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The Elbow Room: Restaurant Reviews

52, Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
+84 8 3821 4327
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Price range: $5 - $25
Cuisines: American, International, Café, Bistro
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
Description: Upscale Bistro, American & International cuisine
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
Description: Upscale Bistro, American & International cuisine
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice and simple”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2012

Nice comfort food, meet dishes are tasty and overall good value meals. Live music sometimes playing on the first floor.

Visited February 2012
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ho chi minh city
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“Great Western Food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

I never did make it to the Elbow Room but just recently ordered take out from there. Based on this I will definitly be going to test this place out as take-away is always worse than eating the food right after its been cooked. I had a chili dog - perfectly american style and good. The burger was great. Also had braised brisket with cole slaw. Being American this is finally a place where I found real comfort food. The cheesecake was creamy and good too. Can't wait to try this place out!

  • Visited November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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7 restaurant reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Mmmmm, American breakfast....”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

I've only eaten here for breakfast so I can only say if you're looking for a hearty American-style breakfast with eggs, bacon, coffee, and the like, give The Elbow Room a try!

Visited August 2012
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great restaurant with acceptable price!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Getting the suggestion from my buddies and we come to this restaurant in the evening. Yummy foods are served. I can not forget the taste of creamy pasta and "the death of chocolate" cake. U must try it! And certainly u will love it! Service was great. The waiter and waitress are so friendly. Its decoration is quite nice and bit romantic! Will come back there soon!

  • Visited September 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Victoria, Canada
2 reviews
“Great Burger and pleasant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

We were very pleased with this restaurant on our last trip to HCMC. We took Burgers that were made to the American way and had great taste.
The setting is simple but efficient and the staff is very welcoming and very caring. From the ground floor we could see the kitchen, something reassuring and proves that nothing needs to be hidden.
The map offered a wide selection of Western dishes.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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