1 Mr Mlem
– Address: 267 D. Nguyen Van Luong, Ward 10, Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City
– Operating hours: 17:00-00:00
Mr Mlem is a buffet-style hot pot buffet restaurant located in the Go Vap area, popular with many young people thanks to its affordable prices and comfortable service style.
The space here is spaciously decorated, creating a feeling of closeness and suitable for groups of friends or families. In particular, the restaurant’s buffet menu includes familiar grilled and hot pot dishes such as beef, pork, seafood, sausages, vegetables and many other side dishes, making it easy for you to choose and eat to your heart’s content.
Eat to your heart’s content with grilled dishes and hot pots at Mr Mlem. Illustration photo: MP Dieu Thien
2 Pachi Pachi Grilled Japanese Hot Pot
– Address: 52 Mac Dinh Chi, Da Kao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
– Operating hours: 10:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Pachi Pachi Grilled Japanese Hot Pot is a familiar buffet address in District 1, famous for its grilled hot pot style with Japanese flavor and affordable prices. The restaurant serves a diverse buffet menu with more than 80 dishes, including American beef, pork, chicken, fresh seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, fried dishes and many side dishes.
The meats are marinated in a Japanese flavor, combined with a typical dipping sauce to make the grilled dish fragrant and easy to eat. With a reference buffet price ranging from 299,000 to 329,000 VND per person, the experience at Pachi Pachi is considered “worth a try” thanks to the combination of rich food, central location and good service style.
The restaurant serves a diverse buffet menu with more than 80 dishes. Illustrative photo: JJ Katy
3 Aka House
– Address: 11 Su Van Hanh, Hoa Hung Ward, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
– Operating hours: 10:00-21:00
Aka House is a familiar Japanese hot pot buffet chain in Ho Chi Minh City, standing out with its Japanese Yakiniku style and accessible prices for many groups of customers. The menu here is diverse with American beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, hot pot dipping dishes, salads, kimchi, fried dishes and many other standard Japanese side dishes.
The restaurant focuses on choosing fresh ingredients, lightly marinating to retain the natural sweetness of the meat, combined with typical dipping sauces to create a harmonious and easy-to-eat flavor. Aka House space is modern, clean and quite airy, suitable for groups of friends, families or relaxing meetings. With a buffet price of about 269,000-289,000 VND depending on the time frame and a stable dining experience, Aka House is a reasonable choice for those who love Japanese-style hot pot grilling when traveling to Saigon.
Aka House has a variety of extremely fresh and delicious dishes. Illustration photo: QSR Vietnam
4 Panda BBQ
– Address: 600 D. Pham Van Dong, Hiep Binh Chanh, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City
Panda BBQ is a popular hot pot restaurant chain in Ho Chi Minh City, chosen by many young people and families thanks to its affordable prices and diverse menu. The restaurant serves a variety of grilled dishes such as beef, pork, chicken, seafood along with a variety of skewers and side dishes, making meals filling and suitable for large gatherings.
The space at Panda BBQ branches is spacious and airy, suitable for groups of friends, families or not too fussy dinner dates. With an average cost of only about 250,000-350,000 VND per person, Panda BBQ becomes the ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a variety of hot pot grills in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Reference menu of the restaurant. Illustration photo: PATO
5 Seoul Garden – High-class grilled hot pot buffet in HCMC
– Address: Floor B3, Vincom Center Dong Khoi – 72 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
– Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Seoul Garden is a famous high-end grilled hot pot buffet brand present in many Asian countries, and a branch in Ho Chi Minh City. Seoul Garden’s buffet model combines both grilling and hot pot with a very rich buffet line, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, salads, hot dishes and many typical dishes of Korean cuisine. The restaurant space is designed to be modern, spacious and luxurious, suitable for families, groups of friends or business meetings that require courtesy and comfort.
The highlight of Seoul Garden lies in its focus on fresh ingredients, flavorful marinades and a variety of hot pot sauces to help diners easily choose according to their preferences. With a higher price than many popular buffet restaurants but commensurate with the experience, it is a suitable choice for occasions when you want to enjoy a quality hot pot buffet, beautiful space and professional service.
