Buzz
Finding a BBQ spot in Saigon is easy with Korean culinary culture making its way into Vietnam. However, for an upscale BBQ experience with a diverse menu and professional service, check out King BBQ Saigon – the Korean BBQ King creating a buzz in Vietnam. In this article, Mytour shares some insights into this restaurant, so stay tuned!
1. Introduction to King BBQ
King BBQ Saigon is a renowned BBQ restaurant chain aiming to bring Korean cuisine to Vietnam. It has become the most beloved BBQ grilling spot in Saigon with over 20 locations in Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces like Hue, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, ...
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Designed with the distinctive style of Korea, bringing the Korean flavor to customers not only in each dish but also in the interior design. Every nook and cranny in the restaurant can become a fresh check-in point.
King BBQ brings customers dishes prepared in true Korean style by professional Korean chefs with over 40 years of experience. The restaurant carefully selects fresh ingredients, and the presentation of the dishes will leave diners satisfied. King BBQ also allows customers to choose between buffet style or à la carte, providing flexibility according to personal preferences.
- Explore more: Review Sumo BBQ Saigon
2. Menu Prices at King BBQ Saigon
Considering the grandeur of a restaurant chain like King BBQ, many of you might be concerned about the prices, making it hard to give it a try, right? Well, today, let's take a peek at the menu prices at King BBQ Saigon.
- Price Range: 19,000 – 989,000 VND per dish.
For just 65,000 – 89,000 VND, you can indulge in a feast with Korean salads featuring various Korean vegetables, spicy greens, fruit salads, seaweed, tuna, and eggs. Of course, a Korean restaurant would have kimchi, and here it's complimentary, by the way.
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Moving on to appetizers, priced from 49,000 – 139,000 VND. Delight in Korea's national dishes like the spicy and delicious Korean Tokbokki, or the Saigon King BBQ rolled rice, where each delectable roll of rice is wrapped in seaweed along with crab sticks, turnips, and more. Experience unique flavors with Korean seafood cakes, fresh sausages, fried squid beard, or crispy fried squid rings.
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Undoubtedly, the star of the BBQ joint is the grilled items. King BBQ offers you a plethora of grilling options ranging from 99,000 – 989,000 VND. The ribs are the crowd's favorite at King BBQ, fresh and red, marinated with full spices, emitting a tempting aroma when placed on the grill, making everyone crave for more. The menu also provides clear instructions on the proper steps to enjoy grilled meat, ensuring diners an unforgettable experience.
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Apart from King BBQ ribs, you have a wide selection including fresh beef ribs, Japanese eel, sirloin, sirloin flap, boneless beef ribs, inner thigh, beef brisket, pork belly, neck flap, brisket point, neck inner, and more. Alongside marinated chicken in various sauces and a variety of seafood such as seaweed squid, squid tubes, octopus, shrimp, it truly feels like getting lost in a maze of grilled delights with an extensive list of grilled items here.
For the convenience of diners, the restaurant also specially prepares some assorted grilling plates, combining various popular grills along with a selection of grilled vegetables to prevent monotony.
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Visitors to King BBQ not only get to savor the grilled dishes but also experience a variety of distinctive Korean dishes such as mixed rice, various types of noodles, Korean mixed vermicelli, and soups ranging from 75,000 – 165,000 VND. The restaurant can also delight hot pot enthusiasts with a diverse range of hot pots featuring the unique flavors of Korean cuisine, including Shabu beef hot pot, Kimchi Jigae hot pot, and Thai hot pot.
3. Explore the Hot Pot Buffet
Choosing your favorite dishes to fill the table is nothing short of satisfying. However, for diners overwhelmed by the plethora of delicious items on the menu, the restaurant offers pre-prepared buffet packages for their convenience.
The restaurant boasts over 7 traditional sauces, coupled with unique marinating recipes that set it apart from any other BBQ joint. With over 200 complimentary panchan varieties, calling King BBQ a barbecue paradise would not be an exaggeration.
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Buffet at 229,000 VND per person: Includes 17 grilled items ranging from pork belly, chicken thighs, beef tenderloin, to crocodile tail, ostrich tenderloin, octopus, tilapia, and more.
