{"id":14649,"date":"2025-07-28T01:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/?p=14649"},"modified":"2025-07-28T01:58:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:58:02","slug":"kawabi-izakaya-a-cozy-japanese-gastropub-nestled-in-saigons-little-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/28\/kawabi-izakaya-a-cozy-japanese-gastropub-nestled-in-saigons-little-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Kawabi Izakaya \u2013 A Cozy Japanese Gastropub Nestled in Saigon\u2019s Little Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Looking for an authentic Japanese izakaya experience right in the heart of Saigon? <strong>Kawabi Izakaya<\/strong>, tucked away on Thai Van Lung Street \u2013 Saigon\u2019s &#8220;Little Tokyo&#8221; \u2013 offers a warm, intimate dining experience infused with the true spirit of Japan. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey filled with rich flavors, comforting vibes, and traditional izakaya charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\"><strong>Authentic Japanese Ambience \u2013 Warm and Inviting<\/strong><br>Hidden in a quiet alleyway, Kawabi Izakaya perfectly recreates the feel of a traditional Japanese gastropub: rustic wooden tables, soft glowing lanterns, and a stunning sake display set the tone. Though compact, the space is warm and welcoming \u2013 perfect for relaxed evenings with friends, casual meetings, or solo moments of indulgence after a long day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14650\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14651\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14652\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14653\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14654\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14655\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\"><strong>Fresh Sashimi &amp; Carefully Curated Sake<\/strong><br>What truly sets Kawabi apart is its thoughtfully crafted menu, showcasing the heart of izakaya cuisine. Enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-x-small-font-size\">\n<li>Fresh sashimi selections: salmon, herring, tuna \u2013 imported daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charcoal-grilled <strong>yakitori<\/strong>, smoky and savory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crispy, non-greasy <strong>tempura<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese bar bites like <strong>takoyaki<\/strong>, <strong>gyoza<\/strong>, and <strong>chawanmushi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A refined selection of <strong>Japanese sake<\/strong>, from light and aromatic to bold and full-bodied \u2013 perfectly matched to each dish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14656\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14657\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14658\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14659\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/18-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14664\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/19-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14665\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14666\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14667\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/22-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14668\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14669\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14670\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/25-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14671\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1439\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14672\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/27-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14673\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14674\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/29-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14675\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\"><strong>The Ideal Japanese Pub in District 1<\/strong><br>Conveniently located in central District 1, <strong>Kawabi Izakaya<\/strong> is the go-to destination for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-x-small-font-size\">\n<li>After-work hangouts with friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casual business catch-ups in a cozy, discreet setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese food lovers seeking <strong>authentic sashimi, sushi<\/strong>, or <strong>premium sake<\/strong> without leaving the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/40-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14676\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/41-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14677\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/42-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14678\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/43-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14679\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/44-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14680\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/45-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14681\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/46-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14682\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/47-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14683\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Japanese pub Saigon, Kawabi Izakaya Thai Van Lung, fresh sashimi District 1, Japanese sake in HCMC, traditional izakaya cuisine, best Japanese food in Saigon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kawabi+Izakaya\/@10.7798765,106.7021747,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x31752ff8f17e3d6b:0xd6e5751a6cd2c702!2sEL+Doko!8m2!3d10.773166!4d106.7060149!16s%2Fg%2F11l2yf45_d!3m5!1s0x31752fc77e8d6751:0x350bf07236e6058d!8m2!3d10.7798765!4d106.7047496!16s%2Fg%2F11s4z5tmf3?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Address: 8A\/3B1 Thai Van Lung, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<\/em><br><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for an authentic Japanese izakaya experience right in the heart of Saigon? Kawabi Izakaya, tucked away on Thai Van Lung Street \u2013 Saigon\u2019s &#8220;Little Tokyo&#8221; \u2013 offers a warm, intimate dining experience infused with the true spirit of Japan. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey filled with rich flavors, comforting vibes, and &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/28\/kawabi-izakaya-a-cozy-japanese-gastropub-nestled-in-saigons-little-tokyo\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Kawabi Izakaya \u2013 A Cozy Japanese Gastropub Nestled in Saigon\u2019s Little Tokyo&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123,122],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-review-foods-tp-ho-chi-minh","category-tp-ho-chi-minh"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14649"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14684,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14649\/revisions\/14684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reviewvietnamtoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}