The Story

About This Place

Meat & Meet BBQ Estella sits on Song Hành, the broad road that traces the edge of Thao Dien toward Estella Place, positioning it as a natural destination for families and groups who want Korean-style tabletop grilling without the per-item cost anxiety that comes with à la carte formats. The all-you-can-eat structure removes the usual Korean BBQ calculus of rationing cuts and calculating the bill mid-meal, which goes some way toward explaining the 1,301 Google reviews accumulated at a sustained 4.3 rating — a volume that puts it among the more reviewed dining spots on this stretch of road.

Korean BBQ buffets live or die by throughput and grill turnover, and the daily schedule running from 10 in the morning through to 10 at night signals a venue built for both the lunchtime crowd and extended evening sessions. The format is inherently sociable — everyone crowded around the smoke, rotating items on and off the grate — which makes it a better fit for four or more diners than for solo or couple visits.

In Thao Dien, Korean dining options tend toward the smaller, single-room scale. A buffet operation drawing over 1,300 reviews occupies a different tier: the review volume suggests a well-trafficked restaurant that pulls from the district's resident Korean community as well as the broader expat and Vietnamese dining public in the Estella and An Phú corridor. At 4.3 stars across that sample size, the quality signal is more reliable than venues with high ratings built on a thin base.

The Song Hành address sits slightly outside the dense café strip of core Thao Dien, making it more practical for those arriving by motorbike or car than on foot. The format suits a planned group dinner rather than a spontaneous drop-in.

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Reviews

4.3(1429)
Hà Minh Dũng
Hà Minh Dũng
2y ago

been here since this was their second store. its been a while since not coming back. the service become so bad. if you order a low cost set, it will be not an acceptable experience. the meat was shown different in photo. the staff still nice. the quality is not really there.

Nam H. Nguyen
Nam H. Nguyen
4y ago

Decorated with a container theme, can't confirmed if the container was dis-essemble and put back together or real and full. Decent meats and the grills were replaced with good timing! Asked for a bowl of rice during the meal and it had never came, 15 min ...still cooking, second time ...20 min still not done and never came!

Itz snowy
Itz snowy

The food isn’t that high-quality and doesn’t taste the best. This place is a very good option for someone trying to eat a bunch of food for not that much money. The Korean barbecue is necessarily bad it just isn’t that good

Vy Ho
Vy Ho
7mo ago

The food is totally perfect. Great place for family and friends to enjoy dinner.

Nhi
Nhi
1y ago

Not the best meat on the day we visited, it was better at another branch. The kimchi seafood soup had a plain taste. Service was slow, but all the staff were friendly, they made up for everything

Visit Tips

Visiting Meat & Meet BBQ Estella

  • Reservations: Call +84 28 6650 6000 to book — recommended for weekend dining.

  • Best for: group dinner, family lunch, weekend meals, work team outing.

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Food

Fresh Meat Platter for Vietnamese Cuisine

Fresh Meat Platter for Vietnamese Cuisine

Vietnamese Grilled Meat Platter

Vietnamese Grilled Meat Platter

Vietnamese meal setup

Vietnamese meal setup

Lẩu hải sản cay

Lẩu hải sản cay

Pork Steak

Pork Steak

Korean BBQ Set

Korean BBQ Set

Vibe

The image depicts a modern buffet restaurant interior in Thao Dien, Saigon. A long white counter features various food displays, including trays of me

The image depicts a modern buffet restaurant interior in Thao Dien, Saigon. A long white counter features various food displays, including trays of me

A modern industrial-style restaurant interior in Thao Dien, Saigon, featuring exposed ceiling pipes, hanging string lights, large windows with natural

A modern industrial-style restaurant interior in Thao Dien, Saigon, featuring exposed ceiling pipes, hanging string lights, large windows with natural

The image depicts the interior of a buffet restaurant in Thao Dien, Saigon. It features a long counter with various food items displayed in trays unde

The image depicts the interior of a buffet restaurant in Thao Dien, Saigon. It features a long counter with various food items displayed in trays unde

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Meat & Meet BBQ Estella photo 9 in Thao Dien
A black menu board with gold trim, displaying various dishes with prices (e.g., 199,000 VND), images of food items, and text in English. The menu feat

A black menu board with gold trim, displaying various dishes with prices (e.g., 199,000 VND), images of food items, and text in English. The menu feat

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Where is Meat & Meet BBQ Estella located?
Meat & Meet BBQ Estella is located at 01 Song Hành, Bình Trưng, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
What is Meat & Meet BBQ Estella known for?
Meat & Meet BBQ Estella is a korean barbecue restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for all-you-can-eat korean bbq format, tabletop grilling, daily 10am–10pm service. It has a 4.3 rating based on 1429 reviews.
What are the opening hours of Meat & Meet BBQ Estella?
Meat & Meet BBQ Estella is typically open 10 AM–10 PM (Sunday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
Does Meat & Meet BBQ Estella accept reservations?
Yes, you can contact Meat & Meet BBQ Estella to make a reservation by calling +84 28 6650 6000. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
How expensive is Meat & Meet BBQ Estella?
Meat & Meet BBQ Estella is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular korean barbecue restaurant suitable for group dinner, family lunch, weekend meals.
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