Alfresco's

I know Alfresco’s is such a common place that everyone knows and sorry for those who were expecting a more diverse. But I simply think it is a really good place for teens to go especially if you’re going with a large group of people. I was at a birthday party and I thought why not recommend this restaurant to other teens? Apologies for the bad quality of the pictures…..the lighting was so dim.

Alfresco’s is on Dong Du street district 1, across the Sheraton hotel.  The restaurant is quite busy but it’s a very easygoing place. There’s none of the expensive, luxury feeling going on. Also, you can draw on the tables. Where else in Ho Chi Minh City, can you find crayons next to the salt and pepper shakers? Anyways, the restaurant does all types of foods from Western to Asian to Mexican. It’s perfect for those who seek variety. The foods that I’m gonna introduce are pizza, the starters platter and nachos. These are all party foods that serve more than 5 people if you order one of each.

The pizzas are all very cheesy and there is a wide choice of toppings. I loved the thin crust. The starters platter is basically a huge dish with all the appetizers (ribs, wedges, onion rings, chicken wings, calamari rings). They’re all crispy and rich in flavor (especially the ribs). Plus, there’s the fun of choosing what to eat. If you’re very conscious of gaining weight, don’t eat this as it is a little oily/fatty, but I say who cares? It tastes good. The nachos were my favorite. The tortilla chips are really crispy and the salsa is cheesy, chunky, not very tomatoey and there is a little bit of sting, because of the chili. The cost for the pizza really depends on the type and size you order, but they range from 200,000 vnd to 210,000 vnd. The platter is 245,000 vnd and nachos are 160,000 vnd. I also recommend the BBQ ribs, which is the most popular dish in the restaurant.

Furthermore, this restaurant is close by all the main attractions in the city, so you can easily stop by. Most importantly, the place hosts parties and you can go with a lot of people, since the food is very plentiful, the price is reasonable and the service is good. I thought it was an easy way to please a large group of people.

P.S. you get a free brownie and ice cream if you have a birthday party.