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Behind every buffet meal lies a story, have you ever noticed that? I didn't until I visited Bạch Dương restaurant...
Exploring a Newly Opened International Buffet Restaurant Right in the City Center
Located at 121 Thái Hà, Bạch Dương restaurant boasts a Western, modern, and spacious architecture, which is surprisingly beautiful and luxurious. Few would believe that dining at this buffet only costs 209,000 VND, and I was no exception! However, truth be told, and thanks to this truth, I had an eye-opening experience with the newly popular Russian-style buffet – Bạch Dương buffet!
The hidden story behind the Russian-themed buffet at Bạch Dương restaurant, what does it really contain? Let's find out!
The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was greeted by a feast. From Russian, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese dishes, to seafood, grilled items, Thai hot pot... Every dish looked delicious and tempting, taking just one look made my stomach rumble.
I barely blinked for three seconds because... I was overwhelmed by the spread of food
The appetizers at Bạch Dương restaurant feature a wide variety of salads and appetizers. A quick glance at the long buffet table made me... dizzy. Bạch Dương buffet seems very considerate of its diners' digestive system, just a quick look reveals a wide range of options from fruit salads, banana blossom salads, octopus salads, seafood mushroom salads, Russian salads to spring rolls, sausages, and rice rolls... Everything looks fresh, delicious, and appealing.
An image of a small corner of the appetizer counter at Bạch Dương buffet
I'll just try a bit of this Jellyfish Salad.
A brief review of the Jellyfish Salad for everyone to catch up on: The jellyfish is delicious, crunchy, and sweet. The accompanying vegetables feel fresh, cool, with the added aroma and crunch of peanuts. This dish from Bạch Dương restaurant is very interesting, satisfying to the palate, stimulating the taste buds, creating a craving for more. It's a perfect choice for an appetizer, everyone!
Here's a recommendation for an appetizer if you visit Bạch Dương restaurant: Jellyfish Salad
But honestly, I'm really hungry now, don't need salad or appetizers, I just crave food so much!
A close-up of some appetizer salads at Bạch Dương buffet for your consideration
Ending with the jellyfish salad, I also tried the Russian salad and seafood mushroom salad, but the Jellyfish Salad is still the most enjoyable. The sushi at Bạch Dương restaurant didn't leave much of an impression on me, but the sashimi was fresh and plentiful. Just looking at it makes me excited, maybe because I already love sashimi?
Here's the Sushi and Sashimi from Bạch Dương restaurant!
Feeling a bit full already, I decided to say goodbye to the appetizer counter and head straight to try some grilled and mixed dishes.
Let's dive into the main course with Bạch Dương buffet!
When dining at Bạch Dương restaurant buffet, note that the grilled items are placed on the grill table to the right of the central area. You'll find a variety of options to choose from, such as grilled goat meat, beef belly, grilled shrimp, grilled squid, and more. Alternatively, if you wish to grill other items, you can request them at this grill counter, and the attentive staff at Bạch Dương restaurant will promptly grill them for you over the glowing charcoal.
Take a closer look at some of the fried, stir-fried, and grilled dishes at Bạch Dương buffet.
Another aspect that I quite liked about Bạch Dương buffet is that all the grilled, stir-fried, and steamed dishes are constantly kept warm using small, controlled flames from dry alcohol underneath during the dining process. This ensures that the food remains piping hot and delicious.
This 'à la carte' menu brought to me by the handsome waiter at Bạch Dương restaurant.
For seafood enthusiasts, don't hesitate to head to Bạch Dương restaurant!
You might not know this, but Bạch Dương buffet offers a whopping 40% of seafood dishes. Overall, the seafood here looks fresh and appetizing. Whether you're easygoing like me or not particularly discerning about seafood (personally, I prefer my seafood fresh, meaty, large, and diverse), you can try the sushi, fresh oysters, seafood soup, and remember to enjoy them with the dipping sauce provided!
Seafood at Bạch Dương restaurant is just abundant, you can't even count them all!
I find the dipping sauces at the restaurant to be quite balanced, with each type of food having its own unique and characteristic sauce. It's just endless photography and eating here!
Which dish goes with which dipping sauce? The staff at Bạch Dương restaurant will kindly suggest the perfect pairings for you!
Let me share a common knowledge with everyone, although we tend to... forget when dining at a buffet: remember to take only a small portion of each dish, so you can still enjoy the Thai and Japanese dishes later. By the time I reached this section of Bạch Dương restaurant, I was already quite full, so I couldn't try much. However, after sampling a few, I found the Thai seafood hot pot to be my favorite – flavorful broth, fresh vegetables, and delicious seafood!
Here's a delightful array of seafood for the hot pot, folks!
And lastly, don't forget to indulge in the desserts at Bạch Dương restaurant! They have various jellies, yogurts, sweet soups, and fruits. Plenty to choose from. I had some fruit and tried a small bowl of Thai dessert like this one, because I was already full, and there were still other dishes I hadn't tried. Well, I'll have to save Bạch Dương buffet for another time!
Take a closer look at some of the desserts and enticing dishes on the buffet table at Bạch Dương that I 'borrowed'.
Bonus insider info: from what I've gathered, the head chef at Bạch Dương restaurant has over 25 years of experience, and each kitchen area has its own specialized chefs for dishes like Japanese and European cuisine. This ensures that the food always maintains its traditional flavors. The service is impeccable, very enthusiastic and attentive. After the meal, I was even invited to fill out an evaluation form so that Bạch Dương restaurant can improve for next time.
The dessert fruit counter is a colorful and eye-catching display!
Advice for those heading to Bạch Dương buffet:
– Try a bit of everything, or you'll regret not being able to taste more dishes.
– Don't miss out on the piping hot Thai seafood hot pot and the desserts at Bạch Dương restaurant.
– It's best to dine in larger groups to chat and eat slowly, allowing you to enjoy more.
– Book your table in advance via Pasgo to get a 30% discount, reducing the price from 299,000 VNĐ to 209,000 VNĐ.
Wishing you all happy dining experiences, and hopefully, the information I've gathered will be helpful to everyone <3
Reviewer: Tracy + Nguyen Nguyen
