The best restaurants Vietnam

This brewery is very appreciated by expatriates who come here especially for a quick lunch on the go but without sacrificing pleasure! Sandwiches and salads on the menu, as well as many dishes from around the Mediterranean: falafels, tabbouleh, kebabs... Very pleasant setting, with exposed bricks. A classic for lunch and dinner. On weekends, brunch is also à la carte. The address is known for its fresh juices and smoothies, without forgetting tapas and breakfasts. There is something for everyone...

Family-run restaurant opened in 2002 and has built up an excellent reputation over the years to become a classic, frequented by young Vietnamese as well as expatriates and tourists. Pleasant location on the shores of Lake Truc Bach. Upstairs, a more intimate room with low tables for those who don't mind sitting on the floor. Good North Indian cuisine: curries, samosas, nan... And yet, the owner is Vietnamese. Her little brother officiates in the kitchen. Reasonable prices and fresh beer.

Welcome to Jean-François, in this little piece of France in the heart of Vung Tàu. A talented cook who worked for some of the most renowned houses in France before moving to Los Angeles and now here. From breakfast to dinner, you can enjoy a copious and fine meal here, cooked according to the chef's influences. Croque-monsieur, oeuf Bénédicte or pancakes to start the day, soups, paninis (homemade bread), pizzas, pasta, beef tartare or coq au vin to finish it. All accompanied by wine and closed by homemade desserts.

Boui-boui renowned for its bun cha. Also try the nem hai san (seafood egg rolls). The establishment's reputation soared when, in May 2016, an American president, accompanied by famous traveler, journalist and chef Anthony Bourdain, came to sample the house specialty... Since Obama's visit, the establishment has never been empty, and at peak times it's not uncommon to have to wait for a table to become available. It's good, but the place has become a little too touristy...

In the bustling Hàng Bông street, this small restaurant, frequented by tourists, allows to discover the essentials of Vietnamese cuisine. On the menu, soups, spring rolls (fresh/fried), noodle dishes(pho/bun), beef, pork and chicken deliciously prepared with steamed rice. Vegetarians are also welcome. Sit at a table, sip a glass of tra da (iced tea) and enjoy the lively street scene! The many culinary tours that stop by have not been mistaken...

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant, popular with both locals and travelers. The grilled meats and fishes are particularly appreciated. They are accompanied by vegetables and marinades. For vegetarians, there is a special vegetable barbecue menu. Other dishes on the menu include egg rolls, garlic rice, salads, noodles, etc. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner (open late). A good value for money for an authentic and typical moment! Takeaway, terraces and seating.

You may be tempted to rediscover more European flavours during your stay in Vietnam. In this case, go to the waterfront, to the David pizzeria, which offers pizzas on wood fire as well as daily suggestions of fish dishes and burrata. Yes here in this little piece of Italy in Vietnam, you will find some excellent products from the boot. The house also serves Vietnamese cuisine if regrets are too great once you sit on the terrace.

Under the direction of Chef Thierry Mounon, French gastronomy holds its own in Saigon. Intransigence as for the quality of imported products: the lobster comes from Brittany, the meat from France and Australia. The menus, which are constantly reworked, are the hallmark of the house, respecting the traditional recipes of the South of France. Pleasant setting, indoors or outdoors in the flowered garden cooled by a pool. About 15 minutes from downtown Saigon, a peaceful setting where you can forget the noise and chaos of traffic.

Since 1993, Miss Ly has been delighting appetites in Hôi An in this old building. The best câo lau in the region is served here. But there's nothing to stop you choosing something else for lunch or dinner. Why not opt for homemade ravioli, banh bao vac or grilled pork (thit nuong)? Vegetarians will also find something to their liking with stir-fried rice and noodles. The products are local and delicious. Always well-stocked, always busy, this establishment is an institution.

Under the old hall of the beautiful covered market of Cân Tho, traditional Vietnamese cuisine and delta specialties such as shrimps cooked with mango. Also on the menu: French and Italian dishes, and for the more adventurous, frogs and snakes. Open all day long, to eat or simply have a coffee or an ice cream. An address also to get information about the region. Vegetarians and vegans welcome. Located on the Mekong River, the restaurant has a nice view on the river.

