Elegant atomshere. Friendly staff. DrFood could Ordered seabass with risotto - fish was perfect, risotto was not al dente, it was hard and undercooked.
Restaurant
The Gate - Restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
+23
The Story
About This Place
The Gate occupies a corner of 17 Thảo Điền where the menu skews firmly European: Italian-leaning starters, sauced steaks, and — somewhat unexpectedly for a Saigon neighbourhood restaurant — Osetra caviar. The caviar is not a gimmick; reviewers consistently describe it as fresh and well-served, with proper condiments and elegant presentation at a price that doesn't require a special occasion.
Wednesday nights draw a different crowd. A ribeye promotion pushing under 500,000 VND pulls steak-seekers who know the deal; on other nights the same kitchen sends out pan-seared tuna with wasabi mayo and black fish roe, scallop carpaccio, and tiger prawn crostini built from giant tiger prawns, butter, bell pepper, and yellow lemon. The arancini — Italian fried risotto stuffed with minced beef — are a reliable table starter that shows up across multiple orders.
Risotto appears in several forms: the mushroom version earns praise for being creamy and flavour-forward, though at least one diner found it underdone on a given visit, suggesting some inconsistency at the pass. The seabass with risotto is a recurring order among regulars. Sauce choices run wide — blue cheese, garlic butter, pepper, red wine, mushroom — giving the kitchen flexibility across the steak section.
The atmosphere leans toward long evenings rather than quick lunches. Music registers as loud enough to notice but not loud enough to end a conversation. Staff draw consistent mentions for warmth, and presentation across the menu is considered — plates arrive looking deliberate. The crowd mixes Thao Dien expats with special-occasion tables and walk-ins who discovered the Wednesday deal. Hours run to 11:30 PM most nights, with Monday opening later at 3 PM.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at The Gate
Surf and Turf/ Hải sản Và Bò
2.1M VND
Sườn bò chữ T, tôm, mực nướng, vẹm, phi lê cá chẽm
T-Bone/Beef Tendon - 600Gr
1.7M VND
Juicy and tender grilled beef delight.
Vintage Beef Ribeye/ Beef Organs - 250Gr
967k VND
Juicy ribeye, rich flavors, truly enticing.
Cold Fish/ Snow
859k VND
Vintage Beef Striploin Beef Back - 250G
815k VND
Savory and succulent beef striploin grilled to perfection
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.7(422)
Unfortunately bad. Do not bother. Ordered octopus salad which was underseasoned and very chewy and bland . One piece had a fresh taste, the rest just tasted dried. Don’t bother. Then had duck breast. Quality of the meat was excellent , unfortunately quality of the cooking was awful. Asked for pink and it came out almost rare. Asked to cook further and came out more than well done. accompanying source was tasteless and the whole plate had been chucked in the oven to cook the duck further so everything was soggy. Choice of house wines very underwhelming. All in all you’ll pay a lot for very little quality of food.
Steak night with very good deal. A juicy and tender ribeye only with less than 500,000vnd. They have this promotion every Wed though. A must try while u are in Thao Dien are
Amazing caviar dinner experience at The Gate! The Osetra caviar tasted absolutely delicious — fresh, rich, and perfectly served with great condiments. The presentation was elegant, and the quality for the price is excellent. We also had the mushroom risotto as our main course — so flavorful and creamy. Highly recommended!
Delicious food with great value for money. Highly recommend!
Visit Tips
Visiting The Gate
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Open late: Doors stay open past 3 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 3 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Menu starts from: 32k VND, based on 78 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 823 298 998 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, group dinner, late dinner, special occasion.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at The Gate?
- The Osetra caviar draws consistent praise — reviewers describe it as 'fresh, rich, and perfectly served with great condiments.' The mushroom risotto and seabass with risotto are frequent repeat orders among regulars.
- Does The Gate have a steak deal or promotions?
- Every Wednesday, The Gate runs a ribeye promotion priced under 500,000 VND. Reviewers call it 'a juicy and tender ribeye' and a must-try for steak-seekers in Thao Dien.
- Is The Gate quiet or loud?
- Music is present and noticeable, but reviewers note 'you can still have a conversation.' The atmosphere suits long evening dinners rather than quiet solo meals.
- Is The Gate open late?
- The Gate is open until 11:30 PM most nights, making it a viable option for late dinners. Monday is the exception, with doors opening later at 3 PM.
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