Quán Ụt Ụt built its reputation on a single conviction: American-style slow-smoked BBQ, done with enough local character to keep a mixed expat-and-local crowd coming back. The defining technique is cashew shell smoking — a distinctly Southeast Asian twist that gives the pork ribs a subtly sweet undertone absent from the standard hardwood competition elsewhere in the city. Nearly 5,000 Google reviews at 4.7 stars suggest the execution is consistent rather than lucky.
The menu revolves around ribs configured for group sharing. The Awesome Foursome Rib Platter lets a table pick any four rib styles from the full lineup, making comparison the point of the meal. The chopped pork shoulder is smoked over charcoal and cashew shells for five hours, producing a dark bark and pull-apart interior that needs no embellishment. Combos are structured practically: half rack with Caesar salad and two sides, full rack with four cans of soft drink, half chicken paired with rib tips. The Smoked BBQ & Truffle Madness combo layers smoked ribs and sausages with aromatic chicken for guests who want the kitchen to make the decisions.
Sausage selection runs across Spicy Italian, Chicago pepperoni, and Kimchi smoked — a confident cross-cultural range. Vegetable skewers (bắp trái, đậu bắp, ớt chuông) round out the menu without pretending to be the focus.
The crowd at this Xuân Thủy address skews toward expat families, groups marking occasions, and locals who treat a full rack as a weekend ritual. Open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, the kitchen handles long weekend lunches and late dinner sittings without truncated menus. Among Thao Dien's BBQ options — which range from garden restaurants to sidewalk grill spots — this one occupies the practical middle: informal enough for a Tuesday night, substantial enough in portion size that groups rarely leave calculating whether it was worth it.
Full rack combo
899k VND
Full Rack of BBQ Pork Ribs, Caesar Salad, 4 cans of soft drink, and 4 side dishes
Awesome Foursome Rib Platter (Delicious Pork Ribs in 4 Styles)
799k VND
Choose any four of our famous rib styles to build a legendary set
BBQ Party/ BBQ Sampler
649k VND
Rib tip, shoulder, smoked chicken, Italian sausage, corn and okra, BBQ & yellow mustard sauce
Smoked BBQ & Truffle Madness
549k VND
Smoked pork ribs and sausages combined with aromatic chicken and side dishes
Half rack combo
539k VND
Half Rack of BBQ Pork Ribs, Caesar Salad, 2 cans of soft drink, and 2 side dishes
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Nice atmosphere and great service, our server Trang was very helpful and gave us some good recommendations on the sauces to go with our BBQ meats. The ribs and pork shoulder were fall-off-the-bone tender and the pork belly had super crispy crackling. Our only issue was with the vegetable skewer - the corn was nice and sweet, but aside from that all of the other veggies were not cooked enough, almost raw, unfortunately.
Still the best bbq place in town, this time around they have really nice oysters too. Hits all the spots 😋
Can’t believe that they allow pet in!!! Just imagine that you will sit on the chair that the dog just was there. Definitely that chair would not be cleaned before you sit, I don’t feel hygiene at all. They don’t allow food from outside but they allow pet, ridiculous!! This is my second visit this place but it will be my last time and never come back. If anyone is allergic with pet’s fur, you must seriously consider if want to visit this place.
If you like western BBQ, Ut Ut is a great place to go to. nesteld in the heart of District 2, it is easy to find and reach. I love the grilled Okra and the BBQ Pork & Chicken. My family and I always go there when visiting Nam.
The food was amazing. The best ribs anywhere on the planet. The server Lisha was super nice and the service was quick and great. Great song choice and amazing atmosphere.
Menu starts from: 39k VND, based on 52 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 28 3744 6947 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: group dinner, weekend lunch, family feast, carnivore night out.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
Oysters on Salt
Grilled Bacon
Vietnamese Grilled Platter with Seafood Ceviche
Corn on the cob and ribs
Grilled Ribs with Roasted Vegetables
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