OCC HCMC

Review: Taj Grill Status: Unapproved Overall score: 6.69   Mixed Experience – Good Service, but Food Fell Short   OCC Saigon recently visited Taj Grill Vung Tau. The staff were friendly and took good care of us, which was appreciated. The naan was excellent, and the starters were the highlight of the meal — much better than the mains.   Unfortunately, the curries were far too sweet for our taste and drowned in sauce, lacking distinct flavor. None of the mains stood out, and w

Review: Dana Pani Status: Approved Overall Score: 7.17   A Decent Spot for a Casual Meal   OCC Saigon visited Dana Pani Vug Tau. This place fits the “cheap and cheerful” category well. While it’s not a fine dining experience, it delivers good value for money and some tasty dishes that make it worth a visit — especially if you’re after a quick, satisfying meal.   The chilli chicken and Chicken 65 were both enjoyable, full of flavor and well-prepared. The tikka masala had a nic

Review Curry-licious Status Approved Overall Score : 8.8     This Indian restaurant is a true hidden gem in the heart of D1, offering high-quality food and excellent value in a relaxed, cool setting. Although it’s a place you might casually walk past, the service and culinary standards are impressive. The starters, such as the poppadoms—crisp and delightful—and the mixed salad pickle loaded with flavor, set a promising tone. The tikka starter was succulent and bursting with t

Review Moma’s Indian Cuisine Status Approved Overall Score : 8.32     We had a very positive dining experience overall, especially in terms of value and service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient, ensuring that drinks and food were delivered promptly throughout the night. It was a pleasant surprise when the manager recognized our OCC badge and expressed appreciation for our visit; they were genuinely honored to host us. Additionally, the bill came in much lowe

Review: Jalsa Status: Not Approved Overall Score: 6.33   Overall Impression: Jalsa presents itself as a stylish and upmarket Indian dining experience, but ultimately fails to deliver a consistently satisfying visit. The ambience is visually appealing but lacks warmth or vibrancy, with many comparing it to an airport lounge or food court. The biggest letdowns across the board were slow, disorganised service and inconsistent food quality. Service: Service was a recurring issue

Review: Papadums Indian Cuisine Status: Not approved! Overall score: 6.7/10 In April, the fine members of OCC Saigon laid our review upon Papadums Indian Cuisine - a frustrating visit as the quality of the curry was let down by the lack of organisation in the service. At first, the OCC were well waited on by the attentive staff, and we felt a warm welcome in the unassuming curry house. The menu reflected a range of cuisines but the OCC was here for one thing and one thing onl

Review: Punjabi Indian Restaurant Status: Approved! Overall score: 7.33 For March’s meet, OCC Saigon descended upon Punjabi Indian...

Review: Dahi Handi (D1) Overall score: 7.93 Congratulations to Dahi Handi on being Approved, a strong start to the 2025 OCC season. Since...

Review: Makhan Bhog (Thao Dien) Status: Approved! Overall score: 7.0 Another meat (pardon the pun) and another curry house on HOCC’s...

Review: Haveli Indian Restaurant Status: Approved! Overall score: 7.4 We are pleased to announce Haveli has been added to our approved...

Review: MAMA Masala Status: Approved! Overall score: 7.6 The first approved curry house in 2024 goes to Masala Mama in District 1! Amidst...

Review: Saigon Indian Status: not approved! Average score: 6.9 The Ho Chi Minh division of the world renowned OCC opened up its 2024...

Review: Namaste Status: not approved! Average score: 6.88 The Ho Chi Minh division of the world renowned OCC wrapped up its 2023 with a...

Review: Banana Leaf (Thao Dien) Status: Not approved! Average score: 6.9 Banana Leaf is a well known establishment with a restaurant in...

Review: Shanti Indian Cuisine Status: not approved :'( Average score: 4.4 / 10 According to Trip Advisor Shanti Indian Cuisine "boasts a...

Review: Mustard Status: Approved! Average score: 8.24! With scores more reminiscent of the final round of Strictly, our judging panel...

Review: Tandoor (D1) Status: Approved! Average score: 7.1 A few weeks ago the the OCC Saigon judging panel convened in D1 to lay down...

Review: Sagar Indian Cuisine, Thao Dien. Status: Approved! Average score: 7.08 After another disappointing set of poppadums (see May's...

Review: Benaras Bistro D1 Average score: 6.37 From this year forward, Friday 5th May 2023 will be forever remembered for two things: i)...

Review: Dahi Handi D7 Status: Approved!  Average score: 7.37 On Friday 14th April, the OCC Saigon ventured out of its usual D1/2/3 haunts...