MOTLY • Kitchen Bar

MOTLY • Kitchen Bar is a Vietnamese gastropub on Nguyễn Cừ in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. The venue reinterprets traditional Vietnamese nhậu communal drinking culture for a modern audience. Hospitality group TC Asia established the venue alongside sister location Bà Bar. The name plays on the Vietnamese phrase một ly and the English word motley. Street-facing tables front the entrance along Nguyễn Cừ.

The kitchen prepares shared savory plates that pair with alcoholic drinks. Cooks grill meats and seafood over high heat using bold Vietnamese seasoning blends. The menu includes spicy dipping sauces, fried bites, and regional street food snacks. Dishes feature fermented ingredients, fresh herbs, chilies, and aromatic spices. Portions favor shared tables and group dining sessions.

The bar pours Vietnamese craft beers on tap alongside domestic lagers. Bartenders mix signature cocktails that incorporate local spices, fruits, and Asian ingredients. The beverage list offers wine by the glass and bottled spirits. Low lighting, industrial textures, and red neon fixtures define the interior dining room. High bar stools surround the central counter, while communal tables fill the main floor.

The venue operates in the An Khánh neighborhood near the Thảo Điền quarter. It opens in the late afternoon and serves customers until past midnight. Guests encounter an energetic soundtrack and an eclectic mix of neighborhood residents. The kitchen stays open late to provide food service throughout the evening hours.