Cute Japanese robata / izakaya spot. Food is grilled as you order and the beers flow easy and cold. They also sell sake bombs here !
Japanese restaurant
Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya - Japanese restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Shamoji Robata Yaki occupies a spot on Xuân Thủy where the cooking format does most of the talking. Robatayaki — the Japanese tradition of grilling over a live charcoal hearth — is baked into the restaurant's identity, and the izakaya structure around it means the menu spans small plates and drinks designed to be ordered across a long, unhurried evening. With 372 Google reviews settled at 4.1 stars, the place has built a consistent following in a neighborhood that has no shortage of Japanese options. What distinguishes it from the quieter, more polished Japanese restaurants in Thao Dien is the format itself: izakayas are built around table-sharing and repeat ordering rather than a single composed meal, which tends to draw a louder, more social crowd. The kitchen runs two shifts daily — lunch through 2 PM, then dinner from 5 PM closing at midnight — making it one of the later options in the area for Japanese food. Saturday service starts at 10 AM, a half-hour earlier than weekdays, accommodating a brunch crowd that the split schedule elsewhere doesn't cater to. The address on Xuân Thủy puts it within easy reach of the residential density that fills this part of Thảo Điền, drawing both the expat population that gravitates toward Japanese dining and Vietnamese diners familiar with the izakaya format from travel or Ho Chi Minh City's growing category of Japanese casual restaurants. For anyone who wants charcoal-grilled food and the flexibility to linger over drinks past 11 PM, the options in Thao Dien narrow considerably.
robata yaki charcoal grillingizakaya-style dininglate-night kitchen until midnightlunch and dinner split service
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya
Seafood Kimchi Hotpot
1.0M VND
Savor fresh seafood flavors.
Japanese Beef Organ Hotpot with Miso Broth Large
862k VND
Savory Japanese beef hot pot with rich miso broth.
Spicy Squid Hotpot
829k VND
Delicious spicy squid hot pot with fresh seafood!
Garlic sauce crab
754k VND
Savory crab with rich garlic sauce.
Crayfish in garlic sauce
754k VND
Fresh prawns with garlic sauce, rich flavor.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.1(388)
i was hesitated when skimming the reviews and finally i decided to give it a try after several feedback on the fresh food. Infact it turned out a great experience with food, good sake, services and also performance at 8:05pm. Great time for Friday after a long working week! will come back
The restaurant features traditional Japanese structures and decors with service that makes you think you’re dining in Japan. There is plenty of parking in front and plenty of seating in the restaurant, but you should still make a reservation to make sure. They have a free-flow beer happy hour time between 17:00-19:00 Mon-Thurs, so if you’re looking to have a great drinking time, this is the place to go. As for the food, it was okay compared to the price (the sashimi are a bit overpriced). Overall, not a bad location to eat but there are better options if you like izakayas.
Great atmosphere inside. They have some cool approaches to the food but ultimately we were unsatisfied with almost all the dishes. Lots of flavor but all dishes were missing something that makes them truly good. Some of the onions they used seemed to be expired as well. At this price it should have been better.
3.5 star for this restaurant! Not sure if it is authentic. Most of dishes ordered are salty, heard that it is good if having with a sip of wine but unfortunately our group didn’t drink on that night. In comparison with other Japanese restaurant I have been before, it’s quite noisy and the taste is nothing special! Not really recommend it!
Visit Tips
Visiting Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya
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Menu starts from: 16k VND, based on 100 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 1900 066890 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, group dinner, late-night dining, after-work drinks.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Food
Sashimi Assortment
Rice Dish with Salmon Roe and Fried Appetizers
Grilled Fish
Drinks
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Where is Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya located?
- Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya is located at 59 Xuân Thủy, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya known for?
- Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya is a japanese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for robata yaki charcoal grilling, izakaya-style dining, late-night kitchen until midnight, lunch and dinner split service. It has a 4.1 rating based on 388 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya?
- Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya is typically open 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–12 AM (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya to make a reservation by calling +84 1900 066890. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya?
- Shamoji Robata Yaki - Japanese Izakaya is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular japanese restaurant suitable for date night, group dinner, late-night dining.
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