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Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe occupies a ground-floor unit inside Lumiere Riverside, the upscale mixed-use tower at 275 Vo Nguyen Giap that sits at the edge of the Thu Duc riverfront. The name 泉 — the Japanese character for spring or fountain — signals a deliberate aesthetic: understated, clean, unhurried. The kitchen-and-cafe format positions it as both a lunch destination and a coffee stop, a combination that suits the rhythms of a building filled with residents and long-term expats who want a reliable neighborhood option without crossing the river into District 1. Thao Dien has no shortage of Japanese food, but most of it clusters around Thao Dien Street and Quoc Huong; Sen sits apart from that strip, drawing a quieter crowd from the riverside towers rather than the weekend brunch circuit. The rating of 4.5 across 13 Google reviews is early but consistent — the kind of score that suggests a small, focused operation rather than a sprawling menu trying to please everyone. For residents of Lumiere or nearby An Loi Dong, it fills a specific gap: a Japanese spot close enough to walk to, calm enough to linger, and operating across both meal and coffee occasions. The dual kitchen-cafe concept also suggests flexible hours, making it viable for a mid-morning coffee after a morning run along the river as much as for an evening meal.

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Visit Tips

Visiting 泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe

  • Reservations: Call +84 708 937 088 to book — recommended for weekend dining.

  • Best for: casual lunch, coffee break, date night, solo dining.

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Where is 泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe located?
泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe is located at Lumiere Riverside, West Tower, 0.24 - 0.25, Tháp West - Tòa/Số 275 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Khu phố 3, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
What is 泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe known for?
泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe is a japanese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City known for japanese kitchen and cafe dual concept, lumiere riverside location, riverfront complex setting, japanese cuisine in thao dien. It has a 4.4 rating based on 17 reviews.
Does 泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe accept reservations?
Yes, you can contact 泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe to make a reservation by calling +84 708 937 088. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
How expensive is 泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe?
泉 - Sen Japanese Kitchen & Cafe is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular japanese restaurant suitable for casual lunch, coffee break, date night.
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