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Black Cat


Downtown
13 Phan Van Dat (Mac Thi Buoi)
Ho Chi Minh City
829 2055

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Food***.5
Service***
Ambiance***.5
Overall***



Features
internet access


Accepts
cash


Smoking
permitted


Alcohol
wine / beer

Top: Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City: Downtown

Description



Small cosy restaurant tucked away in a little-known side street in the heart of downtown Saigon. Also known as 'Con meo den'. Has wifi.

New branch opened in District 7 (Sept 2008).






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Must Eat Burgers
As a tourist, the first thing one notices is the lack of McDonalds in Vietnam. However, Black Cat compensates for the lack of good meat (especially hamburgers) in Vietnam. I can honestly say that Ive never eaten better hamburgers than in this restaurant, and considering the amount of meat (120 grams of meat/500grams of meat), this homemade burgers are not expensive (around 4 dollars/around 9 dollars). I'm now a local in Vietnam, and I still go to this alternative restaurant at least twice a month. It's a must eat if you travel to Ho Chi Minh City!    [31 Jul 2007 07:17:54]

Food: *****   Service: ****   Ambiance: -   Overall: *****
Recommended Dishes: The Cat (120 grams of meat burger), Big Cheese (500 grams of hamburger plus bacon)

     ­Anonymous   



Spotty service
I've been living in HCMC for a while now and when I first discovered the Black Cat, I was pleasantly surprised by the burgers, but the service leaves a considerable amount to be desired to the point that it is highly unlikely I'll return. Given that there are a number of other places in town offering good burgers (Texas BBQ on Pasteur comes to mind) why would I bother? The last delivery took 2 hours but it was all my fault it took that long because "You live so far away." Never mind that I told them my address and asked BEFORE the order if they knew where I was. (I'm about 35-40 minutes away from the restaurant.) I talked with the assistant mgr who was aware of the problem but gave only vague reassurances and offered nothing. So one less customer but perhaps your luck will be better.    [04 Aug 2007 22:39:57]

Food: ***   Service: *   Ambiance: ***   Overall: **
Recommended Dishes: blue cheese burger

     ­Stephen   



Good for delivery
I'm unsure as to other's experiences, but I've never had an issue with delivery or service with Black Cat.

Like many Vietnamese delivery outlets, unless your Vietnamese is spot on (read: non foreigner accent), getting the address right can be difficult. However, the service and food is spot-on for the most part.    [24 Oct 2007 22:56:36]

Food: ****   Service: ****   Ambiance: ****   Overall: ****
Recommended Dishes: Quiet American (breakfast)

     ­Anonymous   



Awesome Breakfast
I've only been to Black Cat once, but I'm dying to eat it again. Actually the reason I'm on here is to find out if they deliver ... but that's beyond the point. Black Cat offers delicious food at a good price, especially if you're a foreigner looking for some good Western food.    [25 Jan 2008 06:40:52]

Food: ****   Service: ***   Ambiance: ***   Overall: ****
Recommended Dishes: Puss-N-Boots (brunch)

     ­Anonymous, Saigon South International School   



Hmmmm
I had only heard bad things from friends re the delivery being abysmally slow and the manageress on the phone being rude. Ignoring this as other reviews are good, I was keen to try the new one in District 7 today. It was absolutely crap. I have never had a drier burger in my life, it fell apart. The chef (or a Western guy in whites anyhow) was hanging about with the staff, looking slovenly and unclean. The staff cocked up my order. 2 Westerners onsite running the show, and it was still rubbish. Shall not be going back there unless I see different personnel at the helm!    [19 Sep 2008 06:43:55]

Food: *   Service: **   Ambiance: ***   Overall: *

     ­pete   


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