What to order at CieL Dining

Must order
The chef's set tasting menu, which rotates with the seasons.
Editor tip
Dinner only, and reservations are essential; the room is small.

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CuisineModern Vietnamese
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$$$$
NeighborhoodThao Dien
HoursTue-Sun 17:30-23:00; closed Mon
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Location

Address: 50 Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City

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