I have already reviewed Le Corto, a fine French restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City and I have praised the creativity and substance of its dishes. The weekend brunch warrants a separate review.
The visit
I had booked my spot for the brunch a couple of weeks in advance (exchanging a couple of messages through the restaurant’s Facebook page). Since the main dining room is not huge, spots are limited.
The brunch included a spread of appetizers, cold meats, cheese, seafood and the possibility to order a selection of dishes. In a nice contrast to other buffets following this format, guests are allowed to order as many mains as they wish.
Oysters and prawns.
Boiled vegetables and slow-cooked chicken breast.
Some salads.
Cheese and smoked salmon.
The cold meat section including Serrano ham.
Some of the desserts,
Above pictures some of the dishes I enjoyed from the buffet.
From the dishes on demand, I had the gratinated lobster.
The poached egg.
The check
The price of the brunch is 650,000 VND net. Since drinks are not included, the real price is a little bit higher. My check was 720,000 VND (31 USD) that was an absolute bargain.
I really appreciated the balance between the buffet quality selection and the hot dishes on demand. Service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. This may well be the best brunch deal in Ho Chi Minh City at the moment.
Where in Saigon:
5D Nguyen Sieu, Ben Nghe ward, District 1
Website: http://lecortovietnam.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeCorto/