Story and philosophy of The Gu
In Vietnamese, “gu” describes a person’s taste, aesthetic sense and choices. The Gu believes that discerning guests value ingredient provenance, cooking technique, service rhythm, atmosphere and the people sharing the meal—not conspicuous pricing. The name The Gu therefore speaks both about the restaurant and about diners who know what is worth choosing.
The kitchen team arranges dishes according to temperature, cooking time and serving rhythm of each set menu. Guests with allergies or special diets need to notify the kitchen in advance so the kitchen can evaluate the possibility of adjustment.
The Gu sources ingredients from Vietnam and abroad. Live seafood, Matsuba snow crab and other seasonal ingredients depend on season, air freight and daily inventory. Availability is confirmed when booking.
The Gu has a 9-seat Teppanyaki counter, private Teppanyaki rooms for 5 or 12 guests, and private Hotpot Omakase rooms for 8 or 16 guests. The restaurant advises on suitable areas according to the number of guests and dining time.
The team can assist in Vietnamese, Chinese and English with reservations, set-menu selection and service. Special requests should be notified in advance so that staff can confirm service availability.
How The Gu shares experiences
Teppanyaki technique and dish rhythm
The Gu was formed from the culinary experiences that the founder accumulated across many countries. The restaurant does not copy a single style, but selectively respects Japanese seasons, international flavor techniques and structures, Teppanyaki interactions and the spirit of hospitality in Vietnam to interpret in The Gu's own way.
Seasonal ingredients and preparation time
Live seafood, Matsuba snow crab and selected seasonal ingredients are sourced internationally. Supply varies with season, air freight and daily inventory. Some set menus require 1–6 hours of preparation, while special ingredients may need to be confirmed one day in advance.
Teppanyaki and Hotpot Omakase
Teppanyaki offers a live cooking experience at a 9-seat counter and has private rooms for 5 or 12 guests. Hotpot Omakase is served in private rooms for 8 or 16 guests. The two formats differ in preparation, capacity and service rhythm. Seating and set-menu details must be confirmed by the restaurant.
Philosophy of experience
Value lies in choice
At The Gu, the value of a meal is not measured by conspicuous pricing. Value comes from thoughtful ingredients, technique, course order, tableware, atmosphere and attentive service. Every decision needs to have a reason and serve the guest experience.
Private room and table reservation
The Gu has private Teppanyaki rooms for 5 or 12 guests and private Hotpot Omakase rooms for 8 or 16 guests. There is no separate private-room fee. Some reservations require a deposit under the restaurant’s booking policy. The amount and payment method will be informed by the staff upon confirmation of the reservation.
Who is The Gu?
Where Fire Meets Soul
The Gu shares the world's culinary experiences with people of taste. Each set menu is arranged as a paced journey, from ingredients, temperature and dish order to service, so that guests feel the connection between place, culture and memory.
The Gu Teppanyaki & Hotpot
Contact The Gu
Address
329 Tran Binh Trong,
Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline
Opening Hours
Monday – Sunday
11:00–15:00
18:00–22:00
