Love the food here, staff is super nice, love the vibe here. I got the Phat Burger, taste amazing!!!😭🤌
Restaurant
Phatcat Kitchen - Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Phatcat Kitchen occupies a low-key spot on Nguyễn Bá Huân that has become a reliable address for the expat and local crowd when the craving for American comfort food takes hold. The menu reads like a Midwest diner menu transplanted to Thao Dien: ground beef patties loaded with sautéed onions and bacon, a buttermilk fried chicken thigh on a sesame bun, hotdogs dressed with chili con carne, and a poutine program substantial enough to anchor its own section.
The Phatcat Burger is the reference point — beef patty, cheese, bacon-sautéed onions, tomato, lettuce — and the menu fans outward from there. The Chili Cheese Burger adds a ladle of chili con carne to the stack; the Hawaiian swaps in pineapple and extra bacon; the Phatphuc doubles the patty for larger appetites. The fries deserve equal attention: Poutine Classic arrives smothered in beef gravy with cheese curd, Bacon Cheese Fries layer on garlic mayo, and Nachos Phatcat flips the format entirely with Asian-style fried chips, melted cheese, chili, and salsa — a hybrid that sits comfortably on a menu otherwise rooted in North American tradition.
What distinguishes it within Thao Dien's crowded Western-casual segment is this depth on the fries and sides side of the menu. Combo deals bundling burgers, fries, and wings at accessible price points draw the after-work crowd from nearby offices as well as families from the surrounding residential streets. With consistent hours every day from 11 AM to 9:50 PM and a 4.6-star average held across 563 Google reviews, the kitchen has positioned itself as a neighborhood staple — the kind of place regulars return to for a specific craving rather than a special occasion.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Phatcat Kitchen
Phatphuc Burger/ Burger Bò X2
216k VND
2X Beef Patty, Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Fries / 2X Ground Beef, Cheese, Bacon Onions, Tomato, Lett
Double Buttermilk Fried Chicken/ Burger Gà X2
216k VND
2X Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh, Cheese, Onions Bacons Sauteed, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries / 2X Crispy Fried Chicken, Chee
Chicken Wings - 500Gr
200k VND
Wingettes In Buttermilk & Fried Golden, (500Gr Before Cooking ) Cánh Gà Chiên Giòn ( 500Gr Truoc Khi Chien )
Lemontreal Poutine Fries
200k VND
Hand Cut Fries, Cheese Curd, Smothered In A Rich Beef Gravy. Extra Spicy Ground Beef Bacon & Onions Smothered. Hand-Cut
Bacon Egg Burger/ Burger Bacon Trứng
175k VND
Classic Burger, Bacon Slices, Fried Egg, Fries / Phatcat Burger With Extra Bacon, Egg With Fries.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.6(590)
Meh. Mediocre burger with American cheese. I'll go to Rabbit Hole next time I'm in the mood for a burger. I had the Hawaiian burger. My friend had the Phatcat burger. I had an ordered appetizer of fake crab cream cheese stuffed fried wonton. It was hot oil on the outside and cool in the center. I wouldn't get again. Ambiance was pleasant, but it pretty empty on a Monday night. They seem to do a good business with Grab food delivery. I think there are better choices out there. I won't be returning.
Food pretyy dry not my cup of tea but very nice concept, they have lots of cards and game to play for free so perfect to hangout with someone. Staff nice and quick service.
I tried Combo 1 (burger, fries, and chicken wings), and it was the best meal so far! Plus, they have generous servings. I’ll definitely go back!
A very cute restaurant, super quiet and friendly staff. Ordered 2 burgers, egg bacon and buttermilk ones. They were massive and tasty. Their fries were crispy and well seasoned with salt
Visit Tips
Visiting Phatcat Kitchen
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Menu starts from: 3k VND, based on 67 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 919 239 239 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: casual lunch, group hangout, family dinner, comfort food fix.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Vibe
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at Phatcat Kitchen?
- The Phatcat Burger is the menu's reference point — beef patty, cheese, bacon-sautéed onions, tomato, and lettuce. Reviews also highlight the Combo 1 (burger, fries, and chicken wings) as 'the best meal so far' with 'generous servings'.
- Is Phatcat Kitchen good for groups or hanging out?
- Reviews mention free board games including Jenga, making it a popular hangout spot. One reviewer noted it's 'perfect to hangout with someone' and praised the friendly, quick service.
- Is Phatcat Kitchen quiet or loud?
- Multiple reviewers describe it as 'super quiet' and 'quiet when I visited.' The atmosphere is consistently noted as calm and relaxed, especially on weekday evenings.
- What are the prices like at Phatcat Kitchen?
- A small chili burger costs 90,000 VND before tax, described as 'reasonably priced.' A lunch combo deal is available at 99,000 VND, noted as 'truly a deal' and filling.
- Is Phatcat Kitchen open every day?
- Phatcat Kitchen is open daily from 11 AM to 9:50 PM, making it accessible for both lunch and dinner throughout the week.
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