Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge - Armenian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
Armenian and Georgian cooking are genuinely rare in Ho Chi Minh City, and Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge is among the very few places in the city exploring this corner of the culinary map. The venue splits its identity deliberately — the restaurant side handles proper sit-down dining, while the Messo Lounge functions as a separate, more casual space suited to drinks and lighter eating after hours. That dual structure makes it more versatile than most Thao Dien options, which tend toward either a pure dining format or a pure bar. The address on Đường Số 12 places it within the quieter residential grid of Thảo Điền, away from the busier main strips, which shapes the crowd: mostly expats and locals who know the area rather than drop-in foot traffic. Four hundred Google reviews at 4.5 stars points to a consistent kitchen rather than a flash-in-the-pan opening — the kind of place that holds its rating over time. For anyone who has worked through the more familiar Thai, Japanese, and Italian spots that dominate the neighborhood, the Caucasian and eastern Mediterranean framing of the menu offers a genuine change of register. The Messo Lounge component also makes it a practical choice when the goal is an evening that extends beyond dinner without switching venues entirely.
Visiting Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge
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Reservations: Call +84 902 935 541 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, group dinner, after-dinner drinks, exploring unfamiliar cuisines.
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Food
Egg Pizza
Dumplings
A plated dish featuring grilled skewers of meat and chicken pieces accompanied by roasted potatoes, a side salad with onions and lettuce, and a small
Grilled Meat Skewers
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A menu page from a venue in Thao Dien, Saigon showcasing appetizers such as fresh vegetables with tartar sauce and Armenian hummus.
Frequently Asked
- Where is Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge located?
- Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge is located at 2b Đ. Số 12, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge known for?
- Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge is a armenian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for armenian and georgian cuisine, mediterranean sharing plates, restaurant and lounge dual concept, strong repeat-visitor rating. It has a 4.5 rating based on 400 reviews.
- Does Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge to make a reservation by calling +84 902 935 541. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge?
- Ararat Restaurant & Messo Lounge is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular armenian restaurant suitable for date night, group dinner, after-dinner drinks.
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