You should try jampong and bingsu☺️✨️✨️✨️ So yummy, will be back next time
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Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) - Restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Wok Of Love Quận 2 sits on Võ Trường Toản in the An Phú section of Thao Dien, a residential-leaning stretch that blends expat compounds with local dining. The name anchors the kitchen's identity: wok-fired cooking, a technique built on high heat and fast execution. Operating daily from 10:30 AM through midnight gives it all-day utility that few sit-down restaurants in the neighborhood match—it functions as a lunch option for the surrounding community, transitions into a dinner destination, and then leans into its bar character as the evening extends.
The 4.6-star average across 617 Google reviews carries weight because of the volume. That count, built over time, reflects sustained performance rather than a short promotional spike. In Thao Dien, where the dining scene skews heavily toward Western brunch spots, Japanese concepts, and Italian restaurants, a kitchen anchored in wok cooking fills a genuine gap. The dual restaurant-and-bar setup extends its range: guests can build a full sit-down meal around it or arrive later when the emphasis shifts toward drinks.
The midnight closing time is a practical differentiator. Most sit-down restaurants in Thao Dien wrap service considerably earlier, which limits options for late diners and residents returning from elsewhere in the city. Wok Of Love Quận 2's schedule addresses that gap directly, pulling in guests who want proper food rather than bar snacks after 9 or 10 PM. Seven-day consistency with no weekly closure adds to its reliability as a neighborhood regular rather than a destination that requires planning around a day off.
wok-fired cookinglate-night kitchenfull barall-day service
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Reviews
4.5(702)
The champong & black beans noodles are tasty! The portion might be “a lil bit much” for single person. The deep-fried pork is crispy, they dont pour over the sour sauce, you can dip. Staffs are helpful. I love the seating area look out to the street. Somehow Korean-like style.
The restaurant's staff is super cute, helpful and supportive. Every dish was made with love by the chef and team, you can feel it when you enjoy your meal at the restaurant. You should try jajangmyeon and bingsu☺️☺️☺️
Located in a Thảo Điền alleyway, Wok of Love is a Korean-style Chinese restaurant themed after the K-drama of the same name, Gireumjin Mello (기름진 멜로). It has a distinctive cyberpunk-inspired exterior with purple and red neon lights, and the interior uniquely blends this aesthetic with retro decor. The extensive menu offers Korean-Chinese staples like Jjajangmyeon (짜장면) and Jjamppong (짬뽕), creative dishes, hot pots, and desserts like Bingsu. Portions are generous and ideal for sharing. Dishes like the Gochujapchae (고추잡채; pork and vegetable stir-fry with steamed buns) offer a classic savory-sweet flavor. For those seeking spice, the Crispy Shrimp features a potent mala sauce, and the Mala Xiang Guo (마라샹궈) dry pot is also very spicy, even at the "mild" level. The portion for the Mala Xiang Guo is particularly large, easily serving a small group. Given the serving sizes, this restaurant is best experienced with around 5-6 people to fully explore the menu.
A nice atmosphere with good food — I liked my jajangmeon, although it was a bit on the sweeter side. I like sweet stuff, however, so it worked out for me ☺️ I also took a bite of the jjambbong, and it was good, too! The customer service was also excellent, and our server spoke Korean, so it was convenient for us to order ☺️ Update: I revisited a year later (June 2026) as I visited the country again, and it was still delicious! The customer service and food are all still excellent 🌟
Visit Tips
Visiting Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in)
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Reservations: Call +84 867 021 099 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: casual dinner, late-night dining, group dinner, lunch break.
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- Where is Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) located?
- Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) is located at Vietnam, Hồ Chí Minh, An Khánh, Võ Trường Toản, 기름진멜로 Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in). It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) known for?
- Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) is a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for wok-fired cooking, late-night kitchen, full bar, all-day service. It has a 4.5 rating based on 702 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in)?
- Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) is typically open 10:30 AM–12 AM (Saturday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) to make a reservation by calling +84 867 021 099. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in)?
- Wok Of Love Quận 2 (Dine-in) is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular restaurant suitable for casual dinner, late-night dining, group dinner.
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