Seoul Garden is a famous Korean-style hot pot buffet brand. Illustration photo: Vincom
6 Yaki Yaki Yo – Grilled conveyor belt buffet
– Address: 165 Tay Thanh Street, Tay Thanh, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City
– Phone number: 0332 636 165
Yaki Yaki Yo is well known for its grilled buffet reviews in Ho Chi Minh City thanks to its unique conveyor belt buffet model and modern space. The restaurant has a menu of more than 70 dishes including grilled meat, seafood, vegetables, hot dishes and side dishes, suitable for many different preferences from those who like grilled food, seafood to those who like hot pot.
The restaurant space is airy and well-cared for, with a large capacity so it is very suitable for large groups of friends or fun gatherings. With convenience, variety of dishes and interesting service style, Yaki Yaki Yo is a choice worth trying if you want a hot pot buffet experience that is easy to go and rich in options.
Yaki Yaki Yo is known for its unique conveyor belt buffet model. Illustration photo: PATO
7 Yakimono Le Quy Don
– Address: 12 Le Quy Don, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
– Operating hours: 10:30–22:00
Yakimono belongs to a familiar Japanese hot pot buffet chain, with a style combining Japanese street food and a comfortable buffet model. The menu here is very rich with many grilled dishes such as American beef brisket, beef ribs, various types of pork, seafood, fried dishes, sushi, noodles, Japanese rice and many other side dishes. Buffet prices range from 239,000 to 349,000 VND per person, suitable for many groups of guests such as families, groups of friends or light parties.
Yakimono’s space is designed in a spacious, Japanese style with warm wood tones and soft lighting, creating a comfortable feeling when dining. Thanks to the advantages of space and diverse menu, this is a suitable place for those who want to enjoy Japanese-style hot pot buffet at a moderate price.
Enjoy succulent, melt-in-your-mouth beef pieces. Illustration photo: Mytour.vn
8 K-Pub Phan Xich Long
– Address: 133 Phan Xich Long, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City
– Operating hours: 10:30-22:00
K-Pub has a “Korean street BBQ” style with a youthful, dynamic design and atmosphere that is very suitable for young groups. K-Pub’s strength lies in its Korean-flavored grilled dishes, especially beef and pork marinated in gochujang sauce, a sweet and spicy sauce.
The restaurant’s line counter also has hot dishes, Korean soup, tokbokki, mandu… creating the feeling of dining at a Seoul street restaurant. Diners rate the restaurant as having quite fast service, good quality grilled food and spacious space, suitable from couples to large groups. This is a place worth trying if you like youthful Korean style and like rich marinated meats.
K-Pub Phan Xich Long has spacious space, serving many customers. Illustration: Plate (scveditor)
9 Grilled hotpot at 88 Van Hanh Mall
– Address: 11 Su Van Hanh, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
– Operating hours: 09:00-22:00
Lau Nuong 88 at Van Hanh Mall is one of the hot pot buffet restaurants chosen by many customers thanks to its convenient location and rich menu. The restaurant serves a full range of meat, seafood, grilled dishes and hot pot dishes, meeting the diverse needs of diners. Buffet prices are cheaper than many other places, suitable for groups of students and working people who want a filling and fun meal.
The space inside is spacious, airy and scientifically arranged, ideal for large group meetings. Thanks to its location in a shopping center, you will also easily combine shopping or entertainment before and after meals. This is a reasonable choice if you prioritize comfort, variety of dishes and affordable prices.
The restaurant is a reasonable choice if you prioritize comfort, a variety of dishes and affordable prices. Illustration photo: Tham Nguyen
10 Full – Grilled Beef Hot Pot Buffet with Fresh Seafood
Address: 414/11B Đ. Tan Ky Tan Quy, Son Ky, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City
Operating hours: 11:00–23:00
Yaki Yaki Yo is well known for its grilled buffet reviews in Ho Chi Minh City thanks to its unique conveyor belt buffet model and modern space. The restaurant has a menu of more than 70 dishes including grilled meat, seafood, vegetables, hot dishes and side dishes, suitable for many different preferences from those who like grilled food and seafood to those who prefer light dishes.
The restaurant space is airy and well-cared for, with a large capacity so it is very suitable for large groups of friends or fun gatherings. With convenience, variety of dishes and interesting service style, Yaki Yaki Yo is a choice worth trying if you want a grilled buffet – hot pot experience that is easy to go and rich in options.
Hopefully the above list helps you find a suitable place to eat delicious food and relax with relatives and friends. And if you are planning a long trip after this filling meal, don’t forget to prepare a lightweight, durable suitcase to make the journey more complete.
