At 7 a.m., while almost all Japanese eateries in “Little Japan” on Le Thanh Ton Street, Sai Gon Ward are still closed, the kitchen at Morning Tiger is already bustling.
Salmon fillets are placed on grills, and rice is freshly cooked and stirred before being served to the first guests of the day.
Unlike most Japanese restaurants in HCMC that focus on lunch and dinner, this eatery only serves a traditional Japanese breakfast consisting of rice, soup, and side dishes.
Chef Hiroyuki Susuki says this concept of serving a complete breakfast is not yet popular in HCMC.