Mặn Mòi – Thảo Điền

Love love love the food here! Ngan served us so well and gave great recommendations. Must order the grilled squid. It's very very nice! The prawn fried rice is bomb too!! Would come again!

This restaurant serve authentic Vietnamese foods and granted Michelin guide 2025. We came with colleagues at the first night and found it surprisingly good. Decided to return for another night to try more dishes. The braised mackerel fish, simmered shrimp with pork belly and the basil fried rice are the most outstanding dishes. Must try. Food services efficient and almost not much waiting time. You should make reservations. This one located quite outside city at a dark alley 10 mins walk away from nearby mall but easy to get Grab car. They have a vegetarian section inside the restaurant and a very nice gift shop as well. The server told us that they have changing menu. Definitely coming back for this.

I was there for the local culinary festival. The food is great in overall, however if you want something oustanding, it might not be the case. This is a great place to bring your expat friends as they serve authentic Vietnamese food with a decent of varieties from many regions. From the South to the far North, they got your covered. Just a small note: the food is slightly salty, as mentioned in the restaurant's name.

I love the ambience and service at this restaurant. The space is well designed that adds to the cozy but modern meal. We ordered three dishes and I especially liked the grilled squid and flower blossom stirfry. Our main dish was a Bún Riêu hot pot that did take over 40 minutes however the staff would reassure us and check in on us frequently. The hot pot was good and came with fresh meat, but the soup was a a bit salty for me. I’d like to highlight one of the staff members, Xuân. She provided excellent service and went above and beyond. Within moments of explaining to her what you’re thinking of or looking for she can help you choose exactly what you want. I really appreciate her thoughtfulness and care throughout our meal. She introduced me to an off menu nonalcoholic drink (that I still think about today) and it hit the spot so well that night. I recommend the spot for a night out with your friends and I look forward to coming back to trying more dishes and seeing Xuân!

Good food, great vibe (cooling greenery, garden restaurant style), great service. Very suitable to bring foreigner guests here for a memorable meal as an introduction to Vietnamese cuisine. Highly recommended!

Awesome hearty meal. One of the best ive had in vietnam. Wish we had a bigger group so we could order more. Located further out from the city centre, in a nice neighbourhood where there are lots of nice cafes around. The service is friendly and it is recommended to reserve your seats early before you dine here.

Came here to celebrate my birthday while on our girls trip to HCMC (we’re from Malaysia). Had a fantastic time: the food was amazing (get the rambutan salad), the service delightful (shoutout to Khang especially), and the restaurant gorgeous. Also spent a little money in the gift shop - don’t leave without having a little walk around. The products are quite unique, and not too pricey either!

Although the location is quite far from the city center, it’s definitely worth a visit. The space is so elegant with a Vietnamese vibe, and the food looks and tastes amazing. The staff is very friendly and professional. This is a place full of thoughtful details. Thank you!