It's a chain of restaurants with locations in Saigon, Hanoi and as far afield as Cambodia. The setting is particularly pleasant: flowering trees at the entrance, bright red walls, high ceilings and large tables on the open terrace where you can sit down as soon as there's room. The menu is rich in Vietnamese specialities at low prices: nems, banh xeo, grilled meats, soups, grilled beef, sweet desserts... The waiters are very busy and very efficient. The place is very popular. A place we recommend for dinner.

One of our favorite canteens in Ho Chi Minh City! This simple little restaurant is a big hit with the locals. The reason? Authentic, traditional cuisine prepared with quality ingredients. On the menu: bowls of noodles and grilled meats. Excellent bun thap cam (various pieces of grilled pork, egg rolls and rice noodles) and bun thit nuong (rice vermicelli and grilled pork). The other house specialty is bo la lot(grilled beef wrapped in a leaf), a must-try. The place is very popular in the evenings.

Not far from the Opera House, an establishment that doesn't look like much, and yet is one of Hanoi's best pho. The gargote has been in operation since 1979, but the owners waited until 2020 to invest in a sign bearing the establishment's name. Previously, the only distinguishing feature was the huge steaming pot in front of what looks more like a cave than a restaurant. Authenticity guaranteed. A single dish, pho, whose broth is particularly rich here. You can add a poached egg and/or doughnuts...

A restaurant with a very popular pho. To start or finish the day.

Pub-restaurant in Dà Nang opened in early autumn 2012 and is already a must for locals and visiting tourists alike. Brick walls, industrial furniture, the establishment is as handsome as a truck. Mixed clientele, including a fair number of expatriates. Friendly atmosphere and great music. Good food, with all the peninsular classics. Wide choice of wines. The Luna Pub is the place to go for aperitifs, dinner or an evening drink at the bar when the mood takes a turn for the better.

This restaurant is located in an authentic restored French colonial house. Here, we meet Vietnamese and Western customers. The name of the restaurant sums up its identity: serving specialties from different regions of the country in a traditional way. Everyone will be able to taste vegetarian dishes and the "Hot Pot" cuisine. The restaurant recreates a unique atmosphere inherited from the last centuries. A family atmosphere prevails and private rooms are available on request. Home delivery and catering services are available.

Vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes at very friendly prices. The shade of bamboo is very pleasant during sunny days. Many young expatriates from all over the world find themselves at lunch or coffee. 

Open-air restaurant located not far from Ben Thanh market. Appreciated for lunch or dinner with barbecue menus: grilled beef, chicken, goat, frogs, seafood, etc., prepared in the centre of the table. Desserts are not to be despised either.

Just a stone's throw from West Lake, this restaurant with a cheeky name offers original fusion cuisine. Under the leadership of a Japanese chef, Asian and Mediterranean flavors come together for the pleasure of gourmets. On the menu, tapas, duck stew with beer and oyster sauce, grilled foie gras and dragon fruit... For dessert, Yoriko's chocolate cake. Nice setting with an open terrace and reasonable prices. The establishment supports a French NGO, School on the Boat, which, in Hanoi, works for the education of disadvantaged children.

The pho cuon is a roll of rice paste that coats a beef or duck meat garnish with aromatic herbs. It is served with a spicy fish brine sauce. The dish is fresh, light and particularly appreciated during the hot summer months. This is the speciality of the village of Ngu Xa where it is offered in many establishments. Restaurant 31 is one of the most famous. Truc Bach beer has more than 120 years of history. It is made from ingredients imported from France and the Czech Republic.

A must for all travelers, and rightly so, as is the neighboring establishment owned by the same family. The owners are mute, but communication is no problem, and they can offer you bike and moped rentals. There's a great atmosphere here, and the smiles and sense of humor of the family and waitresses are a big part of it. As does the bottle-opener, now known the world over... Local Vietnamese cuisine featuring banh khoai, bun bo with beef - Hué's specialty, thit nuong (grilled pork)...

