During my summer 2019 trip to Ho Chi Minh City I was invited for lunch to 365º Neapolitan Pizza in Thao Dien. The good went beyond my expectations. The owner is Vietnamese and this eatery is part of a wave if Italian restaurant started by Vitnamese in Ho Chi Minh City. This is actually a positive development. While you may not expect the authenticity of Italian-run restaurants like Into the Kitchens (or Romeo and Juliet on the very high end), some of these restaurants is actually pretty good and shows how the restaurant scene has developed and become more international, with many locals becoming passionate about foreign cuisines and learning the skills.
The visit
We were seated in an air-conditioned room that we had all for ourselves
After we placed our order the dishes started to come very quickly. The service was very attentive throughout the meal. The first dish was an appetizer, a delicious tuna carpaccio.
Another appetizer was a dish of deep fried calamari.
Then we had three types of pasta. An excellent porcini risotto. Porcini is the most popular mushroom in Italian cuisine.
A pasta with a massive lamb chop.
Finally we shared two pizzas. One was a margarita with basil leaves that is their signature.
The second pizza had a generous topping of sausage and artichoke. The pizzas were good, baked in the oven with a nice crispy crust.
Finally we were offered a scoop of ice cream.
The check
No check because I was treated by my two hosts (not related to the restaurants)! I think the prices are reasonable and they also are present on delivery platforms. I enjoyed the great company I had during the meal and the yummy Italian food that was served in a friendly atmosphere.
Final note: when I was in Saigon I noticed they were also operating a food truck nearby on Xuan Thuy street.
Where in Ho Chi Minh City:
50 Ngo Quang Huy Thao Dien.
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I still have to try this place in Thao Dien. My only objection to what you show is the lamb chop on the pasta. I am Italian and I do not think in Italy grilled meat is ever served with pasta. that seems much more like an “international cusine” (that is, American) “lamb chop served on a bed of tagliateli” (error meant). Also the pizza seems overloaded for italian standards.