Food was so good. Worth every penny.
Yakiniku restaurant
Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku - Yakiniku restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
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About This Place
Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku is a Japanese yakiniku restaurant on Điện Biên Phủ in Binh Thanh, serving sashimi and grilled meats such as pork ribs (sườn non) and grilled chicken (gà nướng).
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4.8(1335)
Food was good, service could be better. Overall loved the selection of the menu and thought everything tasted fresh and delicious.
Came 12/24/2025 8PM Xmas Eve. Staff got order wrong twice. 2nd time, waiter didn't bother bringing back to kitchen. He left the food at our table, despite my request to remove it. 45 mins, main course never arrived. I asked to speaker to the manager, Tâm. She was attentive at first, but then both her and the staff disappeared and never checked in again. We did noticed they give preferential attention to foreigners and completely ignored Vietnamese residents. Unacceptable behavior for a restaurant of this size to behave that way. My food never arrived. Eventually asked the staff to cancel our remaining orders. Overall, incompetent staff and manager ruined our Xmas Eve dinner. We are never coming back, and will warn all of our friends to stay away from a place with such disappointing low-class service and a manager that couldn't be bothered.
i’m honestly so obsessed with this place 🥹💖. the menu is huge, from small bites to big sets, everything feels carefully made and full of love 💕. the space isn’t too big since it’s inside a mall, but it’s super cozy and comfortable - you can really enjoy your meal without feeling crowded 🫶. the staff were so sweet and attentive, always making sure everything was perfect 🥰. the food is super fresh, flavorful, and just melts in your mouth, portions are generous too. totally worth the price, definitely a spot i’ll be coming back to 🐟💛🔥!!!
The food is ok. The ingredient is fresh. The presentation is also great. Service is also good. However, some sashimi cuts are not good, for example, we ordered the mix sushi and sashimi plate but some sashimi cuts are quite disappointing because they get chewy due to not experienced cut. We also ordered fatty tuna (our favorite sashimi dish that we have tried several times before) and the experience is disappointing actually because the pieces still have chewy string in them, it really brings down the whole “fatty tuna experience”. We ordered more food but those are the highlights.
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Food
Korean BBQ Grill Set
Watermelon Slices
Raw Steak Platter with Orchid Garnish
Drinks
Pink Fruit Beverage
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Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku?
- The wagyu and Kobe beef BBQ sets are consistently praised — one reviewer called it "the best wagyu I have ever tried." The Aburi set also draws strong mentions for "fresh ingredients with perfectly seasoned rice."
- Is Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku good for groups?
- The venue suits small-to-medium groups with multi-person beef sets and a broad menu spanning BBQ and sashimi. Large groups on peak evenings should note that Christmas Eve reviews flagged 45-minute waits for mains and inconsistent service follow-through.
- Is Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku quiet or loud?
- The space is on the smaller side as mall restaurants go, but reviewers describe it as "super cozy and comfortable" rather than cramped. Being inside Vincom Center Landmark means it lacks the quiet of a standalone venue.
- What are Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku's opening hours?
- The kitchen opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM on Sundays, closing at 10 PM daily.
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