Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant - Japanized western restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
Yoshoku occupies a quietly specific niche — not sushi, not ramen, but the Western-influenced Japanese cooking that emerged in Meiji-era Tokyo: omelette-draped rice, dense hamburg steaks, demi-glace, cream croquettes. Mikasa brings that genre to Song Hành, a riverside stretch of An Phú that runs parallel to the main Thao Dien strip. The 4.8 rating across 379 Google reviews is notable for a restaurant of this type; scores that high on a meaningful sample usually indicate consistency rather than novelty.
The format suits the neighborhood. Thao Dien draws a mix of long-term expat families and Vietnamese professionals who are comfortable with quiet sit-down meals, and yoshoku — warm, filling, unshowy — maps well onto that appetite. Weekend hours start an hour earlier at 10 AM, making it a viable brunch or late-morning stop on Saturday and Sunday when the area's café terraces are already packed.
What distinguishes it from the broader Japanese restaurant cluster in Thao Dien is the specificity of the cuisine. Most Japanese spots in the area lean izakaya or sushi; yoshoku is rarer and requires a different skill set — the balance between Japanese seasoning instincts and European sauce-building. A restaurant earning consistent near-perfect marks in that genre has likely found that balance. Without a scraped menu, individual dishes can't be confirmed, but the category itself — comfort food with precision — is the draw.
Visiting Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant
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Reservations: Call +84 28 3636 0375 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: family lunch, weekend brunch, casual date, group dinner.
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Food
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Vegetables
Grilled Sausage and Vegetable Skewer
A grill pan containing two patties and a variety of vegetables including asparagus, red bell pepper slices, yellow squash, and potatoes.
Grilled Meat Platter
Spaghetti with Bacon and Green Peppers
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The image shows an interior view of a modern restaurant or café in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is well-lit with natural light coming through large wi
The image shows an interior view of a restaurant or cafe in Thao Dien, Saigon with modern decor featuring wooden beams on the ceiling and large window
The image shows an interior view of a modern restaurant or cafe located in Thao Dien, Saigon. The space is well-lit with natural light coming through
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant located?
- Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant is located at 88 Song Hành, Bình Trưng, Hồ Chí Minh 71300, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant known for?
- Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant is a japanized western restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for yoshoku (japanese-style western cooking), omurice, hamburg steak, weekend opening from 10 am. It has a 4.8 rating based on 490 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant?
- Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant is typically open 11 AM–10 PM (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant to make a reservation by calling +84 28 3636 0375. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant?
- Mikasa Japanese Yoshoku Restaurant is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular japanized western restaurant suitable for family lunch, weekend brunch, casual date.