Roast & Smoke sits on Nguyễn Văn Hưởng with a menu that crosses a Texas smokehouse with an Italian trattoria — smoked brisket sharing space with calzones, burrata, and thin-crust pizza. The brisket is the anchor. Owner Trung sources and smokes the beef himself, and guests describe a deep smoke ring and pull-apart texture that earns genuine Texas comparisons. He's known to spend time at tables detailing the sourcing, wood selection, temperature control, and resting process — not as a pitch, but because the craft visibly matters to him.
The menu is more versatile than the name implies. The brisket calzone and brisket sandwich are frequently cited alongside each other as standouts — two formats that let the smoked meat carry different contexts. Thin-crust pizza with crispy-edged pepperoni, mac and cheese, Caesar salad, pasta, and fresh burrata fill out a card that handles tables with mixed appetites comfortably. Craft beers and wines round out the drinks list.
The space is small. Outdoor seating sits among greenery and works well for lunch, though evening diners occasionally mention mosquitoes. The indoor section feels more sheltered and draws a warmer, more settled crowd after dark. A pair of resident pets — Leo and Luka, referenced warmly across multiple reviews — contribute to a regulars-bar atmosphere that keeps guests returning. Some make it a fixed stop whenever passing through Saigon from other cities.
Roast & Smoke opens at 7 AM daily, extending to 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it serviceable from a morning coffee through a late weekend dinner.
One of my all time favourites! I'm based in Da Nang but I always come here every time I'm in Saigon. Delicious smoked meats, friendly staff, great craft beers and wines. The owner, Trung is often around and an absolute A+ guy. He has a few exceptionally well trained pets who are very friendly as well! They make for good company if encouraged :) Highly recommended.
Roast & Smoke Thảo Điền is a cozy spot with great vibes and even better food. I tried the beef brisket, pasta, burrata, and mac and cheese – everything was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and super satisfying. The brisket was tender and smoky, the pasta comforting, the burrata fresh and creamy, and even the mac and cheese felt like a proper dish, not just a side. Service was friendly, the ambiance is warm and relaxed, and it’s definitely a place I’d come back to. Highly recommended.
Loved this place so much! The sandwich was the best! The atmosphere is also there 🙏🏼
Beautiful food, great ambiance. They have good food and great beer. Among all the things my favourite is Leo and Luka, they're adorable. Would really visit again for the food and for Leo n Luka.
The roasted meat was super tasty—juicy on the inside with a nice crispy edge. Really well-seasoned, not too salty, just right. The pizza was solid too: thin crust, crispy bottom, and plenty of cheese. The pepperoni was the star though—spicy, a little crispy on the edges, and full of flavor. Definitely a satisfying meal if you’re craving something hearty and comforting.
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