Hosting Yakiniku Night at Home in Ho Chi Minh City: Meat Selection and Prep Guide

Think of a weeknight back in Japan, gathered around a tabletop grill with family or friends, the sizzle of beef on the grate, everyone reaching for the tare. That same evening is entirely possible to recreate in your Ho Chi Minh City apartment. This guide covers everything you need: choosing the right cut, calculating portions, preparing sauces, managing smoke in an apartment, and ordering everything in one go via the Farmi app.

Choosing the Right Cut: Short Plate for Yakiniku, Chuck Flap for Sukiyaki

Start by deciding your cooking style. Tabletop grilling calls for Short Plate; sukiyaki or shabu-shabu suits Chuck Flap. Both are Nippon Ham frozen beef produced by NH Foods Vietnam (FSSC 22000 and HACCP certified, Long An Province) using US beef.

Short Plate 200g (65,000 VND): for yakiniku

Cut from the belly area (comparable to karubi), Short Plate has a well-balanced fat-to-lean ratio. The fat renders down on a hot grill producing that signature yakiniku aroma and flavor. One pack serves 1-2 people as the main protein.

Chuck Flap 350g (159,000 VND): for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu

Taken from the shoulder-loin area (comparable to kata-rosu), Chuck Flap stays tender through slow cooking. It pairs beautifully with sukiyaki's sweet-savory broth and works just as well thinly sliced for shabu-shabu. One pack serves 2-3 people.

Portion Guide by Group Size

Group size	Beef estimate	Suggested order
2 people	400g-500g	Short Plate 200g × 2-3
4 people	800g-1kg	Short Plate × 3 + Chuck Flap × 1
6 people	1.2kg-1.5kg	Short Plate × 4 + Chuck Flap × 2

Preparing Sauces: Tare, Ponzu, and Goma-dare

Yakiniku tare (bottled sauces from Ebara or similar brands): use as a dipping sauce or marinade. Works well with Short Plate.

Ponzu (Mizkan or similar): bright and citrusy, it cuts through the richness of grilled fatty beef. Add grated daikon and chopped spring onion for a classic combination.

Goma-dare (sesame dipping sauce by Kewpie or Ebara): rich and creamy, ideal for shabu-shabu. Pairs well with tofu and glass noodles.

Grilling in an HCMC Apartment: Ventilation Tips

• Run the kitchen extractor fan at full power and position the grill as close to it as possible
• Open windows diagonally to create cross-ventilation through the apartment
• Use a fan to guide smoke toward the extractor or an open window
• Electric grills produce less smoke than gas and are easier to regulate, a good choice for apartments. Smokeless electric grill plates are available locally

One-Order Checklist via Farmi

• Nippon Ham Short Plate frozen 200g (quantity per headcount)
• Nippon Ham Chuck Flap frozen 350g (if doing sukiyaki)
• Yakiniku tare sauce [TODO: confirm SKU/URL]
• Ponzu [TODO: confirm SKU/URL]
• Sesame dipping sauce (goma-dare) [TODO: confirm SKU/URL]
• Soy sauce and mirin for sukiyaki broth [TODO: confirm SKU/URL]
• White sesame, garlic, spring onion [TODO: confirm SKU/URL]
• Japanese beer or cold tea [TODO: confirm SKU/URL]

Search "Nippon Ham", "yakiniku sauce", or "ponzu" in the Farmi app. Order everything at once and receive delivery within one hour across HCMC.

FAQ

Q1. How to order?

Download Farmi from App Store or Google Play. Available in Japanese, English, Vietnamese.

Q2. Delivery time?

Within 1 hour across Ho Chi Minh City.

Q3. Authentic products?

All products sourced through official import channels.

Q4. Delivery area?

Currently Ho Chi Minh City only.

Summary

A proper yakiniku night in Ho Chi Minh City does not require much. The right cuts (Short Plate for grilling, Chuck Flap for sukiyaki), well-chosen sauces, good ventilation, and people you enjoy sharing a meal with. Everything you need for the table can be ordered in one go through the Farmi app.

Download the Farmi app and search for Nippon Ham frozen beef to get your yakiniku night started.

Note: This article and some images were created with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team before publication.