- Cuisines: Asian, Vietnamese, Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Best for Modern Vietnamese culinary innovation
NileGuide Expert tip:
The fabulous tasting menu is the best way to experience the food at Xu
Description:
Fine food may be everywhere in Saigon, from the humblest of street stalls to the swankest of restaurants, but truly cutting edge cooking is surprisingly thin on the ground. Xu, however, is a notable exception. Chef/owner Bien Nguyen was raised in Australia and has applied western culinary innovation to Vietnam's rich tapestry of indigenous creations. In the cool but casual downstairs area, diners can hang out at the bar and choose from an extensive wine list and a menu of light, almost Tapas-style, bites such as the restaurant's famous mini burgers. Upstairs it's an altogether grander affair. Guests can go a la carte, but the wisest course of action is to opt for the restaurant's tasting menu. An ever-evolving beast, the menu changes regularly, but the array of morsels available is a reliably appealing amalgam of east and west. Attentive, friendly staff and a stylish ambiance round off an appealing picture.
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User Reviews for Xu
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Delicious!
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Loved the food. We had several appetizers and then a price fixed menu - everything was delicious The restauraunt is quite expensive however - expect to pay around $100 for two people...
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- posted on 10.31.12
- by Jaclyn G
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Disappointing!
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I was impressed by the decor, but the whole experience of visiting this restaurant last week, was the very loud music invading the restaurant from the bar downstairs and the very overpriced...
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- posted on 10.31.12
- by Robyn A
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Excellent fusion
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We tried the the five dish tasting menu. Yum! Service was excellent, attentive without being over the top. I don't eat certain foods and they adjusted the menu to suit. No...
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- posted on 10.29.12
- by larabe6
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 08/824-8468
Address:
- 71-75 Hai Ba Trung
- Walk through the alleyway for about 150m and head up the stairs on your right, District 1
- Ho Chi Minh City
Neighborhood:
City Center/ District 1Payments:
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Hours:
- Daily 11am-midnight
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