Buffet at 289,000 VND per person: In addition to the grilled items in the previous set, you can also indulge in 8 additional grilled items such as beef brisket, cuttlefish, beef neck flap, and more.
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Especially noteworthy is the Hot Pot and Grilled Buffet at 349,000 VND per person: Complete with 31 grilled items in the menu marinated with delicious spices before being placed on the grill, accompanied by 2 types of hot pots - bulgogi hot pot and Thai hot pot. Undoubtedly an excellent choice for those who love grilling and can't resist hot pot. The spicy grilled dishes, paired with tangy kimchi, complemented by 2 different flavored hot broths, can satisfy the diverse palate of diners.
4. Restaurant Ambiance
King BBQ restaurants are built with a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Despite having numerous branches, the restaurant's interior design remains consistently elegant. Each restaurant space is spacious and airy, offering both communal and private areas based on the preferences of each customer.
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The interior here revolves around a dominant black color scheme, complemented by yellow lights and lanterns, creating a warm yet sophisticated ambiance with plenty of corners for photo opportunities. Choose a private room to chat happily with family and friends without being influenced by the surroundings, or comfortably sit outside and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the restaurant.
5. King BBQ Saigon Locations
Currently, King BBQ Saigon has over 20 branches scattered across districts in Ho Chi Minh City: District 10, District 12, Tan Phu District, District 11, Binh Thanh District, District 2, Ben Nghe District, Tan Binh District, District 7, Phu Nhuan District, Go Vap District, Binh Tan District, District 9, District 3, District 5, Tan Phu District, District 1, including some restaurants like:
- King BBQ Nguyen Tri Phuong: King BBQ Nguyen Tri Phuong restaurant features a cozy interior with beautiful lighting that serves both illumination and decoration purposes. Diners visiting this branch have praised the Korean seafood cake, harmonizing the delightful taste of fresh seafood with a sweet and refreshing flavor, truly worth a try.
- King BBQ Cao Thang: The King BBQ chain, imbued with a distinctive 'Chinese' vibe, offers banquet tables, buffet tables, and beautiful lanterns combined with warm yellow lights, ensuring a comfortable dining experience. A must-try at King BBQ Cao Thang is the beef brisket, even before grilling, it arouses cravings with its skillfully cut texture, and when grilled, it becomes delightfully chewy and irresistible.
- King BBQ Su Van Hanh: King BBQ Su Van Hanh, with its two-story space accommodating 126 guests, showcases captivatingly presented dishes in a sophisticated setting dominated by a consistent black color theme. Here, you can indulge in dishes crafted from the finest and freshest ingredients.
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Moreover, King BBQ has several branches in Saigon located at the following places, and many more.
- King BBQ Buffet Moonlight: 94 Suong Nguyet Anh, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Aeon Mall Tan Phu: F43A, 1st Floor AEON Mall Tan Phu, 30 Bo Bao Tan Thang, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Hung Vuong: 100 Hung Vuong, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ SC Vivocity: Booth 04-05B, 4th Floor, SC Vivocity Shopping Mall, New South Saigon Urban Area, 1058 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phong, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Phan Xich Long: 205 Phan Xich Long, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Ho Tung Mau: 84 Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Big C Au Co: Shop 04, Big C Oriental Shopping Mall, Au Co, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Pearl Plaza: Pearl Plaza L4-07, 4th Floor, Pearl Plaza Shopping Mall, 561A Dien Bien Phu, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Lotte Mart: 1F-01, 1st Floor, Lotte Mart Phu Tho, 968 3/2 Street, Ward 15, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Nguyen Anh Thu: 10B/A Block 01 Nguyen Anh Thu, Trung My Tay, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City
- King BBQ Giga Mall: 240-242 Pham Van Dong, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City
See more: Review of 10 great restaurants in District 11
6. Customer Reviews of King BBQ
Here are some reviews of King BBQ that we have compiled for your reference.
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Hopefully, the information above has helped you understand more about King BBQ Saigon and added another delicious BBQ restaurant to your list. If you've been there, feel free to leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.
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