Garden in Island by Mars Venus

“Overall great place for a date or special occasion, but food leaves something to be desired. The atmosphere is quite pleasant. You arrive by boat and enter the restaurant through another restaurant. All the tables and chairs are adorned with nice LED lights, enhancing the ambiance. We ordered one of the set menus. The salad was definitely the highlight of the meal. The soup was pretty good, but the two main courses left something to be desired. The pasta noodles were enjoyable, but the sauce was overly strong, and the shrimp was overcooked. We also had the duck, which had good flavor but was far too dry. The scallop was quite good—I really enjoyed its texture; it wasn’t soft but had a pleasant chewiness. The steak was decent with good flavor, though it was too chewy. The grits served with the steak were interesting, somewhat like a localized version of grits. The best part of the steak dish was the roasted garlic—it was some of the best I’ve ever had. Its consistency was perfect, and the flavor wasn’t overpowering; I could’ve eaten the whole bulb myself. For dessert, we had the cheesecake and molten lava cake. The molten lava cake was just okay and not very molten—it would’ve been much better with vanilla ice cream on the side. The so-called New York-style cheesecake was neither New York-style, nor cheesecake, nor even a cake. It was more like a cookie crumble topped with sweet cream and a layer of pistachios or nuts. The taste was decent, but if you’re expecting cheesecake, it’s nowhere close. It should be renamed to something else. We were also given a call server button to request service, but it didn’t work at all. When we pointed this out, they didn’t bother replacing it.”

“Great restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The staff of very professional. Ask for photos and you get a real Art Director taking amazing photo to remember the night”

“A truly beautiful experience in Ho Chi Minh City. The atmosphere at Garden in Island by Mars Venus feels both peaceful and refined, with a very thoughtful attention to detail in the space, the lighting, and the overall ambiance. The food was fresh, balanced, and beautifully presented, but what made the experience special was the feeling of calm and hospitality throughout the evening. The team was attentive without being intrusive, which created a very natural and elegant experience. A perfect place for a dinner, a quiet meeting, or simply to enjoy a moment away from the energy of the city. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something aesthetic, relaxing, and genuinely well curated. ✨”

“Highly recommended, we celebrate my GF birthday tonight here and we will come back again”

“I set up a birthday party with my lover. They prepared it so nicely. The food and service are great at a reasonable price. But the way from the park to the restaurant is dark and easy to swipe for a women who wear high heels.”