Towa – Japanese Cuisine & Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Towa – Japanese Cuisine & Lounge is a high-floor Japanese restaurant on Level 28 of Sedona Suites, next to Saigon Centre, at 92–94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia in central Ho Chi Minh City. It combines sushi and Japanese cooking with a cocktail bar, private dining spaces and elevated city views. The restaurant is best suited to a planned lunch, dinner, celebration or business meal rather than a quick inexpensive stop. Its main tradeoff is price and formality: the setting, imported seafood focus and high-rise location position it as a special-occasion venue rather than everyday casual dining.

The current official website is especially important because the legacy WordPress data points to an older AB Tower address. Towa’s present venue information places the restaurant at Sedona Suites on Level 28, next to Saigon Centre. Visitors should use the current Nam Ky Khoi Nghia address for navigation and reservations. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 to 22:30, giving it both lunch and dinner service. A reservation is sensible for evening visits, terrace seating or private dining.

Towa’s food identity centers on Japanese seafood and sushi, with an emphasis on premium imported ingredients. The restaurant states that much of its seafood comes from Toyosu in Tokyo, with some seasonal fish sourced from Hokkaido and Nagasaki and bluefin tuna imported from Kochi. These are operator claims about sourcing rather than guarantees that every item is available every day. Seasonal supply is part of the concept, and the exact fish selection can change. Guests who want a particular species or omakase experience should ask when booking.

The sushi bar offers omakase, where diners leave the sequence of dishes to the chef. That can be a good choice for visitors comfortable with a chef-led meal and variable seasonal ingredients. The wider menu also allows more conventional ordering, making Towa suitable for groups where not everyone wants omakase. Recent visitor accounts describe a broad choice of cold dishes, hot dishes, fish, meat and vegetables, which supports the idea that the restaurant is not limited to raw seafood.

The room itself is part of the experience. Towa describes indoor and outdoor dining, multi-sided glass views from the 28th floor, an open bar and four private dining areas. The official site also presents a private two-person setting for special occasions. This range makes it flexible for a date, family dinner, client meal or small celebration. Terrace seating is naturally more affected by heat, rain and wind than the indoor room, so weather should influence where you request a table.

Cocktails are not an afterthought. Towa’s central bar takes inspiration from Ginza-style cocktails, emphasizing restraint and presentation. That means guests can treat the restaurant as a full evening venue rather than leaving immediately after dessert. It also makes the restaurant attractive to diners who care as much about drinks and view as about sushi. If your interest is solely traditional sushi at the lowest possible price, a specialist neighborhood sushi counter may suit you better.

Location is very convenient for central sightseeing. Sedona Suites and Saigon Centre sit close to major downtown streets, and taxi or ride-hailing works well from most central hotels. Because the restaurant is on Level 28, allow extra time to find the correct building entrance and elevator rather than arriving at the reservation time itself. The official site describes the venue as next to Saigon Centre, which helps distinguish it from the mall’s retail floors.

A typical meal needs about one and a half to two and a half hours. Omakase, multi-course ordering, cocktails or a celebration can take longer. The restaurant’s daily 22:30 closing time does not necessarily mean the kitchen accepts full orders until the final minute; a 2025 visitor account reported a kitchen cutoff earlier than the posted restaurant close. Treat that anecdote as a reason to arrive with enough time rather than as a fixed rule, and ask the restaurant directly if planning a late dinner.

Accessibility details are not fully published. The restaurant is reached by building elevators, but the official site does not provide a complete wheelchair-access statement for the venue, terrace or restrooms. Travelers with specific mobility needs should contact Towa before booking and ask about step-free access from the building entrance to the restaurant. The high-floor location makes this more important than at a street-level restaurant.

Recent visitor accounts in 2025 and 2026 commonly praise the city view and presentation, but experiences vary and should not be treated as guaranteed. The reliable facts are the current location, daily hours, Japanese cuisine focus, seafood sourcing claims, omakase option, indoor and outdoor areas, private rooms and cocktail bar. Together they make Towa a strong choice for diners who want a polished Japanese meal tied to a skyline setting. Use the current Sedona Suites address, reserve if the view or a private room matters, and give the meal enough time to feel like an occasion rather than a rushed stop.