Octo Tapas Restobar

We had a lunch at Octo! The potato salad was absolutely delicious, simple yet full of flavor. My husband, who is also a chef, really enjoyed the grilled octopus and said it was cooked perfectly. I was hoping to try the sea bass from the lunch set, but it was sold out, so I went with the Iberico pork rice instead and it was a great choice! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the ambiance was perfect for both a date or a casual hangout with friends. We're definitely planning to come back for dinner next time, I imagine it'll be even more lively in the evening!

I don’t understand why the ratings are low. I truly believe this is one of the finest restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. My husband and I ordered five signature dishes, and even the dessert and sangria were perfect. The food was served quickly, and the kitchen was exceptionally clean. The atmosphere was calm and pleasant, with music at just the right volume—perfect for having a conversation.

Went back after 2 years and food was still amazing! Favorite dishes were the anchovies toast and the pulpo. 6 dishes are good for 2 we feel. Sangria is very very good!! Dessert is decent, but personally thought the chocolate cake was a bit ‘normal’ (moist, but hard to keep up with the savory courses). The space and location is quite perfect :)

I came with friends for dinner. Food came out pretty quickly although the order sequence was kind of strange. Some starters came after mains so I wonder if it was because of the sequence at which I made my order to the waitress. I ordered a couple of dishes but found them okay, nothing notable or that I would recommend to other friends wanting to try this restaurant.

Octo Tapas has always been on our list, but recently we finally had a chance to try it with our friends and colleagues. We got a nice, big table by the window. The food as well as the drinks arrived very quickly. I don’t know much about Spanish cuisine, but all the dishes we had were very delicious and carefully prepared. My favorite was the selección de croquetas. I loved the aroma and the salty, smoky flavor of the ibérico ham, as well as the creamy sauce inside when we cut into the ball. The zucchini flowers (flor de calabacín) were also something very special; I really enjoyed the combination with goat cheese, which made the dish unforgettable. Desserts were simple but flavorful – I enjoyed the cocoa cake the most. The red wine we had was excellent, but the sparkling sangria I tried before that was just okay, although it was refreshing to start with. Maybe the portion size could be improved.

All kind staffs, but you should check octopus dish if you want to try before you making booking. Depending on season or raining, they couldn’t prepare it. And most dishes are good except calamari’s risotto which is so salty for me.

Octo Tapas has a stylish, upscale vibe and a solid menu - definitely a cool spot if you’re into Spanish-inspired food in Saigon. I really enjoyed every dish. Cocktails were also creative and well-balanced. However, the service was just… okay. Not rude, but not particularly friendly either. I asked about a dish I saw in a TikTok review, and they told me it’s no longer available. Fair enough - but maybe because of that, it felt like they assumed we came just to make content or something? Got a bit of a “looked down on” vibe from some of the staff, which was kind of disappointing. That said, even if I came because of a TikTok review, isn’t that a sign their marketing is working well? A little more appreciation for that wouldn’t hurt haha. Still, it’s a Michelin-selected spot, so the food and experience are worth trying at least once!

Visited for lunch and the photos speak for themselves. Helpful staff, clean venue and mainly the food, was flavoured perfectly. Each bit was well balanced, not bland or over powering.