Tucked away on the tranquil Dang Dung Street (31–33 Dang Dung, Tan Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), Å by TUNG is a contemporary Asian fine dining restaurant that celebrates the dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Here, dining is not just about tasting food – it’s an emotional journey, where every dish tells a story of ingredients, craftsmanship, and the harmony between the sea and the land.
A Refined Space – Elegant, Minimalist, and Full of Emotion
Designed with Nordic minimalism infused with Asian subtlety, Å by TUNG evokes a serene and intimate atmosphere.
Warm tones, soft lighting, and an open layout make it ideal for fine dining evenings, anniversaries, or culinary experiences meant to be remembered.
Every detail – from the crystal glassware to the soft background music – is meticulously curated, allowing diners to focus entirely on the evolving symphony of flavors before them.
The Lighthouse” – When the Octopus Guides the Culinary Voyage
“The Lighthouse” tasting journey begins with the octopus, symbolizing the ocean’s vastness and mystery.
Sous-vide to perfection for a tender yet firm texture, then charcoal-grilled to infuse a rustic smokiness, it captures both the precision of modern techniques and the primal allure of fire.
Paired with crispy kimchi tart and grilled scallions, the dish becomes a dialogue between Vietnamese comfort and Western finesse – a meeting point between sea and soil, technique and soul.
Voyage of Light – Each Dish a Chapter of Flavor
The “Lighthouse” menu unfolds like a story told through taste and texture:
- Fresh oyster kissed with Vietnamese lá é herb, awakening the palate with oceanic salinity and herbal freshness.
- Amaebi shrimp paired with crisp pear, offering a delicate sweetness balanced by cool, luminous notes – like the first rays of dawn breaking over calm seas.
- Otoro (fatty tuna belly), melt-in-your-mouth and marbled with beauty, contrasted by the gentle tang of Vietnamese ambarella (trái cóc) – closing the journey with harmony and emotion.
Each course shines as a beacon – guiding diners through waves of flavor, texture, and surprise.
When Ingredients Become Art
At Å by TUNG, familiar ingredients are reborn through the lens of creativity and artistry.
- Tropical fruits become refined highlights in modern European-inspired dishes.
- Vietnamese herbs and spices like lá é, turmeric, and scallion are reinterpreted through world-class fine dining techniques.
- Every sauce, broth, and garnish is distilled to its purest essence, layering depth and resonance with every bite.
Each plate is a canvas; each ingredient, a brushstroke in the narrative of light and taste.
The Lighthouse Degustation – A Symphony for the Senses
The “Lighthouse” degustation menu is more than a meal – it’s a story told through gastronomy.
From the first delicate amuse-bouche to the final dessert, the experience flows like a symphony – leading guests from curiosity, to wonder, to pure delight.
For a complete journey, the restaurant offers wine and cocktail pairings designed specifically for each course, heightening the harmony between flavor and feeling.
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Address: 31–33 Dang Dung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City