Octo Tapas Restobar

Some examples are La Badiane (Hanoi), a charming French restaurant with fusion cuisine; Truffle (Ho Chi Minh City), a French contemporary restaurant; T.U.N.G dining (Hanoi), The Monkey Gallery Dining (Ho Chi Minh City) both with European contemporary cuisine; Akira Back (Hanoi) serving Japanese cuisine, and Octo (Ho Chi Minh City) serving Spanish cuisine.

Restaurants in District 1 seem to be chosen by many expats or international tourists because it is close to many hotels or motels that they are staying. And if you are a huge fan of Mediterranean diets, especially Spanish cooking, this restaurant is for you. For some people, this restaurant is outstanding because this is not only the best Mediterranean restaurant in Saigon but only one of the best restaurants in the world.

Octo Tapas Restobar, named after the Greek word for “eight,” symbolizing luck and eternity, is a well-loved dining destination in Ho Chi Minh City. Located on the second floor of a building near Bitexco Tower, it has been delighting diners since April 2018 with its innovative approach to traditional Spanish tapas. At Octo Tapas Restobar, all breads, mayonnaise, sauces, sausages, and stocks are handmade.

Among the selected are La Badiane (Hanoi), a charming French restaurant with fusion cuisine; Truffle (HCM City), a French contemporary restaurant; T.U.N.G dining (Hanoi), The Monkey Gallery Dining (HCM City) both with European contemporary cuisine; Akira Back (Hanoi) serving Japanese cuisine, Octo (HCM City) serving Spanish cuisine, and Quan An Ngon (Hanoi) with its traditional Vietnamese delicacies.

With 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor, Octo Tapas Restobar is a good choice among Spanish restaurants in Saigon. It is a casual dining restaurant and a bar at the same time, which means that on coming here, you can find both delicious Spanish food and drinks. For the dishes, all are cooked from clean, fresh ingredients and feature a good taste, easy to eat for both the locals and foreigners.

Octo means 8 in Greek, reflecting the wish for luck and eternity. The Tapas Restobar is on the second floor of a building, a few steps from Bitexco Tower. Since its inception in April 2018, Octo Tapas Restobar has earned itself a cult thanks to its traditional tapas and some of the best Spanish food with a modern twist in Ho Chi Minh City.

Octo Tapas Restobar opened only two months ago by executive chef and owner Julien Thabault. He was born in France where he started his culinary journey but worked in London before spending 12 years in Spain. In Vietnam Julien built his reputation while working at Stoker, a popular Western restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City serving aged beef.

Located opposite the Bitexco building, Octo Tapas Restobar is a Spanish restaurant co-founded by chefs Julien Thabault and Jonathan Kang. The name Restobar is a play on words, a combination of restaurant and bar. And Octo is inspired by Latin characters, transliterated in Vietnamese to make it easy to pronounce and remember.

There’s something great about sharing small plates of food; it makes the entire dining experience more intimate and special. Spend your romantic date night at Octo to enjoy an impressive spread of Spanish dishes. Octo was one of the restaurants in Vietnam recognized by Michelin.

If you love Spanish food, OCTO Tapas Restobar offers high-quality dishes with relatively low prices. They will never fail to satisfy your taste buds with their constantly updated menu. Don’t miss out on tuna ceviche and their signature scallop tapas.

Restaurants from Spain certificates were awarded to Ibérico Tapas & Vino, Lynd Restaurant & Lounge, Octo Tapas Restobar, Olé Saigon Restaurant, SOL by Melia Phu Quoc's OLA Beach Club, and Tomatito.

An open kitchen Spanish culinary experience in central Saigon, focusing on traditional tapas recipes, quality ingredients & modern cooking techniques.