The finest Michelin Vietnamese restaurant we have ever visited. Each dish is beautifully plated, offering distinctive, refined flavors and a highly creative expression of Vietnamese cuisine. Dining here takes you through many layers of emotion. Strongly recommend
Upstairs Tasting Room - Fine dining restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
A Hue-inspired tasting menu restaurant where chefs personally deliver all 13 courses, including a reimagined hến xúc bánh đa, with serious non-alcoholic pairings alongside wine.
Reviews
Probably one of the most amazing Michelin star restaurant I’ve experienced. It only has 1 star when I’m writing this review but I’m confident that they are getting a second one soon , with that level of service, food experience and immersive mix in the Vietnamese cuisine ! Would book it if you like raw fish and Vietnamese cuisine. Otherwise it may not be for you. Congrats to the Chef and his team cause this is a Gem !
As i have already experienced some restaurants in France which have 1 stars or 2 stars in the Guide Michelin, i can say the ambience, service and food were excellent in upstaurs restaurant. They gave me in addition to a special dessert despite i didnt say it was my birthday. Food is very yummy, tasty, deepth flavors, professionnal staff is carefull. A very good restaurant! Thanjs you for your kindness.
One of the best dining experiences! The ingredients were meticulously thought out and crafted into delicious courses. The wait staff were knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. The head chef also came out himself and served us a main dish which was extra special. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fine dining experience with modern Vietnamese cuisine.
This is without a doubt the best meal we had in Vietnam. The space is beautiful and the atmosphere is perfect. Chef Truong and his team are incredible to watch, so much discipline in the kitchen, the food is a delicate journey through Vietnamese cuisine. The front of house staff are top tier, incredibly attentive but not intrusive at all, they know what you need before you do without a word uttered. The wine list is so so well curated, I can easily say it’s one of the best wine pairing I have had, the Som’s have put so much thought into the pairing, and where/what producers they are sourcing from. This was a far better experience than some of the best 2 Michelin starred restaurants I have eaten at around the world. If you are in HCMC, this is a must try, you will not regret it. We will definitely be going back.
Visiting Upstairs Tasting Room
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Reservations: Call +84 859 800 586 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Upstairs Tasting Room good for a date night or special occasion?
- Reviewers consistently visit for birthdays and anniversaries, describing the experience as 'intimate yet refined' with attentive service and a meal that unfolds across 13 courses.
- Does Upstairs Tasting Room offer a non-alcoholic pairing?
- Yes. The non-alcoholic option is purpose-built — one reviewer expected 'a consolation prize' but found the juice compositions genuinely matched each course rather than a single drink stretched across the evening.
- Is Upstairs Tasting Room quiet or loud?
- The room is small and intentionally quiet, with reviewers noting an 'intimate' atmosphere and service that is 'attentive without being intrusive'.
- Does Upstairs Tasting Room take reservations?
- The format is a fixed tasting menu; the kitchen expects the full duration, making advance booking essential.
- Is Upstairs Tasting Room open for lunch?
- We don't have confirmed lunch-service hours for Upstairs Tasting Room — it's best known and reviewed as a dinner tasting-menu experience.
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