A Place for 'Daytime Cafe, Nighttime Grilling' at Affordable Prices in Saigon

Situated amidst the bustling KDC Trung Son, this is a place worthy of experiencing the perfect evening with Saigon's vibrant street life. 

Featuring a street-style seating area, street food served sidewalk-style, and the enjoyment of street music with cool breezes blowing in from the Rach Ong Lon River.

Townhouse, Open Kitchen, Along the Riverside

In the city center, it's hard to find a place with a unique location like this. Right by the water's edge, just a stone's throw away, there are quaint green and pink houses lining the wall.

What's peculiar is the houses have no doors, only coconut leaf-covered counters outside. A few simple, humble tables, at first glance, look like a café straight out of Dalat.

The quirky ambiance of Ngói BBQ resembles a café from Dalat that's just moved in

Cute and airy space every evening

Enjoy the refreshing breeze from Rach Ong Lon

During the day, this place serves breakfast and operates as a genuine café. Only when night falls does it embark on its main task, serving BBQ dishes to diners.

Roof grilling - a unique pleasure of Saigon's streets

Saigon is not short of delicious BBQ spots, especially street eateries, but grilling on tiles always remains a special highlight.

Grilling on tiles offers a unique flavor that other grilling styles cannot achieve

On the small table, a charcoal grill is placed right on it. Above it are the red tiles, still commonly used to roof stylish tiled houses from a decade ago but perhaps thinner.

All the artistry is displayed on the bright red upside-down tile as commonly seen on houses built two decades ago

Above that, the owner has prepared pork, beef, goat meat, eggplant, corn, sweet potato... for guests to grill with friends until late. The interesting thing is how any dripping fat from the meat, if any, will flow along the tile and not drop onto the charcoal and rise in smoke as with grilling on a grate. Roof grilling has its elegance, its unique flavor, and of course, its distinct aroma.

Grilling on tiles offers a unique taste that other grilling methods cannot replicate

At Ngói BBQ, the marinated dishes are just right, with each small plate averaging 60k VND. No need to worry about flare-ups, so guests can grill leisurely while enjoying the ambiance here.

Grill comfortably without worrying about flare-ups

Enjoy street melodies every Tuesday and Thursday evening

At Ngói BBQ, there's an interesting feature where guests are treated to street music performances every Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Next to the grilling station, accompanied by the cool breeze from the nearby river, the melodies range from gentle acoustic tunes to lively Flamenco, adding a romantic touch to the atmosphere. Such romance is truly characteristic of Saigon.

On every Tuesday and Thursday evening, come here to enjoy grilled dishes accompanied by delightful acoustic or Flamenco music

Places like Ngói BBQ attract not only young people but also office workers. Perhaps here, one can find the sincere simplicity that warms the heart. No need for extravagance to feel the romance of life, of youth.

Experience an evening leaving behind Saigon's skyscrapers, the bustling streets, and heading straight towards Rach Ong Lon, near Him Lam Bridge. Enjoy the unique romance of Saigon's streets, feeling small, nestled in the palms of Saigon.

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Reviewer: Linh Linh