Singapore's Hottest Japanese Restaurant, KIWAMI, Lands in Saigon! 3-in-1 Dining Experience!
Kiwami: Your New Go-To Japanese Hotspot
- 📍 Location: 116 Pasteur, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- 🏡🏡 Address: 116 Pasteur, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1
- ⏰⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- 💰💰 Price Range: > 300 VND
Guess what, foodies! That super popular Japanese restaurant with over 50 branches in Singapore, KIWAMI, has just arrived in Saigon, and it's totally worth checking out! Plus, it's surprisingly affordable!
Must-Try Signature Dishes
I dove straight into their signature dishes, and here's what I discovered:
- Premium Tonkotsu Ramen (169 VND): The broth is simmered for over 10 hours using 100% Japanese pork bones and meat! It's unbelievably rich and sweet. The noodles have that perfect chewy texture, and the char siu is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Yuzu Ramen (159 VND): It has a refreshingly tangy yuzu flavor. The pork cheek is super soft, although a little on the fatty side.
- Chura Ladies' Set (299 VND): Perfect for a light meal. It includes a daily appetizer, udon noodles, and 6 pieces of sushi: salmon, Japanese scallop, yellowfin tuna, salmon roe, red sea bream, and squid.
For the Sushi Lovers!
Sushi fans, listen up! The Chura Nigiri Set (650 VND) is a MUST. The fish, squid, eel, and roe are incredibly fresh—absolutely no fishiness! Add a touch of soy sauce, and it's pure bliss. Also, try the Combo 3 Kind Pork Rice (219 VND) and Salmon Mentaiko Rice (199 VND)! They are both super delicious!
Did you know that the Japanese often pair their meals with alcoholic beverages? I tried the Rose Matcha Latte (150 VND) and Cherry Blossom Latte (180 VND), and they were quite good. They also have Sapporo draft beer and a selection of highballs worth exploring.
Top-Quality Imported Ingredients
One of the best things about EN Group (the parent company) is that they use only the finest imported ingredients, from the tonkotsu broth to the gara soup in the yuzu ramen, scallops, and sea eel. The quality shines through!
3 Brands Under 1 Roof
The restaurant spans three floors, each dedicated to a different brand: Kiwami (ramen & gyoza), Aburi-en (Japanese rice bowls), and Chura Sushi Bar (artistic sushi). The cool thing is, it's a 3-IN-1 concept, so you can order from all three menus no matter which floor you're on!
Special Offers You Can't Miss!
- Weekday Happy Lunch: Enjoy select dishes for only 199 VND!
- Happy Hour (2 PM - 7 PM): Get discounts on beer! Plus, enjoy 15% off any yakimono (grilled) dishes from the A La Carte menu when you order beer during Happy Hour.
Hurry and experience it for yourself!
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