Piriparapo Yatai occupies a rooftop perch within the Little complex on Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, bringing an Osaka street-stall aesthetic to Thao Dien's dining scene. The space leans into its theme without apology — low-slung seating, izakaya-style decor, and the kind of buzzing energy that builds well past 10 PM. Indoor air conditioning is available, but the rooftop fills up first on cooler evenings.
The kitchen runs a focused roster of Japanese comfort dishes. The butadon is the dish most likely to convert a first visit into a regular habit: seasoned pork over rice, balanced with fresh spring onion and a clean hit of wasabi, the textures landing exactly where they should. The ramen broth is hearty and notably garlicky, with chashu pork that's properly tender and a soft-cooked egg. Okonomiyaki, grilled skewers, and umeshu soda complete a menu designed for sharing and ordering another round.
Prices run above the Thao Dien izakaya midpoint, which sets a bar some dishes clear more comfortably than others — the rice bowls and skewers tend to earn their keep more consistently than the ramen on a given night. Staff attentiveness is mentioned across reviews with enough regularity to suggest it's a deliberate house standard rather than a lucky visit.
The crowd skews toward expats after a dependable late-night Japanese option and groups using the food as a reason to linger over drinks. Against Thao Dien's quieter Japanese counter restaurants, this one is the louder, more social choice — less suited to a solo bowl of noodles, better suited to four people and a pitcher. Open daily from 11:30 AM to midnight, it holds a near-unique position in the neighborhood as a full-kitchen option that's genuinely worth arriving at late.
Loved the atmosphere here. The whole place has a cozy and authentic Japanese vibe that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a little izakaya. The food was great and tasty. The fried chicken was my favorite dish. Super juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. Prices were reasonable, portions were good, and the staff were friendly. I’d definitely come back 🍜
Really cool Japanese street-stall vibe, especially up on the rooftop. I ordered the butadon (pork rice bowl) and it was great. The seasoning on the pork with the bit of wasabi is a perfect mix. Fun spot for drinks and casual food in Thao Dien.
A great spot for Japanese-fusion food in Thao Dien and a good place to catch up with friends over drinks. The yatai-inspired decor is vibrant and lively. We ordered the Maguro Tartar, Gyochon Chicken, and Osaka Yakisoba. The food is on the pricier side, but the ingredient quality comes through — textures were well-suited to each dish and the flavours had good depth and umami. The Maguro Tartar in particular really stood out. A great experience overall.
I was highly impressed by the food here! It wasn’t the most authentic flavors, but was still enjoyable and a good fusion of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Also the vibes reminded me of a Korean pocha. I would recommend but a bit pricey.
The foods were very good! I know beside Japan, Vietnam has many good Japanese restaurant that delivers good Japanese food. But this place is spectacular. The theme of the store is vintage/retro Japanese so for someone who love it will definitely enjoy it here! But it is open space here so it not that quite!
Reservations: Call +84 332 425 972 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: group dinner, late-night drinks, date night, after-work hangout.
Grilled Beef or Pork with Rice
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