Restaurant opened in 2012. On the north bank of the Perfume River, within the Citadel, the villa is based on the plans of a colonial era building. A very pleasant setting and atmosphere for a restaurant that honors both French and Vietnamese gastronomy. Prefer the Vietnamese option, with very successful classics... Also, bar and ice cream parlour. The establishment is very popular and has become an institution.

A café-restaurant open since 2002 where you can come to eat or listen to music. International cuisine (appetizing pizzas, Hungarian goulash surprising to find here), Vietnamese classics (nems and phò), vegetarian dishes including very good curries. A popular stopover for travellers from breakfast to the last drink in the evening. In the evening, live music, with a preference for blues music. Free Wifi. Non-smoking area, but reserved outdoor space. Local and expatriate clientele.

In the warm, elegant setting of a former opium refinery, Hoa Tuc offers subtle, fragrant contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Dishes are delicately presented. Smiling, attentive service. Don't hesitate to ask the waiters for advice, as the menu is well-stocked. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. Reservations are recommended, especially at weekends. Another address is on Rue Ngô Thoi Nhiêm.

Small café-restaurant pleasantly located on the right side of the cathedral. An ideal place to meet up, cool off in the heat, write your mail, organize your day... Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Different floors, very pleasant room with benches and view of the square, sheltered terrace and balcony overlooking the cathedral. Mixed local and tourist clientele. The star of the menu: bun bo Huê. Also Vietnamese and foreign dishes, coffee, fruit juices... New dishes and drinks every month.

Prices are all that is most reasonable, the unpretentious kitchen is no less good, the canteen (international and Vietnamese cuisine) closes late, always frequented.

Small establishment with the paces of canteen, famous for its 3 specialities, queens of the Hue gastronomy: banh beo, banh nam and banh loc. Steamed dishes, based on rice cakes and shrimps, to be discovered by unfolding the leaf of the zong tree that wrapped them during cooking. Spectacular, light and delicious. Apart from that on the menu, a large choice of local dishes, fresh beers at soft prices. Don't miss the discreet little shop window, follow the crowds and discover a real panoply of Vietnamese gastronomy.

The hotel is located in an area with many popular restaurants of late hours. Green Mango, which has its neighborhoods in a colonial era house, is open every day of the week and late in the night. A pleasant and spacious terrace sheltered. Western and Asian International Cuisine: Pizza, pasta, risotto, Vietnamese dishes, Thai… It's impossible not to find his happiness there. For a very late breakfast, after a night wandering in the capital or simply for coffee or fruit juice. 

There are several branches of this establishment, but the Ben Thành branch is undoubtedly the most popular. The delicious pizzas are cooked over a wood fire using carefully selected ingredients. The artisan cheeses are made in Da Lat, the vegetables are organically grown and the cold meats are imported from Italy. Owner Yosuke Masuko is Japanese and open to all influences. The toppings are classic and sober, or adorned with exotic touches. Pizzas, but also salads and pastas... Desserts are also worth a detour.

Cocktail bar, whisky lounge and restaurant. Under the direction of Chef Aurélien Houguet, a new menu "celebrating the best of Europe and the New World". Also a place that can be very pleasant to prolong the evening or for a last drink, with a lounge bar (DJ from 9pm). The menu offers classic and house cocktails, quality wines and an impressive collection of whiskies. Regular organization of thematic evenings and events.

A place not to be missed. At any time of the day or in the middle of the night for a coffee, a breakfast, a fruit juice, a craft beer, a cocktail, a glass of wine, etc. Facing the sea, a relaxed atmosphere in a pleasant setting with tasteful decoration, inviting sofas and a pool table. Wi-fi access. A varied menu likely to satisfy the tastes of the international clientele: Mexican, Italian, Japanese dishes, burgers, only Vietnamese cuisine is not represented... In the evening, live music.

