Gianni Nguyen
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This is my fifth time dining at Mua Sake, and it continues to impress. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a lively group gathering, the restaurant strikes the perfect balance between vibrant energy and relaxed comfort. The décor is modern yet warm, blending earthy tones with hints of Japanese inspired decor, ambient lighting, and well-spaced tables, it’s a great spot for hội họp bạn bè (gathering with friends).
The staff are always attentive and genuinely welcoming. Service feels smooth and thoughtful, with dishes arriving at just the right pace for sharing. Our server was friendly, wirh sound menu advice.
For our party of seven, we ordered over 15 different dishes to share family style. Some favorites included the marinated beef tenderloin which was so delicious that we ordered a second, raw tiger prawns in passionfruit, refreshing and bright, with the passionfruit used cleverly as the acid in the dish. The Ca Mau crab with toasted nori was rich and satisfying. We loved the kasu cured pork jowl for its umami, and the clams steamed in sake was light, aromatic and delicate. The lime leaf stuffed chicken wing and the chicken sausage grilled in bamboo added a fun, street-food vibe to the table. The charcoal grilled pork with peach mango slaw was a delicious mix of smoky and sweet, and the seaweed-marinated tomato brought a clean, briny punch that surprised us all. Ăn là ghiền! (Once you taste it, you’re hooked!)
I highly recommend getting a couple of sake flights each one comes with three pours, so you can explore a range of flavors. We tried two flights for a total of six types. Standouts were the classic, cloudy, pineapple chili, yuzu, and passionfruit. Each had its own character and paired beautifully with the variety of dishes we ordered. Many of us went on to order full glasses of the above flavors.
Mua Sake remains one of my favorite while in Saigon HCM perfect for groups or a couple, it has bold, creative dishes, a great selection of sake, and a vibe that always makes you feel like you’re in the right place at the right time. Vô bà con ơi (Cheers to all)!