LAAIRAI’s intimate and inviting atmosphere perfectly encapsulates Vietnamese “Nhau” culture, encouraging heartfelt conversations and the enjoyment of good food through its sophisticated yet cozy atmosphere and talented chefs. Celebrating the traditions of Vietnamese cuisine whilst reflecting Saigon’s penchant for the contemporary, LAAIRAI is the perfect venue for friends, couples and families alike.
The innovative menu boasts flavour and artistry, using local ingredients sourced from various Vietnamese regions while drawing on a blend of cooking techniques such as steaming, fermentation, grilling and stir-frying. The signature dishes include medium rare beef with Ponzu sauce, lemongrass chicken with "Chẩm Chéo" Northern Hill Tribe sauce and crunchy soft-shelled crab salad.
The sumptuous skewers range include quail egg wrapped bacon and king oyster mushroom while the unmissable noodle option is the stir-fried cha soba with prawn and garlic butter clam. Finally, a restaurant that pays homage to Vietnamese cuisine would not be complete without the beloved edition of com (rice) dishes and the range includes street style salmon fried rice and rice with fried chicken and green pepper sauce.