With the Christmas spirit looming on your doorstep, guess what will welcome you at 5 steakhouses frequented by Western food lovers in Saigon.
1. El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
El Gaucho is always a bright candidate, appearing in almost every list of steak restaurants worth trying in Saigon.
Meat sources are carefully selected and imported directly from famous farms in the US and Australia. The breeding environment of these farms meets nutritional standards, does not use chemicals, and allows cattle to grow naturally. For that reason, dishes, especially steaks, always retain their rare original freshness and softness.
The restaurant’s elaborate recipes keep the meat soft and succulent while creating a harmonious flavor. Diners can feel the meat melting in their mouth, but the aftertaste remains on the tip of their tongue.
Similar to choosing the portion and location of the meat, you can add your own favorite sauce and side dishes. Among them, the most prominent are Chimichurri sauce, an Argentinian specialty, and fragrant cream spinach.
In addition, El Gaucho’s space design always makes diners satisfied and comfortable with its luxury and class in a modern but extremely sophisticated style. Not just for romantic dates, El Gaucho always tries to create a space that meets family reunions and meetings with friends.
Location:
74/1 Hai Ba Trung, District 1.
Lot L1 – 01.02, Estella Place, 88 Song Hanh, District 2.
CR1 – U3, Crescent, Phu My Hung, District 7.
2. ‘NAMO Tuscan Grill
‘NAMO is not a strange name on the map of Western cuisine in Saigon. If ‘NAMO’s Neapolitan-style pizza leaves you with an unforgettable impression, the steak menu with the Italian Tuscan-style concept here will not disappoint you.
For those coming here for the first time, Bistecca Fiorentina with the traditional flavors of Florence is truly a steak you don’t want to miss. This is a steak dish using T-shaped beef tenderloin, marinated in pure Italian olive oil, Himalayan pink salt and grilled on a custom oak grill.
The rich Italian quality from the selection, preparation to cooking stages creates a special flavor for any ‘NAMO dish. Besides beef, you can freely change the flavor with pasta and other dishes from chicken, and lamb to crab and salmon.
With the concept that delicious meals come from a cozy atmosphere with loved ones, ‘NAMO’s menu also includes a Sharing Platter, Tuscan Tas Board, Steak Sampler, and Dessert Platter. The chefs take great care with the sauces and side dishes. When combined with the main dish, they not only help limit the feeling of boredom but also highlight the flavor, and ‘complete’ the meal.
Location: 146 – 148 Pasteur, District 1.
3. Moo Beefsteak Prime
From the moment you open the door to Moo Beefsteak Prime, you will feel the rare peace and calmness in the heart of this bustling city. Moo Beefsteak Prime’s design style uses deep brown tones as the main color. The open space under the yellow light combined with the melodious melody creates a luxurious but comfortable overall look.
Not only scoring points with its sophisticated space, Moo’s menu is considered to be able to satisfy the criteria of those who are ‘gourmets’ of steak. Beef is imported from Hitachi Japan, Mulwarra Australia, Tyson, and Omaha America. Meticulous from preservation to processing, steak dishes have the tenderness of premium beef and gentle spices, highlighting the original flavor of the meat.
To promote richness, in addition to premium meats, the appetizer menu here also includes a series of seafood such as green mussels, and Japanese scallops…
Location:
35 – 37 Ngo Duc Ke, District 1.
4. Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar
As the name suggests, Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar is inspired by one of the oldest cooking arts, grilling meat directly over the fire. Although it sounds a bit ‘simple’, in reality, it is a complex processing process that requires almost absolute ingenuity and precision.
After being selected, beef will go through an extremely elaborate dry-aging process to increase tenderness, reduce moisture, and improve the sweetness of the meat. Then, so that each dish has a unique mixture of smoky flavors, each type of meat will be grilled by the chefs in a different customized smoker and wood charcoal oven.
This meticulousness is also demonstrated by chefs by balancing temperature as well as controlling contact between meat and fire. Thereby, any piece of Stoker’s steak served to diners is guaranteed to be tender, succulent, and full of flavor.
Not only different in the cooking methods, the space layout of Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar will bring diners a unique experience. Before going up to the dining area, you will admire the aging room and can freely choose the meat according to your preference.
Location:
44 Mac Thi Buoi, District 1.
2 Dang Huu Pho, Thao Dien, District 2.
5. Il Corda
If you are familiar with pure steak dishes from Western Europe, why not try immersing yourself in the taste of Japanese-style steak?
With the culinary philosophy of Akon-Yosai – European cuisine with an Asian soul – Il Corda’s main dishes have an Italian ‘appearance’, every step is sophisticated and meticulous in a Japanese style.
For example, Il Corda’s trademark charcoal-grilled steak. After going through two stages of grilling the meat with high and low heat to maintain its softness and sweetness, Il Corda’s chef proceeds to absorb the aroma of charcoal into the meat. After one taste, diners will find it hard to forget this unique rich flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.
In addition, Il Corda’s chefs suggest that everyone should not forget to try other appetizer specialties, hand-made by the chef himself, such as Pate De Campagne (pork liver pate), Salsiccia (Italian sausage)…
Coming to Il Corda, you will not have to hesitate when choosing a seat. Combining Italian and Japanese cultures in Vietnam, Il Corda’s layout is extremely diverse.
If you are someone who likes privacy and quiet, the restaurant has a private room available for you. If you like a bustling and crowded feeling, the open area with a large Western-style wooden dining table will satisfy you. For those who want to enjoy Vietnamese-style cuisine, Il Corda arranges a balcony so diners can eat while admiring the bustle of Saigon.
Location:
11 Le Thanh Ton, District 1.
6. B3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer
Unlike most high-end steak restaurants, B3 Steakhouse & Craft Beer with a design that blends contemporary and retro street style, gives diners a feeling of familiarity and closeness.
To ensure the fullest experience for everyone coming here, the ‘sharing platter’ allows guests to enjoy three types of beef served with three side dishes and different sauces. With a list of 16 side dishes and 11 sauces, the culinary ‘journey’ here will hardly make you bored.
Like many famous steak restaurants, meat supply and quality are always the top concerns at B3. Besides saying ‘no’ to farms that use chemicals, the restaurant prioritizes importing meat from grass-fed beef farms, instead of grain as usual.
What’s better than sitting outside on the terrace overlooking the busy street while enjoying a delicious steak and drinking a few glasses of chilled craft beer with friends?
Location:
1st Floor, 90 Nguyen Hue, District 1.