Open daily · 11:00 — 22:30 28 Nguyễn Thiệp, Q.1Reservations: 090 000 0000
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Charcoal grill · Modern Vietnamese

Fire first.
Flavour of home.

Twelve-hour short ribs, river fish in banana leaf, garden greens in season — everything passes over live charcoal before it reaches your table.

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District 1, Saigon · parties of 2–20 welcome

Signature dishes

Three plates we're known for

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Bestseller
12-hour short rib

Lemongrass & black pepper cure, finished over charcoal, green-chilli salt.

289.000₫
Banana leaf
River fish in banana leaf

Morning-fresh fish, turmeric & dill, smoked in the leaf.

219.000₫
Plant-based
Wild mushrooms, mắc khén

Grilled market mushrooms, northern mắc khén oil, crispy shallot.

159.000₫
Our story

Three generations, one fire

“Grandma grilled over coconut charcoal behind the house. Mom grilled for the whole alley. We just added tables and invited the city.”

— Minh & An, founders

Reservations

Save a seat by the fire

We confirm by phone within 15 minutes. Parties over 8, please book a day ahead.

Mon — Fri11:00 — 22:30
Sat — Sun10:30 — 23:00
Charcoal rests14:30 — 17:00 (cold menu only)
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Find us

Right in District 1

  • 28 Nguyễn Thiệp, Q.1, TP.HCM
    3 minutes on foot from Nguyễn Huệ
  • Free motorbike parking at the alley entrance
  • 090 000 0000 · hello@saigonember.vn
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