The Best Romantic Restaurants in HCMC to Kick Off the Lunar New Year
If you think fine dining must cost a fortune, these fancy eateries beg to differ. From romantic dining courses to the contemporary atmosphere of music live night, here are three outstanding gourmet restaurants for your information.
Saigon, as a culinary destination, is certainly going beyond the street food experience. Depending on how much foodies feel like spending, dinner may be tiny plastic stools streetside or a Michelin starred restaurant-gourmet paradise. There is room for a little bit of everything in this thriving foodtropolis.
1. El Sol Meat and Wine
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This Tet Eve, take your date to El Sol - a pretty and cozy romantic setting.
El Sol is a perfect spot for dating or confession of couples.
The beefsteak is highly recommended. The crust is soft and moist, the beef inside is still succulent, cooked just right, the deliciousness of the dish. This sure earns its title of "the king of the party".
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The best part about El Sol is the affordable price for a feast. Photo: Triptoday |
With red wine, make a toast to your love at El Sol and start off the New year strong. The restaurant also carry an extensive list of holiday season cocktails.
Many young couples choose El Sol because they can enjoy fine dining at good deals, but the quality is still high.
Location: 140/2 Vo Thi Sau, District 3
Price range: from VND 139,000 (US $6).
Must-try on the menu: Seasonal cocktails and beefsteak.
The Ox Not Only Ox
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Located in the heart of District 1, The Ox Not Only Ox has a capacity of 150 guests. The warm lighting at the entrance creates a romantic feeling like entering movies. This is a meeting place for foodies who love to discover what's new in culinary culture. With a cozy, luxurious space, dedicated service and a fushion-food menu, The Ox Not Only Ox has to be in this list.
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The bar with a diverse wine collection is located opposite the main door, so you won't miss it. On the second floor, diners can have a panoramic view of the ground floor. We also recommend this floor for diners who love intimate and private spaces.
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This Tet Eve, besides delicious dishes from MasterChef Ngo Thanh Hoa that satisfy your stomach, The OX also brings to you surprise performance. This can be the highlight of your romantic date night. Make your reservation now so you don’t miss out!
Location: The Ox Not Only Ox, 24 Dong Du Street, Ben Nghe, District 1
Price range: VND 100,000 - 800,000 (US$ 4 - 35), Tax excluded
Must-try on the menu: Wagyu beef, Pomelo shrimp salad, tofu dessert.
2. Moo Beef Steak Prime
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We recommend Moo Beef Steak Prime at Ngo Duc Ke Street for the ultimate fine dining experience. Photo: Foody |
This restaurant franchise has three different locations for you to consider. We recommend Moo Beef Steak Prime at Ngo Duc Ke Street for the ultimate fine dining experience.
You can already taste the juicy steak by the name - Moo Beef Steak. The American Wild West inspires Moo Beef Steak concept. The chef makes sure steak was cooked to perfection and melt in your mouth, succulent mouthwatering taste to your wishes. Also, the menu conveys some quintessential characteristics of Western and Asian cuisine to Vietnamese taste, thus ambiance atmosphere and excellent service.
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Make sure to make a reservation and secure a good seat. There are discounts on specific dates, delivery, lunch menu so you can enjoy a good steak at all times.
Location: Moo Beef Steak Prime, 35-37 Ngo Duc Ke Street, Ben Nghe, District 1
Price range: VND 200,000 - 1,000,000 (US$ 8 - 44), Tax excluded
Must-try on the menu: Ponzu salmon sashimi, seafood soup, Hitachi Wagyu A5 beef
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