Hachibei The Penthouse

Hachibei The Penthouse sits on Phạm Viết Chánh. This Japanese yakitori restaurant is in Bình Thạnh District. It offers 270-degree city skyline views. The restaurant occupies an alley building’s top floor. It specializes in Hakata-style yakitori. Chefs grill skewers over traditional binchōtan charcoal. Hachibei is the second Ho Chi Minh City location. The Yakitori Hachibei group started in Hakata, Japan.

The menu lists various grilled items. It focuses on chicken and pork. Signature offerings include butabara pork belly skewers. These come in several flavor variations. The kitchen prepares classic chicken skewers. They also make tsukune, chicken meatballs served with a raw egg yolk. Beyond yakitori, the menu features house-made cheese tofu. The restaurant uses jidori for many dishes. Jidori is a type of Japanese free-range chicken.

Large windows define the dining space. They showcase the surrounding city. Guests see views of Landmark 81. The interior design allows guests to watch chefs. Chefs work in the open kitchen. The venue serves full meals. It also offers drinks paired with small plates. Tatler selected Hachibei The Penthouse. It ranked among Tatler’s Best Restaurants in Vietnam.

Omakase Tiger operates a separate sushi counter. It shares the penthouse space. This arrangement offers two distinct Japanese dining experiences. Both are at a single rooftop location. Hachibei maintains a no-smoking policy. It accepts various card payments. The restaurant opens daily for dinner service. It stays open until late.