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The Refinery

74 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
823 0509
4.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Price range: S$32 - S$128
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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I never went for dinner, always for lunch and most of the time late lunch, and I never had to complain, neither about the food, or about the service.

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Ho Chi Minh City
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

As a resident of Saigon I have dined at the Refinery on 3 occasions and found the experience to be the same, which is constantly average. Firstly the food, for this city, is overpriced. Expect to pay nearly 10 bucks for an hamburger and limp-soggy fries. Now that does include the 10% VAT tax and service, which curiously no one... More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is far and away our favorite place to eat in HCMC. The food (especially the duck confit) is amazing and you have to try the Chatham Cocktail - I've had more of these than I care to admit. The staff are uncharacteristically attentive and the happy hour menu is a great deal.

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Very decent place. They do good lunch generally, menu is good, something for everyone. Beware that service during lunch is really really poor and slow - consistently.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

One of the semi fine-dining restaurants in town. Okay for a business lunch or dinner, but overpriced for to go back a second time. Nice setting and service etc, but there's more sai gon has to offer than a place which you can find in any city anywhere in the world.

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HCMC
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Food is good, great salads and starters, burger is so so

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Pampanga, Philippines
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

There is no complaint about The Refinery. The foods sound a bit pricey but overall deserving the gourmet dishes, great location, and faultless service. The eatery is an ideal haven away from the bustling streets of the city, very quiet so we could escape from the noises. We also enjoyed our items in the open-air seating with the ambiance was... More

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Oslo
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Cool area with several restaurants. Great ambience. We went for a drink, and would have returned for food if we had more time in Saigon.

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See 2 more reviews by VibekeVagabond for Ho Chi Minh City
Singapore, Singapore
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Came here for late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The entrance is so non descript but it's actually right across the road from Park Hyatt. Ordered the duck and some pasta - both very tasty. Ambience is good too, sat outdoor facing the courtyard. There were other restaurants near the refinery and all look promising as well. It didn't get... More

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Singapore
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99 reviews 99 reviews
Reviews in 70 cities Reviews in 70 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I love the Refinery, which has taken over as my Francophile foodie heaven in Ho Chi Minh City. The location is very central, close to the Opera and the Hyatt but quiet set back in the courtyard. Whether I have eaten there in the bustling ambience of the lunch hour or at the more chilled dinner sitting in the evening,... More

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