NÚC Kitchen & Bar

We have been having all our meals here for a week now, breakfast, lunch and dinner and quite impressed by the delicious and creative options made by Chef Tommy and two amazing waiters Dan and Gina, who served us with care and shining smile on face! We recommend NUC to every visitor to HoChiMinhCity. Absolutely love it!

Beautifully curated space with nice lush greenery and rustic wood warmth atmosphere. Romantic and intimate dinner option. Interesting fusion of Asian flavors presented in a very European way. Tiger prawn dish was a standout! Squid slightly over but flavors were very nice! Wagyu was well cooked and interesting flavor combination. Only let down was the rum and raisin coffle. Would expect a very prominent rum flavored ice cream to elevate the dessert. Came with a cute miniature croissant on top! Service was very good! Kudos to Terry and his team to make sure we had good service throughout and appreciate their explanation of each dish served.

Absolutely loved this place. NÚC is quite different from many of the restaurants we’ve visited in Ho Chi Minh City — alternative, creative and incredibly relaxed, with so many unusual little details throughout the space. But the real surprise was the food. Every single dish was exciting in its own way, with unexpected combinations and fantastic flavours. One surprise after another, and genuinely one of those dinners where you keep talking about what you’ve just tasted. The service was also excellent: incredibly attentive, warm and friendly without ever feeling formal. Great food, great atmosphere and a place with real personality. We will absolutely come back on our next trip to Saigon.

Had a lovely dining experience at in Ho Chi Minh City. The ambiance is honestly one of the restaurant’s strongest points — elegant, cozy, and thoughtfully designed, making it perfect for a relaxed dinner or date night. The staff were attentive and welcoming throughout the evening, which added positively to the overall experience. The food quality was definitely good, with creative presentation and refined flavors that reflect the restaurant’s contemporary European-Vietnamese concept. That said, portions and overall value felt slightly overpriced for what was served. While everything was enjoyable, I expected just a little more at this price point. Overall, still a very pleasant and stylish dining spot worth trying for the atmosphere alone.

My first visit to NUC Kitchen & Bar was at a friend’s invitation, where we shared 8 dishes. The menu alone wouldn’t have convinced me to choose this restaurant. That said, it doesn’t affect my assessment of the food or the service. The service was attentive, and when the chef himself came to greet us, he clearly answered even our more detailed questions about the ingredients and preparation. The gnocchi was so memorable that a few days later I came back with my husband just to order it again, and it was just as delicious. Made with cassava instead of potato, it’s unlike anything else. Every dish we tried was perfectly seasoned, showcasing local ingredients in creative takes on familiar international flavors. Don’t forget to order their coffee; it’s made with exceptionally high quality beans. My husband is very particular about his coffee, and even he was impressed. They really go all out when it comes to quality. NUC Kitchen & Bar has become our go-to for impressing out-of-town guests.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​