ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant - Japanese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant occupies a shophouse in the Park 5 cluster of Vinhomes Tân Cảng, a large-scale residential development that sits at the edge of Thao Dien's dining corridor. The izakaya format — casual, convivial, structured around small plates and shared drinking across a long evening — translates well to this stretch of District 2, where the crowd tends toward groups seeking something more deliberate than street food but less formal than a sit-down sushi counter or omakase experience.
The 4.7-star average across 442 Google reviews is a meaningful signal in a neighborhood saturated with international dining options. Japanese concepts here range from conveyor-belt sushi to high-end kaiseki, and few maintain that level of consistency at that review volume. The format itself is part of the explanation: izakayas are designed for long sessions, with rounds of small dishes pacing the evening rather than a set three-course arc, and that rhythm suits how Thao Dien's after-work and weekend crowd tends to eat.
Daily hours running from 10 AM to 10 PM give the restaurant range beyond the dinner window — early enough to pull a lunch trade from the surrounding residential towers, late enough for a full evening. The Vinhomes setting brings the enclosed, air-conditioned comfort that higher-end diners in this part of the city expect, without the distance of a hotel restaurant. For regulars navigating the Japanese dining scene in Thao Dien, ISSHIN sits in the middle register: a venue built around actual izakaya culture — the noise level, the pacing, the sociability of shared plates — rather than around cuisine as spectacle.
What to order at ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant
D40 - Salmon Sashimi and Salmon Belly 150g
247k VND
D42 - Sashimi Set 2 (5 types)
215k VND
D47 - Set Sushi 2 (1 Rice Roll, 10 pieces of Sashimi)
205k VND
D48 - Sushi set 3 (2 rice rolls, 10 pieces of sushi)
172k VND
D39 - Salmon Sashimi 100 g
172k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant
- ✓
Menu starts from: 12k VND, based on 53 priced items on the public menu.
- ✓
Reservations: Call +84 1800 9030 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
- ✓
Best for: group dinner, after-work drinks, date night, casual japanese.
- ✓
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
Photos
Food
Sushi with yellow sauce and red roe
Ramen
A dessert dish served in a clear glass bowl on a wooden table. The dessert appears to be a yellow custard with a green mint leaf garnish, and it is ac
Spicy Tuna Rolls
Hot Pot
Vibe
The image shows an interior view of a restaurant or food establishment in Thao Dien, Saigon. The counter area is visible with various items on display
The image shows an exterior view of a restaurant named 'I SSHIN' located in Thao Dien, Saigon. The establishment has traditional Japanese decor with w
The image depicts the interior of a restaurant in Thao Dien, Saigon. It features wooden tables with black bowls and plates, gray chairs, and booth sea
The image shows an exterior view of a restaurant named 'I SSHIN' located in Thao Dien, Saigon.
Other
The image displays a Japanese restaurant menu featuring various dishes such as sushi rolls, tempura, udon noodles, and other traditional items.
Frequently Asked
- Where is ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant located?
- ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant is located at Shophouse 04 Park 5, Trần Trọng Kim P, Vinhomes Tân Cảng, Thạnh Mỹ Tây, Hồ Chí Minh 72300, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant known for?
- ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant is a japanese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for izakaya small plates, grilled skewers, sharing-focused menu, japanese drinking culture. It has a 4.7 rating based on 538 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant?
- ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant is typically open 10 AM–10 PM (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant to make a reservation by calling +84 1800 9030. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant?
- ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular japanese restaurant suitable for group dinner, after-work drinks, date night.
More like ISSHIN Izakaya Restaurant
Other Japanese restaurant in Saigon you might like
