri. The appetizers (leek soup and bone marrow) and the sauce were perfect. The steaks (tenderloins and T-bone) were well cooked, the wine sauces, smoke garlics, onions, and pickles went so well with the smoked steaks. Services were also fantastic and just right for a cozy dinning. Definitely recommend it for the steak-lovers.
Visiting BlackPit - Smoke&Grill
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Open late: Doors stay open past 4 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 4 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Reservations: Call +84 765 731 098 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, weekend brunch, group dinner, special occasion dinner.
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Frequently Asked
- What's the best dish at BlackPit - Smoke&Grill?
- The 24-hour brisket is a standout — reviewers describe it as 'incredibly juicy' and it anchors both the smoke platter and the signature sourdough sandwich with pickled eggplant and melted cheese.
- Does BlackPit - Smoke&Grill take reservations?
- Reservations are accepted, particularly for occasion dinners. One reviewer booked specifically for a Christmas dinner and noted the experience was excellent.
- Is BlackPit - Smoke&Grill good for groups?
- Staff are noted for steering tables away from over-ordering — one reviewer praised the waiter for flagging excess food for two people — making it a comfortable choice for groups of varying sizes.
- Is BlackPit - Smoke&Grill open for brunch?
- Weekend afternoons feature a brunch menu with smoked cold-cut sandwiches on sourdough and a croissant with house-smoked salmon, cream cheese, and lemon zest. Reviewers single out both as 'must try.'
- Does BlackPit - Smoke&Grill have live music?
- Friday evenings include a live music set. One reviewer called the band 'excellent' and described the night as a memorable occasion rather than a standard dinner.
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