Laurent Myter
Google
We visited Lubu Restaurant in Saigon for lunch and tried their 3-course set menu, priced at 330,000 VND+, which offers a choice of starter, main, and dessert. Overall, the experience was enjoyable, with well-portioned dishes, friendly service, and a pleasant ambiance.
For starters, we had the Greek Salad—a fresh and classic mix of cucumber, tomato, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese—and the Beet Bruschetta, which was particularly nice with its vibrant beetroot, creamy carrot hummus, and a punchy zhoug atop toasted bread.
For mains, the Seafood Spaghetti came with clams and pangrattato in a spicy marinara sauce. The absence of barramundi (unavailable on the day) was disappointing, but the dish still held its own. The highlight, however, was the Australian Black Angus Chuck Tender Steak—190g of well-cooked beef served with hand-cut fries (delicious) and a flavorful herb hollandaise sauce. Solid execution and satisfying.
Desserts were thoughtfully presented. The Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta was light and refreshing, elevated by red dragon fruit and mint. The Warm Chocolate Cake, served with banana & pineapple caramel, and crispy sweet potato chips, was a richer option and rounded out the meal nicely.
The only letdown was the Aperol and Campari spritzes—both were extremely watered down and lacked the sparkle and bitterness you’d expect. It seemed like the Prosecco was either missing or added in a negligible amount.
All in all, Lubu offers great value with their lunch set menu—well-balanced dishes, good portions, and attentive service. Just skip the spritz and stick to something else from the drinks list.