A safe value in Welcome, as evidenced by the attendance of this establishment. International cuisine and local specialities including the pot (lau) in Welcome salmon (élevage), perfumed mushrooms, also from the cru…

This restaurant is a charitable institution founded by an Australian of Vietnamese origin, Jimmy Pham. Koto as in Know One Teach One. The restaurant provides vocational training for street children. By offering them the opportunity to acquire a trade, Koto prevents them from falling into the traps of drugs, prostitution or delinquency. In a pleasant decor and on several floors, Vietnamese and international cuisine at low prices. The establishment also organizes Vietnamese cooking classes (upon reservation).

To taste the excellent seafood that the waters of the archipelago provide in abundance, there is a small restaurant that doesn't look like much, but it does have a feast of shellfish and crustaceans (lobsters!). Don't miss also the ôc vu nang, the speciality of Côn Dao, shells in the shape of feminine appas. The prices are a little higher than elsewhere because of the strong tourist affluence but the place is clean and the welcome is nice. Unfortunately, the quality of the dishes sometimes fluctuates but, generally speaking, it is a reliable address.

In a lovely setting, on the ground floor of this former French villa, very good Vietnamese cuisine. The clientele is mainly tourist.

A classic, awarded several times. The setting and its oriental decor are very attractive and the cuisine refined. On the menu: crab soup with coconut, spring rolls with pork, corn soup with chicken, green papaya salad with shrimps, sautéed beef with asparagus, roasted duck, etc. However, those who are adept at a more popular and spontaneous gastronomy will not share this opinion, as the establishment rather welcomes a tourist and wealthy clientele. Traditional music orchestra or pianist to accompany your dinner.

Ideal for dinner, fusion between the best Vietnamese cuisine and Western gastronomy. Le Parfum is the brasserie of the hotel La Résidence. As such, you can enjoy a magnificent view from the terrace of this beautiful colonial style building. The view of the Perfume River and the imperial citadel is worth the trip alone. The great originality of the recipes and the freshness of the ingredients will finish to satisfy you. As for Vietnamese cuisine, we recommend bun thit bo nuong.

Classic Indian restaurant serving good cuisine at moderate prices. Fish curry, mango, coconut…

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant at the Sofitel Métropole hotel. Surprisingly inventive cuisine combining tradition and modernity, French and Vietnamese influences. The setting is chic and pleasant, overlooking the swimming pool and interior garden. The quality of the cuisine on offer lives up to Métropole's reputation, and gourmets will be delighted by the surprising flavors of this sublimated Vietnamese cuisine. All ingredients are carefully selected to satisfy the most demanding tastes.

Eat the best chicken pho (soup).

Good pho. Comfortable and well located near the cathedral.

This is a spécialiste specialist. Preparations of infinite varieties, and which uses all the duck resources. Between the Kinh Bridge and Thanh Da Junction.

Very good establishment, located in a colonial villa. Traditional cuisine and décor.

A framework that does not pay a mine but good Indian cuisine. 

Opened since 1990, it has the reputation, with the local clientele, of being the best establishment in town. Weddings, birthdays... In fact, for a long time the Lien Tuoi was the only restaurant in a small village lost in a valley in northern Vietnam. The battlefield turned into a town and the town into a city. The Tuoi Link is still there. It is very popular with the provincial authorities, as evidenced by the proudly displayed certificates, but it must be said that the cuisine is nothing remarkable...

Large restaurant (by size) very appreciated by the local clientele who come to bank there. Regional specialties, especially duck (vit quay). Another speciality that seems to be very popular is ca lang, a kind of catfish that we see frolicking in the fish tanks and that ends up being prepared in various and varied preparations. The local clientele enjoys tasting it in a convivial way, simmering in a pot-au-feu (lâu) placed in the centre of the table.

This restaurant is located on the^3rd floor of the Press Club, right across from the Sofitel Metropole. The menu was designed by the chef Dao Van Son. An exceptional address in Hanoi, which offers international cuisine with Vietnamese nuances, a beautiful list of 600 wines, and an excellent selection of cocktails. The restaurant, in a modern and elegant setting with warm colors, offers an intimate atmosphere, divided into several small rooms that invite you to taste and travel. To discover.