송도 해물 주점 Songdo Seafood Pocha - Restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

내돈내산 I’ve lived in Korea long enough to be very familiar with Korean food, so that night I was really craving a proper glass of Korean-style draft beer. I stopped by this place late at night, on my own, just for that reason. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. The Korean pancake was extremely salty . The cold noodles had noodles that were too soft and mushy, although the broth itself was okay. As for the pork , it was impossible for me to eat, there was simply too much fat. I can’t speak for the rest of the menu, but this particular meal was a fail for me. The beer was good. It tasted very similar to the draft beer I drink in Korea, and that was the one redeeming part of the visit.

Nice cute place to experience Korean food&drinking street style. The staff all very nice and welcoming. They give out a set of free food : cold soup (I feel abit weird in the beginning then I couldn’t stop eating it),pancake and kimchi. The potion is abit large if you come just two peoples. Ioveeeeeee the fish salad and all seafood there so fresh! If you book in advance you can sit in private room,it’s cozy and cute. I need to ask more friends to join so we can order more food, ha ha.🤣

The food is a must-try at all costs, we had 3 dishes as the picture attached. The price is very affordable even if you join for 2 or a group. But the staff’s attitude is the biggest problem that might put us far away from the 2nd visit. When we were entering, there weren’t any staff to greet and lead, we had to call 3 people who stayed at the POS counter and pointed their backs to us (2 staff have uniforms, 1 lady left wore casual clothes). Then we asked for a table in the private room, the “boss acting” lady answered us it was reserved. Of course, we basically understood and accepted to sit at the table assigned, but her attitude was described by her glance then side-eyes. Not just even a quick smile to show their dedication. The other lower level staff spent their time scrolling their phone screen instead of taking care of the guests, they missed 2 times we waved & asked for the bill.

This establishment is an excellent choice for those seeking authentic Korean cuisine. The raw fish and octopus dishes are particularly noteworthy and should not be missed. The flavors of all the dishes are expertly crafted and well-balanced. While the menu may be limited in size, some dishes are substantial enough to share. Due to its popularity, reservations are strongly recommended.

This cool Korean spot in Saigon is a hit with locals and expats alike! The food is legit that'll transport you to Seoul. It's buzzing with good vibes!