Kohaku Sashimi & Yakiniku occupies a compact unit inside Vincom Center Landmark on Điện Biên Phủ, anchoring the Landmark 81 precinct with a dual-format menu that spans tabletop yakiniku and a full sashimi-and-sushi lineup. Premium Kobe and wagyu beef cuts headline the BBQ side, arriving well-marinated and portioned generously; the kitchen supplements sets with a complimentary vegetable plate and dessert, details that repeat visitors tend to flag. The aburi selection draws its own following — fresh fish, precisely seasoned rice, and a clean preparation that holds up against dedicated sushi venues.
At 4.8 stars across more than 1,200 Google reviews, the kitchen's consistency is the clearest argument for a visit. Sapporo draft beer leans the experience toward an izakaya register, and the menu's breadth — from small bites to multi-person beef sets — accommodates both leisurely weekend lunches and tighter weekday dinners. The room itself is on the smaller side, as mall footprints go, but the layout keeps it from feeling impersonal, and individual staff members have earned name-mentions in reviews for proactive service.
Service quality has shown some variance on busy evenings — Christmas Eve reviews flagged slow mains and inconsistent follow-through — so large groups during peak hours should factor that in. The venue pulls a mixed crowd of expats and tourists based in the Landmark area alongside local diners treating it as a reliable midweek option. The kitchen opens at 11 AM daily (10 AM on Sundays) and runs to 10 PM, giving it useful flexibility for early dinners.
For Binh Thanh, Kohaku represents one of the more complete Japanese BBQ propositions in the district — a beef-forward menu with a sushi counter that functions as more than an afterthought.
