Mouth watering barbecue served at Au Lac do Brazil in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam’s Brazil fascination doesn’t stop with football: it’s also about grilled beef.

This authentic churrascaria provides a full selection of churasco (grilled meat): beef steak, pork, sausages, lamb and chicken, all served rodizio style.

Waiters bring meter-long skewers to the table and slice off large portions of everything they have until you say stop.

On average, US$40 gets you a non-stop assault of lamb, pork, beef, shrimp, salad, bread and a wide array of sauces, dips and dressings ranging from simple mustard to more exotic Brazilian chili blends.

For those going a la carte, the feijoada beef and bean stew is a lesser known treat and the shrimp thermidor is one of several tempting shrimp options, featuring succulent shrimp, onion, potato, and a layer of mozzarella cheese and tangy gravy.

A carefully-selected wine list and shelves of liquor fit well in a setting where beer might seem a little too plebeian an accoutrement to all the meat.

For those who are enchanted by the majestic Amazon River, the samba and the vast beaches of Brazil, Au Lac do Brazil is a place that should not missed. On the ground floor is a bamboo and thatch-roofed bar where you can order excellent Caipirinha along with other cocktails and wines to cool you down after wearing yourself out of the dance floor, which opens Tuesday to Saturday.

Au Lac do Brazil is a refined way to satisfy the ravenous carnivore inside of us all. Check out its long-established venue at 238 Pasteur Street, District 3 or its newly-opened spot at Sky Garden II, Phu My Hung in District 7.

Reported by Thuy Nhien